Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to deliver exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this combination ranks in the 84th percentile of all tested combos, making it a top-tier performer for this title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 12th-generation Alder Lake desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting to 4.40 GHz, which provides ample single-thread performance for a game like Inside that relies heavily on physics and logic simulation. The CPU's architecture uses a 10 nm process from Intel, and its 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400 shows a balanced profile. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 indicate strong all-around capability. The 3DMark results further illustrate this: the processor scores 910 in single-thread, 1692 in 2-threads, 3012 in 4-threads, 4745 in 8-threads, and 5890 with max threads. These figures suggest that even in lightly threaded workloads, the CPU maintains high efficiency, which is relevant for Inside's deterministic physics updates that often run on a limited number of threads.

The CPU's performance is comparable to several rivals according to the data. Its average benchmark score of 18683 places it nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, delta -0.3%). It is also close to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, delta -0.7%) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, delta +0.9%). The processor's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a solid mid-to-high tier choice, but for Inside, the bottleneck is rarely the CPU at these high frame rates.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 interface are standard for its class. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 exists but is irrelevant here since a discrete GPU handles rendering. The processor was released in January 2022 with a launch MSRP of $199. Its PassMark multithread score of 18747 and single-thread score of 3456 reinforce that it can handle the game's background tasks without impeding the GPU.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm TSMC process, this GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective), while the base GPU clock is 2295 MHz and the boost clock reaches 2452 MHz. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Inside, which has modest texture and geometry demands compared to modern AAA titles.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial. It sports 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, along with 70 ray tracing cores and 280 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is listed at 43.94 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 43.94 TFLOPS (1:1). Pixel rate is 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate is 686.6 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to raw throughput that far exceeds what Inside requires, even at 4K resolution.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5070 Ti achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 and Geekbench scores of 212363 (OpenCL) and 225122 (Vulkan). Its PassMark G3D score is 32974, with a G2D score of 1332. The GPU's average benchmark score is 49957, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001, delta -0.1%), Intel Arc A550M (49737, delta +0.4%), AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951, delta -2%), and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48477, delta +3.1%). This shows the 5070 Ti sits in a competitive performance band, but its GDDR7 memory and high bandwidth give it an edge in memory-intensive scenarios.

For Inside, the GPU's role is to render the game's atmospheric 2.5D side-scrolling environments with smooth frame pacing. The measured FPS data shows the GPU is never the limiting factor; even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate remains high. The GPU's 300 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface are noteworthy, but the game's low graphical complexity means the card operates well within its capabilities. The launch MSRP for this GPU is 749 USD.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400 compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, which is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, -0.3%). It is slightly behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, -0.7%) but ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, +0.9%).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti holds the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49957. Its closest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001, -0.1%) and the Intel Arc A550M (49737, +0.4%).

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

A: The highest average FPS is 317, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the combo's ability to push frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates at lower resolutions.

*Q: How does the combo rank overall in Inside compared to other tested combinations?*

A: This combo ranks 584th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 16% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 170, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This is the lowest frame rate in any measured configuration, but still remains above common 144 Hz refresh rates.

Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance impact the game's results?

A: The CPU's single-thread score in 3DMark is 910, and its PassMark single-thread score is 3456. Since Inside relies on single-threaded physics calculations, this performance ensures the CPU keeps up with the GPU’s high frame output.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 584 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top 15.7% of all configurations tested, indicating that while not the absolute fastest, it delivers excellent performance for this specific title. The high ranking is largely driven by the GPU's raw power, which allows for very high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

Given that Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, the CPU and GPU are both overqualified for the task. The 584th rank reflects that many other combos with even more powerful components (such as higher-end CPUs or multi-GPU setups) exist in the database. However, for a mainstream desktop pairing, this combo sits comfortably in the upper echelon. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking combine to push the system well above the median performance level for this game.

The data indicates that the combo is not bottlenecked by either component. The CPU's multicore performance (Cinebench R23 multicore 15989) and the GPU's massive memory bandwidth (896.0 GB/s) ensure that frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings changes. The rank suggests that users can expect a smooth experience at any setting, though the highest settings will naturally reduce average FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four quality settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptionally high frame rates. Low settings yield an average of 317 FPS, Medium averages 293 FPS (with a minimum of 249 and maximum of 337), High averages 244 FPS, and Ultra averages 240 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is only 77 FPS, showing that the GPU is not stressed even at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 284 FPS, Medium averages 262 FPS (minimum 223, maximum 302), High averages 199 FPS, and Ultra averages 189 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 95 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling has a modest impact on the GPU's load.

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers high frame rates. Low settings average 243 FPS, Medium averages 200 FPS (minimum 170, maximum 230), High averages 125 FPS, and Ultra averages 119 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 124 FPS, which is the largest relative difference across resolutions, but the absolute numbers remain well above 60 FPS for all settings.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Medium setting provides the only row with minimum and maximum FPS values, suggesting that this is the most variable setting in terms of frame pacing. For all other settings, only average FPS is available, which implies stable performance. The High and Ultra settings at 4K produce the lowest averages (125 and 119 FPS, respectively), but these are still high enough for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate displays.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate stability. At 1920x1080, the Ultra setting at 240 FPS is the clear choice, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing performance. The 77 FPS difference from Low is imperceptible for most users, making Ultra the recommended preset.

For 2560x1440, both High (199 FPS) and Ultra (189 FPS) are excellent options. The 10 FPS difference between them is minor, so Ultra is recommended for the best visuals, especially since the average frame rate remains far above 144 Hz. If a user prioritizes maximum frame rates, Low at 284 FPS is available, but the visual downgrade is significant.

At 3840x2160, the choice depends on the display's refresh rate. For a 120 Hz display, Ultra at 119 FPS is ideal, as it matches the refresh rate almost exactly. For a 144 Hz display, High at 125 FPS is slightly under the refresh cap, but the difference is negligible. Medium at 200 FPS is also viable, but the jump to High (125 FPS) and Ultra (119 FPS) suggests that Medium is a middle ground that offers higher frame rates at a cost to visual detail. Given that the minimum FPS at Medium is 170, this setting provides the largest safety margin for frame drops, making it the most robust choice for 4K gaming on this combo.

Overall, the data supports using Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, while at 4K, users should pick between Ultra (119 FPS) and High (125 FPS) based on their refresh rate, or choose Medium (200 FPS) for a more headroom-heavy experience.