Inside

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data shows this pairing is far beyond the requirements for smooth gameplay, with performance headroom that makes the experience consistently fluid across all tested configurations. The 10-core Alder Lake processor, with 16 threads and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, provides substantial computational power. Its single-thread score of 1016 in 3dmark and multi-thread score of 7956 in the 16-thread test indicate strong per-core performance and adequate multi-core throughput. The RX 6800 XT, built on RDNA 2.0 with 4608 shading units and a 256-bit memory bus delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is equally robust. This hardware pairing results in measured average FPS figures that consistently exceed 90 frames per second even under the most demanding settings, indicating that the game's rendering load is being handled with considerable ease.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The processor’s architecture plays a defining role in achieving the high frame rates recorded. The Intel Core i5-12600KF features a hybrid Alder Lake design with 10 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosting up to 4.90 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a single-thread score of 1016 in 3dmark and a multi-thread score of 7956 in the 16-thread test. For a title like Inside, which relies heavily on consistent physics updates and collision detection rather than massive parallel workloads, the single-thread performance is often the limiting factor. The data suggests this is not the case here; the CPU’s strong single-core capability ensures that the game logic is processed quickly, preventing any bottleneck that could stall frame delivery. The multi-threaded performance, demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23444, provides ample headroom for background tasks and ensures the GPU is never starved for data. Relative to its nearest CPU rivals, the i5-12600KF’s average benchmark score of 27827 is essentially identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K and the Core i5-12600K, with deltaPct values of 0 and -0.1 respectively. This parity means the CPU is not a differentiator in this specific game’s performance; instead, the consistency in scores across these processors points to the GPU being the primary driver of the observed FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured FPS rows reveals that the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience, but the choice depends on the target refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the "Ultra" preset delivers an average of 200.3 FPS, while "High" provides 211.9 FPS. The difference is minimal, but "High" maintains a higher frame rate with a negligible visual compromise. The "Medium" preset at 1080p yields 331.6 FPS, and "Low" pushes to 361.7 FPS. For users with a 144Hz display, both "High" and "Ultra" are more than sufficient, with "Ultra" providing the maximum visual fidelity while still leaving substantial performance headroom. At 2560x1440, the "High" preset achieves 154.7 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming, while "Ultra" drops to 148.1 FPS. The "Medium" setting at 1440p produces 247.4 FPS, but the visual upgrade from "High" to "Ultra" is often preferable for a puzzle platformer where detail is appreciated. At 3840x2160, the "High" preset averages 95.2 FPS, and "Ultra" falls to 91.3 FPS. For 4K gaming, "High" is the recommended choice as it maintains a frame rate above 90 FPS while offering better image quality than "Medium" (152.8 FPS) or "Low" (195.1 FPS). The data indicates that "High" is the sweet spot across all resolutions, balancing visual quality with high, stable performance.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling across resolutions provides insight into the bottleneck dynamics of this combination. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the "High" preset drops from 211.9 FPS to 154.7 FPS, a reduction of 27%. From 1440p to 4K, the "High" preset falls further to 95.2 FPS, a 38% decrease. This pattern suggests a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The RX 6800 XT’s compute power, rated at 20.74 TFLOPS FP32, is sufficient for lower resolutions, but the pixel throughput demands at 4K, with 3840x2160 pixels, put increasing strain on the graphics card. The CPU’s performance remains constant across resolutions, so the FPS drop is directly attributable to the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth. The RX 6800 XT has a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s, which are being fully utilized at 4K. The data shows that even at 4K "Ultra", the combo still produces 91.3 FPS, indicating that while the GPU is the limiting component, it is not severely overwhelmed. The scaling is linear and predictable, confirming that the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rate drops are consistent with the increase in pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT holds a rank of 433 out of 1671 combos. This places it in the top 26% of all tested systems for Inside. The rank is impressive given the CPU’s position in the market; the i5-12600KF sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6800 XT is at the 87th percentile among GPUs. The combo’s rank of 433 suggests that while both components are individually strong, the pairing yields a performance level that is slightly below the top tier of configurations. This is likely due to the CPU not being the absolute fastest available, as its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K and Core i5-12600K, which have nearly identical average scores. The GPU, however, is a high-end part, and the combination results in frame rates that are competitive with more expensive setups. The data shows that this combo is well-balanced, but it is not at the very top of the rankings, as higher-end CPUs like the Core i7-13700H show a 0.4% higher average score, which can translate to better performance in CPU-light scenarios. Overall, a rank of 433 out of 1671 indicates a solidly above-average system that excels in this game’s specific workload.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset is 200.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-10900K in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27827, which is identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K’s score of 27829, resulting in a deltaPct of 0.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K indicates a GPU-bound scenario. For example, the "High" preset drops from 211.9 FPS at 1080p to 95.2 FPS at 4K, showing the graphics card is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the data?

A: The highest average FPS is 361.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: What percentile does the GPU rank among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is at the 87th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the combo's rank within the database for this game?

A: The combo rank for this CPU-GPU pairing in Inside is 433 out of 1671 tested combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 361.7 on Low to 200.3 on Ultra. The Medium preset yields 331.6 FPS, while High achieves 211.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 304.3 FPS, Medium produces 247.4 FPS, High reaches 154.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains 148.1 FPS. At the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Low preset still manages 195.1 FPS, Medium provides 152.8 FPS, High offers 95.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 91.3 FPS. All values are average FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data provided in the pack. These numbers show a clear performance hierarchy: lower settings and lower resolutions yield higher frame rates, with the gap between 1080p and 4K being significant but not detrimental to playability. The RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that even at 4K, texture streaming and memory bandwidth are not bottlenecks. The i5-12600KF’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory further support this performance. The data confirms that this combination is capable of delivering a smooth experience at any resolution, with the only compromise being the visual quality preset.