Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured frame rates are remarkably high across all tested configurations, with the lowest average being 116 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This data indicates that the system is dramatically overqualified for the game’s rendering demands, providing a smooth experience even at the most demanding settings tested. The analysis below breaks down the specific contributions of the CPU and GPU, examines how the system scales across resolutions, and provides recommendations based on the measured results.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This processor is built on a 3 nm process node from TSMC and features a 24 MB shared L3 cache. In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 48995, which is essentially on par with its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, -0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, -0.5% delta).

For a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple physics and AI, the primary CPU workload involves game logic, collision detection, and draw call submission. The benchmark data suggests that the CPU is more than capable of handling these tasks. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves an average of 420 FPS. At this resolution and setting, the frame rate is likely to be heavily influenced by the CPU’s ability to process and submit frames. The single-core performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, is a strong indicator of the CPU’s capability in this scenario. The high boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures that the game’s main thread can be processed with minimal latency.

The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the average frame rate drops. For example, moving from 1080p High (269 FPS) to 1440p High (194 FPS) represents a 27.9% decrease, and moving from 1440p High to 4K High (122 FPS) is another 37.1% decrease. This scaling pattern is typical of a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions due to the increased pixel count. At 1080p, the system's frame rates are extremely high, suggesting the CPU is keeping up with the GPU’s output. The processor’s 14 cores and 14 threads provide ample parallelism for any background tasks, but the game’s primary thread performance is what determines the maximum achievable frame rate in such a scenario. The data indicates that the Core Ultra 5 245 does not present a significant limitation, as frame rates at 1080p are exceptionally high.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. Its memory operates at an effective speed of 21 Gbps. With 7680 shading units and 60 RT cores, the RTX 4070 Ti is a formidable piece of hardware. Its PassMark G3D score is 31624, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The average benchmark score is 44795, which is comparable to its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45152, -0.8% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384, -1.3% delta).

In the context of Inside, the GPU’s role is to render the game’s distinctive monochromatic art style and lighting effects. The game is not visually demanding by modern standards, but the RTX 4070 Ti’s specifications ensure it can handle the game with significant headroom. The measured data supports this. At 4K Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 116 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU’s high memory bandwidth and 12 GB of VRAM are more than sufficient for the game’s textures and framebuffer at any resolution tested.

The scaling between settings at the same resolution highlights the GPU’s capabilities. At 4K, the average frame rate drops from 243 FPS on Low to 195 FPS on Medium, then to 122 FPS on High, and finally to 116 FPS on Ultra. This shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences when changing settings. The 12 GB of VRAM is a key attribute; even at 4K Ultra, the game does not appear to be limited by memory capacity, as the frame rate remains high. The boost clock of 2610 MHz confirms the card’s ability to sustain high performance under load. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is never the limiting factor in this game, as even the highest settings at 4K produce frame rates that are far beyond what is typically required for a platformer.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 420 FPS at 1080p to 376 FPS at 1440p, and then to 243 FPS at 4K. This represents a 10.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35.4% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate goes from 269 FPS at 1080p to 194 FPS at 1440p and 122 FPS at 4K, corresponding to a 27.9% and 37.1% decrease, respectively. The scaling pattern indicates that the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p involves a 78% increase in pixel count, while the transition from 1440p to 4K involves a 125% increase in pixel count. The frame rate drops are not proportional to these pixel count increases, which suggests that the GPU is not the only factor at play, but it is the dominant one. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU’s frame submission rate may start to become a factor, though the data shows that the Core Ultra 5 245 is capable of very high frame rates. The jump from 420 FPS at 1080p Low to 376 FPS at 1440p Low is relatively small, indicating that the GPU can handle the extra pixel load without a massive performance penalty.

However, the more significant drops occur when moving to 4K. At 4K Low, the system still achieves 243 FPS, which is impressive, but the drop from 1440p is substantial. This is a clear sign that the GPU’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are being taxed more heavily. The data implies that the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component at 4K, but it is still delivering performance far beyond the game’s requirements. The fact that the system can maintain over 100 FPS at 4K Ultra across all settings demonstrates that neither the CPU nor the GPU is a weak point in this configuration. The bottleneck shifts entirely to the GPU as resolution increases, but the GPU’s power is sufficient to keep the experience fluid.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data includes four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions. Based on the average FPS values, the system is capable of running the game at maximum settings with ease. At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 257 FPS, while High achieves 269 FPS. The difference between these two is minimal, suggesting that players can choose Ultra without a noticeable performance penalty. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 184 FPS, and High averages 194 FPS. Both are far above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

For the best experience, the data suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice. The High preset at 1440p delivers 194 FPS, which is only 5.2% lower than the Medium preset’s 310 FPS but likely offers significantly better visual quality. At 4K, the High preset averages 122 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the Medium preset’s 195 FPS. However, 122 FPS is still exceptionally smooth for a game like Inside. The Ultra preset at 4K delivers 116 FPS, which is only 4.9% lower than High, indicating that the visual uplift from Ultra may be worth the slight frame rate cost.

Given that all presets produce frame rates well above 60 FPS, the recommendation is to prioritize visual fidelity. The Ultra preset is the highest quality setting, and the data shows it is playable at all resolutions. However, the High preset offers a better balance. At 1080p, High (269 FPS) outperforms Ultra (257 FPS) by 4.7%, likely due to fewer rendering effects. At 1440p, High (194 FPS) is 5.4% faster than Ultra (184 FPS). At 4K, High (122 FPS) is 5.2% faster than Ultra (116 FPS). The consistent small margin suggests that High provides nearly identical visual quality to Ultra with a slight performance advantage. Therefore, the High preset is the recommended choice for the best overall experience, as it maintains a high frame rate across all resolutions while delivering excellent image quality.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this system in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 420 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution with the Ultra preset?

A: At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average frame rate of 116 FPS.

Q: Is there a significant difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The data shows a small difference. The High preset averages 194 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 184 FPS, a 5.4% difference in favor of High.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this system?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 166 FPS, which occurred at 3840x2160 resolution with the Medium settings preset.

Q: How does the system's frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 269 FPS at 1080p to 194 FPS at 1440p and finally to 122 FPS at 4K.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 100 FPS in the measured scenarios?

A: No, the lowest average frame rate measured is 116 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 166 FPS at 4K Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the measured average frame rates for all tested combinations of resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080:

• The Low preset achieves an average of 420 FPS.
• The Medium preset achieves an average of 388 FPS, with a minimum of 329 FPS and a maximum of 446 FPS.
• The High preset achieves an average of 269 FPS.
• The Ultra preset achieves an average of 257 FPS.

At 2560x1440:

• The Low preset achieves an average of 376 FPS.
• The Medium preset achieves an average of 310 FPS, with a minimum of 263 FPS and a maximum of 356 FPS.
• The High preset achieves an average of 194 FPS.
• The Ultra preset achieves an average of 184 FPS.

At 3840x2160:

• The Low preset achieves an average of 243 FPS.
• The Medium preset achieves an average of 195 FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS.
• The High preset achieves an average of 122 FPS.
• The Ultra preset achieves an average of 116 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 159th out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This puts the system in the top 5.5% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the system’s ability to deliver extremely high frame rates, as evidenced by the measured data. The system’s performance is driven by the strengths of both components. The RTX 4070 Ti’s high memory bandwidth and processing power allow it to render the game at high resolutions with ease, while the Core Ultra 5 245’s strong single-core performance prevents the CPU from becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The rank reflects the balance of this pairing, as it consistently delivers over 100 FPS at 4K Ultra and over 250 FPS at 1080p High. While Inside is not a demanding title, the system’s high rank indicates that it will provide an exceptionally smooth experience, with no risk of frame rate drops disrupting gameplay.