Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, with the data showing the game running well above 60 FPS at every tested setting, including 4K Ultra. This pairing is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the processor's strong single-threaded performance ensures no bottlenecks even at lower settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a 14-core, 18-thread mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 28 W TDP that suits thin-and-light gaming laptops. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB of L3 cache, which provides ample fast storage for frequently accessed game data.

For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the CPU's role is less about raw multi-core throughput and more about consistent single-thread performance. The measured frame rates show that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the system achieves 288 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed frames at an exceptionally high rate. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1700 and multi-core score of 11875.5 place this chip in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, confirming strong overall capability.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores an average benchmark score of 29093, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123, deltaPct -0.1) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, deltaPct 0.5). The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, representing a 0.6% advantage, but this difference is negligible in real-world gaming. The PassMark single-thread score of 3521 reinforces that this processor has the per-core strength needed for Inside's physics and logic updates, which is why the 1080p Low result nearly hits 300 FPS.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's contribution diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The data shows that from 1080p Ultra (137 FPS) to 4K Ultra (62 FPS), the frame rate drops by more than half, indicating a clear GPU bottleneck at 4K. The CPU is never the constraint in this pairing; even at 1080p Low with 288 FPS, the processor has headroom, as evidenced by its ability to sustain high frame rates across all settings without notable dips.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the primary driver of Inside's visual performance. This GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1500 MHz with 24 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 952 MHz with a boost clock of 1455 MHz, and it draws 45 W, fitting into the IGP slot width with no power connectors required.

The GPU's 3328 shading units, 104 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines provide substantial fill rate, with a pixel rate of 69.84 GPixel/s and texture rate of 151.3 GTexel/s. The 26 ray tracing cores and 104 tensor cores support the latest features, though Inside relies primarily on traditional rasterization. The FP32 performance of 9.684 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for this game's stylized graphics.

The benchmark results show the GPU's capabilities scaling predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p Medium, the system hits 230 FPS, while at 4K Medium it drops to 104 FPS, demonstrating the VRAM bandwidth and compute scaling. The 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in Inside, as even at 4K Ultra with 62 FPS, the game runs smoothly without stuttering. The GPU's percentile ranking at 67 places it above average, with an average benchmark score of 22435.

Comparing to rivals, the RTX 5060 Mobile's average score is within 1.3% of the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, deltaPct -1.3), and it edges out the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (22170, deltaPct 1.2) and RX 6700S (22154, deltaPct 1.3). The RX 7700 XT scores 22549, a 0.5% advantage. These tight margins suggest the RTX 5060 Mobile is a capable mid-range GPU, and in Inside specifically, its performance is more than adequate for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, at 4K High the average FPS is 65, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 62 FPS. Both settings maintain above 60 FPS, making 4K gaming viable, though the Ultra preset leaves minimal headroom.

Q: What is the best resolution for the highest frame rates?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 288 FPS average, and at 1080p Medium it reaches 230 FPS. If maximizing frame rate is the goal, 1080p Low or Medium provides the smoothest experience.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 Mobile compare to the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 5060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22435, while the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, a delta of -1.3%. This means the RTX 5060 Mobile is slightly slower on average, but in Inside the difference is negligible given the high frame rates.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 135H a bottleneck at lower settings?

A: No. At 1080p Low with 288 FPS, the CPU's single-thread score of 3521 ensures it can keep up with the GPU's output. The processor's 81st percentile ranking confirms it is not the limiting factor at any tested setting.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the min FPS is 89 and max is 120, giving an average of 104 FPS. At 1440p Medium, min FPS is 141 and max 191, while at 1080p Medium, min FPS is 196 and max 265, showing consistent frame delivery across resolutions.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: This combination ranks 2431 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This ranking reflects the mobile nature of the components, which still deliver high frame rates in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile ranks 2431 out of 3716 tested combinations in Inside, placing it in the 35th percentile of all systems tested. This rank is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates achieved, but it reflects the game's age and the fact that many desktop and higher-end mobile systems can achieve even higher numbers.

The ranking indicates that while this combo performs well in absolute terms, there are 1285 other combinations that achieve better results. The CPU's 81st percentile and GPU's 67th percentile rankings suggest the GPU is the weaker link, yet in Inside specifically, the GPU still delivers playable frame rates at all settings. The delta between the CPU and its nearest rivals is minimal, with the biggest difference being 0.6% slower than the Core i5-13500HX, which would not meaningfully change the in-game ranking.

For context, the RTX 5060 Mobile sits just 1.3% below the RTX 4060 Mobile in average benchmark scores, and 1.2% above the RX 5700. These small margins mean the combo's rank is more dependent on the CPU-GPU pairing than individual component strength. In a game like Inside that is not particularly demanding, the rank of 2431 reflects that many systems can run it well, but the mobile nature of these components limits their position relative to desktop configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 230 FPS with a min of 196 and max of 265, providing smooth gameplay with room to spare. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 166 FPS with a min of 141, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. Even at 4K Medium, the system maintains 104 FPS with a min of 89, making this the only preset that delivers comfortable margins above 60 FPS at every resolution.

The High preset is also viable, with 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is just above 60 FPS, which may be acceptable for some players but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset provides the highest visual fidelity, with 137 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K, but the 4K result is borderline for maintaining a consistent 60 FPS.

The Low preset delivers the highest frame rates, with 288 FPS at 1080p, 207 FPS at 1440p, and 130 FPS at 4K, but sacrifices visual quality. Given that Inside is a puzzle platformer with a distinctive art style, the Medium preset is recommended as it preserves the game's aesthetic while ensuring frame rates stay well above 60 FPS even at 4K. For players with 1080p or 1440p displays, the High preset is also an excellent choice, offering a visual upgrade with frame rates still exceeding 100 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its full performance range. The Low preset achieves an average of 288 FPS, which is the highest measured in this configuration. Medium delivers 230 FPS with a minimum of 196 and maximum of 265, providing a tight frame time envelope. High reaches 144 FPS, while Ultra drops to 137 FPS, showing a relatively small difference between High and Ultra at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down as expected. Low averages 207 FPS, Medium delivers 166 FPS with a min of 141 and max of 191, High reaches 104 FPS, and Ultra maintains 99 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra is only 5 FPS, indicating that Ultra's extra visual features have minimal performance cost at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low produces 130 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a min of 89 and max of 120, High drops to 65 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 5060 Mobile can handle 4K gaming in this title, but only at Medium settings can it maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The data reveals a consistent pattern: Medium settings provide the best frame rate stability across all resolutions, with the minimum FPS staying within 15% of the average at every resolution.