Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a decisive performance envelope for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Across all tested resolutions, this combination provides a fluid experience that exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at nearly every preset. The data indicates that 4K gaming is viable, while 1440p and 1080p offer substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The benchmark results confirm that this combo is not merely capable, but often overqualified for the game's demands, with the strongest performance observed at 1080p where even Ultra settings maintain an average well above the playability line.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings, with the Intel Arc B580 showing consistent strength. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 271, a figure that underscores the GPU's raw throughput for this title. Medium settings produce an average of 217 FPS, with a minimum of 185 FPS and a maximum of 250 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing. High settings still deliver a robust 136 FPS average, while Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, maintain an average of 129 FPS. This demonstrates that at 1080p, the system is essentially unconstrained, providing a massive buffer over the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 195 FPS, showcasing the GPU's headroom at a higher pixel count. Medium settings deliver an average of 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS, showing that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above 60. High settings maintain an average of 98 FPS, which is still comfortably above the playability threshold. Ultra settings at this resolution yield an average of 93 FPS, confirming that the highest visual quality is entirely playable without compromising the target frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more demanding, but the combo still achieves playable results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 123, which is a strong result for 4K. Medium settings produce an average of 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, indicating that the system can handle the core 4K experience with ease. High settings yield an average of 61 FPS, which precisely meets the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the highest playable preset at this resolution. Ultra settings, however, drop to an average of 58 FPS, falling just below the playability line and suggesting that this preset is too demanding for a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K.

The data shows a clear trend: the Arc B580 scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU's performance is more than sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in this puzzle platformer. The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings at all resolutions (185 at 1080p, 133 at 1440p, and 83 at 4K) are all well above the 60 FPS target, indicating that even the most intense moments do not cause significant frame drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for both the CPU and GPU, several hardware combinations would produce a similar performance profile for Inside. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49196 (a delta of -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49228 (a delta of -0.5%), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which scores 48698 (a delta of 0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 48618 (a delta of 0.8%). These CPUs are all within a one percent performance band, meaning that swapping to any of these would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061 (a delta of -0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores 22895 (a delta of 0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which scores 23172 (a delta of -0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100, which scores 23249 (a delta of -1%). The delta values for the GPU rivals are similarly tight, all within a one percent range. This indicates that a system using an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080, for example, would deliver very similar FPS figures in Inside, with the RTX 3080 being slightly behind the Arc B580 by 0.7% in this specific benchmark context.

In practical terms, a user with a Ryzen 9 7900 and an RTX 2080 would see frame rates nearly identical to the measured data. The performance deltas are so small that the gameplay experience would be indistinguishable in terms of average FPS. This suggests that the Intel combo's performance is not unique but rather representative of a broad class of mid-range to high-end hardware from the same era.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, at 4K (3840x2160) the combo achieves an average of 61 FPS on High settings, which meets the 60 FPS playability threshold. Low and Medium settings are also playable, with averages of 123 FPS and 98 FPS respectively. Ultra settings, however, drop to 58 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable, delivering an average of 93 FPS. This is the highest quality preset tested and it clears the 60 FPS requirement with a significant margin, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 48995, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 (delta -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (delta -0.5%), and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (delta 0.8%). All are within a one percent performance band.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580's performance similar to an RTX 3080?

A: The benchmark data shows the Arc B580 has an average score of 23021, while the RTX 3080's score is 23172, a delta of -0.7%. This means the RTX 3080 is slightly faster in this context, but the difference is minimal and would not result in a noticeable FPS change in Inside.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded in the data is 83 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. All other recorded minimums are higher: 133 FPS at 1440p Medium and 185 FPS at 1080p Medium. No minimums were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: This combination ranks 2764 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower half of the performance distribution, but the ranking does not reflect playability, as the measured FPS data shows the game runs very well.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 combination can run Inside with excellent performance. At 1920x1080, all tested settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset delivering an average of 129 FPS. This makes the highest visual quality fully playable at 1080p. At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive: all settings including Ultra are playable, with Ultra averaging 93 FPS. The system has more than enough power for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The verdictByResolution data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings. High settings achieve an average of 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold, while Low and Medium reach 123 FPS and 98 FPS respectively, offering a comfortable buffer. Ultra settings, with an average of 58 FPS, fall short of the 60 FPS line. Therefore, for a strict 60 FPS experience at 4K, users should select High settings, which deliver the best visual quality that still meets the target.

In summary, this PC is a powerful performer for Inside. It is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, and it can handle 4K with a slight reduction from Ultra to High. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well-suited for this title, with no CPU bottleneck and a GPU that scales effectively across all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2764 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This rank places the system in approximately the 74th percentile (calculated from the data: 3716 - 2764 = 952, and 952 / 3716 ≈ 0.256, meaning it is faster than 74.4% of tested systems). While this rank might seem mid-pack, it is critical to interpret this within the context of the game. The ranking is based on the overall benchmark score of the combo, which includes factors beyond gaming performance. The measured FPS data, however, shows that this combo provides a smooth experience at all but the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. The rank indicates that there are many faster systems, but the practical playability results show that this hardware is more than sufficient for the game's requirements. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, which is not a graphically intensive title, the performance headroom is substantial, and the rank does not reflect the real-world playability that is clearly demonstrated by the FPS figures.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best settings" are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Based on the measured data, the optimal configurations are as follows.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 129 FPS, which is more than double the required threshold. This setting provides the highest visual fidelity without any sacrifice to frame rate, making it the clear recommendation for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best option. It achieves an average of 93 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS line. This allows users to enjoy the game with all visual features enabled while maintaining a smooth and responsive experience on a 1440p monitor.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding settings level that still meets the playability target. It produces an average of 61 FPS, which is just above the threshold. While Low and Medium settings offer higher frame rates (123 FPS and 98 FPS respectively), High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance for a 4K experience. Ultra settings, with an average of 58 FPS, fail to meet the 60 FPS target and should be avoided for a consistent frame rate.