Inside

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an overwhelmingly powerful combination for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Measured performance data shows this system delivers exceptionally high frame rates at every resolution and preset, far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. Across all tested settings, the average frame rates range from a low of 142.5 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 359.3 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this hardware is dramatically overqualified for the game’s demands. The following analysis details the measured performance, optimal settings, and how this specific CPU-GPU pairing compares to other tested combinations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combination achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 359.3 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this PC configuration?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 142.5 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset. Even at this most demanding setting, the system maintains a frame rate more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has a nearly identical average score of 60326, representing a 0% performance difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is the closest competitor with a higher score at 61896, which is 2.5% faster.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-12600KF bottleneck the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate no bottleneck. For instance, at 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves 279.1 FPS, and at 2560x1440 with High settings, it achieves 232.6 FPS. The frame rate scaling between resolutions is consistent, suggesting the CPU keeps pace with the GPU's output at all tested settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between the i5-12600KF and its closest CPU rival?

A: The i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, which is 79th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 27872, a negligible 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also a 0.3% difference, meaning all three chips perform at a statistically identical level.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable on this system?

A: Yes, the data clearly shows the 4K Ultra preset is playable. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 142.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset listed in the measured data.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the optimal settings for each resolution, always selecting the highest quality preset that remains at or above 60 FPS. Since all tested presets exceed this threshold by a significant margin, the "best settings" for each resolution is always the Ultra preset, which offers the highest visual fidelity available in the benchmark data.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 274.9 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and provides a frame rate that is more than four times the playable threshold. The High preset delivers 279.1 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 329.6 FPS, but neither offers the visual quality of Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, delivering an average frame rate of 220.3 FPS. This is a substantial drop from the 1080p result, but still vastly exceeds the 60 FPS requirement. The High preset at this resolution achieves 232.6 FPS, showing that the gap between High and Ultra is relatively small.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is again the recommended setting, with an average of 142.5 FPS. This is the lowest frame rate recorded for any preset across all resolutions, but it remains highly playable. The High preset at 4K achieves 147.6 FPS, which is only a 3.5% improvement over Ultra, making the Ultra preset the clear choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay. In all cases, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Inside reveal a system where the GPU is the primary driver of performance, but the CPU demonstrates its capability to support high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor. Analysis of the scaling between resolutions and presets clarifies the role each component plays.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 274.9 FPS at Ultra to 359.3 FPS at Low. The difference between Low and Ultra is 84.4 FPS, which is a 23.5% reduction in performance when moving to the highest quality settings. This indicates that the GPU is handling a significant portion of the rendering workload, as the CPU is more than capable of feeding frames at this resolution.

When moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets. The Ultra preset drops from 274.9 FPS at 1080p to 220.3 FPS, a 19.9% reduction. The Low preset drops from 359.3 FPS to 322.6 FPS, a 10.2% reduction. This pattern shows that the GPU is being tasked with more work as the resolution increases, while the CPU's role remains relatively constant.

The shift to 3840x2160 amplifies this trend. The Ultra preset falls to 142.5 FPS, a 35.3% reduction from the 1440p result. The Low preset falls to 277.9 FPS, a 13.9% reduction from 1440p. The larger percentage drop at Ultra settings compared to Low settings confirms that the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions and quality presets. The CPU, however, maintains enough headroom to support the high frame rates observed, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration achieves over 142 FPS.

The data suggests that the i5-12600KF provides ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4090 in Inside. The consistent frame rate scaling with resolution and settings changes points to the GPU being the main performance determinant, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded benchmark scores support its ability to keep up with the GPU's output.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for how the components in this combination compare to other hardware in the benchmark database. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 27872, a difference of -0.3%. This means the i9-10900K is effectively identical in performance, making it a direct alternative for this system. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D also scores 27896, a -0.3% difference, offering the same level of performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, which is -0.3% faster. In practical terms for Inside, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates when paired with the RTX 4090.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326, a 0% difference, meaning they are statistically indistinguishable in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, which is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% faster. While these GPUs are listed as nearest rivals based on aggregate benchmark scores, the RTX 4090's massive lead in raw specifications, such as its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, suggests that in a game like Inside, the performance differences would be minimal. All of these GPUs would likely deliver playable frame rates well above 60 FPS at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 188th out of 3716 tested combinations in the benchmark database for Inside. This places the system in the top 5% of all tested configurations, indicating exceptional performance relative to the broader hardware landscape.

This high ranking is driven by the RTX 4090's position in the 88th percentile of all GPUs and the i5-12600KF's position in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. While neither component is the absolute top performer in its respective category, their combination yields a system that is highly capable for this game. The rank of 188 suggests that there are 187 other tested combos that perform better, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or multiple GPU configurations. However, for the purposes of running Inside, this combo's performance is more than sufficient, as evidenced by the measured frame rates.

The data shows that the combo's rank is not a reflection of any weakness in the individual components, but rather the sheer number of high-end configurations available in the database. The average benchmark scores for both the CPU and GPU are close to their nearest rivals, indicating that this setup is well-balanced and delivers consistent performance. In the context of Inside, which is not a highly demanding game, this rank of 188 demonstrates the system's overall strength.

The Verdict

The measured performance data unequivocally answers the question: yes, this PC can run Inside with exceptional results. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all resolutions and presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable at all four tested presets: High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The best settings for this resolution is Ultra, which achieves an average frame rate of 142.5 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a smooth and fluid experience even at the highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system is also playable at all presets, with Ultra being the best setting, delivering an average of 220.3 FPS. This frame rate provides a highly responsive and visually stunning experience at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates, with Ultra preset delivering an average of 274.9 FPS. This is over four times the playable threshold, making the game incredibly smooth and eliminating any potential for screen tearing or input lag.

The data indicates that this hardware combination is vastly overqualified for Inside. The game, a 2016 puzzle platformer, does not stress the RTX 4090 or i5-12600KF to their limits. The lowest recorded frame rate, 142.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, is still more than sufficient for a perfect gaming experience. Ultimately, users with this configuration can run the game at maximum settings on any resolution without any concern for performance, as the system provides a massive performance buffer above the 60 FPS playability standard.