Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers extreme performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Measured data shows this combination produces frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. At 4K Ultra, the combo still averages 153 FPS, while dropping to 1080p Low pushes the average to 364 FPS. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings for this hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 D and i7-12700KF produce the following measured averages: Low settings yield 280 FPS, Medium averages 256 FPS with a minimum of 218 and maximum of 295 FPS, High averages 160 FPS, and Ultra averages 153 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 127 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact on the 4K experience, though even the most demanding preset remains nearly 2.5 times above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages climb significantly: Low delivers 327 FPS, Medium averages 301 FPS with a range of 256 to 347 FPS, High averages 251 FPS, and Ultra averages 243 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 84 FPS, narrower than at 4K, suggesting the GPU is less constrained at this resolution. The minimum observed at Medium (256 FPS) still exceeds the Ultra average at 4K, highlighting the resolution scaling.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its highest measured outputs: Low averages 364 FPS, Medium averages 336 FPS with a minimum of 286 and maximum of 387 FPS, High averages 280 FPS, and Ultra averages 276 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 88 FPS, and the frame rates are consistently above 270 FPS even at the highest preset. The minimum at Medium (286 FPS) is higher than the 4K Ultra average by 133 FPS, demonstrating how resolution dominates the performance envelope here.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is the primary performance driver at 3840x2160, where the 127 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings reflects GPU load scaling. The i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, provides ample headroom at this resolution, as even the lowest preset (280 FPS) does not appear to bottleneck the GPU based on the linear progression of scores.

At 2560x1440, the CPU begins to play a more significant role. The 84 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is smaller than at 4K, and the absolute frame rates (243–327 FPS) suggest the i7-12700KF is keeping pace with the GPU's output. The single-thread performance of the i7-12700KF, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1043, is sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 D at these high frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes a more noticeable factor. The 88 FPS difference between Low and Ultra is similar to 1440p, but the ceiling of 364 FPS at Low indicates the i7-12700KF is approaching its limit in feeding the GPU. The CPU's passmark_single_thread score of 3984 and 3dmark_2_threads score of 2065 suggest that while the processor is strong, the extreme frame rates at 1080p begin to expose the CPU's contribution more clearly than at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern across resolutions — from a 127 FPS spread at 4K to an 84–88 FPS spread at 1440p and 1080p — indicates that the GPU is the dominant component at 4K, while the CPU's role becomes more balanced at lower resolutions. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for Inside's visuals, but the i7-12700KF's 25 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory support are adequate for the game's demands.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K Ultra settings above 60 FPS?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 153 FPS, which is 93 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four settings presets at 4K — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear 60 FPS.

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The maximum measured average is 364 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest single-frame maximum recorded is 387 FPS, observed at 1080p Medium.

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35403, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i7-12700KF is essentially tied. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a 0.2% delta, also virtually identical.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, a delta of 1.1%, meaning the RTX 5090 D is slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, a -1.6% delta, indicating the RTX 5090 D trails by a small margin.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 256 FPS, with a maximum of 347 FPS and an average of 301 FPS. This minimum is still over 4 times the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The combo ranks 124th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.3% of all configurations in the database for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. At 4K, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 153 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra averages 243 FPS, and at 1080p, Ultra averages 276 FPS. The minimum observed frame rate across all tests is 218 FPS (4K Medium), which still exceeds the playable threshold by 158 FPS. There are no settings or resolutions where this combo drops below 60 FPS, making it a definitive high-refresh-rate machine for Inside.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 124th out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places the pairing in the top 3.3% of all configurations, indicating that it delivers performance well above the median tested system. The ranking reflects the GPU's 92nd percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 85th percentile among all CPUs, both contributing to a high overall position. The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35365 and the RTX 5090 D's average of 77712 combine to produce frame rates that are near the top of the measured spectrum for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 153 FPS. While High (160 FPS) and Medium (256 FPS) also exceed the threshold, Ultra provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 243 FPS — a 90 FPS improvement over the 4K Ultra figure. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 276 FPS, making it the optimal setting for maximum quality at the lowest resolution. In all cases, the playable threshold of 60 FPS is exceeded by at least 93 FPS, so users can confidently select Ultra without worrying about performance dips.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i7-12700KF are the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i5-13600T, Intel Core 5 213PE, and Intel Core i7-12700K. The i7-13700T scores 35403 (delta -0.1%), the i5-13600T scores 35305 (delta 0.2%), the Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (delta -0.2%), and the i7-12700K scores 35287 (delta 0.2%). All four are within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF's average score of 35365, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (score 76904, delta 1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78940, delta -1.6%), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (score 79396, delta -2.1%), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (score 79605, delta -2.4%). The RX 6650M XT is the closest match, trailing by only 1.1%, while the RX 6850M XT leads by 1.6%. The Tesla P100 variants are 2.1–2.4% ahead in average score, though these are data-center cards. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 5090 D for any of these rivals would produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured values, keeping the combo well above 60 FPS at all settings.