Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a decisive performance profile for Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Across all tested resolutions, this combination produces frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the only exception being the absolute highest preset at 4K. The data indicates a system with immense headroom, capable of running the game at maximum settings for all but the most demanding single configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination show a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and graphical presets. At 1920x1080, the system operates at exceptionally high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 272.1. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 212.3 FPS. High settings yield an average of 132.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset still maintains a robust 127.1 FPS average. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the primary limiter is the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU, given the exceptionally high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains impressively high, though the scaling pattern shifts. Low settings produce an average of 192.3 FPS, and Medium settings follow closely with 157.1 FPS. High settings deliver 96.1 FPS average, and Ultra settings still clear the playability threshold with an 89.9 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates, but the system retains a substantial performance buffer.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents the only scenario where the system's limits become apparent. Low settings at 4K yield an average of 124.5 FPS, and Medium settings maintain a strong 94.8 FPS average. High settings at 4K produce a 60.6 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to an average of 58 FPS, falling below the playable line. Notably, the FACT PACK provides no minimum or maximum FPS values for any of these configurations, so the analysis is based solely on average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting a consistent 60 FPS experience, the optimal settings vary by resolution based on the measured averages. At 1920x1080, the system can handle the most demanding Ultra preset, which maintains an average of 127.1 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, providing significant headroom for any potential frame-time spikes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, with an average of 89.9 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS line, ensuring smooth gameplay even in more visually complex scenes. The data shows that the system is not stressed at this resolution, and the Ultra settings are fully viable.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 60.6 FPS. This is a marginal pass, leaving little room for error. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short, averaging 58 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Therefore, for a guaranteed 60 FPS experience at 4K, High settings are the maximum recommended configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence depending on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the extremely high frame rates—272.1 FPS on Low settings—suggest that the CPU is the dominant factor. The Core Ultra 7 265K, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, provides the processing power necessary to sustain these frame rates, while the Arc B580 is not fully utilized. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows only a moderate drop (272.1 to 127.1 FPS), indicating that the GPU is becoming more involved but the CPU still holds a significant role.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The frame rate drop from Low (192.3 FPS) to Ultra (89.9 FPS) is more significant than at 1080p, showing that the Arc B580's rendering load is increasing. However, the CPU still provides enough headroom to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the high average frame rates. The system is balanced at this resolution, with neither component being a clear bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor. The frame rates scale down dramatically with increased settings, from 124.5 FPS on Low to 58 FPS on Ultra. This pattern clearly indicates that the Arc B580’s compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at 4K. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multi-thread performance, is not the bottleneck here. The data shows that the 265K can easily keep up with the GPU’s demands even at 4K, but the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain 60 FPS at the highest preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database provides comparisons to other hardware that would behave similarly. For the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6511P, which scores 71,051 and is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, which scores 71,370 and is 0.7% slower. On the faster side, the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163 and is 1% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996 and is 1.3% faster. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

For the Intel Arc B580 GPU, the nearest rivals are closely matched. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23,061, which is 0.2% lower than the Arc B580’s 23,021 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22,895, a 0.6% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23,172, which is 0.7% higher. Finally, the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23,249, a 1% difference. These scores indicate that swapping the Arc B580 for any of these GPUs would result in very similar performance in this game, with differences likely imperceptible in actual frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 58, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, producing an average of 89.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is the Core Ultra 7 265K compared to the Intel Core i7-14700KF?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70,879, while the i7-14700KF scores 70,163. The i7-14700KF is 1% faster based on the deltaPct.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU limit performance more at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 272.1, which is extremely high. This suggests the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU is not heavily stressed at this resolution and setting.

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 4K with Medium settings is 94.8, which is a playable frame rate.

Q: Which GPU rival is closest in performance to the Intel Arc B580?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP has an average score of 23,061, which is 0.2% lower than the Arc B580’s score, making it the closest match.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside with high performance. The benchmark data shows that the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions and settings tested, with one exception. At 1920x1080, all presets from Low to Ultra are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 127.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 89.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, with High averaging 60.6 FPS. The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is the Ultra preset at 4K, which averages 58 FPS. For a guaranteed smooth experience at 4K, users should select High settings, which provide a marginal but sufficient 60.6 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, this specific configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2820 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is a notable finding given the game's age and the hardware's specifications. The ranking suggests that while the system is fully capable of running the game smoothly at most settings, there are many other combinations that offer higher performance. The percentile data for the components themselves shows the CPU is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Despite the strong individual component rankings, the combination's overall rank indicates that other pairings provide better frame rates for this specific title, likely due to the Arc B580's mid-range positioning.