Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a well-balanced combination for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The data shows this system delivers highly playable performance across all common resolutions, with the primary constraint appearing at 4K with Ultra settings. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 57th percentile, indicating a strong pairing where the graphics card is the more likely bottleneck at higher resolutions, but the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU and GPU roles shift predictably as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly GPU-limited at lower presets; the jump from Low to Medium settings reduces average FPS from 281.4 to 224.9, and further to 143.2 at High. This scaling shows the RX 7600 is doing the heavy lifting, with the Core i7-12700KF’s single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1043) and multi-thread capability (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 28838) being more than sufficient to avoid bottlenecking. The CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads are not stressed by this title at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, but the system still maintains high frame rates. The delta between Low (202.9 FPS) and Medium (164.7 FPS) is 38.2 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High (102.1 FPS) is a more significant 62.6 FPS. This suggests that at 1440p, the graphics card’s shading units (2048) and memory bandwidth (288.0 GB/s) are becoming more relevant, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up. The Ultra preset at 98.3 FPS shows the system is still far from CPU-bound.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The scaling from Low (125.3 FPS) to Medium (102.1 FPS) is a 23.2 FPS drop, and from Medium to High (64.3 FPS) is a 37.8 FPS drop. The most demanding Ultra preset drops to 58.8 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This pattern clearly shows that the RX 7600’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are the primary constraints at 4K, while the i7-12700KF’s performance (passmark_multithread score of 34092) remains largely irrelevant to the outcome. The CPU’s role is to provide consistent frame pacing, which it does admirably, but the GPU dictates the final performance ceiling at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average FPS of 133.4. This is the most demanding preset and it clears the playable threshold by a wide margin, leaving significant headroom for any background tasks or future driver overhead.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable preset, achieving an average of 98.3 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and the system has enough performance to handle the highest visual fidelity without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are High, with an average of 64.3 FPS. While this is above the threshold, it is only 4.3 FPS over the line, leaving little margin for fluctuation. The Ultra preset falls to 58.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making High the recommended choice for a smooth experience at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 58.8, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K achieve 64.3 FPS, which is the best playable preset at that resolution.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in this game?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 281.4 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1043 and multi-thread score of 9983 in 3dmark tests are more than adequate for this title.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 133.4. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS is 98.3. This represents a 35.1 FPS drop, or approximately a 26% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3050 OEM, in overall benchmark scores?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, while the RTX 3050 OEM has an average score of 15199. The delta is -0.2%, meaning the RTX 3050 OEM is effectively identical in performance, with a negligible 0.2% advantage.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700KF significantly faster than the Core i7-12700K?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, while the i7-12700K scores 35287. The delta is 0.2%, indicating the KF variant is marginally faster, but the difference is within the margin of error and practically negligible.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K?

A: Low settings at 3840x2160 achieve an average of 125.3 FPS. This is the least demanding preset and provides the highest frame rate at that resolution, making it suitable for players who prioritize performance over visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 281.4 FPS, Medium 224.9 FPS, High 143.2 FPS, and Ultra 133.4 FPS. All presets are far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra setting providing more than double the required frame rate. The scaling between presets is consistent, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. Low settings average 202.9 FPS, Medium 164.7 FPS, High 102.1 FPS, and Ultra 98.3 FPS. The transition from Medium to High represents the largest performance hit, a drop of 62.6 FPS, indicating that High settings introduce significant graphical effects that stress the GPU. Nevertheless, all presets remain comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable but with less headroom. Low settings average 125.3 FPS, Medium 102.1 FPS, High 64.3 FPS, and Ultra 58.8 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 37.8 FPS, and the further drop to Ultra is 5.5 FPS. This resolution is where the RX 7600’s 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus become limiting, as the Ultra preset falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF’s nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its average benchmark score of 35365. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (-0.1% delta), making it a virtually identical performer. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305 (0.2% delta), also effectively the same. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287 (0.2% delta). Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Inside, as the game is not CPU-intensive at the tested resolutions.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600’s nearest rivals are also extremely close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has an average score of 15199, a -0.2% delta from the RX 7600’s 15171. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082 (0.6% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (-0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063 (0.7% delta). In practice, the RTX 3050 OEM would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, while the older GTX 660 Ti would also be surprisingly close, given the game’s modest requirements.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 133.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra at 98.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best at 64.3 FPS. The only preset that fails to clear the 60 FPS threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 58.8 FPS.

For most users, the ideal experience will be 1440p Ultra, which offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 4K, High settings are recommended for a smooth experience, though players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality can opt for Medium (102.1 FPS) or Low (125.3 FPS). The system’s performance is well above the playable threshold in the vast majority of scenarios, making it a capable and versatile setup for this title. The Core i7-12700KF provides ample CPU headroom, while the RX 7600 is the component that defines the performance envelope at higher resolutions.