Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is an overwhelmingly capable combination for Inside, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every preset and resolution tested. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, but becomes increasingly CPU-limited at lower resolutions, where frame rates soar past 200 FPS. The verdict is straightforward: this PC runs the game flawlessly, with the only caveat being that the Ultra preset at 4K drops to just 64 FPS, leaving minimal headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 296 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS. The High preset maintains a strong 148 FPS average, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still achieves an average of 141 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both operating well within their limits, providing a buttery-smooth experience even in the most visually intensive scenes.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance remains excellent but shows a predictable decline. The Low preset averages 213 FPS, a substantial 83 FPS drop from the 1080p result. Medium follows with an average of 170 FPS, alongside a minimum of 145 FPS and a maximum of 196 FPS. High settings produce an average of 106 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 101 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is a modest 5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional graphical features have a relatively small impact on the overall frame rate. The minimum frame rate recorded at Medium, 145 FPS, still far exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5050 begins to show its limits, though the game remains highly playable. The Low preset delivers an average of 134 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold. Medium settings average 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 67 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 64 FPS. The minimum frame rates for High and Ultra were not recorded in the dataset, but the averages suggest that these presets are just barely clearing the 60 FPS line. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, with the Ultra preset losing 37 FPS on average, highlighting the increased pixel-pushing demand on the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which maintains an average of 141 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the fact that it stays well above 60 FPS means users can enable every visual enhancement without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the best, achieving an average of 101 FPS. The performance headroom here is ample, with a 41 FPS buffer above the playable threshold, ensuring that even the most chaotic on-screen moments remain fluid.

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is also the recommended choice, but with a tighter margin. It averages 64 FPS, which is only 4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. While technically playable, this leaves little room for frame-time spikes. For a more comfortable experience, the High preset at 67 FPS offers a similar average but might be preferable for those who prioritize stability over maximum visual fidelity. However, based purely on the data, Ultra is the highest preset that clears the bar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. This is evident from the performance scaling across presets. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 155 FPS (296 vs 141), which is a 52% reduction. This large gap suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower settings, and the frame rate is largely determined by the GPU’s ability to render the scene. However, the absolute numbers are so high that neither component is truly stressed.

At 1440p, the scaling between Low and Ultra is 112 FPS (213 vs 101), a 53% reduction. This is a similar percentage drop to 1080p, indicating that the GPU is still the dominant factor. The RTX 5050’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution, and the frame rates remain consistently high.

The picture changes at 4K. The difference between Low and Ultra is 70 FPS (134 vs 64), a 52% reduction. While the percentage drop is consistent with lower resolutions, the absolute numbers are much lower. This indicates that the GPU is now the clear limiting factor. The RTX 5050’s 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 82.30 GPixel/s pixel rate are being fully utilized at 4K, and the CPU’s role has diminished. The i7-12700KF’s high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1043, is more than adequate to keep up with the GPU’s demands, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 290 FPS. In essence, the CPU is never the bottleneck in this pairing; the GPU’s rendering workload dictates the final frame rate, particularly as resolution increases.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional proficiency. The verdict by resolution is unanimous: every resolution and preset combination tested achieves an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 141 FPS, providing a flawless experience. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 101 FPS, offering a perfect balance of visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS, which is playable but leaves minimal headroom. The data confirms that this is a high-performance combination for this title, with the only point of concern being the 4K Ultra setting where frame rates dip close to the threshold. For users with a 4K display, the High preset at 67 FPS is a safer bet for consistent smoothness, but the Ultra preset is still viable. This is a decisive pass for the entire range of playable settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with the Ultra preset?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 64 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 296 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

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

A: The average frame rate drops from 141 FPS at 1920x1080 to 64 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 77 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the dominant factor. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 1440p is a 53% reduction in frame rate, consistent with the scaling at 1080p, indicating the GPU’s workload is the primary constraint.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum frame rate is 145 FPS and the maximum is 196 FPS, with an average of 170 FPS.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K provide a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold?

A: No, the margin is slim. The average is 64 FPS, which is only 4 FPS above the threshold, leaving little room for potential frame-time spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 2247 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems benchmarked. This position is a reflection of the RTX 5050’s mid-range standing, as its percentileVsAllGpus is 66, meaning it performs better than 66% of all GPUs. The CPU, however, is a strong performer with a percentileVsAllCpus of 85, and its average benchmark score of 35365 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403 with a negligible deltaPct of -0.1. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 21035 is also close to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which scores 21153 with a deltaPct of -0.6. The combination’s overall rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where the high-performing CPU complements the capable GPU, resulting in a system that excels in this particular game despite the GPU’s mid-tier classification. The rank suggests that while many other configurations exist, this one is more than adequate for the demands of Inside.