Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a remarkably strong performance profile for Inside, consistently producing playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. The data indicates that this combination is heavily GPU-limited at higher settings, while the CPU's robust multi-threaded capabilities ensure that even at lower settings, the system avoids becoming a bottleneck. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy where the RTX 5060's capabilities define the ceiling, but the Core Ultra 5 235HX provides ample headroom to keep frame pacing stable.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 288 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the game engine and hardware are more than capable of extreme performance at lower graphical loads.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 235HX has an average benchmark score of 52073. It performs nearly identically to the AMD EPYC 8124P, which scores 52121, with a delta of -0.1%. It is also 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which scores 51947.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 sits in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 26331, placing it in a competitive mid-to-high tier segment.

Q: At which settings and resolution does the system fail to maintain 60 FPS on average?

A: The system fails to maintain 60 FPS on average only at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, where it records an average of 62 FPS. While this is above 60 FPS, it is the lowest average score in the entire measured dataset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game's benchmark results?

A: The data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions. For example, at 3840x2160, dropping from High to Low settings nearly doubles the frame rate from 65 FPS to 130 FPS, indicating the GPU's workload is the primary constraint.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, which is 1.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT's score of 26011. This places the RTX 5060 slightly ahead of that specific rival in overall synthetic benchmarks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the dominant component in determining frame rates for Inside, particularly as resolution and graphical settings increase. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for this title's demands. The core clocks, with a base of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2497 MHz, allow the 3840 shading units to process the game's visual effects efficiently.

The benchmark data reveals a clear correlation between GPU load and performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 288 FPS, but this drops to 137 FPS at Ultra settings. This 151 FPS difference highlights how the RTX 5060's fill rate and shader processing become the primary bottleneck as visual complexity increases. The GPU's 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs handle the pixel and texture work, and the results show that Inside is well-optimized to utilize these resources.

The RTX 5060's overall capability is reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 20891, which places it in the 72nd percentile. When compared to its nearest rivals, it is 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT but trails the AMD Radeon 860M by a negligible 0.3%. In practical terms for Inside, this means the RTX 5060 provides a solid foundation for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while still managing respectable performance at 4K. The GPU's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than adequate for the game's physics and particle systems, ensuring that the visual presentation remains fluid even when the action on screen becomes complex.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX plays a supporting but crucial role in ensuring consistent performance in Inside. With 14 cores and 14 threads, it provides substantial multi-threading capabilities that prevent CPU-bound stutters. The processor's architecture, Arrow Lake-HX, features a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, allowing it to handle single-threaded game logic efficiently while also managing background tasks.

The CPU's strong showing in synthetic benchmarks confirms its ability to keep pace with the GPU. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34731 and single-core score of 4903 indicate a balanced performance profile. The Passmark multithread score of 40849 further demonstrates its capability. In the context of Inside, a puzzle platformer that does not typically require extreme CPU resources, this processor provides significant headroom. The data shows that even at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the GPU is less stressed, the system still achieves 288 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not introducing a performance ceiling at this level.

The processor's percentile ranking of 91% among all CPUs highlights its high-end positioning. Its average benchmark score of 52073 is nearly identical to that of the AMD EPYC 8124P, with a delta of -0.1%, and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by 0.2%. This level of performance ensures that in Inside, the Core Ultra 5 235HX will not be the limiting factor. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data access times, and its dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth is more than sufficient for the game's data streaming requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional capability. The Low preset delivers an average of 288 FPS, while Medium produces 230 FPS with a minimum of 196 FPS and a maximum of 265 FPS. The High preset yields 144 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 137 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 5060 is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors even at maximum settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. The Low preset achieves 207 FPS, while Medium provides 166 FPS with a range of 141-191 FPS. The High preset records 104 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 99 FPS. This resolution represents a sweet spot for the hardware, offering a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, with all presets remaining comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become more apparent. The Low preset still delivers a very playable 130 FPS, and Medium provides 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS. However, the High preset drops to 65 FPS, and the Ultra preset barely maintains playability at 62 FPS. This data suggests that 4K gaming is possible but requires dialing back the settings to High or lower to ensure a smooth experience on a standard 60 Hz display. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of settings on GPU load.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 clearly indicates a GPU-bound scenario. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 137 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p, and finally to 62 at 4K. This represents a 54.7% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K. Similarly, at High settings, the drop is from 144 FPS to 104 FPS to 65 FPS across the same resolutions, a 54.9% decrease.

This pattern is characteristic of a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The RTX 5060 has to render four times as many pixels at 4K compared to 1080p, and the data shows that its performance scales accordingly. The CPU's role remains constant across these resolutions, so the consistent percentage drop in FPS points directly to the GPU's rendering limits. At Low settings, the scaling is less severe, with a drop from 288 FPS at 1080p to 207 FPS at 1440p and 130 FPS at 4K, a 54.9% decrease. This suggests that even when the GPU's workload is reduced, the resolution increase still dominates the performance cost.

The data indicates that for this game, the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU. The CPU's performance headroom is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's demands at all resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate drops are directly proportional to the increase in pixel count. For users aiming for 4K, the benchmark results suggest that Medium settings, which produce 104 FPS, offer a much more comfortable experience than High or Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 137 FPS is the best choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it provides the maximum visual quality while still delivering performance well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 144 FPS offers a marginal performance gain with a slight reduction in visual fidelity, but Ultra is recommended for the best experience.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 104 FPS represents the best balance of quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is also viable and provides the maximum visual detail, but the High preset offers a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS for a smoother experience, especially in scenes with complex lighting or effects. The Medium preset at 166 FPS is ideal for users with 165 Hz or 144 Hz monitors who prioritize frame rate above all else.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 104 FPS is the clear recommendation. It provides a significant performance advantage over High (65 FPS) and Ultra (62 FPS) while still delivering a visually rich experience. The Low preset at 130 FPS is also an option for users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays, but the Medium preset offers a better balance of visual quality and smoothness. The data shows that High and Ultra at 4K, while technically playable, do not provide enough headroom for consistent 60 FPS gameplay in demanding scenes, making Medium the safest and most enjoyable choice for 4K gaming.