Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination presents a notable mismatch in processing power versus graphics capability for running Inside. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor with a strong benchmark standing, while the GPU is an older, end-of-life graphics card. The resulting performance profile is heavily constrained by the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i7-12700K in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-13600T, which scores 35305, a negligible difference of -0.1%. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is also effectively identical, posting a score of 35365, or -0.2% relative to the 12700K. The Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core 5 213PE are similarly close, with scores of 35403 and 35428, representing -0.3% and -0.4% deltas, respectively. In practical terms, any of these four processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Inside.

The AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28874, a -0.4% delta. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 570, and the AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, a -0.8% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 rounds out the list with a score of 28421, or 1.2% higher. For Inside, swapping the RX 570 for any of these GPUs would result in very similar frame rates, as their aggregate compute performance is closely matched.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary performance limiter in this pairing for Inside. The Intel Core i7-12700K provides ample processing headroom, as evidenced by its high multi-threaded scores, such as 19784 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 15790 in Geekbench multi-core. The GPU, however, determines the frame rate at each tested resolution and settings combination.

At 1920x1080, the GPU manages to deliver playable performance across all settings. The frame rate drops significantly as settings increase, from 136.9 FPS at Low to 61.5 FPS at Ultra. This scaling indicates the GPU is doing most of the work, but the CPU is not holding it back at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and performance drops accordingly. The average frame rate at Low is 96.7 FPS, which falls to 51.7 FPS at High and 45.3 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 18.3 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 26.7 FPS. This steeper decline at higher settings points to the GPU's pixel and texture processing limits becoming more pronounced.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is severely overburdened. Even at Low settings, the average frame rate is 60.3 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. At Medium, it drops to 46.8 FPS, and at High it falls to 29.9 FPS. Ultra settings yield only 27.2 FPS. The data indicates that the CPU's role is negligible at this resolution, as the GPU is saturated well before the CPU can become a factor. The scaling pattern across resolutions and presets confirms that the RX 570 is the bottleneck, with the CPU contributing little to the performance variance.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3561 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places it in the lower portion of all tested systems, around the 4th percentile of tested combinations. The low ranking reflects the GPU's limitations, as the CPU is capable of far higher performance in other contexts. The ranking is a direct result of the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions and settings, dragging the overall combo down despite the strong CPU.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this PC can run Inside, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings. For a consistent 60 FPS target, the system is limited.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS mark with ease. All four tested settings, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, which yields an average of 61.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium. Low delivers 96.7 FPS, while Medium provides 78.4 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with 51.7 FPS and 45.3 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 60.3 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS, producing 46.8 FPS, 29.9 FPS, and 27.2 FPS respectively. The system can technically run the game at 4K, but only at the lowest settings, and it is a borderline pass.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records the following average frame rates for this combination in Inside.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 29.9 at High, 60.3 at Low, 46.8 at Medium, and 27.2 at Ultra. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is recorded for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 51.7 at High, 96.7 at Low, 78.4 at Medium, and 45.3 at Ultra. Again, no minimum or maximum frame rate data is available.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 69.1 at High, 136.9 at Low, 109.9 at Medium, and 61.5 at Ultra. The database does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values for any of these tests.

The data shows a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the GPU being the determining factor. The lack of minimum and maximum FPS data means the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which still provide a clear picture of the system's capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a target of 60 FPS, the most demanding playable preset at each resolution is as follows.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 61.5 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that remains playable, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin of 1.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, which provides an average of 78.4 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target, allowing for a solid experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 60.3 FPS. This is the only playable setting at this resolution, and the margin above the threshold is extremely thin, just 0.3 FPS. Users seeking 4K performance should be aware that any variation in scene complexity could push the frame rate below 60.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the recorded average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 61.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS at 2560x1440 are Medium, with an average frame rate of 78.4 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 60.3 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-13600T's score of 35305, a delta of -0.1%.

*Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this system for Inside?*

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the limiting factor. The CPU has a high benchmark score, but the GPU's performance drops sharply at higher resolutions, such as 29.9 FPS at 3840x2160 High settings.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 136.9 FPS.