Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers an exceptionally high-performance experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark results show this combination vastly exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution, from 1080p up to 4K, with average frame rates ranging from 153 FPS at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings to a staggering 367 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this hardware pairing is dramatically overpowered for the game’s rendering requirements, positioning it in the top tier of tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. The dataset includes average FPS for all configurations, with minimum and maximum FPS only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, performance is exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 367 FPS, representing the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 339 FPS, with a minimum of 288 FPS and a maximum of 389 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing consistency. The High preset averages 282 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 277 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 90 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding settings leave substantial performance headroom. The minimum FPS of 288 FPS at Medium is higher than the average FPS of most other games at lower settings, underscoring the extreme capability of this combo at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong, though the scaling from 1080p shows a predictable reduction. The Low preset averages 329 FPS, a 38 FPS decrease from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 303 FPS, with a minimum of 258 FPS and a maximum of 349 FPS. The High preset averages 253 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 243 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 86 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1080p. Notably, the 1440p Ultra average of 243 FPS still exceeds the 1080p High average of 282 FPS by a significant margin, demonstrating that resolution scaling has a modest impact on this hardware combination.

At 3840x2160, the highest tested resolution, performance remains far beyond the playability threshold. The Low preset averages 281 FPS, a 48 FPS drop from the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset averages 256 FPS, with a minimum of 218 FPS and a maximum of 295 FPS. The High preset averages 160 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 153 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced at higher settings: the Ultra preset drops by 90 FPS, while the Low preset drops by 48 FPS. The 4K Ultra average of 153 FPS is still 2.5 times the playability threshold, indicating that even the most demanding configuration tested leaves substantial headroom. The minimum FPS of 218 FPS at 4K Medium is higher than the 60 FPS threshold by a factor of 3.6, confirming that stutter or frame drops are unlikely to affect playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals important insights into the division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D across resolutions and presets.

The scaling between 1080p and 4K demonstrates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. At the Low preset, the transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 38 FPS reduction, and from 1440p to 4K results in a 48 FPS reduction. This relatively small drop indicates that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck even at 4K Low, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower settings.

At the Ultra preset, the scaling is more pronounced. The transition from 1080p to 1440p yields a 34 FPS reduction, while the transition from 1440p to 4K yields a 90 FPS reduction. The larger drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count and visual complexity increase. However, the fact that 4K Ultra still maintains an average of 153 FPS suggests that the GPU has substantial compute headroom even at this demanding configuration.

The CPU’s role is clearly illustrated by the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the average of 367 FPS approaches the practical limit for many game engines, and the fact that the Ultra preset only reduces this to 277 FPS — a 90 FPS difference — indicates that the CPU can keep up with the GPU even at lower resolutions where draw calls and physics calculations are relatively more significant. The Intel Core i7-12700K’s benchmark scores, including a 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 and a cinebench r23 multicore score of 19784, support its capability to handle the game’s CPU-bound scenarios without bottlenecking the GPU.

The data suggests that in Inside, the GPU becomes more relevant as resolution and settings increase, but the CPU remains a capable partner throughout. At 1080p, the combination is likely CPU-limited at very high frame rates, while at 4K Ultra, the GPU takes on a more prominent role. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all settings at all resolutions are playable, meaning neither component becomes a limiting factor for achieving a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 119th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 3.2 percent of all tested configurations, a strong showing that reflects the raw performance of both components.

The GPU’s percentile ranking is particularly notable. The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712. This high percentile is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show the GPU delivering frame rates well above the playability threshold at all settings. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 84 among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 35287, is also strong, though slightly lower than the GPU’s standing.

The combo’s rank of 119 suggests that a small number of other configurations achieve higher performance in this game. However, the practical significance of this ranking is limited by the fact that all tested settings at all resolutions already exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin. The difference between the 119th and 1st ranked combos is unlikely to translate into a perceptible gameplay advantage, as the game’s frame rates are already far beyond what is needed for smooth play.

The rank data also indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of this combo’s high standing. The RTX 5090 D’s 92nd percentile ranking is higher than the CPU’s 84th percentile, and the measured FPS scaling with resolution confirms that the GPU becomes more influential at higher settings. This suggests that users considering alternative hardware should prioritize GPU selection if they seek similar performance in this game.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 resolution, all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable. The Ultra preset averages 153 FPS, while the Low preset averages 281 FPS, both well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 367, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset. This is the fastest result in the entire measured dataset.

Q: Is there any resolution or setting where this combo falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. The verdictByResolution data lists all settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at all three tested resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The lowest average FPS recorded is 153 at 4K Ultra, which is still 2.5 times the playability threshold.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Low?

A: The 4K Ultra average of 153 FPS is less than half of the 1080p Low average of 367 FPS. This represents a 214 FPS difference, demonstrating the significant impact of both resolution and settings on performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for the Medium preset at each resolution. The lowest minimum is 218 FPS at 3840x2160 Medium, which is still 3.6 times the playability threshold. This suggests that even the lowest recorded frame rates are exceptionally high.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 119th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.2 percent. The GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking and the CPU’s 84th percentile ranking contribute to this strong overall position.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for both the CPU and GPU provides insight into what other hardware would deliver similar performance in this game.

For the Intel Core i7-12700K, the closest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13600T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i7-13700T, and Intel Core 5 213PE. The i5-13600T has an average benchmark score of 35305, which is 0.1 percent lower than the i7-12700K’s 35287. The i7-12700KF scores 35365, a 0.2 percent difference. The i7-13700T scores 35403, a 0.3 percent difference, and the Core 5 213PE scores 35428, a 0.4 percent difference. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside. The i7-12700KF is particularly noteworthy as it is the same chip with integrated graphics disabled, explaining its near-identical score.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB. The RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76904, which is 1.1 percent higher than the RTX 5090 D’s 77712. The RX 6850M XT scores 78940, a 1.6 percent difference. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, a 2.1 percent difference, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, a 2.4 percent difference. These deltas are all within 2.4 percent, indicating that these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in this game. The RX 6650M XT and RX 6850M XT are mobile-class GPUs, which is notable given their proximity to a desktop flagship like the RTX 5090 D.

It is important to note that the nearestRivals are based on average benchmark scores, not specific game performance. However, given the extreme performance margins in Inside, any of these alternatives would likely deliver playable frame rates at all settings and resolutions. The deltaPct values indicate that the RTX 5090 D’s closest rival, the RX 6650M XT, is actually slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks, which could translate to marginally higher FPS in this game, though the difference would be imperceptible at frame rates above 150 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Given the extraordinary performance of this combo, the best settings are the Ultra preset at every resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 153 FPS, which is 2.5 times the playability threshold. This represents the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains far above the 60 FPS requirement. The High preset averages 160 FPS, the Medium preset averages 256 FPS, and the Low preset averages 281 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for maximizing visual quality while maintaining a substantial FPS margin.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 243 FPS, which is 4.05 times the playability threshold. This is a significant improvement over the 4K result, and it allows for the highest settings with a massive FPS buffer. The Medium preset averages 303 FPS with a minimum of 258 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 277 FPS, which is 4.6 times the playability threshold. This is the highest Ultra preset average in the dataset, and it ensures that the game runs at nearly five times the minimum required frame rate. The Low preset averages 367 FPS, but there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality given the Ultra preset’s exceptional performance.

In summary, Ultra settings are the recommended choice at all three resolutions. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 153 is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving ample headroom for any potential frame drops or demanding scenes.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination can definitively run Inside at all tested resolutions and settings, with performance far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, all four settings presets are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 153 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the dataset, and it still delivers more than twice the required frame rate. The verdictByResolution data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable at 4K, with Ultra as the best settings choice.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 243 FPS, making it the recommended choice. All settings presets are playable, and the minimum FPS recorded at Medium is 258, which is well above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 277 FPS, providing the highest frame rates among the Ultra configurations. All settings presets are playable, with the Low preset reaching 367 FPS.

The overall verdict is clear: this combo does not merely meet the playability requirements for Inside — it obliterates them. The lowest average FPS across all tested configurations is 153 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 2.5 times the playability threshold. Users can select the highest visual settings at any resolution and expect a smooth, highly responsive experience. The combination ranks 119th out of 3716 tested combos, confirming its position among the top performers for this game.