Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 delivers a highly playable experience in Inside, though the data shows the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo excels across most settings, but the 4 GB VRAM and modest compute performance of the GTX 1650 limit scaling at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, ranking, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this combo in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 1618 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 3.2% of all tested systems. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU's age and capability, as the CPU alone sits in the 77th percentile of all processors.

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% (19364) and the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3% (18979).

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 135.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 62.1 FPS. This represents a 73.8 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU while still maintaining a playable frame rate.

Q: Is the GTX 1650 comparable to any modern mobile GPUs?

A: The GTX 1650 scores 8713 on average, which is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746) and 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8671). It also trails the AMD Radeon 550X by 0.4% (8749) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 by 0.5% (8761).

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo averages 29.4 FPS, which is below the standard 30 FPS playability threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves a smooth 60.9 FPS average, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance relative to its multi-threaded score?

A: The i5-12400F scores 2332 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 16518 in multi-core, giving a multi-core to single-core ratio of roughly 7.1x. This indicates strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads, which benefits games that utilize multiple threads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU117 chip, featuring 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. Its base clock is 1485 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, providing 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713.

In Inside, the GPU's role is clearly demonstrated by the frame rate scaling across settings. At 1080p, the Low preset hits 135.9 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 62.1 FPS. This 73.8 FPS gap shows that the GPU's compute throughput and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed by higher visual fidelity. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this puzzle platformer, as the game's art style does not require large texture pools, but the raw processing power limits performance at higher settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746, -0.4% delta) and the Quadro P2200 (8671, +0.5% delta). These comparisons show that the GTX 1650 remains competitive with much newer mobile parts, though its desktop performance is constrained by the lack of additional power connectors and a 75 W TDP. The pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s further illustrate its capabilities, which are adequate for 1080p gaming but struggle at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 64.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 47.5 FPS, a 26.7% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 29.4 FPS, which is 45.4% lower than 1080p High. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is more than capable of handling the game's physics and logic.

The Low preset shows a similar trend but with higher absolute numbers: 135.9 FPS at 1080p, 93.9 FPS at 1440p, and 60.9 FPS at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K on Low is 75 FPS, which is a 55.2% drop. This is less severe than the High preset's 54.6% drop, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are more stressed at higher resolutions with more complex shading.

The data strongly suggests that 4K is only viable on the Low preset, as both Medium (50.7 FPS) and High (29.4 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra (29 FPS) is essentially unplayable. At 1440p, the Medium preset (79.5 FPS) offers a good balance, while 1080p allows for the High preset at 64.8 FPS without dropping below 60 FPS. The GPU's 128.1 GB/s bandwidth and 32 ROPs are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination ranks 1618 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the bottom 3.2% of all systems. This low ranking is surprising given the CPU's strong performance, which sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The disparity highlights that the GPU is the clear bottleneck in this pairing.

The CPU alone achieves an average benchmark score of 19221, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210, +0.1%) and slightly higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167, +0.3%). However, the GPU only reaches the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 8713. This combination of a high-tier CPU with a mid-tier GPU results in a system that is poorly balanced for this game's rendering demands.

Compared to other combos in the database, the 1618 rank suggests that most other pairings, even those with weaker CPUs, outperform this system because they have more capable GPUs. The GTX 1650's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746) and the Radeon 550X (8749), are all within 0.5% of its score, indicating that the GPU is at the lower end of its performance class. The combo's rank is therefore a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations rather than any CPU deficiency.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 64.8 FPS provides a smooth experience that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 62.1 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns given the performance cost. The Medium preset at 108.9 FPS is ideal for users prioritizing higher frame rates over visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 79.5 FPS is the best choice, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while delivering better visual quality than Low (93.9 FPS). The High preset at 47.5 FPS is borderline, as it falls below the 60 FPS target but may be acceptable for users who prefer visual settings over smoothness. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended due to the significant performance drop.

For 4K, the only viable option is the Low preset at 60.9 FPS. All other settings, including Medium at 50.7 FPS, High at 29.4 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS, fail to reach a playable level. Users with 4K displays should either accept the Low preset or reduce the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The data suggests that the GTX 1650 is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle High settings without issue.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 135.9 FPS, which is more than double the 62.1 FPS of the Ultra preset. The Medium preset hits 108.9 FPS, while the High preset reaches 64.8 FPS. These numbers show a clear progression where each step up in quality costs approximately 25-45 FPS, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases significantly. The Low preset averages 93.9 FPS, which is still highly playable. The Medium preset drops to 79.5 FPS, while the High preset falls to 47.5 FPS and the Ultra preset to 44 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 49.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU's compute resources are heavily taxed at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset is the only setting above 60 FPS, averaging 60.9 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 50.7 FPS, while the High preset falls to 29.4 FPS and the Ultra preset to 29 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 10.2 FPS, but the jump from Medium to High is 21.3 FPS, showing a steep decline in performance as the settings increase. The data confirms that 4K gaming is only feasible on the lowest quality settings with this hardware combination.