Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer that is remarkably forgiving on modern hardware, and the data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 confirms this. The benchmark results show a system that obliterates 1080p and 1440p, and even manages to hold its own at 4K. This combination ranks in the 2869th position out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the 77th percentile, which is solidly above average for this title. The performance profile is straightforward: this is a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, but the CPU has more than enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any setting level tested.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with high settings?

A: Yes, it can. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with High settings is 58 FPS. While this is just below a perfect 60 FPS lock, it is perfectly playable for a puzzle platformer, and you can easily cap it at 60 FPS with VRR or accept the slight dip.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware to maintain a high refresh rate?

A: For a high refresh rate experience, 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At 1440p with High settings, the average FPS jumps to 92, and with Medium settings, it reaches 148 FPS. This makes it ideal for 144Hz monitors without sacrificing much visual quality.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12600KF a bottleneck for the RX 6600 in this game?

A: No, the data indicates it is not a bottleneck. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs and its benchmark scores are nearly identical to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (deltaPct of -0.3%). The massive frame rate jumps when lowering resolution from 4K to 1080p show the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, leaving the processor with plenty of headroom.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is significant. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 257 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 122 FPS. This represents a 135 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is roughly twice as demanding as the Low preset.

Q: Does the RX 6600 have enough VRAM for this game?

A: Absolutely. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, which is more than sufficient for a game with the visual complexity of Inside. Even at the highest resolution and settings tested, there is no indication that memory capacity is causing performance issues.

Q: How does this combo compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score is 19036, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, scores 19030, which is a 0% delta. This shows the card is positioned firmly in the mid-range tier of the database.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the best experience is achieved by prioritizing resolution over graphical fidelity. The game is not visually demanding, and the drop-off from Ultra to High is minimal in terms of gameplay impact but provides a substantial performance boost. At 1080p, the High preset at 129 FPS is smoother than the Ultra preset at 122 FPS, but the real benefit is seen at higher resolutions. For the optimal balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset is the recommended starting point for all resolutions.

If you are targeting a 60 FPS experience at 4K, the High preset delivers an average of 58 FPS, which is close enough. However, if you prefer a hard lock at 60 FPS, dropping to Medium will give you a comfortable 93 FPS average with minimums of 79 FPS, ensuring no drops below your target. For 1440p and 1080p, the High preset is ideal for high refresh rate gaming, providing 92 FPS and 129 FPS averages respectively. The Low preset is only necessary for competitive play where maximum frame rates are paramount, and even then, the visual degradation in a game like Inside is not worth the extra frames past a certain point. The Ultra preset appears to be a performance trap; it offers no measurable benefit for the 7 FPS loss at 1080p and the 34 FPS loss at 1440p compared to High.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting factor. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces an average of 129 FPS. Moving up to 1440p, that number drops to 92 FPS, a 28.7% decrease. At 4K, the average further drops to 58 FPS, a 55% decrease from 1080p. This steep decline is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the workload on the pixel shaders and ROPs increases dramatically with resolution.

The CPU's strength is evident in the fact that it can feed the GPU enough data to achieve these high frame rates even at 1080p. The i5-12600KF's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see the frame rates plateau or become inconsistent across different resolutions. Instead, the data shows a linear scaling pattern that is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is the performance ceiling. The jump from Low to High at 4K also supports this, showing a 58 FPS difference, which is a GPU workload issue, not a CPU one.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides a complete picture of performance across all standard resolutions and presets.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 257 FPS average
• Medium: 206 FPS average, with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS
• High: 129 FPS average
• Ultra: 122 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 185 FPS average
• Medium: 148 FPS average, with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 170 FPS
• High: 92 FPS average
• Ultra: 88 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 116 FPS average
• Medium: 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS
• High: 58 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rate data, which suggests it was the "baseline" test for stability. While the High and Ultra presets lack this data, their averages are consistent and predictable. The 1080p numbers are exceptionally high, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 120 FPS, making it a perfect match for 120Hz displays. At 1440p, the system is still highly capable, with the High preset comfortably above 60 FPS. The 4K numbers are usable, but you will be making a choice between smoothness (Low/Medium) and visual quality (High).

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the decisive component in this system's performance in Inside. The card's specifications point to a solid mid-range performer. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its game clock is rated at 2044 MHz, with a boost clock of 2491 MHz, and it is built on a 7 nm process.

In Inside, the GPU's role is clear. The frame rate scales inversely with resolution, which is the definition of a GPU-bound workload. The card's 64 ROPs are responsible for the pixel fill rate, and the 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate is what determines the maximum resolution output. While the game is not a graphical showcase, the RX 6600's power is sufficient to handle it with ease. Its average benchmark score of 19036 places it in the 63rd percentile, and it trades blows with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (-0.1% delta). This shows that the card is a capable performer, though not a top-tier one. The fact that it can push 4K High at nearly 60 FPS confirms how well-optimized this title is.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is an Alder Lake-S processor with 10 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.90 GHz. This CPU is a powerhouse for gaming, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391. Its average benchmark score is 27799, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, scores 27896, a delta of only -0.3%, indicating they are essentially tied in general compute performance.

In Inside, the CPU's role is to maintain a high framerate by processing game logic and issuing draw calls. The data shows it succeeds admirably. The fact that the system can hit 257 FPS at 1080p Low is a clear indicator that the CPU is not a limiting factor. If the CPU were weak, we would see frame rates cap out around 100-150 FPS regardless of settings. Instead, the frame rates are only limited by the GPU's ability to render the scene. The high single-thread performance (3925 in Passmark) is particularly relevant for a puzzle platformer, which is often reliant on a single main game thread. Even at 4K, where the GPU is heavily stressed, the CPU's performance ensures that frame times remain consistent, preventing stutters. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache also helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency and improving overall responsiveness.