Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a decisive performance profile in Inside, a game where the measured data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Across the tested presets and resolutions, the combination produces frame rates that range from comfortably playable to exceptionally high, with the data indicating that users can prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The benchmark results show that the choice of settings has a more profound impact on performance than the choice of resolution, a key insight for configuring this specific hardware pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates for this combo indicate that the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for most users, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining average frame rates well above the standard 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields an average of 141.6 FPS, and even at 4K, the average remains at 61.5 FPS. This suggests that the hardware has sufficient headroom to handle the most demanding settings without a significant compromise.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p, the High preset is the better option, delivering 108.1 FPS. This represents a 10.1 FPS increase over the Ultra preset at the same resolution, which is a tangible gain for smoother motion. The data shows that the difference between High and Ultra is less pronounced at 4K, where the High preset averages 66.8 FPS compared to Ultra’s 61.5 FPS, a delta of only 5.3 FPS. In this case, the Ultra preset is still viable.

The Medium preset appears to be a secondary option, offering a significant jump in performance over High but with lower visual fidelity. At 1440p, Medium averages 166.9 FPS, which is 58.8 FPS higher than High. However, the Low preset provides the highest frame rates but is not recommended for a game like Inside, where the atmospheric visuals are a core part of the experience. The data shows that Low at 1080p reaches 294.3 FPS, but this comes at the cost of the game's intended visual presentation. The Ultra preset is the recommended starting point, with High serving as a fallback for higher refresh rates at 1440p.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the dominant component in this configuration, and the benchmark data shows that its performance directly dictates the frame rates achieved. The GPU features a boost clock of 2755 MHz and a game clock of 2470 MHz, with a base clock of 1980 MHz. The card is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial, and the data indicates that it is more than sufficient for Inside at all tested resolutions.

The GPU’s computed score in Passmark G3D is 17132, and its percentile ranking versus all GPUs is 63. This places it in the mid-to-upper tier of graphics cards. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU manages an average of 61.5 FPS, which suggests that the card's memory bandwidth and compute power are not being overwhelmed by this title. The difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 72.6 FPS (134.1 vs 61.5), which highlights how the GPU’s workload scales with settings. This scaling is more pronounced than the scaling seen when changing resolution at a fixed preset, indicating that the GPU is responsive to the increased shader and texture demands of higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of this degradation is not uniform across all settings. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 145.4 FPS at 1080p to 108.1 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 37.3 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average drops further to 66.8 FPS, a reduction of 41.3 FPS. This indicates a steady decline that is consistent with a GPU-bound workload.

At the Ultra preset, the scaling is less steep in relative terms. The average frame rate at 1080p is 141.6 FPS, which drops to 98 FPS at 1440p and then to 61.5 FPS at 4K. The absolute drop from 1080p to 4K is 80.1 FPS. This pattern suggests that while the resolution increase does impact performance, the GPU still has enough headroom to keep the game playable at the highest resolution. The fact that the 4K Ultra result is above 60 FPS is notable. The data implies that the limiting component in this setup is the GPU’s raw rendering throughput, as the frame rate is directly tied to pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1065 out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the lower-middle portion of the field. The rank suggests that while this pairing is capable of delivering high frame rates, there are many other configurations that achieve higher performance in this specific title. The CPU's average benchmark score is 35684, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 89, indicating a strong processor.

However, the GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is only 63, which is a more moderate standing. This disparity between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s lower percentile suggests that the overall combo rank is dragged down by the graphics card. The data shows that the GPU is not a top-tier performer, which is consistent with its rank. The combo’s position in the database indicates that users with this hardware should not expect to see it near the top of leaderboards for Inside, but the measured FPS confirms that it is still more than adequate for a smooth experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K plays a secondary but important role in this configuration. The CPU has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its architecture is Alder Lake, built on a 10 nm process. The CPU’s L3 cache is 25 MB shared. In the context of Inside, the data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the frame rates scale primarily with GPU settings and resolution.

The CPU’s performance in synthetic tests is robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29241 and a single-core score of 4128. The Passmark multithread score is 34404. These scores indicate that the CPU has ample processing power to feed the GPU. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802 (a delta of -0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35468 (a delta of 0.6%). The data implies that the i7-12700K is well-matched to the RX 7600 XT, as it does not appear to limit the frame rates in any of the measured scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset to use at 4K resolution for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset is recommended, as it achieves an average of 61.5 FPS. The High preset is also viable at 66.8 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from Ultra is worth the slight performance cost.

*Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in Inside?*

A: The data shows that the GPU is the limiting component. Frame rates drop significantly when increasing resolution or settings, while the CPU’s strong synthetic scores suggest it is not a bottleneck.

Q: How does the frame rate compare between 1080p and 1440p at the High preset?

A: At 1080p High, the average frame rate is 145.4 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 108.1 FPS, a reduction of 37.3 FPS.

Q: Is the 16 GB of VRAM on the RX 7600 XT sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the measured data shows no indication of memory limitations. The GPU maintains playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, which is a demanding scenario for memory capacity and bandwidth.

Q: What is the rank of this specific combo among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1065 out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside.

Q: Is the frame rate at 4K Ultra above the standard 60 FPS target?

A: Yes, the average frame rate at 4K Ultra is 61.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target.