Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the CPU than most titles in its genre. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of obliterating even the most stringent refresh rate targets, with the lowest average frame rate recorded across all tested presets still hitting 81.4 FPS at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results indicate a system where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, while the 12-core processor ensures that even at 1080p Low, where the load shifts entirely to the CPU, the system maintains an average of 368.3 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The maximum measured average is 368.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

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

A: The data places this specific combination at rank 627 out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the performance leaderboard for Inside.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and GPU in this pairing?

A: The CPU (Intel Core i7-12700K) holds an average benchmark score of 35684 and sits in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070) has an average score of 28238 and is in the 72nd percentile against all GPUs.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 have enough VRAM for this game?

A: Yes, the RTX 3070 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer like Inside, even at the highest 4K settings.

Q: What is the frame rate jump from High to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 138.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 130.5 FPS, a reduction of 8.2 FPS for the higher visual fidelity.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at lower resolutions in this game?

A: The data suggests not; at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 368.3 FPS, and the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1043) is robust enough to avoid limiting the frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting a standard 60 Hz display, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is entirely viable, as the measured average of 81.4 FPS provides headroom above the refresh rate cap. If the display is 144 Hz, the 1440p High preset is the optimal balance, delivering an average of 138.7 FPS that nearly saturates the refresh window while maintaining higher fidelity than Low or Medium settings. At 1080p, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it produces 187.5 FPS, which is more than enough for 165 Hz panels, and the jump to Medium (299.5 FPS) or Low (368.3 FPS) yields diminishing returns in smoothness for a noticeable reduction in visual quality. The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p (216.6 FPS) is a strong alternative for those with 240 Hz monitors, offering a substantial frame rate boost over High without the drastic quality drop seen at Low settings. Ultimately, the High preset across all resolutions provides the most consistent experience relative to the performance cost, as it maintains frame rates well above 60 FPS even at 4K while preserving the game's atmospheric lighting and shadow details.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 627 out of 1671 tested configurations places it in the top 37.5% of all systems benchmarked for Inside. This is a notable position given the game's release date, suggesting that the combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is more than adequate for this title. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35684 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scoring 35802 (a delta of -0.3%) and the Intel Core i5-14500HX scoring 35940 (a delta of -0.7%). This indicates that the i7-12700K is not the limiting factor in this configuration, as its performance is statistically tied with other high-end processors. Similarly, the RTX 3070's average score of 28238 places it just ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985, a delta of 0.9%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956, a delta of 1%), confirming that the GPU is performing at the expected level for its class. The combination's rank is therefore a direct reflection of the hardware's capability rather than any configuration-specific anomaly, and the measured frame rates confirm that this system can handle Inside with exceptional fluidity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates extreme performance headroom. The Low preset yields an average of 368.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium drops the average to 299.5 FPS, a 68.8 FPS reduction, while the High preset further reduces it to 187.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution delivers 182 FPS, which is only 5.5 FPS lower than High, suggesting that the Ultra preset at 1080p is nearly as efficient as High while offering better visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern remains consistent but with tighter margins. Low settings produce 273.4 FPS, Medium drops to 216.6 FPS, and High settles at 138.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 130.5 FPS, which is 8.2 FPS lower than High, indicating a modest performance penalty for the highest quality settings. The 3840x2160 results show the most significant impact from resolution scaling. Low settings still manage a robust 173.6 FPS, while Medium delivers 135.9 FPS. High settings drop to 84.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 81.4 FPS, which remains above 60 FPS but represents the only preset where the system dips below the 100 FPS threshold. The data shows a clear pattern: the performance gap between Low and Medium is consistent across resolutions, while the gap between High and Ultra narrows as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU's shading units are the primary constraint at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the central component driving the frame rate differences seen across resolutions in Inside. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is ample for the game's textures and scene data, even at 4K Ultra where the average frame rate remains above 80 FPS. The GPU's boost clock of 1725 MHz, combined with its 5888 shading units, allows it to scale effectively from the Low to Ultra presets. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck; the shift from Low (368.3 FPS) to Ultra (182 FPS) is driven more by the increased shader workload, but the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads ensure that no frame rate is left on the table. At 4K, however, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The measured data shows that the difference between High (84.2 FPS) and Ultra (81.4 FPS) is minimal, suggesting that the RTX 3070 is approaching its compute limit at this resolution, particularly with the game's particle effects and lighting calculations. The GPU's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in a 2D puzzle platformer, but its raw FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS is what enables the high frame rates observed. The RTX 3070's 72nd percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238, confirms that it is a mid-to-high-tier performer, and the measured results in Inside align with this assessment, as the card delivers smooth performance across all tested settings without any signs of memory capacity or bandwidth limitations.