Inside

The data for the Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 running Inside shows a combination that is overwhelmingly capable, delivering frame rates far above the 60 FPS playable threshold across every tested resolution and setting. The measured results indicate that this hardware configuration is not merely sufficient for the game, but that it provides a substantial performance buffer, allowing for maximum graphical settings at all resolutions without approaching performance limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured average FPS data, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is the same at all three resolutions: Ultra. The benchmark results show that the performance ceiling of this combo is not reached by the game's highest settings at any tested resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 209.2 FPS. This is more than three times the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the GPU and CPU are largely idle in this scenario.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still achieves an average of 147.6 FPS. While this is a significant drop from the 1080p result, it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving headroom for any potential frame-time spikes.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset produces an average of 93.1 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario tested, and while the frame rate dips below the 100 FPS mark, it still clears the 60 FPS requirement with a 33.1 FPS margin. The data confirms that users can select the highest quality settings without needing to compromise for smoother gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 holds a combo rank of 866 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the top 23.3% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing.

The percentile scores for the individual components support this ranking. The CPU is in the 84th percentile against all tested CPUs, while the GPU is in the 69th percentile against all tested GPUs. The high combo rank is therefore a product of two solidly performing parts. The substantial performance in this game, as evidenced by the high frame rates, suggests that this ranking is conservative for Inside specifically. The game is a 2016 puzzle platformer, and the hardware's capabilities are far beyond what the title demands, allowing the combo to perform at the top of its range.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how performance scales across resolutions and settings. The results are presented as average FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data available from the testing.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset yields an average of 369.3 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this combo. The Medium preset follows with 337.7 FPS, and the High preset achieves 218.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, still produces an average of 209.2 FPS. The scaling here is notable: the jump from Low to Medium is a 31.6 FPS decrease, but the jump from Medium to High is a 119.6 FPS decrease, suggesting a significant increase in GPU load between those two presets.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low preset averages 312.3 FPS, a drop of 57 FPS from 1080p. The Medium preset averages 248.5 FPS, and the High preset averages 156.2 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 147.6 FPS. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with each preset showing a reduction in FPS as the pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the load on the GPU becomes more apparent. The Low preset still manages a very playable 197.5 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 157.2 FPS, and the High preset to 95.9 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 93.1 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 2.8 FPS, which is much smaller than the 9 FPS difference seen at 1440p and the 8.9 FPS difference at 1080p. This suggests that at 4K, the system begins to hit a more substantial bottleneck, likely on the GPU, where the difference between High and Ultra settings has a diminishing impact on the frame rate as the resolution scaling becomes the dominant factor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternative hardware, the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this combo provide a frame of reference. These alternatives are based on average benchmark scores and would likely produce similar gameplay results in Inside.

The Intel Core i7-12700K has a set of closely matched rivals. The Intel Core i5-13600T has an average score that is 0.1% lower, making it a virtually identical performer. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is similarly matched, with a score 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-13700T is 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core 5 213PE is 0.4% lower. Any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same processing power for this game.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9070, the nearest rivals are more varied and include both older and mobile parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z has a score that is 0.6% higher, making it a very close match. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S is 0.8% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is 1.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.2% lower. These GPUs would perform within a 1.2% margin of the RX 9070 in synthetic benchmarks, and the frame rate differences in Inside would be negligible.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is the primary driver of frame rate in this game. Given that the title is a puzzle platformer with a release date in 2016, the graphical demands are likely moderate, and the data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 on the Ultra preset shows a clear performance drop. The average FPS falls from 209.2 at 1080p to 147.6 at 1440p, and finally to 93.1 at 4K. This represents a 55.5% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K. This significant decrease as the resolution rises points to the GPU being the main constraint. The CPU, with its 84th percentile ranking, is powerful enough to feed the GPU at 1080p, but as the pixel count increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rate becomes dependent on its capabilities.

The scaling between presets at a fixed resolution further supports this. At 4K, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is 104.4 FPS (from 197.5 to 93.1). At 1080p, the same difference is 160.1 FPS (from 369.3 to 209.2). The impact of the preset settings is more pronounced at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less saturated, allowing the settings to have a greater influence on the frame rate. At 4K, the GPU is already heavily loaded, so the additional work from higher settings has a smaller absolute effect on the FPS. The CPU's role is to ensure the game logic runs smoothly, but the benchmark results clearly indicate that the GPU is the primary determinant of average FPS, especially at 1440p and 4K.

The Verdict

This PC configuration is more than capable of running Inside at high performance levels. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested, with all average FPS values clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally powerful, with even the Ultra preset achieving an average of 209.2 FPS. This is far beyond the playable threshold and offers an extremely smooth experience. The best settings are Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, averaging 147.6 FPS. The performance is still very high, with no risk of dropping below 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is also the recommended setting, with an average of 93.1 FPS. While this is the lowest score of the three resolutions, it is still 33.1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, ensuring a consistently smooth experience. The best settings are Ultra.

In summary, the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination can run Inside at maximum settings with an average frame rate that is comfortably above 60 FPS at all resolutions, including 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphical preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding setting tested and it averages 93.1 FPS at 4K, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combo has a rank of 866 out of 3716 tested combinations, putting it in the top 23.3% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 on the Low preset?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces the highest average frame rate for this combo, at 369.3 FPS.

Q: Which component, the CPU or GPU, has a larger impact on frame rate at 1440p?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary factor. The average FPS drops from 209.2 at 1080p to 147.6 at 1440p on the Ultra preset, indicating a performance scaling tied to the GPU's rendering load.

Q: Are there other GPUs that would perform similarly to the RX 9070 in this game?

A: Yes, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, which has an average benchmark score 1.2% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which has a score 0.6% higher.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between the High and Ultra presets at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset averages 95.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 93.1 FPS, resulting in a difference of only 2.8 FPS at 4K.