Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a dominant performance in Inside, placing this combo in the top 29% of all tested configurations. The data indicates that this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-threaded performance ensures headroom at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, providing clear guidance on optimal configurations for this puzzle platformer.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance in this configuration. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Inside, which features a subdued, monochromatic art style, the memory bandwidth is more than sufficient; the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains playable frame rates.

The GPU's 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores are largely underutilized in this title, as Inside does not rely on heavy ray tracing or complex particle effects. Instead, the benchmark results reveal that the limiting factor shifts based on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced, but the RTX 4080 still pushes frame rates to extreme levels. The GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance ensures that the rendering pipeline is never the bottleneck until 4K resolution, where the pixel throughput demand (280.6 GPixel/s) begins to constrain performance.

The GPU's 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler indicate a high-power design, but the measured FPS shows that it scales efficiently with settings. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1440p reduces the average FPS from 281 to 144, a 49% drop, highlighting how much headroom exists in the lower presets. The 16 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor in this game, as even the highest texture loads in Inside are modest, allowing the card to operate without memory pressure at all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 830 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 71st percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms the majority of systems tested. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU does not hold back the GPU at lower resolutions, and the GPU remains capable at 4K.

The CPU, with a percentile rank of 83 against all processors, is a strong partner for this GPU. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (32707 vs. 32697 for the 155H), with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails by just 0.1%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is 0.2% ahead. This level of parity means that the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo's ranking; the RTX 4080's performance dictates the outcome.

The GPU itself ranks in the 86th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a deltaPct of 0.1% in favor of the non-SUPER variant. This suggests that the combo's rank could be slightly higher with a faster GPU, but the current pairing is well-matched. The data shows that the combo rank of 830 is respectable for a mobile CPU paired with a desktop-class GPU, indicating that the 155H's 16 cores and 22 threads provide sufficient throughput to feed the RTX 4080.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 314, which drops to 290 on Medium, 211 on High, and 201 on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 246 FPS and a maximum of 333 FPS, indicating a wide variance but consistently high performance. The gap between High and Ultra is just 10 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains robust. Low settings produce an average of 281 FPS, while Medium yields 243 FPS with a min-max range of 206-279 FPS. High settings average 152 FPS, and Ultra drops to 144 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at this resolution is only an 8 FPS difference, showing that the GPU can handle the extra load with minimal impact. The data indicates that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for high refresh rate displays, as it maintains an average above 240 FPS.

At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU begins to feel the pressure. Low settings still produce an impressive 191 FPS average, while Medium drops to 152 FPS with a min-max of 130-175 FPS. High settings average 95 FPS, and Ultra falls to 91 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not significantly more demanding. The 4K Low setting remains above 60 FPS, making it viable for smooth gameplay, but the data shows a clear preference for 1440p if higher settings are desired.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent: at 1080p, the drop is 36% (from 314 to 201 FPS); at 1440p, it is 49% (from 281 to 144 FPS); and at 4K, it is 52% (from 191 to 91 FPS). This pattern indicates that the GPU's load increases disproportionately with resolution, as expected.

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

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings preset depends on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p users with a 144 Hz monitor, the High preset at 211 FPS is more than sufficient, and even Ultra at 201 FPS provides headroom above 144 Hz. The Low preset at 314 FPS is unnecessary unless competing in esports, but the Medium preset at 290 FPS offers a balanced visual quality with a high frame rate. For those with 240 Hz displays, the Medium preset is the best choice, as its minimum of 246 FPS remains above the 240 Hz threshold.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out with an average of 243 FPS and a minimum of 206 FPS, making it ideal for 240 Hz monitors. The High preset at 152 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz displays, while Ultra at 144 FPS also hits that mark but with slightly lower average. The Low preset at 281 FPS is overkill for most displays, but it demonstrates the GPU's capability. For a 165 Hz monitor, High is the recommended preset, as it provides a 13 FPS cushion above the refresh rate.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Medium at 152 FPS is the best experience, as it stays well above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience on high refresh rate 4K panels (up to 144 Hz). High at 95 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but Ultra at 91 FPS offers minimal visual improvement over High for a 4 FPS loss. The Low preset at 191 FPS is unnecessary, as the visual downgrade is not worth the frame rate gain when Medium already exceeds 144 FPS. The recommendation is to use Medium at 4K for the best balance of visuals and performance, as it is the only preset that combines a high average with a minimum above 130 FPS.

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

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 211 at 1080p to 152 at 1440p and 95 at 4K. This represents a 28% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 37% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The diminishing returns at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. The RTX 4080's pixel fill rate of 280.6 GPixel/s is being taxed at 4K, as the number of pixels quadruples from 1080p.

At Low settings, the drop is more pronounced: from 314 FPS at 1080p to 281 FPS at 1440p and 191 FPS at 4K. The 39% drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than the 10% drop from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting that the GPU's shading units are saturated at 4K even with minimal visual effects. This is consistent with the GPU's FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K.

The Medium settings data provides the most insight. At 1080p, the average is 290 FPS, dropping to 243 FPS at 1440p (a 16% decrease) and 152 FPS at 4K (a 37% decrease). The minimum FPS follows a similar trend: 246 at 1080p, 206 at 1440p, and 130 at 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the frame rates remain high even at 4K Medium. The 155H's single-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1743, is more than adequate to feed the GPU at all resolutions.

The data suggests that the system is GPU-limited at 4K and CPU-limited at 1080p, but only at Low settings where the frame rates exceed 300 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the 201 FPS average is still high enough to suggest that the GPU has more to give, but the CPU's 22 threads are not the limiting factor. The overall scaling shows a well-balanced system that excels at 1440p, where the GPU and CPU are in harmony, providing the best frame rate-to-resolution ratio.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?*

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium provides an average of 243 FPS with a minimum of 206 FPS, making it the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 4K, Medium drops to 152 FPS, which is still playable but less optimal for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in this test?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209. This means the non-SUPER variant is essentially equivalent in performance for this game.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H a bottleneck for the RTX 4080?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32697 is nearly identical to its rivals, and the measured FPS at 1080p (up to 314 FPS) indicates that the CPU can keep up with the GPU. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU at 4K resolutions.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the High preset averages 95 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 91 FPS. This is a difference of only 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects have a minimal performance impact.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 91 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the High preset at 95 FPS provides a comfortable margin for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 830 out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the top 29% of all systems. This ranking reflects strong performance, though the GPU's 86th percentile ranking suggests that higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs.