Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an overwhelmingly capable combination for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer that is far more demanding on frame rates than its minimalist art style suggests. The measured data shows this combo delivers triple-digit average frame rates at every resolution and preset combination tested, and even the most punishing Ultra preset at 4K remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is a system that will never break a sweat on this title, making it a perfect candidate for high-refresh-rate displays at any resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a complete matrix of average frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo produces an average of 133 FPS on High settings, 265 FPS on Low, 212 FPS on Medium, and 126 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset with reported minimum and maximum frame rates, showing a range of 181 FPS minimum and 244 FPS maximum, which indicates a fairly tight frame time distribution given the high average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with Ultra delivering roughly 52% of the Low preset’s frame rate, but even the most demanding setting keeps the experience well beyond smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales up significantly. High settings average 211 FPS, Low settings hit 376 FPS, Medium reaches 338 FPS, and Ultra maintains 201 FPS. The Medium preset again reports its full range, with a minimum of 287 FPS and a maximum of 389 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p is roughly a 1.6x improvement across the board, which is consistent with the pixel count reduction of about 56%, suggesting the GPU is the primary scaling factor here rather than any CPU limitation.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results become almost absurdly high. High settings average 294 FPS, Low settings reach 420 FPS, Medium hits 388 FPS, and Ultra still manages 280 FPS. The Medium preset’s full range at 1080p is 329 FPS minimum to 446 FPS maximum. Notably, the scaling from 1440p to 1080p is smaller than the scaling from 4K to 1440p; for example, Ultra goes from 201 FPS at 1440p to 280 FPS at 1080p, a 1.39x increase. This diminishing return suggests that at 1080p the CPU begins to exert more influence on the final frame rate, though it still allows for incredibly high output.

Best Settings per Resolution

Given that the playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average, every single preset at every resolution qualifies as playable. The data shows that the most demanding preset, Ultra, stays well above this mark at all three resolutions. Therefore, the best settings recommendation is straightforward: run the game at maximum quality everywhere.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 126 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best choice for 4K displays, as it provides a high refresh rate experience without sacrificing any visual fidelity. The High preset at 4K offers a marginal average increase to 133 FPS, but the difference is small enough that most users would prefer the visual benefits of Ultra.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 201 FPS, making it the clear pick for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. This frame rate is sufficient for 144Hz displays, and the headroom above that is ample. At 1920x1080, Ultra pushes to 280 FPS, which is ideal for 240Hz or even 360Hz panels, should the user have one. The data indicates that this combo is so powerful that there is no reason to drop below Ultra at any resolution, as the lowest average frame rate recorded across the entire dataset is 126 FPS on 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 118th out of 3,716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 3.2% of all configurations, a very strong result that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The combo’s percentile ranking is further supported by the individual component scores: the CPU sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The data suggests that this pairing is not just powerful in isolation but also well-balanced for this game, as the rank is higher than either component’s individual percentile might suggest on its own.

The ranking implies that there are only 117 other tested combinations that produce higher average frame rates in Inside. Given the game’s age and low graphical complexity, those higher-ranked combos likely feature top-tier enthusiast hardware, such as newer generation flagships or specialized high-clock parts. For the vast majority of users, a rank of 118 out of 3,716 is exceptional, and the measured FPS data confirms that this combo will not encounter any performance bottlenecks in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide useful context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, the closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with an average benchmark score of 49,196 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 with a score of 49,228 and a delta of -0.5%, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H with a score of 48,698 and a delta of +0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-14600K with a score of 48,618 and a delta of +0.8%. These deltas are all within one percent of the Ultra 5 245’s average score of 48,995, meaning any of these CPUs would produce virtually identical frame rates in Inside, assuming the GPU remains the same. The i5-14600K and Ryzen 9 7900 are particularly relevant for gamers, as they are mainstream desktop parts with similar multi-threaded capabilities.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the nearest rivals are the RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54,209 and a delta of +0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with a score of 54,828 and a delta of -1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with a score of 55,698 and a delta of -2.6%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S with a score of 55,757 and a delta of -2.7%. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the obvious direct alternative, as it is a slightly refreshed version of the same chip and would perform nearly identically. The Radeon Pro W5700X is a workstation card, but its benchmark score suggests it would hold up similarly in this game. The RX 6750 GRE and Radeon 8060S are interesting because they have higher average scores, meaning they might actually deliver a few more frames in Inside, though the differences are small enough to be within run-to-run variance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Inside. When comparing the Low preset at 4K (265 FPS) versus the Low preset at 1080p (420 FPS), the frame rate increases by 58% as resolution drops. This is a direct consequence of reduced pixel count, which lowers the GPU load. The GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, as the frame rate is heavily constrained by the rendering resolution.

However, the scaling becomes less pronounced as resolution drops. At Ultra settings, the jump from 1440p to 1080p is only 39% (from 201 FPS to 280 FPS), while the jump from 4K to 1440p is 60% (from 126 FPS to 201 FPS). This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU begins to cap the maximum achievable frame rate. The Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, is a strong processor, but even it has limits when asked to feed a GPU capable of over 400 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 420 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game engine.

In practical terms, the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance at 4K and 1440p, where the GPU load is high. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, and users with very high refresh rate monitors (240Hz or above) may find that the CPU is the limiting factor for the absolute maximum frame rate. For most settings and resolutions, though, the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU provides ample headroom.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The highest recorded average is 420 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest at Ultra settings is 280 FPS at 1920x1080.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 118th out of 3,716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 3.2% of all configurations.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 or the Core Ultra 5 245 more important for performance in this game?

A: The GPU is more important at 4K and 1440p, as frame rates scale significantly with resolution. The CPU becomes more influential at 1080p, where the frame rate gains from lowering resolution are smaller.

Q: What other CPUs perform similarly to the Core Ultra 5 245?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-14600K are the closest rivals, with average benchmark scores within 0.5% and 0.8% respectively. They would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

Q: Are there any settings where this combo drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest average frame rate recorded across all resolutions and presets is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is more than double the playable threshold.