Inside

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i3-12100F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in Inside?

A: This combination ranks 1169 out of 1671 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534), with a delta of only -0.1%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 278.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the RTX 2060 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

How This Combo Ranks

The data shows this pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at rank 1169 out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. This position indicates that while the combo is fully capable of running the game, it does not lead the pack in performance. The rank places it in the 30th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 70% of the tested systems perform better in this specific title.

The CPU’s individual percentile is notably higher. The i3-12100F ranks in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13516. This score is remarkably close to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 13534 (deltaPct -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13462 (deltaPct 0.4%), and the Intel Core i3-10105 scores 13430 (deltaPct 0.6%). The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor for this combo’s overall rank.

The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706 (deltaPct 0.3%), while the RTX 2070 scores 19680 (deltaPct 0.5%). The GPU’s more modest percentile, combined with the game’s performance characteristics, likely drags the combo rank down relative to the CPU’s strong standing. The combo rank reflects the balance of these two components working together in this puzzle platformer.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It contains 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation processors. The GPU also includes 34 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores, features that are not heavily utilized in a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer like Inside but contribute to its overall benchmark profile.

The memory subsystem is substantial for this game. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the bandwidth reaches 448.0 GB/s. This is more than sufficient for Inside’s relatively modest texture and geometry demands. The clock speeds are set at a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These figures translate to a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 7.181 TFLOPS.

The benchmark results show the GPU’s synthetic performance: a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 87670. In Inside, the GPU’s role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 60.3, which is nearly identical to the 60.9 FPS at High settings. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is working close to its limits, and the difference between High and Ultra presets is minimal in terms of framerate impact.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. With Low settings, the average FPS hits 278.8. Moving to Medium drops this to 222.1, High yields 141.6, and Ultra produces 136.2. The gap between High and Ultra is small, indicating that Ultra settings add visual fidelity without a large performance penalty at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 202.3 FPS, Medium drops to 161.9, and High falls to 101.9. Ultra at this resolution averages 96.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 40.4 FPS drop, while the drop from High to Ultra is only 5.2 FPS. This suggests the game becomes more GPU-bound at 1440p, but the RTX 2060 SUPER still delivers well above 60 FPS at all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 127.9 FPS, Medium drops to 100.7, and High falls to 60.9. Ultra at 4K averages 60.3 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is negligible at 0.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is hitting a performance ceiling. The jump from Low to Medium is a 27.2 FPS drop, while the jump from Medium to High is a 39.8 FPS drop, showing a steeper decline as settings increase at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a TDP of 58 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though the memory bandwidth is not specified in the data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i3-12100F shows strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2224. Multi-threaded results are also solid: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 11912, and Geekbench multi-core scores 7413. The Passmark multi-thread score is 14015, with a single-thread score of 3444.

For Inside, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The game is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple 3D rendering, so the CPU’s 4 cores and 8 threads are more than adequate. The data shows that at 1080p, even at Ultra settings, the average FPS of 136.2 is well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The CPU’s percentile of 72 vs all CPUs reinforces this, as it outperforms the majority of processors in the database.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired framerate. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver high framerates, but the data shows that Ultra settings at 136.2 FPS are only 5.4 FPS slower than High at 141.6. Given the minimal performance cost, Ultra is the recommended preset for 1080p as it provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. High settings average 101.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 96.7 FPS. Both are above 60 FPS, but High offers a 5.2 FPS advantage with only a slight reduction in visual fidelity. Medium settings at 161.9 FPS are also viable for players who prioritize higher refresh rates, but for a balanced experience, High is the recommended preset at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the limiting factor. Low settings average 127.9 FPS, Medium averages 100.7 FPS, and both High and Ultra hover around 60 FPS (60.9 and 60.3 respectively). For 4K, the recommendation is to use Medium settings to maintain a framerate well above 60 FPS, as the jump from Medium to High costs 39.8 FPS for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in this game. If a player insists on High or Ultra at 4K, the data shows they will still get a playable experience around 60 FPS, but with no headroom for demanding scenes.