Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer where frame rates are astronomically high across all tested configurations. The data shows this combo ranks 1138th out of 3716 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top third of all systems, with performance that is far beyond what the game's mechanics require, suggesting the limiting factor is almost never the hardware but rather the display's refresh rate.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-12400 compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18683 puts it nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 with a delta of -0.1%. It is also within 0.9% of the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519), and trails the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730) by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811) by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's raw compute capability and memory configuration?

A: The Radeon RX 7800 XT features 3840 shading units, 60 ray tracing cores, and a boost clock of 2430 MHz, delivering 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 317, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed closely by 293 FPS at 1080p Medium and 284 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: Does the game show a significant performance drop at 4K Ultra compared to 1080p Low?

A: Yes, the data shows a dramatic scaling curve. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 89, while at 1080p Low it is 317, representing a performance reduction of roughly 72% when moving from the lightest to the heaviest configuration.

Q: Is this combination considered a high performer relative to other tested systems for this specific game?

A: The combo ranks 1138th out of 3716 combos, which puts it in the 69th percentile of all tested systems. This indicates it outperforms the majority of setups, though it is not at the very top tier.

Q: What are the CPU's multi-threaded and single-threaded benchmark scores?

A: In Cinebench R23, the i5-12400 scores 15989 in multi-core and 2257 in single-core. Its Geekbench scores are 8564 multi-core and 1848 single-core, while in 3DMark with 16 threads it scores 5873.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Inside, though the game's simple 2D visuals mean the GPU is rarely pushed to its limits. The card's specifications reveal why it handles this title with ease: a base clock of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2124 MHz, and a boost clock of 2430 MHz. Memory is configured as 16 GB of GDDR6 running at 2438 MHz with a 19.5 Gbps effective speed, which translates to 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Inside, which does not demand heavy texture streaming or complex geometry, this bandwidth is more than sufficient.

The GPU's 96 ROPs and 240 TMUs contribute to its pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s. These figures explain why even at 4K resolution, the card can maintain high frame rates. The data shows that at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 150 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS. At 4K High, it drops to 94 FPS average, and at 4K Ultra, it reaches 89 FPS. The fact that the card can push over 300 FPS at 1080p Low (317 FPS) suggests that the GPU's compute resources are heavily underutilized at lower resolutions, where the bottleneck shifts to the CPU or the game's engine logic.

The RX 7800 XT's benchmark scores also provide context. Its Passmark G3D score is 24176, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4157. These are strong results, but for Inside, the GPU's performance is so far beyond the game's requirements that even the most demanding settings at 4K produce playable frame rates. The card's 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs might seem modest, but this is due to the inclusion of professional and workstation cards in the dataset, not a reflection of its gaming prowess in this specific title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 plays a secondary but important role in this combo, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 280 FPS. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. For Inside, which is not heavily threaded, the CPU's single-thread performance is crucial, and the data supports this.

The i5-12400's single-thread scores are solid: 910 in 3DMark single-thread, 2257 in Cinebench R23, and 1848 in Geekbench. These numbers indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates fast enough to sustain high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 317 FPS average, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game's physics and update loop, as the GPU would otherwise be capable of even higher numbers. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989, is less relevant here but shows the processor is no slouch for other workloads.

The processor's 65W TDP and Alder Lake architecture (10nm process) make it a power-efficient choice, though the game itself is not demanding enough to stress the CPU thermally. Its Passmark single-thread score of 3456 and multithread score of 18747 place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms most processors available. For Inside, the CPU's role is to avoid becoming a bottleneck, and the data suggests it succeeds admirably, as frame rates scale consistently from 1080p to 4K without any anomalous drops that would indicate CPU limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Inside are remarkably high across all resolutions and settings, with no configuration falling below 89 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low settings yield 317 FPS average, Medium yields 293 FPS (with a minimum of 249 and maximum of 337), High yields 208 FPS, and Ultra yields 198 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 119 FPS, indicating that settings have a moderate impact at this resolution, but even the most demanding preset remains well above any refresh rate threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain elevated: Low produces 284 FPS average, Medium produces 239 FPS (min 203, max 275), High produces 149 FPS, and Ultra produces 142 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not severe, with Low losing about 33 FPS and High losing about 59 FPS. This suggests the GPU is becoming more involved as resolution increases, but the CPU still holds up well.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still excellent: Low yields 188 FPS, Medium yields 150 FPS (min 128, max 173), High yields 94 FPS, and Ultra yields 89 FPS. The 4K results show a more pronounced difference between Low and Ultra (99 FPS gap), indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is now the primary factor. The minimum FPS of 128 at 4K Medium shows that even in demanding scenes, the combo maintains a smooth experience. Overall, the data reveals that this system never drops below 89 FPS average in any tested configuration, making Inside a trivial workload for this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combinations for Inside, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves a rank of 1138 out of 3716 combos. This places it in the 69th percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 69% of all systems tested for this game. The ranking is likely influenced by the fact that Inside is a lightweight title where even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates, so the advantage of this combo is less pronounced than in more demanding games.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 18683 and the GPU's average score of 11627 both contribute to this ranking, but the game's low system requirements mean that many lower-end combos also post respectable scores. The 1138th rank suggests that while this combo is capable, there are over a thousand other configurations that perform better, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs that push frame rates even higher in CPU-bound scenarios or at extreme resolutions. For the vast majority of users, however, this rank represents a system that will deliver a flawless experience in Inside, as the minimum average FPS of 89 at 4K Ultra is already far above playable thresholds.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's display capabilities. For a standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitor, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 293, which is well above any common refresh rate, while at 1440p Medium it drops to 239 FPS, still excellent. The Medium preset also provides measured minimum FPS values, which for 1080p is 249 and for 1440p is 203, ensuring no noticeable stutters.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays (240 Hz or more), the Low preset at 1080p yields 317 FPS, which is the highest average recorded. This preset sacrifices some visual fidelity but ensures the absolute maximum frame rate. At 1440p, Low still provides 284 FPS, making it a viable option for competitive play, though Inside is not a competitive title. The High and Ultra presets are best reserved for users with 4K displays who prioritize visuals over frame rates, as they produce 94 FPS and 89 FPS respectively at 3840x2160, which are perfectly playable but not as buttery smooth as lower settings. The data suggests that Medium is the default choice, offering a 150 FPS average at 4K, which is a sweet spot for quality and speed.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the limiting component in this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 317 at 1080p to 284 at 1440p (a 10.4% decrease) and then to 188 at 4K (a 40.7% decrease from 1440p). This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, as the GPU has ample headroom, but the GPU becomes more dominant as resolution increases. The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p (33 FPS) compared to the larger drop from 1440p to 4K (96 FPS) supports this interpretation.

At High settings, the scaling is more consistent: 208 FPS at 1080p, 149 FPS at 1440p (a 28.4% drop), and 94 FPS at 4K (a 36.9% drop from 1440p). This suggests that High settings shift the bottleneck more firmly to the GPU, as the increased pixel count and shader work tax the RX 7800 XT more heavily. The Ultra preset shows a similar trend, with 198 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K. The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K for Ultra is a 55% reduction in frame rate, which is substantial but expected given the fourfold increase in pixel count. The data indicates that for this combo, the CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at any resolution, but the GPU will be the limiting factor at 4K with higher settings, as evidenced by the 89 FPS average at Ultra.