Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers overwhelmingly high frame rates in Inside, a game that clearly favors GPU throughput at higher resolutions but also scales well with CPU performance at lower settings. The recorded data shows that this combination never dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold at any tested resolution or preset, which makes it a straightforward recommendation for anyone with a high-refresh-rate display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results indicate exceptional performance across all presets. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 333 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 266 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 226 FPS and a maximum of 306 FPS. High settings produce an average of 166 FPS, while Ultra settings still hold an average of 159 FPS. This resolution shows the largest headroom, with even the most demanding preset leaving more than 150 FPS on the table above the 60 FPS threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show a clear scaling pattern tied to the increased pixel count. Low settings average 239 FPS. Medium settings average 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS. High settings produce an average of 120 FPS, and Ultra settings average 114 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 125 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is still the primary limiting factor here, but the CPU keeps up admirably to maintain such high numbers.

At 3840x2160, the resolution demands become more significant, yet the performance remains well above the playability threshold. Low settings average 150 FPS. Medium settings average 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. High settings average 75 FPS, and Ultra settings average 72 FPS. The drop from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is steepest at the High preset, where the average falls from 120 to 75 FPS, a 45 FPS reduction. Ultra settings fall from 114 to 72 FPS, a 42 FPS reduction. This pattern confirms that 4K resolution roughly halves the frame rate compared to 1440p for the same settings.

The min and max frame data is only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution, but those figures show consistent frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 226 FPS and maximum of 306 FPS indicate a spread of 80 FPS, which is typical for a game with variable scene complexity. At 1440p Medium, the spread narrows to 57 FPS (163 to 220). At 2160p Medium, the spread is 36 FPS (102 to 138), showing that higher resolutions compress the variance because the GPU work dominates the frame time.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 159 FPS. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the maximum preset provides more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain the best choice, averaging 114 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, and the margin of 54 FPS means that even demanding scenes with heavy effects are unlikely to cause noticeable stutter.

For 3840x2160, Ultra settings still hold an average of 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 12 FPS. While this is the tightest margin among all resolution and preset combinations, the data shows that the game remains fully playable at 4K with maximum quality. If a user prefers extra headroom for potential frame drops, High settings at 75 FPS offer a slightly larger buffer, but the Ultra preset is the recommended maximum quality option.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings average 72 FPS, which is the most demanding option and still clears the threshold.

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

A: The highest average is 333 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is more than five times the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that the CPU and GPU combination has substantial headroom at 1080p.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 114 FPS at 2560x1440 to 72 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 42 FPS. At High settings, the drop is from 120 to 75 FPS, a reduction of 45 FPS.

Q: Which resolution shows the narrowest gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The gap between Low and Ultra is smallest at 3840x2160, where the difference is 78 FPS (150 FPS Low versus 72 FPS Ultra). At 2560x1440, the gap is 125 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the gap is 174 FPS.

Q: Is the frame rate stable enough for competitive play?

A: The recorded minimum frame rates are all well above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 226 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 163 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 102 FPS. These minimums indicate consistent frame delivery without significant drops.

Q: Does the game become more demanding as resolution increases?

A: Yes, the data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 159 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it drops to 114 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops further to 72 FPS. The GPU workload scales with pixel count, reducing frame rates by roughly 28% from 1080p to 1440p and by another 37% from 1440p to 4K at the same settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside without any compromises. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four presets are playable, with Ultra settings averaging 72 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 114 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 159 FPS.

The most demanding scenario is 4K Ultra, which still provides an average of 72 FPS, a 12 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The recorded data shows no instance where the system drops below playable performance. For a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer with a slower pace, even the 4K Ultra result is more than sufficient, and the 1440p and 1080p results offer massive headroom for high refresh rate displays.

The only consideration is that the 4K Ultra average of 72 FPS leaves a smaller buffer than the other resolutions. If the game has occasional scene complexity spikes, a user might see frame rates dip toward the 60 FPS threshold, but the recorded minimums at Medium settings (102 FPS) suggest that the variance is modest. Overall, this is a hardware combination that treats Inside as an easy workload.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU contributes more noticeably at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rate scales significantly with settings: Low averages 333 FPS, Medium 266 FPS, High 166 FPS, and Ultra 159 FPS. The large drop from Medium to High (100 FPS) suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower settings, but the GPU becomes the limit as graphical effects increase.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low averages 239 FPS, Medium 192 FPS, High 120 FPS, and Ultra 114 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium narrows to 47 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High widens to 72 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is starting to saturate, but the CPU still has enough throughput to support high frame rates at lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low averages 150 FPS, Medium 120 FPS, High 75 FPS, and Ultra 72 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is 45 FPS. This pattern suggests that at 4K, the GPU workload dominates, and the CPU has minimal influence on the final frame rate. The CPU scaling between resolutions is also telling: at Low settings, the average drops from 333 FPS at 1080p to 150 FPS at 4K, a 183 FPS reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 159 to 72 FPS, a 87 FPS reduction.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, with its 16 cores and 22 threads, provides sufficient single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 at lower resolutions. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 333 FPS, which is a strong indicator of CPU capability. The GPU, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, handles the 4K workload effectively, as evidenced by the 72 FPS Ultra result.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks at position 1889 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the top half of all tested systems, specifically around the 49th percentile. While it is not a top-tier ranking, the actual performance data shows that this position is more than adequate for this game, given that even the lowest recorded frame rate (72 FPS at 4K Ultra) exceeds the playability threshold.

The CPU itself ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 35670. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which scores 35719 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core 7 250H at 35728 (0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802 (0.4% difference). The CPU also trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X by 0.7% in average score. These small deltas indicate that the Core Ultra 9 185H is competitive with other high-end mobile and desktop processors.

The GPU ranks in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 (1.3% higher). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher. These comparisons show that the RTX 4070 sits in a strong mid-to-high range, and its performance in Inside matches that positioning.

The combination rank of 1889 out of 3716 suggests that while many systems are faster, the majority of tested configurations are slower. For a game as undemanding as Inside, the rank is less important than the absolute frame rates, which are universally high. The data indicates that this combo delivers a smooth and consistent experience across all resolutions and presets, making it a reliable choice for this title.