Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing delivers a surprisingly strong experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU has ample headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p. The recorded measurements indicate that the game is easily playable at 60 FPS across most settings, with only the most demanding 4K preset failing to meet the threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The recorded data shows playable settings at 3840x2160 include Low and Medium presets. The Medium preset averages 93 FPS, while the High preset drops to 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is fully playable, with an average of 88 FPS. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: Scaling is dramatic due to the GPU workload. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 122 FPS, which drops to 88 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and further down to 55 FPS at 4K Ultra. The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 256 FPS at 1080p, 184 FPS at 1440p, and 116 FPS at 4K.

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

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The CPU, which sits in the 90th percentile versus all CPUs, is far ahead of the GPU, which only reaches the 58th percentile versus all GPUs. The frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What average frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The recorded average is 128 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, leaving substantial headroom for consistent gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combination ranks 2915 out of 3716 tested combos in this game. This places it in the lower portion of the database, which reflects the GPU's mid-range standing rather than the CPU's high performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is clear from the resolution scaling data. The CPU is a high-end part, with an average benchmark score of 48995 and a 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, making it overkill for a puzzle platformer like Inside. The GPU, by contrast, is a mid-range part from the GeForce 20-series, with a 58th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 15290.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength is visible. The Low preset reaches 256 FPS, and even the Ultra preset holds 122 FPS. These numbers suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than it can render, but the GPU still manages to output very high rates at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 134 FPS, showing that the GPU has to work harder as settings increase, but it never becomes a bottleneck below 120 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to feel the load. The Low preset drops from 256 to 184 FPS, a 72 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 122 to 88 FPS. The scaling is roughly linear, which points to the GPU being the constraint. The CPU's 90th percentile standing means it is not holding back the system at this resolution; the RTX 2060's 58th percentile ranking is the more relevant metric.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Low preset still manages 116 FPS, but the High preset falls to 58 FPS and Ultra to 55 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 61 FPS, compared to 134 FPS at 1080p. This compression of frame rates at high resolution is a classic sign of GPU saturation. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits, while the CPU sits with significant unused capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination at 2915 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That places it in the bottom 22 percent of all configurations, which is a direct reflection of the GPU's mid-range position. The CPU is not the reason for this ranking; the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 outperforms its nearest rivals in the database. Its average benchmark score of 48995 is higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 48618 and sits 0.8 percent behind. It is also ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which scores 48698, a 0.6 percent delta.

The GPU's nearest rivals help contextualize the ranking. The RTX 2060 has an average score of 15290, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, scoring 15283 with a 0 percent delta. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, just 0.1 percent behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a 0.6 percent gap. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8 percent behind. These rivals are all in the same performance tier, which means swapping the GPU for any of them would produce similar frame rates in Inside.

The combo ranking matters because it shows the ceiling for this system. With a CPU in the 90th percentile and a GPU in the 58th, the overall rank is dragged down by the graphics card. For a game like Inside, which relies on GPU fill rate more than CPU logic, this ranking is expected. The system is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from the bottom of the database.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, and it can do so comfortably at most settings. The verdict data from the database is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 122 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra averaging 88 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can handle Low and Medium presets, with Medium being the best playable option at 93 FPS.

The 60 FPS threshold is the benchmark for playability, and this combo clears it with ease in the majority of scenarios. The only failure point is 4K High, which averages 58 FPS, and 4K Ultra, which averages 55 FPS. Both are just barely below the threshold, meaning a slight reduction in settings to Medium at 4K restores a comfortable margin. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, there are no compromises needed; the Ultra preset at both resolutions delivers well above 60 FPS. The system is a capable machine for this title, with the caveat that 4K users should stick to Medium or lower.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide clear options for users looking to build a similar system. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has an average score of 49196, which is 0.4 percent higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 0.5 percent higher, making it the closest and slightly faster alternative. On the Intel side, the Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8 percent lower, and the Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, 0.6 percent lower. All four CPUs are effectively in the same performance band, so any of them would deliver similar frame rates in Inside.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060's closest match is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283, a 0 percent delta. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1 percent behind at 15270, and the RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6 percent behind at 15199. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8 percent behind at 15171. These alternatives would all produce nearly identical results in this game, meaning a system built with any of these GPUs would hit the same playable resolutions and presets. A user swapping the RTX 2060 for an RX 7600, for example, would see no meaningful difference in Inside's frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for each resolution balance visual quality with the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data supports pushing the Ultra preset at both 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a more conservative approach.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. It delivers an average of 122 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 205 FPS, and Low reaches 256 FPS, but neither is necessary given the headroom at Ultra. The High preset sits at 128 FPS, but Ultra offers a better visual experience with only a 6 FPS penalty.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best option. The average of 88 FPS clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. The High preset averages 92 FPS, and Medium averages 147 FPS, but the visual upgrade from Ultra is worth the modest frame rate reduction. The Low preset at 184 FPS is available for users who prioritize maximum frame rates, but it is not required for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS. It averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. The Low preset averages 116 FPS, but Medium provides a better visual experience while still maintaining a large margin above the threshold. The High preset, at 58 FPS, fails the playability test, so it should be avoided at this resolution. The Ultra preset, at 55 FPS, is also below the threshold and not recommended.