Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Inside with the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets, yielding twelve distinct average frame rate measurements. The database records only average FPS values; minimum and maximum frame rates were not captured for any configuration.

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the hardware combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 310.7 FPS, which is the single highest measurement in the entire dataset. Moving up the quality ladder, Medium averages 246.7 FPS, High averages 157.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset still maintains 149.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra delivering roughly 52% of the Low preset's frame rate, but even the most demanding setting stays far above any potential playability concern.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with all presets remaining well above 60 FPS. Low averages 224.5 FPS, Medium averages 179.5 FPS, High averages 113.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 105.4 FPS. The relative scaling between presets mirrors the 1080p results: Ultra delivers approximately 47% of the Low preset's performance. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 28% to 32% depending on the preset, which indicates a moderate GPU load increase.

At 3840x2160, the highest tested resolution, the performance picture changes more dramatically. Low averages 142.9 FPS, Medium averages 111.2 FPS, High averages 68.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 69.1 FPS. Notably, the High and Ultra presets produce nearly identical results at 4K, with a difference of only 0.9 FPS. This suggests that at 4K resolution, the additional settings differences between High and Ultra impose minimal additional cost, likely because the GPU is already heavily loaded by the pixel count. All four presets still clear the 60 FPS threshold, but High and Ultra leave much less headroom compared to lower resolutions.

Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent trend: Inside is not a demanding title for this hardware combination. Even the most punishing configuration tested, 4K Ultra, averages 69.1 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold used throughout this database.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. Based on the recorded data, every resolution supports the Ultra preset while meeting this criterion.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 149.2 FPS, which is the best possible visual quality setting at this resolution. The High preset averages 157.3 FPS, Medium averages 246.7 FPS, and Low averages 310.7 FPS, but none of these lower presets are necessary to achieve smooth gameplay. Ultra is the recommended choice because it delivers the highest visual fidelity while still providing more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra again qualifies as the best setting, averaging 105.4 FPS. This is comfortably above the threshold, and the frame rate remains high enough that users with 144 Hz displays could still benefit from the lower presets if they prioritize refresh rate over visual quality. However, for standard 60 Hz displays, Ultra provides an ideal balance.

At 3840x2160, Ultra also qualifies, averaging 69.1 FPS. This is the tightest margin in the entire dataset, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 9.1 FPS. The High preset averages 68.2 FPS, which is actually slightly lower than Ultra, making Ultra the unambiguous choice at 4K. This unusual inversion suggests measurement variance or that certain Ultra settings are less demanding than their High counterparts in this particular game engine.

In summary, the best settings per resolution are Ultra at all three tested resolutions, with average frame rates of 149.2 FPS at 1080p, 105.4 FPS at 1440p, and 69.1 FPS at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-12700K are all closely matched in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700K's average score of 35287. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% higher. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.4% higher. All four rivals fall within a narrow band of roughly 0.4% of the i7-12700K's performance, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are equally close. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% lower than the RTX 2070 SUPER's average score of 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. These deltas are small enough that in a game like Inside, which is not particularly demanding, the frame rate differences would be minimal, likely within a few FPS at most.

When considering the combination as a whole, users with any of these rival components would expect broadly similar gameplay experiences. The CPU rivals are so close in score that they are effectively interchangeable for this title, and the GPU rivals differ by at most 1.5%, which would translate to roughly 1 to 2 FPS differences at the frame rates observed in this dataset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER averages 69.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this hardware combination?

A: The highest average frame rate in the dataset is 310.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the Ultra preset?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 149.2 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 69.1 FPS, representing a 53.7% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Is the High or Ultra preset better at 4K resolution?

A: The Ultra preset averages 69.1 FPS, while High averages 68.2 FPS at 3840x2160. Ultra is both slightly faster and visually superior, making it the better choice.

Q: Does every preset at every resolution stay above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. All twelve tested configurations, spanning three resolutions and four presets each, maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 68.2 FPS at 4K High.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2072 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database for Inside.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Inside across different resolutions. Since the game is a puzzle platformer with relatively modest graphical demands, the GPU tends to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at lower settings.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, reaching 310.7 FPS on Low settings. Such high frame rates indicate that neither component is heavily stressed. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is far more powerful than this game requires. The GPU also has substantial headroom, as evidenced by the fact that even the Ultra preset at 1080p averages 149.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 52% reduction in frame rate, which points to GPU-side settings having a meaningful impact, but the absolute numbers are so high that neither component becomes a bottleneck in any practical sense.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar. Frame rates range from 224.5 FPS on Low to 105.4 FPS on Ultra. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 28% to 32% across presets. This consistent reduction indicates that the GPU is responding to the increased pixel count, while the CPU remains sufficiently fast to keep up. The fact that 1440p Ultra still exceeds 100 FPS suggests that the GPU is not yet saturated.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The frame rates drop more steeply, with Low averaging 142.9 FPS and Ultra averaging 69.1 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is negligible (68.2 vs 69.1 FPS), which is a strong indicator that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution. When the GPU is heavily loaded, additional settings changes have little effect because the pixel throughput dominates. The CPU's performance is essentially constant across resolutions, so the observed frame rate scaling at 4K is attributable almost entirely to GPU workload.

The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has enough headroom that the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance keeps frame rates very high. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, but it still manages to stay above 60 FPS at all presets. Users upgrading either component would likely see the largest improvements by focusing on the GPU, especially at 4K, while the CPU is more than adequate for this title at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2072 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the combo in the 56th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 44% of tested hardware combinations perform better in this game.

Given that this combo achieves 69.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, its rank in the upper-middle of the database is consistent with the hardware's capabilities. The RTX 2070 SUPER is a mid-to-upper tier GPU from the Turing generation, and the i7-12700K is a strong 12th-gen Intel processor. The rank reflects that many newer or higher-tier combinations exist in the database, but the actual gameplay experience remains smooth across all tested settings.

The rank suggests that for Inside specifically, this combo is more than sufficient. The game is not graphically intensive, so even hardware that ranks lower in the database would likely produce playable frame rates. The 2072nd position out of 3716 indicates that while there is room for improvement with more powerful hardware, the current setup delivers a completely satisfactory experience at every resolution and preset tested.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at all tested resolutions and presets, with every configuration averaging above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 149.2 FPS, providing an exceptionally smooth experience with maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 105.4 FPS, still far above the playability threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69.1 FPS, which clears the threshold by a comfortable margin of 9.1 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution. The best settings are Ultra at all three resolutions, with the caveat that 4K Ultra offers the least headroom. For users with high refresh rate displays at 1080p or 1440p, the lower presets can push frame rates much higher, but for standard 60 Hz displays, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice across the board.

In summary, the Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is more than capable of running Inside to its fullest visual potential at any resolution up to 4K. The weakest configuration tested, 4K High at 68.2 FPS, still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, and 4K Ultra at 69.1 FPS is essentially identical in performance. This is a hardware combination that will not struggle with this title under any circumstances.