Inside

FAQ

Q: What frame rates can the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieve in Inside?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers between 277 FPS (Ultra) and 367 FPS (Low). At 2560x1440, the range is 201 FPS (Ultra) to 329 FPS (Low). At 3840x2160, the range is 126 FPS (Ultra) to 265 FPS (Low).

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, placing it 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 SUPER and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X. It also outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6% and the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.7%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is heavily utilized at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 126, while at 1080p Low it reaches 367 FPS. The CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench score of 2308) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecks, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz display at 2560x1440?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 303 FPS with a minimum of 258 FPS, comfortably exceeding 144Hz. High settings at the same resolution yield 211 FPS average, also well above the refresh rate.

Q: Does the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM matter for Inside?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth is far more than this 2016 puzzle platformer requires. The game's modest visual demands mean VRAM capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any tested setting or resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Inside?

A: This combination ranks 241st out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.5% of all systems tested for this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, packing 45,900 million transistors into a 379 mm² die. Its base clock runs at 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and memory operates at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed. The card features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are substantial: 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s helps explain why the card handles even 4K resolutions with ease. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory over a 256-bit bus delivers 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than adequate for a game like Inside that was released in 2016.

Benchmark data shows the RTX 4080 achieves an average score of 54247 across all tests, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. It sits remarkably close to the RTX 4080 SUPER, trailing by just 0.1%, while leading the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1%. The card's PassMark G3D score of 34457 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779 indicate strong DirectX and Vulkan performance.

In Inside specifically, the GPU's role becomes evident in the scaling pattern. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 265 at Low settings to 126 at Ultra, a 52% reduction. This scaling shows the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (367 FPS) and Ultra (277 FPS) is smaller at 25%, suggesting the CPU begins to factor into the equation at lower resolutions.

The measured FPS data reveals that the RTX 4080 is overpowered for this title. Even at 4K Ultra, the combination maintains an average of 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard. The card's nearest rivals in benchmark scores show similar performance characteristics, but the RTX 4080's specific strengths in pixel throughput and memory bandwidth contribute to its strong showing in this game's rendering demands.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K belongs to the Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

The processor's benchmark results show balanced performance across synthetic tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 19784 multi-core and 1850.5 single-core. Geekbench results show 15790 multi-core and 2308 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34404 and single-thread score of 4013 confirm the CPU's capability in both multi-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads.

The i7-12700K's average benchmark score of 35287 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600T (scoring 35305, just 0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i7-12700KF (scoring 35365, 0.2% higher). The Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (0.4% higher). These tiny deltas indicate the i7-12700K sits in a highly competitive performance tier.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer with relatively simple physics and logic, the CPU's single-thread performance is most relevant. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1726 indicate strong per-core performance. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz provides the headroom needed for this game's engine, which typically relies on one or two primary threads.

The data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 367 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU at very high frame rates. The 12-core, 20-thread configuration also handles any background tasks without impacting game performance. The L3 cache of 25 MB shared across cores helps maintain consistent frame delivery in scenes with many interactive elements.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 3840x2160, Medium settings deliver an average of 212 FPS with a minimum of 181 FPS and maximum of 244 FPS. This preset offers a balanced experience, maintaining high frame rates while providing better visual quality than Low. High settings at 4K achieve 133 FPS average, which still exceeds 120Hz displays but with more headroom below the minimum.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce an average of 303 FPS with a minimum of 258 FPS and maximum of 349 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming, as even the minimum frame rate exceeds 240Hz. High settings at 1440p average 211 FPS, which is sufficient for 144Hz displays. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 92 FPS, suggesting the visual upgrade may not justify the performance cost for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, Medium settings yield an average of 339 FPS with a minimum of 288 FPS. The data shows diminishing returns beyond Medium: High averages 282 FPS, and Ultra averages 277 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS, making Ultra a reasonable choice for maximum visual fidelity at 1080p without significant performance loss.

The best overall experience comes from Medium settings at 2560x1440. This combination provides a 303 FPS average with a 258 FPS minimum, comfortably supporting 240Hz displays while maintaining smooth frame delivery. For 4K users, Medium settings at 3840x2160 offer the best balance, with 212 FPS average and a 181 FPS minimum that keeps frame times consistent.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 241st out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the top 6.5% of all configurations tested, indicating that this hardware pairing delivers excellent performance for this title.

The ranking reflects the combination of the CPU's 84th percentile standing and the GPU's 86th percentile standing. The RTX 4080's benchmark average of 54247 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the RTX 4080 SUPER just 0.1% ahead. The i7-12700K's average score of 35287 puts it within 0.4% of its closest competitors, showing that the CPU is competitive with newer and lower-power alternatives.

The high ranking is expected given the hardware's capabilities. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, combined with the i7-12700K's 20 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock, create a system that handles Inside's rendering demands without breaking a sweat. The measured FPS data confirms this, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset maintaining an average of 126 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 265 FPS average
• Medium: 212 FPS average, 181 FPS minimum, 244 FPS maximum
• High: 133 FPS average
• Ultra: 126 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 329 FPS average
• Medium: 303 FPS average, 258 FPS minimum, 349 FPS maximum
• High: 211 FPS average
• Ultra: 201 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 367 FPS average
• Medium: 339 FPS average, 288 FPS minimum, 389 FPS maximum
• High: 282 FPS average
• Ultra: 277 FPS average

The scaling patterns reveal key insights. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings reduces average FPS from 339 to 303, a 10.6% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings reduces average FPS from 303 to 212, a 30% decrease. At High settings, the drop from 1440p (211 FPS) to 4K (133 FPS) represents a 37% reduction.

The minimum FPS data from Medium settings shows consistent frame delivery. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 181 FPS is 85% of the average, indicating stable performance. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 258 FPS is 85% of the average of 303 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 288 FPS represents 85% of the 339 FPS average. This consistency across resolutions suggests the game's frame pacing is well-optimized for this hardware.