Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a top-tier combination for running Inside, a puzzle platformer released in 2016. Benchmark data shows this system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the RTX 4090’s raw power proving to be the dominant factor. The CPU, while powerful with 24 cores and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, is largely secondary given the game's modest processing demands. The data below breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal settings for this specific configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The benchmark data shows an average of 140 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a fully playable configuration.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, scores 93,786, a 0% delta. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% faster, the AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% faster, and the AMD EPYC 4565P is 2.1% faster.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 456 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The second-highest is 421 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). It also supports OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090 has a percentile of 88 versus all GPUs, indicating it is in the top 12% of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 60,347.

Q: What is the total L3 cache of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This is part of its overall cache structure, which also includes 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 per core.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Inside reveals a clear trend: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the primary driver of frame rates, with the CPU playing a secondary role. This is evident from the massive FPS jumps when lowering settings at any resolution, which stresses the GPU less, and the relatively small differences between resolution scales. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 456 FPS, but at 4K with Low settings, it still produces 293 FPS. The GPU’s load is the main factor, as the CPU is not a bottleneck.

The GPU’s dominance is most clearly seen in the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the average is 325 FPS, dropping to 234 FPS at 1440p, and 147 FPS at 4K. This is a 55% drop in FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with the GPU working harder to render each frame. The CPU, with its 24 cores and high boost clock, is never the limiting factor in this scenario.

The CPU’s role is more about maintaining a stable frame delivery, especially at lower resolutions where high FPS can stress the game logic and rendering pipeline. The data shows that at 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 421 FPS, while at 4K Medium it drops to 235 FPS. This indicates the GPU is the sole bottleneck. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2439, ensures that even at frame rates above 400, the game logic doesn't throttle. The CPU’s role is to feed the GPU, and in this case, it does not impede it.

At 4K, the GPU is heavily utilized, but the data shows it still has plenty of headroom. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 140, which is a massive 50% drop from 4K High (147 FPS). This shows how much the game's settings affect the GPU load. The CPU’s role is less significant at this resolution, as the 36 MB of cache and 24 threads are likely underutilized. The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant component for performance in Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings, providing a detailed view of performance. All scores are average FPS, with min and max values included only for the Medium preset.

1920x1080:

• Low: The average FPS is 456. This is the highest score recorded for any resolution and preset.
• Medium: The average FPS is 421, with a minimum of 358 and a maximum of 484. This shows a stable frame rate with minor fluctuations.
• High: The average FPS drops to 325. This is still far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a very smooth experience.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 309. The drop from High to Ultra is only 16 FPS, showing that Ultra is not a huge performance penalty at this resolution.

2560x1440:

• Low: The average FPS is 409. This is slightly lower than the 1080p Low score, but still very high.
• Medium: The average FPS is 374, with a minimum of 318 and a maximum of 430. The frame pacing is consistent.
• High: The average FPS is 234. This is a significant drop from Medium, showing a clear step in GPU load.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 222. The drop from 1080p Ultra is substantial, but the performance is still excellent.

3840x2160:

• Low: The average FPS is 293. This is the resolution where the GPU starts to feel more load.
• Medium: The average FPS is 235, with a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 270. This is still well above the playable threshold.
• High: The average FPS is 147. This is the first setting where FPS drops below the 200 mark.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 140. This is the most demanding preset, but the combo still delivers double the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The data confirms that the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 can run Inside with outstanding performance at every resolution and setting. The verdict by resolution shows that all settings are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution.

• 1920x1080: All settings are playable. The best is Ultra with an average FPS of 309.
• 2560x1440: All settings are playable. The best is Ultra with an average FPS of 222.
• 3840x2160: All settings are playable. The best is Ultra with an average FPS of 140.

This combo not only clears the 60 FPS threshold but does so with a massive margin. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 140, which is more than double the playable threshold. The minimum FPS, which would only be recorded for Medium settings, is 200 at 4K, showing that even frame dips are far above the 60 FPS line. The system is more than capable of delivering a fluid experience with all graphical options maxed out.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the benchmark data shows that the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Xeon 6520P has a score of 93,786, which is a 0% delta, meaning it performs nearly identically. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% slower, the AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% slower, and the AMD EPYC 4565P is 2.1% slower. In practical terms for Inside, these differences are negligible, as the game is not CPU-bound. The 24 threads of the Ultra 7 are more than enough for this title.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are less well-known but the data shows a similar performance level. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has a score of 60,326, which is a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% faster, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% faster. These differences are small, but the RTX 4090 is the most common and reliable choice, especially considering its DirectX 12 Ultimate support and 24 GB of VRAM. The rivals are much more niche.

How This Combo Ranks

Based on the data, this combination ranks 15th out of 3716 tested combinations in the game. This is a strong ranking, placing it in the top 0.4% of all tested systems. The rank is driven by the GPU’s high performance, as the CPU is not a limiting factor. The RTX 4090 has a percentile of 88 among all GPUs, but its performance in this game is top-tier. The 15th rank out of 3716 combos indicates that only a handful of other systems can deliver higher FPS in Inside.

The ranking is consistent across the board. The GPU’s average score of 60,347 is also high, but the in-game performance is the final word. The data shows that this combo is one of the most capable for playing Inside, and it is a safe choice for anyone who wants to run the game at maximum settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is the Ultra preset. The table below shows the exact average FPS for the best settings.

• 1920x1080 Ultra: 309 FPS
• 2560x1440 Ultra: 222 FPS
• 3840x2160 Ultra: 140 FPS

The data shows that the Ultra preset is the best choice for all resolutions, as it offers the highest visual quality without any performance concerns. The average FPS at 4k Ultra is 140, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The only setting that is not recommended is the Low preset at 1080p, which reaches 456 FPS, but this is not the most demanding preset. For the best visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a 140 FPS average at 4K. The combo has enough performance to run the game at the highest settings without any issue.