Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a decisive performance profile for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released on 2016-07-06. Measured data shows this combination not only clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, but does so with substantial headroom, positioning it as an exceptionally capable setup for this title across the board.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data reveals an extraordinary range of performance. The average frame rate scales from 168 FPS at Ultra settings to 178.2 FPS at High, 282.9 FPS at Medium, and peaks at 349.7 FPS on Low. These figures indicate that even the most demanding preset at 1080p operates nearly three times above the playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with the Low preset delivering 349.7 FPS compared to Ultra’s 168 FPS, a difference of 181.7 FPS that highlights how much headroom exists for users prioritizing maximum frame rates over visual fidelity. No minimum or maximum frame rate data was recorded, so the analysis relies solely on averages, which are uniformly high.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but shows expected scaling pressure. The Ultra preset averages 119.7 FPS, while High reaches 128.7 FPS, Medium hits 204.3 FPS, and Low achieves 252.8 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p incurs a measurable cost: Ultra drops from 168 FPS to 119.7 FPS, a 28.8% reduction, while Low falls from 349.7 FPS to 252.8 FPS, a 27.7% decrease. This consistency across presets suggests the GPU is the primary scaling factor, though the i7-12700KF’s 12 cores and 20 threads ensure no bottleneck emerges at this resolution. Every preset still clears 60 FPS by a wide margin, with even the slowest configuration—Ultra at 119.7 FPS—doubling the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the hardware demonstrates its true capability under 4K load. Ultra settings yield 73.9 FPS, High produces 78.2 FPS, Medium reaches 129.4 FPS, and Low tops out at 160.6 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steepest at higher presets: Ultra declines from 119.7 FPS to 73.9 FPS (38.3% reduction), while Low decreases from 252.8 FPS to 160.6 FPS (36.5% reduction). Despite this, all four presets remain comfortably above 60 FPS, with Ultra’s 73.9 FPS representing the only configuration that approaches the threshold. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the gap between presets narrows in absolute terms but remains proportionally similar, indicating the RTX 5060’s 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game’s demands even at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the extremely high frame rates—349.7 FPS on Low—suggest the Intel Core i7-12700KF, with its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and single-core score of 4071, is well-positioned to feed the GPU. However, the wide spread between presets (168 to 349.7 FPS) points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor as settings increase, since the CPU’s capacity is unlikely to be exhausted at these frame rates. The i7-12700KF’s percentile rank of 85 versus all CPUs underscores its strength, but the data implies the RTX 5060’s architecture dictates the ceiling at higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low to Ultra (252.8 to 119.7 FPS) mirrors the 1080p pattern but with reduced absolute values, which is consistent with the GPU handling more pixel workload. The CPU’s role remains supportive rather than dominant; a weaker processor might struggle to maintain the high averages seen at Low settings, but the i7-12700KF’s 3.60 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost clocks provide ample single-thread performance for a puzzle platformer’s physics and logic. The consistent percentage drops between presets across resolutions—roughly 28-38% when moving from 1080p to 4K—suggest the GPU is the primary scaling driver, while the CPU maintains a stable baseline.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. Ultra at 73.9 FPS versus Low at 160.6 FPS shows a 54% performance spread, indicating that the RTX 5060’s 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the decisive factor at 4K. The CPU’s influence diminishes further, as the frame rates are lower and less likely to stress the i7-12700KF’s capabilities. The data implies that for this game, the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid limiting performance even at the highest frame rates recorded (349.7 FPS at 1080p Low). This conclusion aligns with the measured results, where no preset or resolution falls below 73.9 FPS, indicating a balanced but GPU-leaning configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-12700KF, based on average benchmark scores, offer nearly identical CPU performance. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700KF’s 35365 average, while the Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, marginally higher by 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, also 0.2% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce indistinguishable frame rates in Inside, given the game’s modest CPU demands. Users upgrading from one of these to another would see no measurable FPS change, as the deltaPct values are all within 0.2% variance.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, the nearest rivals present a more varied picture. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 5060’s 26331 average, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, a 0.8% advantage, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower. These deltas are small enough that each card would deliver similar FPS in Inside, though the RX 6750 XT might be slightly slower. However, the measured FPS data for this specific RTX 5060 shows it achieving 73.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, so rivals within 1.2% would likely fall in the 73-75 FPS range, still comfortably above 60 FPS. The data suggests that any of these alternatives would maintain playability across all resolutions, with the RX 6750 XT being the only one potentially dipping closer to the threshold at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at every tested resolution and preset. The verdictByResolution data lists all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. At 4K, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 73.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13.9 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra averages 119.7 FPS, nearly double the threshold, and at 1080p, Ultra hits 168 FPS, almost triple the requirement. The lowest recorded average across all configurations is 73.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, meaning there is no scenario where this hardware fails to deliver smooth gameplay. For users with a 4K display, the data confirms that maximum visual quality is achievable without sacrificing frame rate. For those on 1440p or 1080p monitors, the headroom is so large that users could enable additional graphical enhancements or cap frame rates to reduce power draw, though the RTX 5060’s 145 W TDP and the i7-12700KF’s 125 W TDP suggest ample thermal and power margins.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1582 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 57.4th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects the hardware’s strong but not top-tier standing; the i7-12700KF’s 85th percentile among CPUs and the RTX 5060’s 72nd percentile among GPUs combine to produce a system that outperforms the majority of tested setups but trails higher-end combinations. The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows excellent performance but not record-breaking figures. Comparatively, a combo ranked near 1000 would likely feature a stronger GPU, while a rank near 2000 would indicate weaker components. The data implies that this pairing is well-matched for Inside, achieving high frame rates without the cost of a top-tier GPU, though users seeking the absolute maximum FPS at 1080p would need a more powerful card than the RTX 5060.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 73.9, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1440p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve an average of 119.7 FPS, well above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700T’s 35403, indicating nearly identical performance.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 349.7 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the RTX 5060’s performance close to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 26331 on average benchmarks, which is 1.2% higher than the RX 6750 XT’s 26011, so the RTX 5060 is slightly faster.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1582 out of 3716 combos, placing it in the upper half of tested systems for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 73.9 FPS. This is the highest settings level available, and the data confirms it remains playable, though users seeking more headroom could switch to High at 78.2 FPS or Medium at 129.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 119.7 FPS, which provides significant margin above the threshold; High at 128.7 FPS and Medium at 204.3 FPS offer even greater headroom if desired. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 168 FPS, making it the optimal choice for maximum visual quality without any frame rate concerns. Across all resolutions, the data shows that Ultra is the recommended preset, as it never falls below 73.9 FPS, and the substantial margins at lower resolutions (168 FPS at 1080p, 119.7 FPS at 1440p) mean users can enjoy the game at its highest fidelity without compromise.