Inside

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an overwhelmingly potent combination for Inside, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. Benchmark data confirms that this system does not merely run the game; it obliterates its performance demands, with the lowest recorded average being 153 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. The measured results indicate a setup where the GPU's immense power is the primary driver of performance, leaving the CPU with ample headroom even at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows exceptional performance across all three resolutions, with the most demanding 4K Ultra preset still maintaining an average of 153 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance envelope is broad: the Low preset achieves an average of 275 FPS, while Medium pushes that to 254 FPS with a minimum of 216 FPS and a maximum of 292 FPS. High settings deliver 160 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset, the most visually intensive option, produces an average of 153 FPS. The data shows a clear trend where the difference between presets is significant, but even the largest drop from Low to Ultra (from 275 to 153 FPS) still leaves the system far above the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale upward substantially. The Low preset reaches an average of 321 FPS, while Medium averages 297 FPS with a minimum of 252 and a maximum of 341. High settings deliver 247 FPS on average, and Ultra again brings up the rear but still maintains a robust 243 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 78 FPS, indicating that the graphical settings have a measurable impact, but the absolute performance remains exceptionally high. At 1920x1080, the system's performance is at its peak. Low settings produce an average of 359 FPS, Medium averages 331 FPS with a minimum of 281 and a maximum of 381, High delivers 276 FPS, and Ultra averages 271 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 88 FPS, yet even the lowest figure at 1080p is more than four times the 60 FPS playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the overwhelmingly dominant component in this pairing for Inside. The evidence lies in the scaling of frame rates across resolutions. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS at Ultra settings drops from 271 to 243, a reduction of roughly 10%. The subsequent move from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Ultra sees a more significant drop, from 243 to 153 FPS, a reduction of about 37%. This pattern—modest losses at lower resolutions and a steep decline at 4K—is classic GPU-bound behavior. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12600KF with a strong 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is clearly capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the very high frame rates. However, the GPU's workload at 4K becomes the limiting factor, causing the frame rate to fall.

The role of the CPU is further contextualized by its benchmark scores. The i5-12600KF achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and a single-core score of 3302, alongside a PassMark single-thread score of 3925. These are robust figures that place it within 0.3% of rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Core i9-10900K in average benchmark scores. For a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer without complex physics simulations, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient. The performance data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is not being fully utilized, as the frame rates are so high that they are likely capped by the game engine or display refresh rate rather than any hardware limitation. At 4K, however, the GPU's raw processing power becomes the central determinant of performance, as the frame rates scale directly with the resolution's pixel count.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is, in every case, the Ultra preset. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 153 FPS, which is not only above the 60 FPS threshold but also sufficiently high for a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The verdict data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution, with Ultra being the best option for visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 243 FPS, again the top choice, providing an exceptional balance of image quality and speed. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches an average of 271 FPS, solidifying it as the recommended setting. In all cases, there is no need to compromise on visual quality, as even the most demanding settings leave a massive margin above the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The Ultra preset maintains an average of 153 FPS, which is significantly above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the fastest frame rate this combo can achieve?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 359 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This is more than five times the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, placing it 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. It sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D?

A: The performance data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high (271-359 FPS), and the CPU's benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 23391, PassMark multi-thread of 27575) indicate it has ample headroom. The frame rate drops at 4K are attributable to the GPU's workload, not CPU limitations.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for the Medium preset: 216 FPS at 3840x2160, 252 FPS at 2560x1440, and 281 FPS at 1920x1080. All these figures are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for Inside?

A: This combo ranks 143rd out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4% of all tested systems for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 143 out of 3716 tested systems places it in the top 4% of all configurations benchmarked for Inside. This is a position consistent with its hardware: the RTX 5090 D is a top-tier GPU in the 92nd percentile, and the i5-12600KF is a strong mid-range to high-end CPU in the 79th percentile. The rank indicates that while there are 142 combos that perform better, they are almost certainly comprised of even more powerful CPUs, such as those with higher single-thread performance, or perhaps configurations with more optimized memory setups. However, the practical difference is negligible for a game like Inside, as the measured frame rates are already so high that further improvements would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay. The data shows that this pairing is far more capable than the vast majority of systems, making it an excellent choice for running Inside at maximum settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional ease. The verdict data is unambiguous: at every resolution tested—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—the Ultra preset is listed as playable, with average frame rates of 271, 243, and 153 FPS respectively. These figures are not merely above the 60 FPS threshold; they are multiples of it, ensuring a perfectly smooth and stutter-free experience. The lowest average FPS across all settings and resolutions is 153 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a high-performance result by any standard. The system clears the playability bar with such a wide margin that users can confidently enable the highest settings without any concern for performance degradation. In short, this is a definitive "yes" for running Inside at maximum quality across all standard resolutions.