Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800M holds the 1877th position out of 2887 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the lower third of all tested systems, a somewhat surprising outcome given the individual component specifications. The data suggests that while neither component is a slouch in its respective benchmarks, their combined performance in this specific title does not translate to a top-tier ranking, indicating that the game's engine may not fully leverage the hardware's capabilities or that other system factors are at play.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1877 out of 2887 places it in the 35th percentile of all tested configurations for this game. This is a notable discrepancy when considering that the CPU sits in the 81st percentile against all CPUs and the GPU in the 73rd percentile against all GPUs. The performance gap between component-level percentiles and the in-game combo rank suggests that Inside is not particularly demanding on the hardware, and the high frame rates achieved are likely bottlenecked by game engine limitations rather than hardware constraints.

Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is capable of producing very high frame rates, even at 4K resolution. The fact that the combo still lands in the lower third of rankings implies that many other systems—potentially with less powerful components—are also achieving high frame rates in this title, saturating the upper ranks. The data shows a situation where the hardware is more than sufficient for the game's demands, and the rank reflects the sheer number of systems that can also run this game smoothly rather than any deficiency in this particular combo.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU's average benchmark score of 29093 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, with a delta of -0.1 percent. This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 135H offers processing power on par with that desktop-class chip. Similarly, the GPU's average score of 27883 sits within 0.5 percent of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, suggesting the RX 7800M delivers comparable raw graphics performance to that older flagship. These comparisons show that both components are capable performers in their own right, yet the combo's in-game rank suggests that Inside does not stress them enough to differentiate from lower-tier hardware.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon RX 7800M ranks 1877th out of 2887 tested combos for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average benchmark score of 29093, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X's score of 29123, showing a delta of -0.1 percent.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to its nearest competitor?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800M has an average benchmark score of 27883, placing it 0.5 percent below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti's score of 28020.

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 286 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the GPU's performance consistent across different resolutions?

A: No, the data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p High, the average is 143 FPS, which drops to 103 FPS at 1440p High, and further to 65 FPS at 4K High.

Q: Does the game support modern graphics APIs for this combo?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 7800M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, which are all modern APIs that Inside can potentially utilize.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M is a mobile graphics solution built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2335 MHz and a game clock of 2145 MHz. These specifications indicate a high-performance part designed for demanding workloads.

In the context of Inside, the GPU's role appears to be significant but not fully challenged. The game is a puzzle platformer with a relatively simple visual style, and the measured frame rates suggest that the RX 7800M has ample headroom. The 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this title, even at 4K resolution, as the game's texture and geometry demands are modest. The high memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s also contributes to smooth performance, ensuring that data can be fed to the GPU quickly.

The GPU's raw compute power, measured at 35.87 TFLOPS FP32, is far beyond what Inside requires. This is evident from the frame rates, which remain well above 60 FPS even at 4K Ultra settings. The data implies that the GPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; instead, the game's engine or the CPU may be constraining performance at lower resolutions. The RX 7800M's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 17613, place it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, confirming its capability to handle more graphically intense titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the combo performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 136 FPS at Ultra settings to 286 FPS at Low settings. The Medium setting yields an average of 229 FPS, while High produces 143 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of delivering extremely smooth gameplay, with even the most demanding preset well above the standard 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 98, while High settings yield 103 FPS. The Medium preset produces an average of 164 FPS, and Low settings achieve 206 FPS. The data shows a significant jump from High to Medium, suggesting that certain graphical features in the High and Ultra presets have a notable impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the combo still maintains playable frame rates across all settings. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target, while High settings average 65 FPS. Medium settings provide a more comfortable margin at 103 FPS, and Low settings achieve 129 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that this combo can handle the game at maximum resolution, although the Ultra preset's 61 FPS average is close to the edge of smoothness for some users.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals interesting insights into the system's bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 143 at 1080p to 103 at 1440p (a 28 percent reduction) and then to 65 at 4K (a 37 percent reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is becoming progressively more loaded as resolution increases, which is expected.

However, the scaling is not perfectly linear, indicating that other factors are involved. At Low settings, the frame rates are 286 at 1080p, 206 at 1440p, and 129 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28 percent, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 37 percent. This non-linear scaling suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU may be limiting performance, as the GPU has more headroom.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates are so high that the processor cannot feed the GPU fast enough. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the frame rates scale more predictably with the pixel count. This analysis is supported by the fact that the combo's rank of 1877 is relatively low, as high frame rates at 1080p are common among many systems, allowing lower-tier hardware to compete closely.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and frame rate preferences. At 1080p, all presets deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS, so users can safely select Ultra settings for the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 136 FPS average at Ultra is more than sufficient for most displays.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 98 FPS, which is still smooth for most gaming experiences. However, if users have a high refresh rate monitor, dropping to Medium settings yields 164 FPS, providing a substantial boost in frame rate. The data suggests that Medium settings at 1440p offer the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, as the jump from Medium to High results in a 61 FPS drop.

For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset is just playable at 61 FPS, but users seeking a more stable experience should consider High settings, which average 65 FPS. For a significant performance cushion, Medium settings at 4K provide 103 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over Ultra. The data indicates that Medium settings at 4K offer the best experience for this combo, as they provide well over 60 FPS while maintaining a reasonable level of visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 18 threads, based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 28 watts. The CPU features 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. These specifications indicate a capable mid-range processor for mobile workloads.

In Inside, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, given the game's relatively simple logic and physics. The high frame rates at 1080p suggest that the CPU can handle the game's processing demands with ease. The processor's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5, place it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong performance.

However, the data suggests that the CPU may limit performance at lower resolutions. The non-linear scaling of frame rates from 1080p to 1440p implies that the CPU becomes a bottleneck when the GPU is not fully utilized. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3521 and multi-thread score of 22422 show balanced performance, but the game's engine may not effectively utilize all 14 cores. This is evident from the fact that the combo's rank is lower than the individual component percentiles, suggesting that the CPU's performance in this game does not translate to a competitive advantage over other systems.