Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a thoroughly dominant run in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that this 2025 GPU and 2021 CPU turn into a frame-rate showcase at every resolution measured. The data shows the combo ranks 2129th out of 3716 tested combinations, which puts it in the upper half of all systems, but its actual gameplay performance is far more impressive than that mid-pack rank suggests, with even the most demanding settings clearing 60 FPS at 4K by a healthy margin.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results were captured at three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates provided for all twelve configurations. Minimum and maximum frame rates are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution, so the analysis of frame pacing is limited to those three specific data points.

At 1920x1080, the combo starts at 309 FPS average on Low settings. This is an extraordinarily high ceiling that leaves virtually no headroom concerns for any monitor refresh rate currently on the market. Moving to Medium drops the average to 247 FPS, with reported minimums of 210 FPS and maximums of 284 FPS. The 37 FPS spread between min and max is tight, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings produce 155 FPS average, and Ultra settles at 147 FPS average. The gap between High and Ultra is a modest 8 FPS, which suggests the Ultra preset adds visual fidelity without a proportional performance penalty at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern holds but with expected scaling. Low settings deliver 222 FPS average, still far beyond any 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display requirement. Medium settings produce 178 FPS average, with a minimum of 151 FPS and maximum of 204 FPS. That 53 FPS range is wider than at 1080p, which is typical as pixel count increases. High settings yield 111 FPS average, and Ultra remains comfortably above the playable threshold at 106 FPS average. The difference between High and Ultra here is only 5 FPS, suggesting the Ultra preset is nearly free at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance remains strong but the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low settings hit 140 FPS average, which is still a stellar result for 4K. Medium settings produce 112 FPS average, with minimums of 95 FPS and maximums of 128 FPS. That 33 FPS spread shows some variance but remains well within playable territory. High settings deliver 70 FPS average, and Ultra pulls 66 FPS average. The delta between High and Ultra at 4K is only 4 FPS, meaning the Ultra preset is essentially indistinguishable in cost from High at this resolution.

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is instructive. At Ultra settings, the drop from 147 FPS at 1080p to 106 FPS at 1440p is a 28% reduction, and then to 66 FPS at 4K is a further 38% reduction from 1440p. This is a steady, predictable degradation that tracks closely with pixel count increases, indicating the GPU is the primary scaling factor at these settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the AMD Radeon RX 9060. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is never a bottleneck in Inside at any measured configuration. The game is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with modest single-thread demands, and the i7-12700KF's single-thread benchmark score of 1043 in 3DMark and 3984 in Passmark single-thread tests provides far more headroom than this title requires.

At 1080p, the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the CPU's influence is minimal. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 309 FPS to 147 FPS, a 52% reduction that is entirely attributable to GPU workload increases. The CPU maintains frame delivery without any signs of struggling, as evidenced by the High preset producing 155 FPS without reported minimums falling below playable levels.

At 1440p, the GPU workload increases by approximately 78% compared to 1080p in terms of pixel count, and the measured performance scales accordingly. The Ultra preset drops from 147 FPS to 106 FPS, a 28% reduction that aligns almost perfectly with the added pixel throughput. This indicates the CPU is still not a constraint, as the frame rate degradation tracks GPU workload rather than CPU limitations.

At 4K, the GPU workload quadruples from 1080p, and the Ultra preset falls to 66 FPS, a 55% reduction from the 1080p result. This is less than the raw pixel count increase would suggest, which indicates the GPU has enough headroom that even this substantial workload increase does not fully saturate its capabilities. The CPU's role remains passive throughout; the i7-12700KF's 28838 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 9983 3DMark max-threads score are never taxed by a game like Inside.

The Medium preset data with min/max frame rates provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the 210 FPS minimum and 284 FPS maximum show the GPU delivering frames in a tight band. At 1440p Medium, the 151 FPS minimum and 204 FPS maximum widen the spread but keep everything far above 60 FPS. At 4K Medium, the 95 FPS minimum and 128 FPS maximum demonstrate that even the lowest recorded frames at 4K are 35 FPS above the playable threshold. This consistent behavior across resolutions confirms that the GPU is the sole determinant of performance here, with the CPU providing stable frame pacing.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with all settings maxed out?*

A: Yes. The measured Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces 66 FPS average, which is 6 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 106 FPS at 2560x1440 to 66 FPS at 3840x2160, a 40 FPS reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 178 FPS to 112 FPS, a 66 FPS reduction. The percentage loss is consistent at roughly 38% for both presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is overwhelmingly the more important component. The frame rate scaling across resolutions tracks GPU workload precisely, and the CPU's substantial multi-threaded and single-threaded benchmark scores are never approached by this game's demands. The i7-12700KF is effectively idle headroom.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 210 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 151 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 95 FPS. All minimums stay far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems for Inside?*

A: It ranks 2129th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile of all systems. This rank reflects the combination of CPU and GPU, but the actual game performance is much stronger than the rank suggests due to the game's modest requirements.

Q: Is there a meaningful difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: The performance gap is small at every resolution. At 1080p, High produces 155 FPS and Ultra produces 147 FPS, an 8 FPS difference. At 1440p, the gap is 5 FPS (111 vs 106). At 4K, the gap is 4 FPS (70 vs 66). The Ultra preset costs very little performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2129 out of 3716 tested combinations places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall database, but this ranking does not tell the full story for Inside. The CPU alone sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T (0.1% faster), Intel Core 5 213PE (0.2% faster), and Intel Core i5-13600T (0.2% faster). The i7-12700KF is statistically indistinguishable from these chips in raw compute.

The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (0.7% faster), AMD Radeon R9 370X (1% faster), AMD Radeon RX 7700 (1% faster), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (2.1% faster). The RX 9060 is essentially a peer of the RTX 3060 Ti in aggregate GPU benchmarks, which is notable given the generational differences in architecture.

The combo rank of 2129 reflects the combination of an 85th percentile CPU and a 59th percentile GPU. For a game like Inside, the GPU percentile is the more relevant metric, and the RX 9060's mid-pack standing is more than sufficient. The rank is dragged down by comparisons to combos with far more powerful GPUs, but the actual gameplay data shows this system outperforming the vast majority of those higher-ranked combinations in this specific title. The measured FPS at every resolution and preset exceeds 60 FPS, which is the definition of playable for this database, and the margin above that threshold ranges from 6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 249 FPS at 1080p Low.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom at every measured configuration. The verdict data lists all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at all three resolutions. The 60 FPS playable threshold is cleared by every single measurement in the dataset.

At 3840x2160, the weakest configuration is Ultra at 66 FPS average, which clears the threshold by 6 FPS. Even the most demanding settings at the highest resolution maintain a playable frame rate. At 2560x1440, Ultra produces 106 FPS average, more than 76% above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 147 FPS average, nearly 2.5 times the playable threshold.

The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings reinforce this verdict. The lowest minimum across all resolutions is 95 FPS at 4K, which is still 35 FPS above the playable threshold. There are no reported dips below 60 FPS anywhere in the dataset, which means the system does not merely average playable performance — it sustains it consistently.

The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for this game's modest texture and geometry demands, even at 4K Ultra. The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 threads provide far more processing capacity than Inside can utilize.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 66 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it clears the threshold by 6 FPS. There is no reason to drop to High (70 FPS) or Medium (112 FPS) unless you want additional headroom for frame rate spikes or display features like VRR that benefit from higher averages.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 106 FPS. This is 46 FPS above the playable threshold, providing substantial room for demanding scenes or background processes. The gap between High (111 FPS) and Ultra (106 FPS) is negligible, so the Ultra preset is the obvious choice.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the recommended preset, delivering 147 FPS average. This is 87 FPS above the threshold and provides enough performance for high-refresh-rate displays up to 144 Hz without any compromise in visual quality. The Medium preset's 247 FPS average shows there is enormous headroom if you prioritize maximum frame rates, but the Ultra preset already exceeds all but the most extreme refresh rate requirements.

The recommendation across all three resolutions is the same: enable Ultra settings. The RX 9060 has enough performance headroom in Inside that the most demanding preset is always the best choice, and the i7-12700KF provides stable frame pacing to ensure those averages hold up in practice.