Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 pairing at rank 3567 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. That places the combo in the lower portion of all recorded configurations, meaning a large majority of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank reflects the full pipeline, but the deciding factor here is clearly the graphics card, as the CPU sits in the 84th percentile of all processors while the GPU sits in only the 40th percentile of all graphics cards. The combination is workable for 1080p play, yet it trails far behind the upper echelon of recorded results. The data shows a system that can produce a smooth experience at standard resolutions, but it will not top any leaderboards.

CPU and GPU Roles

The split of workload between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 shifts dramatically as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU fully, and the recorded frame rates respond strongly to preset changes. The average goes from 132.5 FPS on Low to 107.3 FPS on Medium, then to 67.4 FPS on High and 64.5 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 25.2 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs only 2.9 FPS, which suggests the GPU is already nearing its upper limit at 1080p Ultra. The GTX 1650 becomes the primary constraint once settings rise, though the CPU is not the bottleneck at any point in this resolution range.

At 2560x1440, the GPU workload increases and the frame rates drop accordingly. The Low preset averages 97.3 FPS, Medium drops to 80.1 FPS, High falls to 48.9 FPS, and Ultra lands at 45.9 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 3.0 FPS, which indicates that the GPU's shading and memory resources are saturated. The CPU's role shrinks further here, since the frame rate is governed by the graphics card's ability to fill the larger frame buffer. The GTX 1650's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus become more relevant at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The Low preset still manages 61.9 FPS, but Medium drops to 45.9 FPS and High falls to 32.2 FPS, with Ultra at 27.5 FPS. The scaling between presets is nearly linear from Low to High, losing about 16 FPS per step, then flattening out at Ultra. The CPU has essentially no influence at 4K; the recorded numbers are entirely a function of the GTX 1650's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The i7-12700K's strong multi-threaded scores, such as 19784 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9979 in 3DMark max threads, do not translate into higher frame rates once the GPU is saturated. For this game, the graphics card dictates playability at every resolution above 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The database shows all four presets at 1920x1080 clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low averages 132.5 FPS, Medium averages 107.3 FPS, High averages 67.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 64.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best visual preset available at 2560x1440 while keeping frame rates playable?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 80.1 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 97.3 FPS, but High drops to 48.9 FPS and Ultra to 45.9 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 61.9 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium averages 45.9 FPS, High averages 32.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 27.5 FPS, none of which reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 7472. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, which is 0.6% lower.

Q: How does the i7-12700K compare to similar CPUs in the database?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, which is 0.4% higher.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The i7-12700K ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and its single-thread score of 4013 in Passmark is far above what Inside requires. The recorded frame rates at higher resolutions and presets are limited by the GTX 1650, not the processor.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 64.5 FPS, so a full visual experience is possible. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low and Medium, with Medium averaging 80.1 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 48.9 FPS and 45.9 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches 60 FPS, averaging 61.9 FPS; all higher presets fail the playable threshold. The verdict is clear: for 1080p gamers, this combo is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings. For 1440p users, Medium is the ceiling. For 4K users, the only option is Low. The GTX 1650's 4 GB memory and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the i7-12700K's processing power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded average frame rates are as follows: Low runs at 132.5 FPS, Medium at 107.3 FPS, High at 67.4 FPS, and Ultra at 64.5 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 68.0 FPS, and the drop from Medium to High is the largest single-step decline at 39.9 FPS. The High to Ultra step is minor, only 2.9 FPS, which indicates diminishing returns at the top of the settings ladder. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is recorded for any preset at this resolution, so the averages stand as the only metric.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 97.3 FPS, Medium at 80.1 FPS, High at 48.9 FPS, and Ultra at 45.9 FPS. The decline from Medium to High is 31.2 FPS, the largest step in this resolution range. The High to Ultra step is again small, at 3.0 FPS. The system loses 35.2 FPS going from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, and 42.7 FPS going from 1080p Medium to 1440p Medium. The pattern confirms that the GPU is the performance ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 61.9 FPS, Medium at 45.9 FPS, High at 32.2 FPS, and Ultra at 27.5 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 16.0 FPS, Medium to High costs 13.7 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 4.7 FPS. The system loses 35.4 FPS from 1440p Low to 4K Low, and 34.2 FPS from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to less than half of the 1080p Ultra result. The recorded data shows that 4K is only viable on the lowest settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 64.5 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality the game offers, and the system still clears the playable threshold by 4.5 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 80.1 FPS. High falls to 48.9 FPS, so Medium is the ceiling for smooth play at this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61.9 FPS. Medium drops to 45.9 FPS, so Low is the only playable option at 4K.

The data indicates that the system has a comfortable margin at 1080p Ultra, a moderate margin at 1440p Medium, and a slim margin at 4K Low. Users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity can drop to lower presets for higher averages, but the values above represent the highest settings that still meet the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-12700K has several nearby CPUs in the database with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-12700K's 35287. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, which is 0.4% higher. Any of these processors would produce essentially the same frame rates in Inside when paired with the GTX 1650, since the game's performance is GPU-bound at the tested resolutions.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 has four close rivals in the database. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher than the GTX 1650's 7472. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, which is 0.6% lower. A system using any of these GPUs with the same i7-12700K would land within a fraction of the same frame rates. The Arc A310, despite its slightly higher benchmark score, would still face the same 4 GB memory class limitations and would not meaningfully change the measured FPS pattern across presets and resolutions. The nearest rivals confirm that this combo's standing in the database is dictated by the GTX 1650's modest position in the 40th percentile of all GPUs, not by any unusual pairing effect with the i7-12700K.