Inside

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The benchmark data shows this combination ranks 159th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations. The GPU consistently pushes frame rates far beyond display refresh rate capabilities, with the lowest average of 112.2 FPS occurring at 4K Ultra settings. This system is massively overqualified for the game’s demands, a point reinforced by the fact that even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution produces triple-digit frame rates. The data indicates that this hardware combination transforms a modest indie title into a showcase for extreme frame rate headroom, making it an ideal fit for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 356.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested configurations in the game?

A: The combo ranks 159th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 9.5% of all systems evaluated for Inside.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB of VRAM relevant for this game?

A: No, the game is from 2016 and is a 2D puzzle platformer; the 24 GB VRAM allocation is far beyond what the game can utilize, but it ensures zero memory-related bottlenecks.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 322.9 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 181 FPS, a difference of 141.9 FPS, or roughly 78% more performance at Low.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as frame rates scale inversely with resolution and settings, while the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads remain largely underutilized in this title.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 112.2 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, still well above standard 60 Hz display refresh rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a flagship RDNA 3.0 graphics card with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Inside, this hardware is vastly overprovisioned. The game’s simple 2D visuals do not stress the GPU’s 6144 shading units or 192 ROPs, as evidenced by the raw frame rates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the GPU produces 356.5 FPS, which is 3.2 times higher than the 112.2 FPS seen at 4K Ultra. This scaling pattern shows that the GPU’s workload increases with resolution and graphical fidelity, but even at maximum load, it never drops below 112 FPS.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2498 MHz and game clock of 2365 MHz help maintain consistent performance across all settings. The data reveals that moving from Low to Ultra at 4K reduces performance by 53%, from 240.2 FPS to 112.2 FPS, indicating that the graphics card is still the dominant factor in determining output. The pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s are far beyond the requirements of a puzzle platformer, confirming that the RX 7900 XTX operates well within its comfort zone in every measured configuration. The 355 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest high power delivery, but the actual game workload is light enough that thermal throttling is unlikely to affect results.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF provides a robust foundation with 10 cores (Alder Lake architecture) and 16 threads, boosting up to 4.90 GHz. In Inside, a game that primarily relies on a single thread for logic and rendering calls, the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3309 indicate strong per-core performance. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as frame rates at lower resolutions and settings exceed 350 FPS, which would stress any processor’s ability to feed the GPU.

The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory provide ample bandwidth for game data. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1995 suggests that even dual-thread workloads are handled efficiently, which is relevant for a game that may use a second thread for audio or physics. The processor’s 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms its strong standing, though its average benchmark score of 27827 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 27829. This parity means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i5-12600KF performs equivalently to older flagship processors, but in Inside, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as shown by the consistent drop in FPS when increasing resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX achieves a rank of 159 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top 9.5% of all configurations, a position driven almost entirely by the GPU’s exceptional performance. The CPU’s individual ranking (84th percentile) is solid, but it does not contribute uniquely to this game’s outcome, as the frame rates are so high that even a weaker processor would likely produce similar results.

The data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 158 configurations delivering higher average frame rates. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 44019 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, which scores 44900, a delta of -2%. However, the RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth give it a spec advantage that is irrelevant for Inside but useful for other titles. The combo’s rank suggests that for this specific game, the hardware is overkill, but the system still demonstrates its capability by maintaining frame rates above 112 FPS in the worst-case scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High settings produce 264.2 FPS, which is 42% higher than Ultra’s 251.6 FPS while delivering nearly identical visual fidelity in a game with such simple graphics. At 2560x1440, High yields 192.1 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it produces 119.3 FPS, all well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

For users with 144 Hz or 240 Hz displays, the Medium preset is a better choice, as it provides 333.3 FPS at 1080p, 295.6 FPS at 1440p, and 191.2 FPS at 4K. The Low preset maximizes frame rates to 356.5 FPS at 1080p but sacrifices visual details that, while minimal in this art style, are still noticeable. Ultra settings should only be used at 4K for those seeking maximum fidelity, as it still delivers 112.2 FPS, but the visual improvement over High is negligible in a 2D platformer. The data suggests that High is the optimal preset for most users, offering a 5% performance increase over Ultra at 1080p and a 6% increase at 4K without a discernible quality loss.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings reach 356.5 FPS, Medium drops to 333.3 FPS, High delivers 264.2 FPS, and Ultra yields 251.6 FPS. The scale from Low to Ultra represents a 29.4% performance reduction, but even the lowest value at this resolution is more than four times the standard 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings achieve 322.9 FPS, Medium produces 295.6 FPS, High delivers 192.1 FPS, and Ultra reaches 181 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 141.9 FPS, a 43.9% drop, showing that resolution scaling has a moderate impact on the GPU’s workload.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates with room to spare. Low settings hit 240.2 FPS, Medium produces 191.2 FPS, High delivers 119.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 112.2 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is a 20.4% reduction, while the jump from High to Ultra is only 5.9%, indicating diminishing returns at the highest settings. Across all resolutions, the data shows that the RX 7900 XTX handles Inside with significant headroom, never dropping below 112 FPS even at maximum settings and 4K resolution.