Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer with a dark, atmospheric art style. The measured frame rates are extraordinarily high across all tested configurations, placing this pairing in a strong position within the database. The combo ranks 422nd out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 25% of all systems for this specific title. This ranking is notable because Inside is not a graphically demanding game by modern standards, yet the data reveals that this hardware configuration is more than capable of providing a flawless experience, even at maximum settings and 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position of 422 out of 1671 tested combos indicates that while many systems are capable of running Inside, this specific pairing of the Core i5-12400F and RTX 4070 sits comfortably in the upper quartile. The ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's raw power, which is almost entirely wasted on a game with such simple geometry and lighting. The CPU, while a solid mid-range part, also provides more than enough single-thread performance to keep up with the game's logic and physics. This ranking is not necessarily evidence of the hardware's efficiency in this title, but rather a reflection of its sheer headroom. A lower-ranked combo with a less powerful GPU would likely still achieve playable frame rates, but the data shows this pairing is in the top 25% of all tested systems. This is a case where the hardware is vastly overqualified, and the ranking reflects that it is one of the faster configurations in the database.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the undisputed performance driver in this configuration. The data shows a clear pattern: frame rates are almost entirely dependent on the GPU's workload, which scales with resolution and settings. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a substantial memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. For Inside, which has a limited texture and geometry footprint, this memory capacity and bandwidth are more than sufficient. The boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1920 MHz allow the GPU to process the game's simple shaders at an incredible rate. This is evident in the 1080p results, where the GPU is so unburdened that frame rates appear to be influenced more by the CPU's ability to feed it draw calls than by the GPU's own limits. The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS is a theoretical peak that the game will never come close to utilizing, but it demonstrates the hardware's immense capability. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 is the primary reason for the high scores, and it operates well within its comfort zone in this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how settings affect performance, and the optimal choice is surprisingly straightforward. At 4K, the "High" preset delivers an average of 104.5 FPS, while "Ultra" yields 99.8 FPS. The difference is minimal, and both are perfectly playable. However, the "Medium" preset at 4K offers a substantial jump to 163.6 FPS, a 56% increase over "Ultra" with what is likely a negligible visual difference in a game like this. The data suggests that "Medium" at 4K is the sweet spot for players seeking a fluid experience without compromising the game's atmospheric lighting. At 1440p and 1080p, all settings are effectively overkill, with even "Ultra" producing frame rates above 157 FPS. The most balanced experience, based on the numbers, is to use "Medium" at 4K or "High" at 1440p. The "Ultra" preset does not provide a proportional performance benefit, making it the least efficient choice for the extra GPU load. The data implies that players should prioritize a smooth, consistent frame rate over the marginal visual improvements of the "Ultra" preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a fascinating pattern of performance scaling. Starting at 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The "Low" preset averages 316.8 FPS, "Medium" 293.3 FPS, "High" 228.5 FPS, and "Ultra" 217.1 FPS. Even at the highest settings, the system is producing over 200 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar. The "Low" preset averages 288.6 FPS, "Medium" 264.8 FPS, "High" 162.4 FPS, and "Ultra" 157.4 FPS. The drop from "Medium" to "High" is significant, a 38% decrease, which suggests that the "High" preset introduces a more demanding rendering feature. At 3840x2160, the GPU is finally given a more substantial workload. The "Low" preset averages 206.5 FPS, "Medium" 163.6 FPS, "High" 104.5 FPS, and "Ultra" 99.8 FPS. The performance gap between settings is most pronounced at this resolution, showing that the GPU is the primary scaling factor. Across all resolutions, the "Low" to "Medium" transition is relatively small, while the "High" to "Ultra" transition is minimal, indicating that the "Ultra" preset is not a major performance burden over "High".

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is a textbook example of GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p "High," the system achieves 228.5 FPS, which falls to 162.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 104.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% drop in performance from 1080p to 4K. The performance decline is directly proportional to the increase in pixel count. The 1080p to 1440p transition shows a 29% drop in FPS, while the 1440p to 4K transition shows a 36% drop. These numbers confirm that the RTX 4070 is the limiting component, as the frame rate scales consistently with the GPU's rendering load. The CPU is not a bottleneck in this scenario, as the i5-12400F's performance is sufficient at all resolutions. The data strongly suggests that if the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p would be more similar, as the CPU workload would not change with resolution. Instead, the FPS drops consistently, pinpointing the GPU as the primary driver of performance scaling in Inside.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo overkill for Inside?*

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p "Ultra," the system produces 217.1 FPS, and even at 4K "Ultra," it maintains 99.8 FPS. This is far beyond the 60 FPS target most games aim for, indicating the hardware is not being fully utilized.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor?

A: For a 144Hz display, the data shows that "Medium" at 1440p (264.8 FPS) or "High" at 4K (104.5 FPS) would both provide a smooth experience. At 4K, "Medium" (163.6 FPS) is the only preset that significantly exceeds 144 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 37283, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M. This indicates it is a mid-range performer relative to its peers, but the game is so light that these differences are negligible.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The FPS scales consistently with resolution, which is a characteristic of GPU-bound rendering. The i5-12400F's single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark is more than enough for this title.

Q: What is the performance difference between the "High" and "Ultra" presets?

A: The difference is small across all resolutions. At 4K, "High" averages 104.5 FPS and "Ultra" averages 99.8 FPS, a 4.5% difference. At 1080p, the difference is 5.2%, showing that "Ultra" is not a significant performance hit.

Q: Is it better to play at 4K "Medium" or 1440p "Ultra"?

A: Based on the data, 4K "Medium" offers 163.6 FPS, which is slightly higher than 1440p "Ultra" at 157.4 FPS. This suggests that the higher resolution with lower settings provides a better combination of visual clarity and performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F plays a supporting, yet crucial, role in this configuration. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides ample parallel processing power, but Inside is not a multi-threaded title. The CPU's performance in single-threaded tasks is more relevant here, as the game's logic, physics, and draw call submission rely heavily on a single core's speed. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz is the key specification, as it allows for rapid processing of game instructions. The benchmark data shows a 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and a passmark single-thread score of 3481, which are strong results for a mid-range desktop CPU. The CPU's position in the database, ranking in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, confirms it is a capable performer. However, the measured FPS data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck. The frame rates in this game are determined by the GPU's rendering speed, not the CPU's processing speed. The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is consistently fed with data, and its performance is more than sufficient to avoid any frame pacing issues. The data implies that a weaker CPU could potentially lower the maximum FPS, but the i5-12400F is not holding back the RTX 4070 in this scenario.