Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer. The recorded data shows that this combination not only meets but far exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. From the demanding 4K Ultra setting to the high-refresh-rate 1080p Low preset, the benchmark results indicate a system with substantial headroom for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. The minimum and maximum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the game remains fluid even under maximum load. The Ultra preset averages 60 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold. The High preset averages 63 FPS, offering a slight improvement over Ultra. Moving to Medium increases the average to 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. The Low preset is significantly faster, averaging 127 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance scales impressively. The Ultra preset averages 96 FPS, well above the 60 FPS target. High averages 101 FPS. The Medium preset records a minimum of 137 FPS, an average of 162 FPS, and a maximum of 186 FPS. The Low preset doubles the refresh rate potential with an average of 202 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination shows its full strength. The Ultra preset averages 134 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. High averages 141 FPS. The Medium preset delivers a minimum of 191 FPS, an average of 225 FPS, and a maximum of 259 FPS. The Low preset reaches an average of 281 FPS, which is near the limit of most standard displays.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the CPU and GPU combination scales almost linearly with resolution changes. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant but predictable, with the most substantial jump occurring between Medium and Low at all resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher at each resolution. This is considered the "best" setting because it maximizes visual quality without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 60. This is a precise match to the playable threshold, meaning the game runs at the highest visual fidelity while remaining playable. The High preset also clears 60 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 96. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold, ensuring consistent performance with all visual features enabled. The 60 FPS target is met with 36 FPS of headroom.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 134. This is more than double the playable threshold, offering an exceptionally smooth experience. The high average suggests that this resolution and preset combination is suitable for 120Hz or even 144Hz displays.

Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset is the top recommendation. The only scenario where the user might consider a lower preset is at 4K, where the 60 FPS average leaves no margin for demanding scenes.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold. No minimum FPS is recorded for this preset, but the average is sufficient.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 281, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the system is heavily CPU-unconstrained at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 records a minimum of 137 FPS, an average of 162 FPS, and a maximum of 186 FPS. This provides a very wide performance envelope.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 4K the only setting that approaches the 60 FPS limit?

A: Yes. The 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 60 FPS, and the High preset at the same resolution averages 63 FPS. All other tested presets and resolutions deliver 96 FPS or higher.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rates at 1080p?

A: Yes. All presets at 1920x1080 average above 130 FPS. The Medium preset averages 225 FPS, with a maximum of 259 FPS, making it suitable for 240Hz displays.

Q: What is the performance difference between 4K Ultra and 4K Low?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 60 FPS, while the 4K Low preset averages 127 FPS. This represents a substantial performance increase of over double the frame rate when lowering settings.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Inside without any playability concerns. The verdict by resolution confirms that every single setting combination tested clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the exception of the 4K Ultra preset which exactly meets it.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on all four presets: High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 60 FPS. This is a borderline result, but it is technically playable. For a more comfortable margin, the High preset at 63 FPS or the Medium preset at 102 FPS are safer choices.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on all presets, with Ultra averaging 96 FPS. This provides ample headroom above the threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during complex visual sequences.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on all presets, with Ultra averaging 134 FPS. This is a high-performance result that takes full advantage of the hardware.

The overall assessment is positive. The Intel Core i7-12700K provides strong single-threaded performance, and the RTX 2060 SUPER is more than capable for this title. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra sits right at the boundary, so users with variable refresh rate monitors might prefer the High preset for consistency.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU, based on average benchmark scores. These alternatives would deliver very similar performance in most scenarios.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rivals are:

• Intel Core i5-13600T, with an average score of 35305, which is 0.1% higher.
• Intel Core i7-12700KF, with an average score of 35365, which is 0.2% higher.
• Intel Core i7-13700T, with an average score of 35403, which is 0.3% higher.
• Intel Core 5 213PE, with an average score of 35428, which is 0.4% higher.

These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The i7-12700KF is essentially the same chip without integrated graphics.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, with an average score of 18159, which is 0.4% higher.
• AMD Radeon Pro 5700, with an average score of 18189, which is 0.5% higher.
• AMD Radeon RX 460, with an average score of 18373, which is 1.5% higher.
• Intel Arc A770M, with an average score of 18383, which is 1.6% higher.

The performance differences here are also small, all within 1.6% of the RTX 2060 SUPER. Users with any of these GPUs should expect similar FPS numbers in Inside, though the mobile and professional variants may have different power characteristics.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination against all other tested combos for Inside. The combo rank is 2556 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested for this game.

This ranking is somewhat surprising given the high FPS numbers. The reason is that Inside is a lightweight title, and many modern high-end combinations achieve extremely high frame rates. The RTX 2060 SUPER, while capable, is not a top-tier GPU in the database's broader test suite. The CPU's percentile rank is 84, meaning it outperforms 84% of all CPUs, while the GPU's percentile rank is 62, outperforming 62% of all GPUs.

The ranking indicates that while this combo is not in the top echelon, it is far from the bottom. It sits in the 69th percentile of all tested combos. For a game like Inside, the practical difference between rank 2556 and rank 1000 is minimal, as both would likely exceed 60 FPS at all settings. The combination is well-balanced, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, and the GPU being the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra.