Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a desktop combination that handles Inside without breaking a sweat. Measured frame rates show that this system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra. The game, a 2016 puzzle platformer, is not particularly demanding, and the data confirms that even the most taxing settings remain comfortably playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

All frame rate figures below are average FPS; minimum and maximum values were not recorded in the dataset. The measurements cover three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers:

• Low: 282.1 FPS
• Medium: 226.2 FPS
• High: 144.6 FPS
• Ultra: 137.5 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 202.3 FPS
• Medium: 160.8 FPS
• High: 101.2 FPS
• Ultra: 99.5 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 128.4 FPS
• Medium: 104.5 FPS
• High: 66.1 FPS
• Ultra: 62.4 FPS

The spread between presets is consistent across resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra is about 51% slower than Low (137.5 vs 282.1), and at 4K the gap narrows to roughly 51% as well (62.4 vs 128.4). This suggests the game scales predictably with graphical load. The 4K Ultra figure of 62.4 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning there is very little headroom if you want to push beyond Ultra settings or add heavy post‑processing. At 1440p and 1080p, even Ultra leaves ample margin, with 99.5 and 137.5 FPS respectively.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial at every preset: for example, at High settings, the average falls from 144.6 FPS at 1080p to 101.2 FPS at 1440p and then to 66.1 FPS at 4K. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a pattern typical of GPU‑bound workloads. The CPU, in contrast, is a high‑end part with a benchmark percentile of 84 among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 57th percentile among all GPUs. This imbalance suggests the processor has plenty of headroom for this title; the game is unlikely to be CPU‑limited even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 282.1 FPS.

The CPU’s single‑thread performance is strong (Cinebench R23 single‑core score of 1850.5, Geekbench single‑core 2308), and its multi‑thread capabilities are even more impressive (Cinebench R23 multicore 19784, Passmark multithread 34404). Inside, being a 2016 puzzle platformer, does not require massive thread counts, so the CPU’s role here is largely to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the 62.4 FPS average is close to the playable threshold, and the GPU is clearly the component that determines whether you can maintain 60 FPS. At lower resolutions, the CPU could theoretically push higher frame rates, but the GPU’s rendering limits cap the output.

The scaling between presets also points to GPU dominance. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs about 51% of performance, which is a typical graphics‑setting impact. At 4K, the same preset change costs about 51% as well. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the relative cost of higher presets would shrink as resolution rises, because the CPU would already be saturated. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates the GPU is the binding constraint throughout.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 62.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other 4K presets (Low, Medium, High) also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is playable, with an average of 99.5 FPS. That is the highest quality preset tested, so you can run the game at maximum settings without concern.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 35287. The closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35305 (0.1% higher), while the Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (0.4% higher). These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 7600 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 15171. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082 (0.6% lower). All are within a fraction of a percent, so any of these would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this benchmark?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. All measured settings across all three resolutions exceed this value, so the combo is playable everywhere.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested CPU/GPU combos for Inside?

A: It ranks 2463 out of 3716 tested combinations. That means it outperforms 2462 combos and is outperformed by 1253, placing it above the median.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals listed in the benchmark data, swapping the CPU or GPU for one of the following parts would yield almost identical performance in Inside, because their average benchmark scores differ by less than 0.4% (CPU) or 0.7% (GPU).

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13600T (avg score 35305, +0.1% vs the 12700K), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365, +0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, +0.3%), and the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, +0.4%) are all within a hair of the 12700K’s 35287. Any of these processors would produce essentially the same frame rates in Inside, since the game is not CPU‑limited.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, +0.2%), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, +0.7%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082, –0.6%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15063, –0.7%) all sit within 0.7% of the RX 7600’s 15171 average score. While the GTX 660 Ti is an older card, the benchmark scores suggest it would perform similarly in this specific title. However, keep in mind that these are average synthetic benchmarks, not game‑specific measurements; the actual FPS could vary, but the data indicates near‑equivalent capability.

If you already own a system with any of these CPUs or GPUs, you can expect the same playable experience in Inside at all tested settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K + AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination is ranked 2463 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That places it in the upper third of the field, outperforming 2462 combinations while trailing 1253. Given that the game is not graphically intensive, the ranking reflects the overall strength of the hardware rather than any specific optimisation. The CPU’s 84th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU’s 57th percentile contribute to a solid mid‑to‑high tier standing. The rank indicates that this combo is more capable than the majority of systems tested, but there is a substantial number of higher‑end configurations that deliver even higher frame rates, especially at 4K where the RX 7600 is just above the 60 FPS line.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside. The measured data shows that the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 62.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 99.5 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 137.5 FPS. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $409, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 269 USD. The system offers comfortable performance for Inside, with only 4K Ultra leaving little headroom above the 60 FPS mark. For smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 4K, you can stick with Ultra, but if you prefer a safety margin, High (66.1 FPS) is also playable. At 1440p and below, you can max out every setting without any concern.