Inside

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2D puzzle-platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combination never drops below 93 frames per second, making it a highly capable setup for this title. The data indicates that the RX 6800 XT is the primary driver of performance, with the i3-12100F providing ample headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 317.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 93.3 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU a limiting factor in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 317.4 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 202.4 FPS, suggesting the GPU workload is the primary variable affecting performance.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings yield 152.3 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 147.6 FPS. This represents a performance difference of 4.7 FPS, which is minimal.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: According to the data, the RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49982, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel Arc A550M and 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 528th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all configurations for this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1825 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. The GPU's 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs provide substantial raw throughput, with a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s.

For Inside, these specifications translate into a graphics card that can easily handle the game's visual effects across all presets. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings changes. At 1080p, the frame rates range from 202.4 FPS (Ultra) to 317.4 FPS (Low), indicating that even at the highest settings, the card is not fully saturated at this resolution. At 4K, the frame rates drop to a range of 93.3 FPS (Ultra) to 194.8 FPS (Low), which shows the GPU is being pushed harder but still maintains high performance. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, as Inside does not exhibit VRAM-related performance dips even at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Inside is 528 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the 68th percentile of all tested systems. This position reflects a very strong result, especially considering the CPU is a budget-oriented quad-core part. The ranking indicates that this pairing outperforms the majority of systems tested, likely due to the GPU's high-end capabilities.

The i3-12100F itself sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, has a score of 13534, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i3-12100F is virtually tied with this much more expensive workstation processor in synthetic tests. The RX 6800 XT sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 49982. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, scores 49737, a delta of 0.5%, while the NVIDIA RTX A1000 scores 50826, a delta of -1.7%. This GPU's high percentile ranking aligns with its strong in-game performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 317.4 FPS (Low), 288.6 FPS (Medium), 212.7 FPS (High), and 202.4 FPS (Ultra). These numbers show that the combo can easily exceed 200 FPS at any setting, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust: 284.2 FPS (Low), 247 FPS (Medium), 152.3 FPS (High), and 147.6 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Medium to High is significant, with a 94.7 FPS difference, indicating that High settings introduce more demanding visual effects. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 194.8 FPS (Low), 151.5 FPS (Medium), 94 FPS (High), and 93.3 FPS (Ultra). The 4K High and Ultra settings are nearly identical in performance, with a difference of only 0.7 FPS, suggesting the game's Ultra preset does not add substantial GPU load over High at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of Inside. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 317.4 FPS at 1080p to 194.8 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 38.6%. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 202.4 FPS at 1080p to 93.3 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 53.9%. This pattern shows that the GPU is the limiting component, as the frame rate decreases proportionally with the increase in pixel count.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe, with frame rate drops of 10.5% at Low (317.4 to 284.2 FPS) and 27.1% at Ultra (202.4 to 147.6 FPS). The larger percentage drop at Ultra settings indicates that the higher preset is more sensitive to resolution changes, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios. The data suggests that the i3-12100F is not constraining performance at any resolution, as the frame rate differences are entirely attributable to the GPU's workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 240 Hz refresh rate, the Low and Medium presets are the best choices, as they deliver 317.4 FPS and 288.6 FPS respectively, ensuring the display is fully utilized. The High preset at 212.7 FPS is also viable for 240 Hz panels, while Ultra at 202.4 FPS is better suited for 144 Hz monitors.

For 1440p, the Low and Medium presets provide 284.2 FPS and 247 FPS, which are excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset at 152.3 FPS is ideal for 144 Hz displays, while Ultra at 147.6 FPS offers a slightly lower but still smooth experience. At 4K, the Low preset at 194.8 FPS is the standout choice for high refresh rates, but the Medium preset at 151.5 FPS is also excellent. The High and Ultra presets at 94 FPS and 93.3 FPS are best for 60 Hz displays, as they provide the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. It delivers 288.6 FPS at 1080p, 247 FPS at 1440p, and 151.5 FPS at 4K, all of which are well above the 60 FPS threshold. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset is viable at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K it offers no meaningful advantage over High in terms of frame rate.