Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a playable experience across the board in Inside, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy that depends heavily on your resolution and graphics preset. The pairing is well-balanced, though the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet significant drop as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop varies by settings. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 276 FPS at 1920x1080 to 196.5 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 127.4 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 53.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that even at Low settings, the GPU is being pushed harder as pixel count rises.

At High settings, the scaling is steeper. The system delivers 137.8 FPS at 1080p, drops to 99.1 FPS at 1440p, and lands at 60.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is exactly at the threshold for smooth 60 FPS gameplay, which suggests that High settings at 4K is the practical ceiling for this combo. The difference between 1080p and 4K at High is 56.2%, showing that the RX 5700 XT’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient but not overabundant for this title.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 221.7 FPS at 1080p, 161.7 FPS at 1440p, and 101.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting factor. Ultra settings produce the smallest absolute numbers but the same trend: 134.8 FPS at 1080p, 94.8 FPS at 1440p, and 61.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is slightly higher than High at the same resolution, which is an anomaly in the data, but both remain comfortably above 60 FPS.

The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough frames to reach 276 FPS on Low, but the GPU’s compute resources—9.754 TFLOPS FP32 and 64 ROPs—cap the 4K performance. The 256-bit memory bus helps, but the 14 Gbps effective memory speed is the determining factor at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong single-thread capability: 909 in 3dMark single-thread and 3481 in PassMark single-thread. This matters for Inside, which is a puzzle platformer that typically relies on consistent frame pacing rather than massive multi-threaded workloads.

The CPU’s multi-threaded results are also respectable—16518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9138 in Geekbench multi-core—but the game’s measured FPS at 1080p Low (276 FPS) suggests the processor is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for this title’s relatively simple rendering demands.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F sits within 1.3% of the AMD EPYC 7773X and 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in average benchmark score, while being 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU’s role here is to maintain high frame rates without holding back the GPU. The 65 W TDP and 10 nm process also indicate efficient operation, though the data does not directly link power consumption to FPS.

The passmark physics score of 1202 is modest, but the game’s puzzle mechanics do not stress physics simulation heavily. The 4.40 GHz boost clock is the key figure for maintaining the 276 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low, as single-threaded performance is what drives frame generation in this genre.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest average frame rates across all settings, with Low hitting 276 FPS, Medium at 221.7 FPS, High at 137.8 FPS, and Ultra at 134.8 FPS. For 4K gaming, only Low (127.4 FPS) and Medium (101.9 FPS) exceed 100 FPS, while High and Ultra hover near 60 FPS.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 61.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 4K produce 60.4 FPS, so both presets are playable, but there is little headroom for frame drops.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7% and beats the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3%.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 94.8 (Ultra) to 196.5 (Low), which is a 51.7% spread. The CPU’s 4.40 GHz boost clock and 12 threads are sufficient to drive these numbers, leaving the RX 5700 XT as the primary constraint.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 276 FPS while Ultra averages 134.8 FPS, a difference of 141.2 FPS. This indicates that Ultra settings nearly halve the frame rate compared to Low, but both are well above playable thresholds.

Q: Does the GPU’s benchmark score align with its gaming performance?

A: The RX 5700 XT has a PassMark G3D score of 16277 and an average benchmark score of 24731, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its gaming results in Inside show it can handle 4K at 60+ FPS, which matches its mid-range positioning.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 276 FPS average, Medium reaches 221.7 FPS, High hits 137.8 FPS, and Ultra maxes out at 134.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU and GPU are well-matched at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset staying above 130 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain strong. Low settings yield 196.5 FPS, Medium achieves 161.7 FPS, High settles at 99.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 94.8 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 4.3 FPS, suggesting that Ultra does not add significant visual cost over High at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 127.4 FPS, Medium drops to 101.9 FPS, High hits 60.4 FPS, and Ultra reaches 61.5 FPS. The 4K results show that High and Ultra are nearly identical in performance, with Ultra actually 1.1 FPS faster than High, which is within measurement variance.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: at 1080p, all presets exceed 130 FPS; at 1440p, all presets exceed 94 FPS; and at 4K, only Low and Medium exceed 100 FPS. This makes the combo suitable for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors and standard 60 Hz 4K displays with adjusted settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 1240 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 25.8th percentile of all possible pairings. This rank reflects the GPU’s age—the RX 5700 XT is end-of-life and sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs—while the CPU is more recent, being in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show that the RX 5700 XT is competitive with more modern parts. It trails the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile by 0.1% in average benchmark score, leads the Intel Arc A350M by 0.3%, and beats the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile by 0.6% and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 by 0.9%. These small deltas suggest that the GPU’s 2560 shading units and 160 TMUs are still relevant, but the 7 nm RDNA 1.0 architecture limits its standing against newer designs.

The combo’s mid-pack rank means that while it is not a top-tier setup, it offers a solid baseline for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 1240th position out of 1671 indicates that roughly 74% of tested combos perform better, but the measured FPS data shows that this pairing is more than sufficient for Inside’s demands.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the clear choice. The 134.8 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for frame drops without noticeable stutter. High settings at 137.8 FPS offer no meaningful advantage over Ultra, so there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains viable at 94.8 FPS, but High at 99.1 FPS provides a slight safety margin. The difference between the two is only 4.3 FPS, so either works; however, Medium at 161.7 FPS is the best option for users with 144 Hz monitors who want to maximize smoothness.

For 3840x2160, Medium is the recommended preset. The 101.9 FPS average ensures a comfortable margin over 60 FPS, while High at 60.4 FPS and Ultra at 61.5 FPS leave almost no headroom. Low settings at 127.4 FPS are also an option for players who prioritize frame rate over detail, but Medium offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

The data supports a simple rule: use Ultra at 1080p, High or Medium at 1440p depending on refresh rate, and Medium at 4K. This approach leverages the GPU’s 8 GB memory and the CPU’s boost clock to maintain smooth gameplay without unnecessary compromise.