Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a broad range of frame rates depending on the preset. The Low preset reaches an average of 256 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination at any resolution. Medium drops to an average of 205 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS. High settings produce an average of 128 FPS, while Ultra settles at an average of 122 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, roughly halving the average frame rate, but every preset at this resolution remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with expected scaling losses. Low settings average 184 FPS, Medium averages 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 4 FPS, suggesting that the additional visual features in Ultra are relatively inexpensive for this hardware in Inside. The step from Medium to High, however, is a much larger drop of 55 FPS, indicating where the cost of quality settings becomes visible.

At 3840x2160, the demands increase noticeably. Low settings still manage an average of 116 FPS, which is comfortably playable. Medium averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays fully above the 60 FPS line. High drops to an average of 58 FPS, just short of the playable threshold, while Ultra averages 55 FPS. The recorded min and max values for High and Ultra are not available in the database, but the averages place both presets below the 60 FPS target.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor only at the highest settings, while at 4K, even High cannot hold 60 FPS on average. The Medium preset at 4K provides a notable headroom of 33 FPS over the threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum quality at that resolution without sacrificing smoothness.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists Low and Medium as the playable settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings deliver an average of 88 FPS at 2560x1440, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, but Ultra offers the highest quality while still maintaining a comfortable average frame rate.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 122. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 88. This represents a reduction of 34 FPS, or roughly 28% lower performance when increasing resolution.

Q: Is the Medium preset at 4K smooth?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. Even the minimum recorded frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which preset at 1080p should be avoided if aiming for maximum frame rate?

A: If the goal is the highest possible frame rate, the Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 256 FPS, which is more than double the Ultra preset's 122 FPS. The Low preset provides the least visual fidelity but the largest performance margin.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU in this configuration?

A: The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases. At 4K, the average FPS drops below 60 on High and Ultra, while at 1080p and 1440p, all presets remain playable, suggesting the GPU handles most of the rendering workload in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

Inside is a puzzle platformer with relatively modest system requirements, but the measured data reveals how the balance between the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU is likely not the limiting factor, as even the Ultra preset maintains an average of 122 FPS. The low preset reaches 256 FPS, a figure that suggests the GPU is still capable of pushing very high frame rates at this resolution, while the CPU keeps pace without bottlenecking.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to show its limits more clearly. Low settings average 184 FPS, which is 72 FPS lower than at 1080p. Medium drops to 147 FPS, High to 92 FPS, and Ultra to 88 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not uniform across presets, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput becomes more important as resolution rises. The CPU, with 20 cores and 20 threads, has ample headroom for a game like Inside, which is not known for heavy multi-threaded workloads.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. Low settings still manage 116 FPS, but High falls to 58 FPS and Ultra to 55 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 23 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is 35 FPS. This steep drop suggests that the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width are being stressed by the higher resolution and quality settings. The CPU's role diminishes further at 4K, as the frame rate becomes increasingly tied to the GPU's rendering capabilities.

The recorded data implies that for this specific game, the RTX 2060 is the component that determines playability at higher resolutions. The Core Ultra 7 265K, with its high single-thread and multi-thread benchmark scores, is not the bottleneck in any measured scenario. The game's genre, a puzzle platformer, likely does not require the full computational power of the CPU, leaving the GPU as the deciding factor for frame rate at 1440p and above.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination can run Inside, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. The database's verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best option at an average of 93 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 58 FPS and 55 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS line. The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 88 FPS, which provides the highest visual quality while remaining comfortably above the playable threshold. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves a 28 FPS margin, making 1440p a fully playable experience across the board.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. Ultra settings average 122 FPS, High averages 128 FPS, Medium averages 205 FPS, and Low averages 256 FPS. Every preset at 1080p is far above the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest recorded minimum being 174 FPS on Medium. For users with a 1080p display, this combination delivers a smooth experience at maximum settings.

In summary, this PC can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p and 1440p with any preset, and at 4K with Low or Medium settings. The strongest recommendation from the data is to use Medium at 4K for the best balance of quality and performance, or Ultra at 1440p and 1080p for the highest fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon 6511P with an average score of 71051, which is 0.2% lower than the Core Ultra 7 265K's average of 70879. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71370, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, 1.3% lower. These CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Inside, as the game does not appear to be CPU-bound in the measured scenarios. The differences of roughly 1% or less in average benchmark scores suggest that swapping to any of these processors would have a negligible impact on the game's performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060's nearest rivals are closely matched. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 has an average score of 15283, essentially identical to the RTX 2060's score of 15290, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. In practical terms, these GPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Inside at the same settings and resolutions. The RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600, despite being newer or different architectures, are within 1% of the RTX 2060 in average benchmark scores, meaning the measured FPS for this combination would likely be very similar if paired with the same CPU.

The close proximity of these rival scores indicates that the performance envelope for this combo is well-defined. Users with any of these alternative GPUs should expect comparable results in Inside, with differences of only a few frames per second at most.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 93 FPS and a minimum of 79 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides a significant margin over the playable threshold while offering better visual quality than Low. High and Ultra at this resolution average 58 FPS and 55 FPS respectively, both below the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 88 FPS. All presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra delivers the highest quality while still maintaining a comfortable average. The minimum recorded FPS for Ultra at 1440p is not listed, but the average of 88 FPS leaves a 28 FPS buffer over the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 122 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it remains well above the 60 FPS line. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 256 FPS, but for users prioritizing visual fidelity, Ultra is the clear choice without sacrificing smoothness.

The database's verdict by resolution confirms these recommendations: Medium at 4K with an average of 93 FPS, Ultra at 1440p with 88 FPS, and Ultra at 1080p with 122 FPS. These settings represent the optimal balance of quality and performance for each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2915 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the lower portion of the database, around the 22nd percentile of all combos tested for this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and position in the performance hierarchy, as the RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is much stronger at the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

The rank suggests that while this combo can run Inside smoothly at most resolutions and presets, there are many other combinations in the database that deliver higher frame rates. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15290 is modest compared to newer cards, and its nearest rivals are all within 1% of its performance, indicating that this tier of hardware is well-populated. The CPU's high percentile does little to boost the combo's rank in a game that is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

For users considering this specific pairing, the rank implies that it is a functional but not exceptional option for Inside. The game is playable at 60 FPS or higher in most scenarios, but users with more powerful GPUs would see better results, particularly at 4K where the RTX 2060 struggles to maintain playable frame rates on High and Ultra settings. The combo's rank of 2915 out of 3716 is a reflection of the GPU's limitations rather than the CPU, which remains one of the strongest components in this pairing.