Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is an overwhelmingly capable combination for running Inside, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset. This system does not merely run the game; it demolishes it, with the lowest average frame rate recorded across all configurations being 110 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. The data indicates that this hardware combination offers a massive performance surplus, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors even at maximum graphical fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combo shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system operates at exceptionally high frame rates that are primarily limited by the CPU's single-thread performance rather than the GPU. The Low preset at 1080p yields an average of 366.5 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Moving up to Medium reduces the average to 336.9 FPS, while the High preset delivers 247.9 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p still produces a staggering 236.1 FPS average. These figures suggest that at 1080p, the game is heavily CPU-bound, as the gap between Low and Ultra settings is only 130.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high, though the GPU begins to assert more influence on the final frame rates. The Low preset at 1440p achieves an average of 325.1 FPS, which is only a 41.4 FPS drop compared to the same preset at 1080p. The Medium preset records 283.6 FPS average, while High produces 181.2 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate settles at 171.1 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate performance penalty, with the Ultra preset experiencing a 65 FPS reduction, demonstrating that the game's visual effects at higher resolutions have a measurable impact on the RTX 5070.

The 4K resolution, 3840x2160, presents the most demanding scenario, yet the system still performs admirably. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 222.3 FPS, which is still more than three times the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset yields 179.7 FPS average, while High delivers 114 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest average in the dataset at 110 FPS, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS target. Notably, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is substantial, with the Ultra preset dropping from 171.1 FPS to 110 FPS, a 61.1 FPS reduction that highlights the GPU's increasing workload at higher pixel counts. The performance delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 112.3 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5070's graphics processing capabilities are the primary determinant of frame rates at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

Given the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the data shows that there is no scenario where this system fails to meet the requirement. At every resolution, even the most demanding preset maintains an average frame rate well above 60 FPS. Therefore, the best settings for each resolution are determined by the highest visual quality preset that remains at or above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 236.1 FPS. This configuration provides the maximum visual fidelity while still offering an exceptionally smooth experience that is more than adequate for any high-refresh-rate display. The performance headroom at 1080p is so substantial that there is no practical reason to reduce settings below Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again represents the best settings, achieving an average of 171.1 FPS. This frame rate is not only above the 60 FPS threshold but also high enough to fully utilize a 144Hz or even a 165Hz monitor. The visual quality at 1440p Ultra will be significantly superior to lower presets, and the performance remains fluid and responsive.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is still the recommended choice, with an average of 110 FPS. While this is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo, it still provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The 110 FPS average at 4K Ultra indicates that the system can handle the highest graphical demands of Inside without any compromises, making it suitable for 4K gaming on high-refresh-rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 487th out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the top 13.1% of all systems tested. This is a strong ranking that reflects the high performance of both components. The percentileVsAllCpus for the i7-12700KF is 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of all CPUs in the database. Similarly, the RTX 5070 has a percentileVsAllGpus of 82, indicating it is more powerful than 82% of all GPUs. The combination of two high-percentile components results in a system that is well above average for this game, with a significant portion of the tested combos being less powerful. This ranking suggests that while there are faster systems available, this particular pairing offers a level of performance that places it firmly in the upper echelon of gaming rigs for Inside.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. For the Intel Core i7-12700KF, the closest matching processors are the Intel Core i7-13700T, which has an average benchmark score of 35403 and is 0.1% slower, and the Intel Core i5-13600T with an average score of 35305, which is 0.2% faster. Additionally, the Intel Core 5 213PE is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core i7-12700K is 0.2% faster. These processors have nearly identical average scores, with deltas of less than one percent, meaning that swapping the i7-12700KF for any of these would result in virtually imperceptible frame rate differences in Inside. The Intel Core i7-12700K, in particular, is the most direct comparison, as it shares the same architecture and core configuration, differing only in its unlocked multiplier status.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which has an average score of 40318 and is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 with an average score of 40063, which is 0.8% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower. These GPUs are all within a small performance delta of the RTX 5070, suggesting that they would produce similar frame rates in Inside. However, it is important to note that these are professional workstation or mobile GPUs, and their real-world gaming performance may vary due to driver optimizations and power delivery characteristics. The data indicates that any of these alternatives would provide a comparable experience, with the RTX 5070 sitting comfortably in the middle of this performance cluster.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this game. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, and the difference between the Low preset (366.5 FPS) and Ultra preset (236.1 FPS) is 130.4 FPS. This relatively small gap, combined with the very high absolute frame rates, indicates that the system is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution. The Intel Core i7-12700KF's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1043 and passmark_single_thread score of 3984, is likely the limiting factor. The GPU has ample headroom at 1080p, as it can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more significant. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 154 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is starting to become a bottleneck. The Ultra preset at 1440p (171.1 FPS) is 65 FPS lower than at 1080p, demonstrating the increased pixel throughput required. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 112.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 4K (110 FPS) is 126.1 FPS lower than at 1080p. This significant reduction indicates that the RTX 5070's rendering capabilities, including its 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, are the primary constraint at 4K.

The data shows that at lower resolutions, the i7-12700KF is the performance limiter, while at higher resolutions, the RTX 5070 becomes the bottleneck. This is a typical pattern for modern games, where CPU performance dictates the maximum achievable frame rate at low resolutions, and GPU performance determines the scaling as resolution increases. For Inside, a game with relatively simple graphics, the CPU remains important even at 4K, as the frame rates are still high enough to be influenced by processor performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with absolute ease at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at all three resolutions, with average frame rates that are always above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the system achieves a minimum average of 236.1 FPS at Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains a 171.1 FPS average. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration, the Ultra preset delivers a 110 FPS average, which is nearly double the playable threshold.

The system's performance is so strong that it can handle high-refresh-rate displays at 4K without any issues. The only potential concern for users with very high refresh rate monitors (240Hz or higher) is at 1080p, where the game may not consistently reach the maximum refresh rate in all scenes, but the average frame rates are still exceptionally high. Ultimately, the data indicates that this combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 provides a flawless gaming experience for Inside, with no need to compromise on visual quality or resolution. This system is more than sufficient to run the game at its highest settings with a comfortable margin of performance to spare.