Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a commanding performance in Inside, placing the system in the 1863rd position out of 3716 tested combos. This puts it comfortably in the upper half of the database, at roughly the 50th percentile of all system pairings. The data shows that this pairing decisively clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested, from 1080p up to 4K, with substantial headroom even at the most demanding settings. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 61st percentile standing among all graphics cards combine to create a system that is clearly well-balanced for this title, where the GPU is the primary driver but the CPU never becomes a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1863 out of 3716 tested configurations places this system in the 50th percentile of all pairings, a solidly mid-table position that reflects a balanced pairing rather than an extreme outlier. The CPU, an Intel Core Ultra 5 225, is a 10-core, 10-thread Arrow Lake desktop part with a 65 W TDP, and it sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36938. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945, a delta of 0 percent, meaning the Core Ultra 5 225 is effectively identical in raw CPU throughput to that chip. The gap to the next rival is marginal: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D trails by 0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4 percent behind. This positions the CPU as a strong mid-range performer that punches well above its tier for gaming workloads.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, holds a 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a delta of -0.2 percent, which is a statistical tie. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics trails by 0.3 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5 percent behind. This suggests the RTX 4060 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, and in Inside—a puzzle platformer with relatively modest graphical demands—it performs far above expectations.

What the combo rank obscures is how well this pairing scales in a low-demand title. A rank of 1863 might sound mediocre, but the measured FPS data tells a different story. At 4K Ultra, this combo averages 72 FPS, which is above the playable threshold, and at 1080p Ultra it averages 159 FPS. The ranking is skewed by the fact that many combos in the database are high-end pairings with much more expensive GPUs, but in this specific game, the RTX 4060 is more than sufficient. The data indicates that this is a pairing that will not struggle with Inside in any scenario, making the 50th percentile ranking a reflection of the broad hardware landscape rather than a limitation of this specific system.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K resolution with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 72 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best playable setting at 4K, with an average FPS of 72.

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 333 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, it averages 239 FPS, and at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it averages 150 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, while its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2 percent slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4 percent slower.

*Q: Is the RTX 4060 the limiting factor in this system for Inside?*

A: No. The RTX 4060 holds a 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores nearly identically. In Inside, the GPU delivers 4K Ultra at 72 FPS, suggesting it is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The CPU is also strong, with an 85th percentile ranking.

*Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 226 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 163 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 102 FPS. All other settings only report average FPS.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at all tested settings and resolutions?

A: Yes. The verdict by resolution shows that at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, meaning every configuration tested clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals offer nearly identical raw performance, making them viable substitutes in a system designed for Inside. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with an average score of 36945, is a 0 percent delta from the Core Ultra 5 225, so a system built around that chip would deliver effectively the same CPU-bound results. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, scoring 37018, is just 0.2 percent faster, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093) and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112) are 0.4 and 0.5 percent faster respectively. These deltas are within noise for a game like Inside, which is not CPU-intensive, so any of these processors would behave indistinguishably in this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are a mix of older and integrated parts. The AMD Radeon HD 7790, scoring 17666, is 0.2 percent slower than the RTX 4060’s 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated GPU scores 17588, a 0.3 percent delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551) and Pro 460 (17509) trail by 0.5 and 0.7 percent respectively. In practice, the HD 7790 is a much older card, but its benchmark score suggests it would deliver similar FPS in Inside, though without features like DLSS or newer driver optimizations. The Radeon 780M, being an iGPU, would likely be paired with a different CPU, but its performance is close enough that the game would still be playable at lower settings.

For a user looking for similar behavior, swapping the CPU to a Ryzen 5 5600F or a Ryzen 5 5500X3D would yield nearly identical results, as both are within 0.2 percent of the Core Ultra 5 225’s score. On the GPU side, the closest match is the HD 7790, but that card lacks modern feature support. The Radeon 780M is a more realistic alternative for a low-power build, though its 0.3 percent delta suggests it would be slightly slower in this game.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution lists all settings as playable at every resolution tested, meaning the system never dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 72. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 114 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 159 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution stays 12 FPS above the playability cutoff, which is a clear margin.

The system is not just playable; it is overqualified for the game’s demands. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 333, which is more than five times the playable threshold. At 1440p Low, it hits 239 FPS, and at 4K Low, it stays at 150 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 4060 is delivering far more performance than Inside requires, and the Core Ultra 5 225 is never a limiting factor. For a puzzle platformer with this art style, the combination of a 10-core Arrow Lake CPU and an Ada Lovelace GPU is a surplus of power. The verdict is clear: this system will run Inside at maximum settings and maximum resolution without any frame rate concerns.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 333 at Low to 159 at Ultra. The Medium preset, which is the only one with min and max values, shows an average of 266 FPS, with a minimum of 226 and a maximum of 306. High settings average 167 FPS. This means that even at the lowest quality preset, the system is producing over 300 FPS, which is far beyond what any 60 Hz or 144 Hz display can utilize.

At 2560x1440, the averages are still extremely high. Low settings hit 239 FPS, Medium averages 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 and a maximum of 220, High averages 120 FPS, and Ultra averages 114 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not dramatic, with the Ultra preset losing 45 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is scaling well with resolution, and the CPU is keeping up without issue.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable at all settings. Low averages 150 FPS, Medium averages 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 and a maximum of 138, High averages 75 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is the most important one: 72 FPS is a solid result for a card in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 102, which is still well above the playable threshold, indicating that there are no significant frame drops even in demanding scenes. The data shows a smooth, predictable performance curve with no anomalies.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 159 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting, and the system has 99 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. For users with high refresh rate monitors, this is ideal, as the system can push well over 150 FPS at maximum quality. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset delivers nearly triple the playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 114. This is 54 FPS above the playable threshold, so the system can run at maximum quality with a significant margin. The difference between High (120 FPS) and Ultra (114 FPS) is only 6 FPS, so choosing Ultra is a no-brainer for visual fidelity. The minimum FPS at Medium is 163, which suggests that even in the most demanding scenes, the system will not drop below 100 FPS at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings remain Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. This is 12 FPS above the playable threshold, which is a comfortable margin for a 4K display. The system can handle 4K at maximum quality without compromising on visuals. The Low preset at 150 FPS and Medium at 120 FPS are options for users who want higher refresh rates at 4K, but the data shows that Ultra is the optimal choice for a balance of quality and performance. In summary, at every resolution, the system can run Inside at the highest possible settings while maintaining well over 60 FPS, making this a no-compromise configuration for this title.