Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows this combination is far beyond the demands of the game, with average FPS figures in the triple digits even at the most demanding settings. The lowest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations is 96.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. This indicates that the hardware is effectively overkill for this title, providing a massive performance headroom that allows for maximum settings at any resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces extraordinarily high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 366.6. Moving to Medium, the average is 338.1 FPS. High settings yield an average of 229.7 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 217.2 FPS. The performance scaling between Low and Ultra at this resolution shows a drop of approximately 41%, yet the absolute numbers remain far above any conceivable display refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, albeit with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce an average of 324.9 FPS, while Medium settings see a slight reduction to 262.2 FPS. High settings average 167.5 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 154.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a moderate performance penalty, with the Ultra preset experiencing a 28.7% reduction in average FPS, from 217.2 to 154.9. This suggests the game is still heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, but the RTX 4070 has ample resources to spare.

The most demanding scenario tested is 3840x2160. Here, the performance figures are still impressive. Low settings average 204.5 FPS, and Medium settings average 164.8 FPS. High settings maintain an average of 102.8 FPS, while Ultra settings dip to an average of 96.4 FPS. It is notable that the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is over 50%, illustrating the significant impact of resolution and settings on the rendering load. Even at the highest preset, the system never approaches the 60 FPS threshold, leaving a substantial buffer of over 36 FPS.

Analyzing the scaling from 1440p to 4K, the performance cost is significant. The Ultra preset drops from 154.9 FPS to 96.4 FPS, a 37.8% reduction. Similarly, the High preset drops from 167.5 to 102.8 FPS, a 38.6% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the workload on the pixel shaders and memory bandwidth increases substantially. The data suggests that for 60 FPS gameplay, there is no scenario where this combo struggles, as even the worst-case 4K Ultra result is nearly 61% above the playability threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) at 3840x2160 are playable, with average FPS ranging from 96.4 (Ultra) to 204.5 (Low). The most demanding setting, Ultra, still maintains an average of 96.4 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: All tested presets at 2560x1440 are playable. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, achieves an average of 154.9 FPS, which is significantly above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 167.5 FPS, Medium averages 262.2 FPS, and Low averages 324.9 FPS.

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

A: The performance at 1920x1080 is considerably higher. For example, the Ultra preset averages 217.2 FPS at 1080p but only 96.4 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 55.6%. This shows a clear scaling penalty as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming a more significant factor.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, which suggests the workload is primarily GPU-bound. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043, is more than sufficient for this title.

Q: What is the average FPS for the High preset at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 yields an average FPS of 167.5. This is a very high frame rate, indicating the system is operating well beyond the requirements for smooth gameplay.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all 12 tested configurations (3 resolutions × 4 presets), the lowest average FPS recorded is 96.4 at 4K Ultra. Every single configuration exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data provides context for this combo's performance through the nearest rivals of its components. For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. Its closest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, just 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, a 0.2% difference from the 12700KF. These processors would all deliver nearly identical performance in Inside, meaning any of them paired with an RTX 4070 would produce frame rates within a fraction of a percent of those measured here.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, with a score of 37628, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, which is 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, 1.3% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Inside, with the RTX 4080 Mobile potentially offering a marginal performance advantage. For a system using a 12700KF and a GPU from this performance tier, the user can expect the same general outcome: maximum settings at 60 FPS or higher across all resolutions tested.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unequivocal: this PC can run Inside exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested settings are playable. At 3840x2160, the system runs the Ultra preset at an average of 96.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 154.9 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it reaches 217.2 FPS. There is no configuration in the data that fails to meet the playable threshold. This hardware combination does not merely run the game; it dominates it, providing a buttery-smooth experience even at the highest visual fidelity and resolution. The data indicates that users could even enable additional graphical enhancements, such as higher resolution scaling or anti-aliasing, without risking a drop below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds a rank of 727 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 19.6% of all combinations in the database. While the frame rates are exceptionally high, the rank indicates that there are many other systems with more powerful hardware that achieve even higher scores. The high absolute performance reflects the efficiency of the RTX 4070 and the strong single-threaded capabilities of the 12700KF, but the rank reveals that this is not an extreme top-tier configuration. It is a high-performance mainstream setup that is more than capable for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players seeking the highest visual quality while maintaining a 60 FPS frame rate, the data suggests choosing the most demanding preset at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which yields an average FPS of 96.4. This is the most visually intensive option and still provides well over 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, with an average FPS of 154.9. This allows for maximum graphical fidelity with a huge performance cushion. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again is the recommended pick, achieving an average of 217.2 FPS. In all cases, the system has enough headroom that the most demanding settings are the optimal choice for a balance of image quality and performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets clarifies the respective roles of the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, suggesting that the game is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution. The difference between Low (366.6 FPS) and Ultra (217.2 FPS) is significant, but the absolute numbers are so high that the CPU's ability to feed the GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 4070 is not being fully utilized, as it could likely render more frames if the CPU could provide more draw calls.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the load shifts to the GPU. The frame rates drop considerably, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling; the Ultra preset drops from 154.9 FPS to 96.4 FPS, a 37.8% reduction. This is a clear sign that the GPU's rendering capabilities are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions. The CPU, which was the limiting factor at 1080p, has more headroom at 4K. Therefore, in Inside, the CPU is the primary driver of performance at low resolutions, while the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. This combo provides a balanced pairing where the i7-12700KF is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 at lower settings, and the RTX 4070 has enough power to handle the increased load of 4K rendering.