Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured data shows this pairing obliterates the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and settings preset, making it a definitive overachiever for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination are remarkable, with the lowest average frame rate recorded across any configuration still being nearly double the 60 FPS target. The data reveals a clear scaling pattern where performance degrades as resolution increases and settings are raised, but never to a point that would cause concern.

At 1920x1080, the system produces staggering frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 430. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 392 FPS, with a minimum of 334 FPS and a maximum of 451 FPS. High settings maintain an average of 245 FPS, while Ultra settings still deliver a formidable 234 FPS average. This resolution is effectively a showcase for the raw speed of the RTX 5070, with the CPU likely never breaking a sweat.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain incredibly high. Low settings yield an average of 353 FPS. Medium settings provide 282 FPS on average, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS. High settings produce a 176 FPS average, and Ultra settings sustain a 168 FPS average. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but still leaves an immense amount of headroom above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system continues to deliver a stellar experience. Low settings average 222 FPS. Medium settings achieve 177 FPS, with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS. High settings average 111 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a 106 FPS average. The 4K data shows a more significant performance penalty compared to lower resolutions, but the final numbers are still far beyond what the game requires for smooth gameplay.

Across all three resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is consistent, typically representing a reduction in average FPS of roughly 45-50%. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings show that even in the most demanding moments, the frame rate never dips below 151 FPS at 4K, which is still more than twice the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core Ultra 7 265 and RTX 5070 is placed at rank 370 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top 10% of all configurations tested by the database, a strong result for a modern mid-to-high-end pairing.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 93 against all CPUs, placing it well within the top tier of processors. Its average benchmark score of 64640 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, which scores 64823, a difference of merely -0.3%. It also edges out the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F by a 0.3% margin and the AMD EPYC 7343 by 0.7%. The only rival it trails is the AMD EPYC 9124, which leads by 0.7%.

The GPU's percentile rank is 82, indicating it is a strong performer but not at the very apex of graphics hardware. Its average benchmark score is 40377. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a difference of just 0.1%, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 trails by 0.8%. The RTX 5070 leads the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile by 2% but is 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300.

The high combo rank is a function of both components being well above average, but the sheer magnitude of the FPS numbers in Inside suggests that the game's modest graphical demands are easily handled by this hardware, making the rank more indicative of overall system strength than a specific optimization for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Inside, the RTX 5070 is clearly the dominant factor determining frame rates, but the data shows a nuanced relationship depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high (430 FPS at Low) that it is likely the CPU, the Core Ultra 7 265, is setting the upper limit. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a drop from 430 to 234 FPS, a difference of 196 FPS, which points to the GPU becoming more involved as the graphical load increases.

The transition to 2560x1440 shows a more pronounced GPU influence. The Low settings average drops from 430 to 353 FPS, a 17.9% decrease, while the Ultra settings average drops from 234 to 168 FPS, a 28.2% decrease. The larger percentage drop at Ultra settings indicates the GPU is being tasked more heavily. The ratio of performance between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 353 to 168, which is a 2.1x difference, compared to a 1.8x difference at 1080p. This widening gap suggests the GPU's role in performance scaling becomes more significant as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the trend continues. The Low setting average of 222 FPS is a 37.1% reduction from the 1440p Low figure, while the Ultra setting average of 106 FPS is a 36.9% reduction from the 1440p Ultra figure. The scaling between resolutions is nearly identical for both Low and Ultra, which indicates that the system is becoming uniformly GPU-bound at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes, and the RTX 5070's raw pixel throughput is the primary constraint. The 20-core, 20-thread Core Ultra 7 265 has ample processing power for this title, so it never becomes a bottleneck, but the data suggests its relative importance is highest at 1080p and lowest at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional ease. The benchmark data confirms that the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination clears the 60 FPS threshold with a massive margin at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict by resolution is unanimous: all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 234 at Ultra to 430 at Low, meaning even the most demanding settings deliver a frame rate nearly four times higher than the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 168 at Ultra to 353 at Low, still more than double the 60 FPS target in the worst case. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 106 at Ultra to 222 at Low, with the Ultra preset being the only configuration that dips below the 200 FPS mark, but it remains well above the playable standard.

For a game like Inside, which is a sidescrolling puzzle platformer with a focus on atmosphere, the importance of a high, consistent frame rate is paramount for maintaining the smooth, eerie motion that defines the experience. The data shows that this system does not just meet that requirement; it exceeds it by a factor of at least 1.76x at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium was 151, which is still 91 FPS above the threshold. This system will provide a flawless, tear-free experience on any display.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination can achieve in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 430, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this PC handle Inside at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system produces an average FPS of 106, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 234 at 1920x1080 to 106 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 128 FPS or approximately 54.7%.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the minimum FPS is 334. At 2560x1440, it is 240, and at 3840x2160, it is 151.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings is proportionally similar to the scaling between resolutions, showing the system is uniformly GPU-bound.

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

A: This combination of the Core Ultra 7 265 and RTX 5070 is ranked 370 out of 3716 in the database for Inside, placing it in the top 10% of all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a minimum of 60 FPS, the data shows that every settings preset at every resolution provides a comfortable margin. The most demanding preset that remains at or above the 60 FPS threshold is the same across all resolutions, meaning there is no reason to compromise on visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average FPS of 106. This is the highest fidelity option and it still provides a frame rate that is 76.7% above the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again is the recommended setting, with an average FPS of 168. This configuration offers a significant boost over the 4K result, providing a very high frame rate for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset maintains its position as the best setting, achieving an average FPS of 234. This is more than sufficient for even the fastest 240Hz displays, ensuring the game runs at the absolute highest visual quality with no performance concerns.