Inside

# Inside — Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + AMD Radeon RX 570

The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the AMD Radeon RX 570 produces a benchmark profile that is heavily constrained by the graphics card across most tested configurations. The measured frame rates for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer, show a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps minimum frame rates stable at lower settings. The combo ranks 3523 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the lower percentile of systems, which aligns with the GPU's age and its position relative to modern hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate degradation from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is significant and reveals the RX 570's limitations at higher pixel counts. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 68 at 1080p to 49 at 1440p, then further to 31 at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 4 GB GDDR5 buffer are insufficient for 4K workloads. The scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU's performance headroom remains largely untapped at these settings.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe but still substantial. The 1080p result of 135 FPS drops to 97 FPS at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and then to 61 FPS at 4K (a 55% reduction from 1080p). The fact that Low settings at 4K still cannot reach 60 FPS average confirms the GPU is the limiting factor even when texture and shading demands are minimized. The RX 570's 32 ROPs and 128 TMUs are simply not adequate for 4K pixel throughput, regardless of the quality preset.

Medium settings show the most linear scaling curve: 108 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. This is a nearly perfect 1:0.72:0.45 ratio relative to 1080p, suggesting that Medium settings provide a balanced workload that scales predictably with pixel count. The measured minimum FPS values at Medium (92 at 1080p, 66 at 1440p, 42 at 4K) indicate frame time consistency degrades with resolution, but no catastrophic stuttering occurs.

Ultra settings produce the lowest absolute numbers, with 64 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls below 30 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for playable frame rates. This configuration is clearly not viable for 4K gaming, and even 1440p Ultra barely maintains playable performance. The resolution scaling at Ultra follows a similar pattern to High, confirming that the GPU is the dominant constraint across all tested presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience balances frame rate stability with visual quality. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 68 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1080p offers only 64 FPS, a marginal 6% improvement in visual fidelity for a 6% frame rate penalty. The data suggests that High is the superior choice at 1080p, as the difference between High and Ultra is minimal in this title.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset emerges as the most practical option with 78 FPS average and a minimum of 66 FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 49 FPS, which may introduce noticeable judder in a puzzle platformer where precision timing matters. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 97 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for a game that relies on atmospheric presentation. Medium at 1440p provides the best compromise between the 49 FPS of High and the 97 FPS of Low.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a comfortable 60 FPS. The Low preset reaches 61 FPS, which is technically playable but represents the lowest visual quality tier. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 49 FPS with a 42 FPS minimum, which is borderline acceptable for a slower-paced puzzle platformer. The High and Ultra presets at 4K (31 and 29 FPS respectively) are not recommended, as they fall below the 30 FPS playability floor. For 4K, Low is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS, though Medium remains viable for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3523 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's age and performance class, as the RX 570 was released in 2017 and has since been surpassed by multiple generations of graphics hardware. The CPU, by contrast, is a modern 2025 part that ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, creating a significant performance imbalance.

The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 74 indicates it performs better than 74% of all tested GPUs, but this percentile is heavily skewed by the inclusion of older and integrated graphics solutions. In the context of Inside's measured results, the GPU's 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 39.81 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for high-resolution rendering. The combo's ranking relative to other systems suggests that most modern builds with mid-range or better GPUs will outperform this configuration.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals show minimal performance differences: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% faster, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 0.5% faster, and the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% faster. This indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M is 0.4% faster, while the AMD Radeon R9 M295X is 0.7% slower, confirming the RX 570 sits in a narrow performance band among its closest peers.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves 61 FPS average. At Medium settings, the 4K performance drops to 49 FPS, and at High/Ultra it falls to 31/29 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides 78 FPS average with a 66 FPS minimum, offering the best balance between visual quality and frame rate stability. High drops to 49 FPS, which is less ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest competitors in this game?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score of 28766 is 0.4% lower than the RX 6800M, 0.7% higher than the R9 M295X, and 0.8% lower than the RX 470. These differences are marginal, suggesting similar in-game performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 powerful enough for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU is not the limiting factor. It ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs and has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, which is more than sufficient for Inside's puzzle platformer gameplay.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers 64 FPS average, which is playable but only slightly higher than the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset offers 68 FPS, making it the better choice for maintaining a frame rate buffer.

Q: Does the 4 GB VRAM capacity limit performance at higher resolutions?

A: The 4 GB GDDR5 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth likely contributes to the significant FPS drops at 4K, where the frame rate falls by 54-55% compared to 1080p at High and Low settings, respectively.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary performance limiter in this configuration for Inside. Its 4 GB GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes insufficient at 4K, where the memory subsystem cannot keep up with the pixel throughput demands. The GPU's base clock of 1168 MHz and boost clock of 1244 MHz are modest by modern standards, contributing to its 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability.

The RX 570's architecture, GCN 4.0 on a 14 nm process, provides 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The relatively low ROP count is particularly problematic at high resolutions, as pixel fill rate becomes the bottleneck. The 39.81 GPixel/s pixel rate explains why 4K performance drops so dramatically, as the GPU cannot rasterize enough pixels per second to maintain playable frame rates at higher quality settings.

The GPU's end-of-life production status and 2017 release date place it firmly in the previous hardware generation. Its average benchmark score of 28766 and 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs show that while it outperforms older and integrated solutions, it lags behind modern discrete graphics cards. In Inside, the GPU's limitations are most evident in the 4K results, where even the Low preset barely achieves 61 FPS, while the Medium preset with its 42 FPS minimum demonstrates frame time inconsistency at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 serves as a capable partner that does not bottleneck the RX 570 in Inside. With 14 cores and 14 threads, a base clock of 3.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, this Arrow Lake-S architecture processor provides substantial computational headroom. The single-thread performance, as measured by a Cinebench R23 score of 4648, is particularly relevant for Inside, which is not a heavily multithreaded title.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide adequate memory hierarchy for game data. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that the CPU can feed the GPU without starving it of data. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power consumption, though the CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high performance tier.

In the context of Inside's benchmark results, the CPU's role is largely to maintain minimum frame rates and prevent CPU-bound scenarios. The fact that frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution (indicating GPU-bound behavior) proves the CPU is not the constraint. The nearest rival comparisons show the Ultra 5 245 performing within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-14600K, further confirming that CPU selection is not a limiting factor for this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across settings. Low settings achieve 135 FPS average, which represents the maximum frame rate this combo can produce at 1080p. Medium settings reduce performance to 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS. High settings deliver 68 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 64 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 27 FPS (20% reduction), while the gap between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS (6% reduction), suggesting diminishing returns at the highest quality tiers.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease proportionally. Low settings maintain 97 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS. Medium settings deliver 78 FPS average with a 66 FPS minimum and 89 FPS maximum. High settings drop to 49 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 46 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers the most balanced experience, with a minimum FPS that stays above 60, whereas High and Ultra both fall below this threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance is marginal across all presets. Low settings achieve 61 FPS, just above the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings drop to 49 FPS with a 42 FPS minimum and 56 FPS maximum. High settings produce 31 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 29 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that this combo is only viable at the lowest quality settings, and even then, the frame rate is close to the playability boundary. The Medium preset's 42 FPS minimum suggests potential frame drops during intense scenes, making Low the safest choice for consistent 4K performance.