Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands. The measured frame rates are consistently high across all tested configurations, with the lowest average being 75.4 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This data suggests a combination that is heavily overqualified for the game's rendering requirements, placing the system in the 755th position out of 1671 tested combos in the database, which puts it in the top 45% of all configurations tested for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions, while lower resolutions expose potential CPU limitations. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 178.7 at 1920x1080 to 128.8 at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 28%, and then further to 79.1 at 3840x2160, representing a 56% decline from the 1080p baseline. This steep scaling curve at 4K indicates that the RTX 5060's rendering throughput becomes the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

However, the scaling pattern shifts dramatically when examining Low settings. The average FPS at 1920x1080 is 320.3, which drops to 253 at 2560x1440 and then to 159.5 at 3840x2160. The transition from 1080p to 1440p only costs about 21% performance, but moving to 4K from 1440p costs another 37%, suggesting that the GPU is still the limiting factor even at the lowest quality preset. The fact that no configuration dips below 75 FPS indicates that neither component becomes a severe bottleneck, but the data implies the CPU has more headroom at lower resolutions than the GPU does at higher ones.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings six physical cores and twelve threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, scoring 909 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2332 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, which is relevant for a game like Inside that typically relies on fewer threads. The processor's passmark_single_thread score of 3481 places it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, indicating solid per-core capability.

The CPU's multicore scores are equally respectable, with cinebench_r23_multicore reaching 16518 and passmark_multithread at 19433. The nearest rival, Intel Core i7-8700K, has an average score of 19210, which is just 0.1% different from this chip's 19221 average, showing they perform nearly identically in general benchmarks. For Inside, the data suggests the CPU is rarely the bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low where the GPU is less stressed, yet the CPU still manages 320.3 FPS without apparent limitation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps. The GPU's boost clock of 2497 MHz and base clock of 2280 MHz contribute to its 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is substantial for a game with the visual complexity of Inside. The 3840 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the pixel workload, with a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores show it performs closely to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has an average score of 30097, a 0% difference from the RTX 5060's 30109 average. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 570 also scores nearly identically at 30158, which is -0.2% different, suggesting these GPUs cluster tightly in synthetic tests. The RTX 5060's 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a capable mid-range performer, and in Inside, its power is more than sufficient, as even 4K Ultra maintains 75.4 FPS, which is above the typical 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 holds the 755th rank out of 1671 tested combos in the database for Inside, positioning it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the high raw frame rates, but it reflects that many other combos also achieve very high FPS in this undemanding title, making the field crowded at the top. The combo's percentile position suggests that while it delivers smooth gameplay, other pairings with more powerful GPUs or newer CPUs may push even higher frame rates.

The data indicates that the combo's ranking is more influenced by the GPU than the CPU, given that the RTX 5060's nearest rivals all cluster within 0.6% of its average score, while the CPU has slightly more variance with rivals ranging from -0.7% to 1.3% deltas. In practical terms, this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but it does not break into the top tier where frame rates exceed 400 FPS at 1080p, based on the measured maximum of 320.3 FPS for this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves 283.7 FPS, which is only 11% lower than Low's 320.3 FPS but provides better visual quality, making it the optimal choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 1080p still delivers 178.7 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold, so it is also viable for competitive play.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset offers 202.2 FPS, which is excellent for smooth gameplay, while High drops to 128.8 FPS, still above 120 Hz. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset yields 129.7 FPS, which is ideal for 4K gaming on a 120 Hz display, whereas High drops to 79.1 FPS and Ultra falls to 75.4 FPS. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot across all resolutions, balancing visual fidelity with frame rates that comfortably exceed 120 FPS even at 4K, while Low is only necessary for pushing beyond 300 FPS at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 166.5 on Ultra to 320.3 on Low. The Medium preset achieves 283.7 FPS, and High reaches 178.7 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is only 12.2 FPS, while the jump from High to Medium is a substantial 105 FPS, indicating that the High preset imposes a significant rendering cost.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 123 FPS on Ultra, 128.8 FPS on High, 202.2 FPS on Medium, and 253 FPS on Low. The difference between Ultra and High is minimal at 5.8 FPS, but Medium offers a 73.4 FPS improvement over High, again highlighting Medium as the efficient choice.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 75.4 FPS on Ultra, 79.1 FPS on High, 129.7 FPS on Medium, and 159.5 FPS on Low. The Ultra and High presets are nearly identical, separated by only 3.7 FPS, while Medium provides a 50.6 FPS advantage over High. Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers the highest frame rates, but Medium offers the best balance of quality and performance, never dropping below 129.7 FPS even at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 320.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, which is exactly 0% different from the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT's score of 30097, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: At which settings preset does the frame rate drop below 60 FPS?

A: None of the measured presets drop below 60 FPS; the lowest average is 75.4 FPS at 4K Ultra settings.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 3481 in passmark_single_thread, and its average benchmark score of 19221 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's 19210.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested configurations?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 755th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the upper 45% of all configurations tested for Inside.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High averages 128.8 FPS while Medium averages 202.2 FPS, representing a 73.4 FPS improvement when switching from High to Medium.