Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows the pairing is capable of running the game at maximum settings with substantial performance headroom across all tested resolutions, with average frame rates ranging from 76 FPS at 4K Ultra to 355 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates this is a scenario where the hardware vastly exceeds the game's demands, making it a straightforward evaluation of performance scaling rather than a question of playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this configuration have close benchmark rivals that would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,995. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49,196, a difference of only -0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is similarly close at 49,228 (-0.5%), while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails slightly at 48,698 (+0.6%) and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48,618 (+0.8%). These four processors would all deliver statistically indistinguishable performance in Inside, as the game's workload is unlikely to differentiate between such marginal score gaps.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 holds the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 26,331. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26,401 (-0.3%), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26,421 (-0.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26,553 (-0.8%). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the only rival that scores lower, at 26,011 (+1.2% relative to the RTX 5060). In practical terms, any of these GPUs would provide nearly identical performance in Inside, meaning a system built around the RTX 5060 could be swapped for one of these alternatives without noticeably changing the frame rates listed in this analysis. The benchmark deltas are all under 1.2%, which is well within run-to-run variance for most games.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1,494th out of 3,716 tested combinations in Inside. This places the pairing in the 40th percentile of all tested combos, which is somewhat surprising given the raw performance of the individual components. The reason becomes clear when considering the game itself: Inside is a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, so even mid-range hardware from years past can achieve high frame rates. The combination's rank reflects that many lower-spec systems also run this game well, compressing the performance field at the top.

The rank of 1,494 out of 3,716 means roughly 2,222 tested combinations performed better in this specific game. However, the absolute frame rates tell a different story: the combo achieves 169 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 122 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 76 FPS at 4K Ultra. These are all well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The ranking is therefore more indicative of the game's accessibility than any deficiency in this hardware. Systems with faster CPUs and GPUs will push higher frame rates, but the practical difference is moot when the baseline already exceeds 120 FPS at mainstream resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, benchmark data shows the combo achieves 76 FPS at 4K Ultra settings, 80 FPS at 4K High, 128 FPS at 4K Medium, and 161 FPS at 4K Low. All settings remain above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset delivers 122 FPS average at 2560x1440, which is the most demanding setting that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the best choice, as lower presets only increase frame rates that are already far beyond playable.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26,331. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26,011 (1.2% lower), while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26,553 (0.8% higher). Performance differences are under 1.2% across all nearest rivals.

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

A: The measured average is 284 FPS, with a minimum of 242 FPS and a maximum of 327 FPS. This is the only preset at any resolution that includes min/max measurements, indicating stable performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows frame rates scale primarily with resolution, which points to GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 355 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 161 FPS, a 55% reduction. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,648 in Cinebench R23 is more than sufficient for a game from 2016.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: No measured frame rate falls below 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the only min/max data available shows 242 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium. All playable settings lists include every resolution's entire settings range.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data lists all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every measured average exceeds it by a comfortable margin.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset runs at 169 FPS average, which is 109 FPS above the threshold. At 1440p, Ultra delivers 122 FPS, still 62 FPS over the threshold. Even at 4K, the most demanding configuration tested, Ultra settings produce 76 FPS average, leaving 16 FPS of headroom. The best settings at each resolution are the highest available: Ultra for all three. The frame rates at these settings are 169 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. No settings adjustment is necessary for smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance in Inside. Moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average frame rate drops from 355 FPS to 161 FPS, a 55% reduction. At Ultra settings, the same resolution change reduces frame rates from 169 FPS to 76 FPS, a 55% drop as well. This consistent scaling across resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as resolution increases place more load on the graphics card while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

The CPU's role is less critical. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and a single-core score of 4,648, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 355 FPS is likely near the upper limit of what the game engine can produce, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck even at high frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 186 FPS (355 vs 169), while at 4K the gap is 85 FPS (161 vs 76). This shows that preset scaling has a larger absolute impact at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom to respond to graphical settings changes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 169 FPS. This is the recommended setting, as it is the highest quality available and still provides 169 FPS of performance.

At 2560x1440, Ultra again is the best choice, with an average of 122 FPS. The high preset runs at 128 FPS, but the difference between High and Ultra is minimal, making Ultra the better option for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, Ultra produces 76 FPS average, which is the best setting that remains above the 60 FPS threshold. While High runs slightly faster at 80 FPS, the Ultra preset at 76 FPS is still well within playable territory and offers the highest visual fidelity. The data confirms that all three resolutions can run at Ultra, with 4K being the only one where frame rates approach the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 355 FPS. Medium settings run at 284 FPS average, with measured minimum and maximum values of 242 FPS and 327 FPS respectively. High settings produce 178 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 169 FPS average. No min/max data is available for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 255 FPS. Medium averages 204 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. High averages 128 FPS, and Ultra averages 122 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 51 FPS, while the step from Medium to High is 76 FPS, showing a larger relative impact from the High preset.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 161 FPS. Medium averages 128 FPS, with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS. High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages 76 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max measurements, and the minimum values at 4K Medium (109 FPS) and 1080p Medium (242 FPS) both remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.