Inside

# Inside: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + AMD Radeon RX 7600 — Benchmark Analysis

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a thoroughly playable Inside experience across all tested settings, with the data showing that even the most demanding preset at 4K stays above 60 FPS on average. The pairing ranks 1930th out of 2887 tested combos for this title, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates reveal that this ranking understates the actual gameplay smoothness, as Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer that does not stress modern hardware as heavily as 3D AAA titles.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results point decisively to Medium settings as the optimal balance point for this hardware pairing. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 226 FPS average with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS — these figures indicate a fully fluid experience that exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all mainstream monitors. The jump from Low to Medium costs only 56 FPS at 1080p (from 282 to 226), yet the visual quality improvement in a game like Inside, with its moody lighting and atmospheric shadows, is substantial.

At 2560x1440, Medium remains the standout choice, producing 162 FPS average with a tight 138-186 FPS range. This represents a 61% performance headroom over the 100 FPS threshold that many users consider the floor for high-refresh gaming, and the minimum frame time stays well within comfortable territory. High settings at 1440p drop to 101 FPS average, which is still smooth but leaves less margin for scene complexity spikes.

For 4K displays, the calculus shifts. Medium at 3840x2160 yields 102 FPS average with an 87-117 FPS range, which is excellent for a 60Hz panel and even workable for 120Hz screens. High at 4K drops to 64 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS — both are technically playable but leave no headroom for demanding scenes. The recommendation for 4K is Medium, as it provides nearly double the frame rate of Ultra while retaining most of the visual fidelity that matters in Inside's silhouette-based art style.

Ultra settings are difficult to justify on this hardware. At every resolution, Ultra delivers the lowest frame rates: 134 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The delta from High to Ultra is consistently modest — 7 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, and 3 FPS at 4K — suggesting that Ultra may introduce minimal visual enhancements relative to High. Given that High already produces 141 FPS at 1080p and 101 FPS at 1440p, High is the superior choice for users who want the best visuals without the frame rate penalty.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, provides the graphical foundation for these results. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Inside's art style — the game's muted color palette and limited texture complexity do not demand the memory capacity that modern 3D titles require. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, and the benchmark data indicates that the card scales predictably with resolution.

The RX 7600's 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations processors combine to produce a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. These specifications explain the performance pattern across settings: at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 282 FPS Low result, but at 4K Ultra, the card approaches its limits with 61 FPS. The FP32 compute throughput of 21.75 TFLOPS is more than adequate for this game's rendering requirements, which rely primarily on 2D sprite work and post-processing effects.

In the broader GPU landscape, the RX 7600 sits at the 57th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15199 — a mere 0.2% difference that places the RX 7600 slightly behind. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated solution scores 15270, which is 0.7% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti trail by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively. These close margins indicate that the RX 7600 occupies a competitive mid-range position, and for Inside specifically, the GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full compatibility with modern rendering paths.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 provides the processing backbone for this pairing, and its specifications suggest it is far more capable than Inside requires. With 14 cores and 14 threads across a mix of performance and efficiency cores, this Arrow Lake-S architecture processor runs at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 3 MB of L2 per core and 192 KB of L1 per core, offers ample fast storage for game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's single-threaded performance is exceptional, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and PassMark single-thread score of 4394. These numbers place the Ultra 5 245 in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals bracket it closely: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (0.5% higher), while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

For Inside, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain consistent frame pacing and handle the game's physics interactions and entity updates. The 14 threads provide substantial parallel processing capacity, though the game's 2D nature means that even a modest quad-core would likely suffice. The multi-threaded performance, demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and PassMark multithread score of 38706, ensures that background tasks and game logic never create hitches. The 65W TDP and 3nm TSMC process node mean the CPU runs efficiently, but in this context, the CPU is never the limiting factor — the measured FPS differences across settings and resolutions show a GPU-bound scaling pattern typical of a well-optimized 2D title.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 1930th out of 2887 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 67th percentile of system pairings in the database. While this rank might seem low at first glance, it is essential to contextualize it within the game's performance characteristics. The rank reflects the absolute frame rates achieved across all settings and resolutions, and many higher-ranked combos likely feature flagship GPUs that produce triple-digit frame rates at 4K Ultra — a scenario where the RX 7600 delivers 61 FPS.

The data shows that this combo's ranking is more a function of the GPU's mid-range positioning than any fundamental inadequacy. At 1080p Medium, the 226 FPS average would place this combo well above the 75th percentile of user experiences, but the database rank aggregates across all test conditions. The CPU's 90th percentile standing relative to all CPUs indicates that the processor component is not holding back the system, while the GPU's 57th percentile explains the overall combo rank — the GPU is the bottleneck in demanding scenarios.

For users with 1080p or 1440p displays, this rank understates the playable quality. The measured data demonstrates that this combo can drive a 240Hz monitor at 1080p Medium (226 FPS) or a 165Hz monitor at 1440p Medium (162 FPS) without breaking a sweat. At 4K, the combo is best suited for 60Hz displays, where Medium settings produce 102 FPS — a comfortable margin over the refresh rate.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?

A: Yes, at Medium settings the combo produces 102 FPS average at 3840x2160, with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS. High settings drop to 64 FPS, and Ultra to 61 FPS, which are still playable on 60Hz displays.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at Medium settings offers the best balance, delivering 162 FPS average with a 138-186 FPS range. This provides high refresh rate capability while maintaining visual quality.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest competitor?

A: The RX 7600 scores 15171 on average benchmarks, which is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon 680M (15270). It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 560X by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti by 0.7%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 57th percentile. The frame rate scaling across resolutions follows GPU expectations, not CPU limitations.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows 141 FPS average at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is smooth for most monitors, though Medium settings at 226 FPS offer a significant headroom increase for high-refresh displays.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings?

A: The data suggests Ultra offers minimal gains over High — only 7 FPS at 1080p (134 vs 141), 4 FPS at 1440p (97 vs 101), and 3 FPS at 4K (61 vs 64). Given the small visual delta in this game, High is the more efficient choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings spectrum shows this combo's capability. Low settings produce 282 FPS average, which is exceptional for any display. Medium settings deliver 226 FPS average with a minimum of 192 FPS and maximum of 259 FPS, providing a 226-259 FPS window that comfortably exceeds even 240Hz refresh rates. High settings drop to 141 FPS average, still excellent for 144Hz displays, while Ultra settings yield 134 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 148 FPS total drop, with the most significant single-step decline occurring between Low and Medium at 56 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains strong. Low settings achieve 203 FPS average, a 79 FPS reduction from 1080p Low that reflects the 78% increase in pixel count. Medium settings produce 162 FPS average with a minimum of 138 FPS and maximum of 186 FPS — the 24 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates consistent frame delivery. High settings reach 101 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 97 FPS average. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 4 FPS at this resolution, reinforcing the recommendation to favor High over Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the combo transitions from high-refresh territory to standard 60Hz playability. Low settings deliver 127 FPS average, which is still smooth on 120Hz displays. Medium settings produce 102 FPS average with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS — the 30 FPS spread between minimum and maximum is the largest across all resolutions, indicating more frame time variability at 4K. High settings drop to 64 FPS average, and Ultra settings yield 61 FPS average, both barely above the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K data reveals a 66 FPS difference between Low and Medium, while the gap from High to Ultra is merely 3 FPS, suggesting that High and Ultra are nearly indistinguishable in performance at this resolution.