Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 lands at rank 2500 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. That ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's position in the overall hierarchy, as the RX 7600 sits at the 57th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU holds a stronger 73rd percentile ranking. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, this combo is far beyond what the game demands, but the data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs, which is typical for a side-scrolling title with modest CPU overhead.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2500 out of 3716 in Inside might seem low for a modern six-core processor and a current-gen Radeon card, but the context matters. Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, so the field of tested combos includes many systems far below this one in raw power. The rank reflects the sheer number of entries in the database rather than any deficiency in this pair. The CPU alone scores better than 73% of all processors tested, and the GPU outperforms 57% of all GPUs, so this pairing sits comfortably above average in both components.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta). It edges out the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3% ahead) and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.3% ahead). These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the i5-12400F performs essentially on par with its closest competition in synthetic workloads. The GPU shows similar parity, with the RX 7600's average score of 15171 sitting within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082), and the AMD Radeon 680M (15270).

For Inside specifically, the measured FPS data indicates this combo delivers far more performance than the game can utilize at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 282 FPS average, which is overkill for a game that runs at a fixed 60 FPS target on consoles. The ranking primarily reflects how this combo compares to other tested combinations across the entire database, not how well it plays this particular title. In that broader context, 2500th place means there are roughly 1200 combos that score higher, but most of those involve significantly more expensive hardware.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the workhorse here, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 1720 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz and a boost clock reaching 2655 MHz. Memory operates at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective. These clocks are relevant because Inside is a simple 2D title that relies heavily on fill rate and memory bandwidth, both of which the RX 7600 provides in abundance.

The GPU's compute resources include 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 32 ray accelerators. It achieves a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 21.75 TFLOPS. For a game like Inside, which uses a muted color palette and mostly static lighting, these specifications are far beyond what's necessary. The card's 57th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it's a mid-range part, but in this context, it's more than sufficient.

The GPU's benchmark results show strong DirectX performance, with a Passmark G3D score of 16634 and a DirectX 11 score of 172. The DirectX 12 score of 58 and DirectX 10 score of 84 are lower, but Inside runs on an older engine that likely uses DirectX 11 or earlier. The OpenCL score of 88051 and Vulkan score of 34401 in Geekbench indicate the card handles compute workloads well, though these are irrelevant for gaming. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is ample for Inside, which has minimal texture memory requirements even at 4K resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the pattern reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 282 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 203 FPS, a 28% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 127 FPS, another 37% drop from 1440p. This steep scaling indicates the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, since the CPU has ample headroom at lower settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

The Medium preset shows similar scaling, with 226 FPS at 1080p, 162 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows the same pattern: 141 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset delivers 134 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. Across all settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p averages around 30%, and the drop from 1440p to 4K averages another 35%. This consistent scaling suggests the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the primary constraints at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

At 1080p, frame rates are so high (134-282 FPS depending on settings) that the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The i5-12400F scores 1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 909 in 3DMark single-thread, which are strong results for a mid-range chip. However, Inside is not a CPU-intensive game, so even at 4K, the processor is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The data shows that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth dictate performance, which is why 4K Ultra drops to 61 FPS while 1080p Low hits 282 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance for this combo. At 2560x1440 Medium, the system averages 162 FPS with a minimum of 138 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. This provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold, with headroom for any frame pacing issues. The 4K Medium preset also performs admirably at 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 87 FPS, making it viable for users with 4K displays who prefer visual fidelity over maximum frame rates.

For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, 1080p Low is the obvious choice, delivering 282 FPS average. This is more than enough for a 240 Hz display, though the visual difference between Low and Medium in Inside is minimal given the game's art style. The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers 134 FPS average, so users with 144 Hz monitors can run Ultra without issue. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 61 FPS average, which is borderline for a fixed 60 Hz display but may cause stutter on variable refresh rate monitors that dip below 48 Hz.

The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot because it provides the largest jump in visual quality from Low while maintaining high frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS of 192 ensures no dips below the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 138 FPS keeps things smooth on 144 Hz panels. For 4K users, the Medium preset's 87 FPS minimum is acceptable, but the High preset at 64 FPS average is safer for consistency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low averages 282 FPS, Medium averages 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 and maximum of 259, High averages 141 FPS, and Ultra averages 134 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 56 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 7 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end. The minimum FPS of 192 at Medium shows excellent frame pacing, with no significant drops even during demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low averages 203 FPS, Medium averages 162 FPS with a minimum of 138 and maximum of 186, High averages 101 FPS, and Ultra averages 97 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 4 FPS, making Ultra the better choice if visual quality is prioritized. The Medium preset's minimum of 138 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS target, ensuring a smooth experience on standard monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low averages 127 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and maximum of 117, High averages 64 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS, while the gap between Low and Medium is 25 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 87 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target but still acceptable. The High and Ultra presets hover around 61-64 FPS average, which is borderline for a 60 Hz display but may cause judder on 120 Hz panels.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings shows a 28% drop (226 to 162 FPS), while the scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 37% drop (162 to 102 FPS). This non-linear scaling is typical for a GPU with 8 GB VRAM and a 128-bit bus, as memory bandwidth becomes a constraint at higher resolutions. The Low preset shows similar scaling, with a 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p (282 to 203 FPS) and a 37% drop from 1440p to 4K (203 to 127 FPS).

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in Inside?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong (73rd percentile, 1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core), and the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern. At 1080p Low, the system hits 282 FPS, which is far beyond the CPU's limit for this game. The data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600's average benchmark score of 15171 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082, 0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, -0.7% delta). These differences are within 1% and are not noticeable in real-world gaming.

Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with smooth frame rates?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the system averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS, which is smooth on a 60 Hz display. At 4K High, the average drops to 64 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 61 FPS. For the best 4K experience, the Medium preset is recommended.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 226 FPS average with a minimum of 192 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays. At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 162 FPS average with a minimum of 138 FPS, which also works well. The Ultra preset at 1080p (134 FPS average) is also viable for 144 Hz.

Q: How does the i5-12400F perform relative to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F's average score of 19039 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.3% delta). The Intel Core i5-1335U (18982) also falls within 0.3% of the i5-12400F.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 7 FPS (141 vs 134 FPS). At 1440p, the difference is 4 FPS (101 vs 97 FPS). At 4K, the difference is 3 FPS (64 vs 61 FPS). These small gaps suggest Ultra is the better choice if visual quality is a priority, as the performance cost is minimal.