Inside

Inside is a puzzle-platformer that places unusual demands on hardware, and the measured results for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S reveal a compelling story. The data shows a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions, but the relationship between settings and frame rates is anything but linear, hinting at a complex interplay between the CPU, GPU, and the game’s rendering engine. This analysis digs into the measured FPS numbers to understand what this specific combo does well, where it struggles, and what the benchmarks imply about the underlying hardware.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 155 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 70 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is similarly dramatic for the other presets: the Low preset falls from 309 FPS to 222 FPS to 140 FPS across the same resolution ladder, and the Ultra preset drops from 147 FPS to 106 FPS to 67 FPS.

The fact that performance degrades by roughly half when pixel count quadruples strongly suggests the AMD Radeon 8060S is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU’s pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 464.0 GTexel/s provide the theoretical throughput, and the measured numbers show the rendering pipeline becoming increasingly saturated as the pixel workload grows. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU’s role becomes more prominent, but the steady decline in FPS with each resolution step points to the GPU struggling to maintain its fill rate.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (309 FPS) and Ultra (147 FPS) is a massive 162 FPS. At 4K, that gap shrinks to just 73 FPS (140 FPS vs 67 FPS). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that the impact of graphical fidelity settings diminishes, as the pixel throughput becomes the dominant bottleneck. The data indicates that for this combo, 1440p represents a sweet spot where the CPU and GPU balance is more even, but at 4K, the Radeon 8060S is clearly the constraining component.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 309 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does the 4K High preset performance compare to the 1080p High preset?

A: The 4K High preset delivers an average of 70 FPS, which is less than half of the 155 FPS seen at 1080p High. This represents a 55% decrease in performance.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon 8060S considered a high-performing GPU in the benchmark database?

A: Yes, the GPU sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 55757, putting it in the upper tier of graphics hardware.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between any two presets at the same resolution?

A: At 4K, the gap between High (70 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) is just 3 FPS, making it the smallest difference between consecutive settings tiers.

Q: Does the CPU’s benchmark performance place it above or below its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, which is virtually identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like for the Medium preset?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 247, with a minimum of 210 and a maximum of 284, indicating a variance of 74 FPS between the lowest and highest frames.

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

The AMD Radeon 8060S is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its memory configuration is listed as "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system’s main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical detail for a game like Inside, which has a relatively simple visual style but still requires sufficient memory bandwidth to maintain high frame rates. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which suggests the performance can vary significantly based on the system’s RAM configuration.

The GPU’s clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. This substantial boost potential is part of why the 8060S can reach the high frame rates seen in the benchmarks. The measured results show that the GPU can push 309 FPS at 1080p Low, which requires immense fill rate capabilities. The theoretical pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and the FP32 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS give it the raw compute power to handle the game’s rendering demands at lower resolutions.

However, the "System Shared" memory is likely a bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 140 FPS at 4K Low compared to 309 FPS at 1080p Low suggests that memory bandwidth constraints become more pronounced as the resolution increases, since the GPU must access system memory more frequently for texture and buffer data. The Radeon 8060S’s 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55757, shows it is a capable part, but its nearest rival in the database is the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which has a dedicated 12 GB frame buffer. The delta between them is only 0.1%, but the shared memory architecture of the 8060S means its real-world gaming performance can be more volatile.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide range of performance depending on the preset. The Low preset delivers an average of 309 FPS, which is exceptionally high and likely limited by the CPU or game engine logic rather than the GPU. The Medium preset drops to 247 FPS on average, with a minimum of 210 and a maximum of 284. High settings bring the average down to 155 FPS, and Ultra settings reduce it further to 147 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 8 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns on visual fidelity for this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 222 FPS, Medium averages 178 FPS (with a min of 151 and max of 205), High averages 111 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra remains small at just 5 FPS, mirroring the 1080p behavior. The Medium preset shows the most consistent frame times at this resolution, with a variance of 54 FPS between min and max.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 140 FPS, which is still very playable, but the drop from 222 FPS at 1440p is significant. Medium averages 112 FPS (min 95, max 128), High averages 70 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are nearly identical at 4K, with just 3 FPS separating them. This suggests that at 4K, the pixel fill rate is the dominant constraint, and the extra shading and texture work required by Ultra settings barely affects the final output.

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

The benchmark data points to the Medium preset as the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p, Medium averages 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS, which is still well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. At 4K, Medium achieves 112 FPS on average, with a minimum of 95 FPS, which is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS at this resolution.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates, but the visual downgrade is substantial, and the data shows that the jump from Low to Medium is massive in terms of rendering quality for a relatively small performance hit. For example, at 4K, Low averages 140 FPS while Medium averages 112 FPS, a 28 FPS difference that is likely worth the improved lighting and texture detail. The High and Ultra presets are less compelling, especially at 4K, where they both hover around 70 FPS. The 3 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K suggests that Ultra is essentially a placebo setting for this game and resolution, as the GPU is already maxed out.

For competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, the Medium preset is the clear winner, as it provides a 247 FPS average that can easily drive a 240 Hz display. At 1440p, Medium is also the best choice, offering 178 FPS that can take advantage of 165 Hz or 180 Hz monitors. At 4K, Medium is the only preset that keeps the experience consistently above 60 FPS, making it the recommended setting for this combo.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 28 W. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB of L3 cache. This is a mobile-oriented chip, as indicated by its Intel BGA 2049 socket and its market segment of "Mobile."

In the context of Inside, the CPU’s role is less about raw multi-core performance and more about single-threaded responsiveness and maintaining a stable frame delivery. The game is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple physics and AI, so it does not heavily utilize the 22 threads. The CPU’s single-thread benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1743) indicate it has strong per-core performance, which is crucial for games that rely on a single main thread for game logic. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (309 FPS) are likely approaching the CPU’s limit for this game, as the GPU is far from saturated at this resolution.

The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3468 and its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs show it is a solid performer, but its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its average score. This indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 155H will perform nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H or the Intel Core i5-14600T. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is also a factor, as the shared memory GPU must compete with the CPU for this bandwidth, potentially explaining some of the performance dips at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 8060S combination ranks 1600th out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of systems but is by no means at the top end. The rank is somewhat surprising given the GPU’s high 87th percentile ranking, but it suggests that the integrated nature of the GPU and the shared memory architecture hold it back in this specific title.

The rank of 1600 indicates that there are many other combos that deliver higher frame rates in Inside, likely those with dedicated GPUs that have their own VRAM. The data shows that the 8060S is competitive with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB in synthetic benchmarks, but the 12 GB of dedicated memory on that card likely gives it an advantage in real-world gaming. The combo’s rank also reflects the fact that the CPU, while strong, is not a top-tier desktop part, and the 28 W TDP limits sustained performance in long gaming sessions.

Ultimately, this combo ranks in the middle of the pack, and the measured FPS data supports that positioning. It can handle Inside at high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and it can manage 4K at Medium settings. But for users seeking the absolute highest frame rates or the ability to max out settings at 4K, there are better-performing combos in the database, as evidenced by the 1287 combos that rank above it. The 1600th rank is a fair assessment of its capabilities in this game, balancing the GPU’s theoretical strength with the practical limitations of its shared memory design.