Inside

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 285th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 17% of all systems tested for this title. That rank reflects a pairing where the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, but the CPU still holds its own well enough to keep frame rates at extremely playable levels across every resolution and settings preset tested. This is a system that clearly prioritizes high-refresh-rate gaming over raw multi-threaded productivity, and for a puzzle platformer like Inside, that trade-off works exceptionally well.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's 285th position out of 1671 tested configurations places it comfortably in the upper echelon of systems for Inside. To put that in perspective, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER alone sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the i3-12100F sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The gap between those two percentiles tells the story: the GPU is the star here, and the CPU is adequate but not exceptional.

Benchmark results indicate that this combination is not bottlenecked in a way that hurts playability—the lowest average frame rate recorded across all tested settings is 117 FPS at 4K Ultra. The rank suggests that while there are 284 faster combos, the vast majority of the 1671 tested systems deliver worse performance in this specific game. Given that Inside is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively modest demands, this combo's rank reflects a system that is likely overkill for the game's requirements but delivers buttery-smooth results nonetheless.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boosts up to 4.30 GHz, with a 12 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 11912 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1681 in single-core, which are solid numbers for a budget chip but far from top-tier.

In Inside, the CPU's role is secondary. The game is not heavily threaded, and the i3-12100F's single-core performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 315.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor even when the GPU is working less. However, the CPU's 4-core/8-thread configuration means it could struggle in more demanding titles, but for this game, its performance is more than adequate. The 3dmark scores—4051 for 16 threads and 893 for single-thread—further confirm that this processor is capable of keeping up with the GPU in a game like Inside, where frame times are not overly complex.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. With 8448 shading units and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, it achieves 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's percentile rank of 86 places it well above average, and its average benchmark score of 48704 puts it within 0.7% of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, its closest rival in the database.

For Inside, the GPU's role is to push frame rates to extreme levels, and it does so without breaking a sweat. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 117 FPS, which is remarkable for a game with such simple visuals. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is far more than needed for this title, but it ensures that there are no memory-related stutters or texture pop-ins. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's ray tracing and tensor cores are irrelevant for Inside, but they don't hurt—the card's raw rasterization power is what drives these numbers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 315.1 FPS on Low, 292.4 FPS on Medium, 242.4 FPS on High, and 235.8 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Ultra costs roughly 25% of the frame rate, which is a modest penalty for a game this light.

At 2560x1440, the numbers remain high: 281.6 FPS on Low, 260.3 FPS on Medium, 193.6 FPS on High, and 183.1 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is about 35%, slightly steeper than at 1080p, but still well within the bounds of high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the combo still holds strong: 241.3 FPS on Low, 198.2 FPS on Medium, 119.6 FPS on High, and 117 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is significant—a 79 FPS drop—but the Ultra preset still manages to stay above 60 FPS, which is the minimum for a smooth experience.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low and Medium settings yield triple-digit frame rates, while High and Ultra remain playable even at 4K. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, but it never falls below playable thresholds.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with maxed settings?*

A: Yes. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 117 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the fastest setting for this combo at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 yields the highest average FPS at 315.1, though Medium at 292.4 FPS is nearly as fast.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 48704 on average, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX's 49071, but 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000's 47915.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate no. The CPU's single-thread score of 1681 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all settings.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 117 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra settings, which is still very smooth.

*Q: How many cores does the CPU have, and does it matter for Inside?*

A: The i3-12100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. For Inside, which is not heavily threaded, this is plenty, as shown by the high frame rates across all tests.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience on this combo, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers an excellent balance—260.3 FPS is far beyond what any display needs, and the visual upgrade from Low is noticeable. If you're playing at 4K, the High preset at 119.6 FPS is the sweet spot, as it delivers nearly double the frame rate of Ultra (117 FPS) while looking almost identical in a game with such simple art style.

At 1080p, Medium at 292.4 FPS is the recommended choice for those with high-refresh-rate monitors, as the jump to Low (315.1 FPS) provides only a 7% improvement but sacrifices visual fidelity. For players with 144 Hz displays, High at 242.4 FPS is more than sufficient and offers better image quality.

The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it provides minimal visual gains over High but costs significant performance—at 4K, the difference is only 2.6 FPS between High and Ultra, making High the clear winner. The data shows that this combo is so powerful for Inside that even the most demanding settings are playable, but the optimal experience lies in the Medium-to-High range depending on your resolution and refresh rate.