Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 903rd out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of all configurations tested. This is a strong result for a puzzle platformer that is not typically demanding on modern hardware, indicating that this pairing delivers a high level of performance headroom for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 903 out of 3716 tested configurations puts it in the 75th percentile of all pairings in the database for Inside. This is a solid position, reflecting that the combination of the i5-12400F and RX 9070 XT provides a well-balanced experience for this game, with neither component acting as a significant bottleneck in most scenarios. The data shows that this pairing is capable of delivering very high frame rates, which is expected given the age and graphical simplicity of the title. However, the rank also suggests that a substantial number of other combos achieve even higher performance, likely due to more powerful CPUs or GPUs that push frame rates even higher at lower resolutions.

When looking at the individual components, the CPU's benchmark scores are competitive with its immediate rivals. The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056). It also edges out the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982) and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979) by a small margin. This indicates that the CPU's processing power is on par with several other mid-range options, and for a game like Inside, which is not heavily multi-threaded, its performance is more than sufficient. The GPU, while ranking at the 55th percentile among all GPUs, has an average benchmark score of 13543, placing it near the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (13536) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13515), which are much older parts. This is a peculiarity of the benchmark database, as the RX 9070 XT is a modern, high-performance card, but its measured average score in this particular suite places it in that range.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 320, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 230 at 1920x1080 to 165 at 2560x1440, and further down to 104 at 3840x2160. This shows a clear scaling pattern where performance is reduced as resolution increases.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, there is a substantial difference. At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 286 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 157 FPS. This is a performance gap of 129 FPS between the two extremes.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for the Medium settings preset. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 251 FPS, at 2560x1440 it is 224 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it is 141 FPS.

Q: Which component is more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 104, which is a significant drop from the 165 FPS at 1440p. This indicates that the increased pixel count is putting a heavy load on the graphics card.

Q: Does the CPU hold back performance in this game?

A: The data does not indicate that the CPU is a bottleneck. The i5-12400F's benchmark scores are competitive with its rivals, and at 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high (up to 320 FPS), suggesting that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers extremely high frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 320 FPS and even the Ultra preset maintaining a robust 219 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the system has massive headroom and is likely not being stressed to its full potential. Moving up to 2560x1440, there is a noticeable but manageable drop in performance. The High preset falls from 230 FPS to 165 FPS, a 28% decrease, while the Ultra preset drops from 219 FPS to 157 FPS. This shows that the GPU is beginning to work harder, but the frame rates remain exceptionally smooth for any display.

The most significant scaling occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160). At High settings, the average FPS drops from 165 to 104, a 37% decrease. The Ultra preset sees a similar decline, going from 157 FPS to 99 FPS. This sharp drop indicates that the RX 9070 XT is becoming the limiting component at 4K, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p, placing a heavy burden on the GPU's rendering capabilities. The data strongly suggests that while the CPU is sufficient for high frame rates at lower resolutions, the GPU's performance ceiling is what determines the final output at 4K. The game is playable at 4K, but the frame rates are much closer to the 100 FPS mark, which is still very smooth, but a far cry from the 300+ FPS achievable at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the combo performs across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the performance is consistently high. With Low settings, the average FPS is 320. Medium settings yield an average of 295 FPS, with a minimum of 251 and a maximum of 339. High settings produce an average of 230 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 219 FPS. This shows that even at the highest quality preset, the system is capable of delivering well over 200 FPS at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset achieves an average of 286 FPS. Medium settings average 264 FPS, with a minimum of 224 and a maximum of 304. High settings drop to 165 FPS, and Ultra settings average 157 FPS. The 1440p results show that the combo can easily handle high refresh rate gaming at this resolution, with even the most demanding settings staying above 150 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still respectable but shows the expected decline. Low settings deliver an average of 207 FPS. Medium settings average 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 and a maximum of 191. High settings produce an average of 104 FPS, and Ultra settings average 99 FPS. The 4K results confirm that the GPU is the primary bottleneck here, but the game remains very playable, with the lowest average FPS still being close to 100.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo will depend on the user's display and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor with a high refresh rate (144Hz or higher), the High settings preset is an excellent choice. At 1080p, it delivers 230 FPS, and at 1440p, it maintains 165 FPS. This provides a great balance between visual quality and performance, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience. The Ultra preset is also viable at these resolutions, but the performance gain from High to Ultra is minimal in terms of visual impact for a game like Inside, while the FPS cost is noticeable (a drop from 230 to 219 at 1080p, and from 165 to 157 at 1440p).

For users with a 4K display, the Medium settings preset is the most sensible choice. At 3840x2160, it delivers an average of 166 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 104 FPS achieved at High settings. The Medium preset also has a recorded minimum of 141 FPS, which ensures that frame pacing remains stable and no noticeable stutters occur. While High settings are playable at 4K with an average of 104 FPS, the Medium preset offers a much larger performance buffer, making it the safer and more consistent option for a smooth 4K experience. The Low preset is also an option, but the visual downgrade is substantial, and the performance increase to 207 FPS is not necessary unless the user is targeting 240Hz at 4K, which is rare.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. In the context of Inside, a puzzle platformer, the CPU's role is less demanding than in other genres, but it still needs to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The benchmark results show that the i5-12400F is a capable processor, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. This indicates strong performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game. At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the combo achieves up to 320 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to maintain very high frame rates. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1699 and single-thread score of 909 suggest that the CPU's per-core performance is solid, which is important for a game that may not utilize all 12 threads efficiently. The CPU's performance is on par with its closest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E, meaning that swapping to these similar-performance parts would likely yield very similar results in Inside. The 65W TDP and 10nm process node indicate a power-efficient design, which is beneficial for system thermals and overall build balance, but the game's performance is ultimately dictated by the GPU's capabilities, especially at higher resolutions.