Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and the measured performance data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet surprisingly CPU-limited at 1080p. The benchmark results across three resolutions and four quality presets paint a clear picture of a mobile platform that punches well above its weight class, though the data suggests some interesting bottlenecks that are not immediately obvious from the raw specifications alone.

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 mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a thermal design power of 28 W. This is a highly capable mobile chip, and its benchmark scores confirm it: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a single-core score of 1743 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested. The data from its nearest rivals shows it is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.1% delta), while slightly trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (-0.4% delta).

In the context of Inside, a game that is not typically considered CPU-intensive due to its side-scrolling 2.5D perspective, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame pacing floor. The data shows this clearly at 1080p: with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 288 FPS, which is a massive number. However, when we look at the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (288 FPS down to 137 FPS), the drop is substantial, which suggests that the GPU is still the primary limiter even at this resolution. The CPU's 22 threads and high boost clock are more than sufficient to feed the RTX 5060, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rates scale almost linearly with GPU load.

The L3 cache of 24 MB shared across the 16 cores is likely sufficient for a game like Inside, which has relatively simple physics and AI routines. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24873 and single-thread score of 3468 further reinforce that this CPU is not a weak link. It is importantly the CPU's memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support, which is ample for the data streaming requirements of a puzzle platformer. The benchmark results indicate that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is never the constraining factor; instead, it is the GPU that dictates the final frame rate, even at 1080p.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the star of the show here, and the measured FPS data shows it is a formidable mobile GPU. Based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB206 chip, it features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with a TDP of 145 W. Its benchmark credentials are solid: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 and a PassMark G3D score of 20891 place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs.

Curiously, the nearest rivals for the RTX 5060 according to the data are not modern discrete GPUs but rather integrated graphics and older cards. The AMD Radeon 860M is listed with a -0.3% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is also at -0.3%. This is likely a quirk of the benchmarking database's averaging method, as the RTX 5060's raw specs and performance in Inside are far superior to these competitors. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the only real discrete rival listed, and it trails the RTX 5060 by 1.2% in average benchmark score.

In Inside, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is more than adequate; the game is not a VRAM hog. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) and the high bandwidth ensure that texture streaming is never a bottleneck. The data shows the GPU's strength at 1440p and 4K, where it maintains playable frame rates even on Ultra settings. The GPU's FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s are more than sufficient for the game's simple geometry and lighting effects. The RTX 5060 is clearly the dominant component in this pairing, driving frame rates that far exceed what the CPU would require.

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

The measured FPS data provides a fascinating look at how this combo scales with resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the system hits an average of 288 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 207 FPS, a reduction of 28.1%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 130 FPS, which is a 54.9% drop from 1080p. This scaling is almost perfectly linear with the pixel count increase, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and the CPU is keeping up without issue.

The High settings tell a similar story. At 1080p, the average is 144 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 104 FPS (a 27.8% decrease), and at 4K, it falls to 65 FPS (a 54.9% decrease from 1080p). Again, the scaling is consistent with pixel count, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor across the board. The Ultra settings show the same pattern: 137 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27.7% and 54.7%, respectively.

This data strongly suggests that the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is never the bottleneck, even at 1080p. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p to be much closer together, as the CPU load would be similar while the GPU load increases. Instead, the frame rates scale almost exactly with the number of pixels, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound system. The only exception might be at 1080p Low, where 288 FPS is so high that CPU frame pacing could theoretically become an issue, but the data does not show any anomalies there. The takeaway is clear: this is a GPU-limited combo, and the CPU has plenty of headroom.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Inside, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 2431 out of 3716 combos. This places it in the 34.6th percentile of all tested combos, which is surprisingly low given the high frame rates measured. This apparent contradiction is explained by the fact that Inside is an older game, and many desktop systems with high-end CPUs and GPUs can achieve even higher frame rates, especially at 1080p.

The rank of 2431 suggests that while this combo is fast, it is not exceptional when compared to the entire database of tested systems. The data shows that the combo is capable of excellent performance in absolute terms, but it is overshadowed by more powerful desktop configurations. For a mobile platform, however, this is a strong result. The rank reflects the fact that many desktop GPUs with higher power limits and clock speeds will outperform the RTX 5060 in a game like Inside, which is not demanding enough to fully utilize the latest technology.

It is also importantly the combo's rank is likely dragged down by the CPU's performance relative to other CPUs in the database. The Core Ultra 7 155H is a mobile chip, and while it scores well, it cannot match the multi-threaded performance of desktop CPUs with higher TDPs. However, since Inside is not a CPU-intensive game, the CPU's lower rank does not significantly impact the actual gaming experience. The benchmark results indicate that the combo is well-balanced for this specific title, even if its overall rank in the database is not in the top tier.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's refresh rate and resolution preferences. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 288 FPS, which is overkill for any current monitor. The High preset at 1440p averages 104 FPS, which is excellent for a 100 Hz or 120 Hz display. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS, making it a fantastic choice for high-refresh-rate gaming.

For 4K, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, averaging 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. This is a playable and smooth experience on a 60 Hz or even a 120 Hz 4K display. The High preset at 4K averages 65 FPS, which is acceptable for a 60 Hz screen but is noticeably lower. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 62 FPS, which is borderline for a 60 Hz display and not recommended if you want to maintain a consistent frame rate.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium gives 230 FPS, which is far beyond what is needed. At 1440p, Medium provides 166 FPS, which is excellent. At 4K, Medium is the only preset that consistently stays above 90 FPS. The Low preset is only recommended if the user is chasing maximum frame rates on a 360 Hz or 500 Hz monitor, but the visual sacrifice is likely not worth it for a puzzle platformer. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with G-Sync or FreeSync displays who can tolerate frame rates in the 60-70 FPS range at 4K.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The maximum average frame rate is 288 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score that is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a delta of 0%. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: Is the combo GPU-bound or CPU-bound in this game?

A: The data indicates the combo is GPU-bound. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is almost perfectly linear with pixel count, which is the classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs tested in the database.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the benchmark data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 89 FPS, which occurred at 3840x2160 resolution with the Medium settings preset.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in Inside?

A: The combo ranks 2431 out of 3716 tested combinations for this game.

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

The following is the complete measured frame rate data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in Inside.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average FPS 288
• Medium: Average FPS 230, Minimum FPS 196, Maximum FPS 265
• High: Average FPS 144
• Ultra: Average FPS 137

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average FPS 207
• Medium: Average FPS 166, Minimum FPS 141, Maximum FPS 191
• High: Average FPS 104
• Ultra: Average FPS 99

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average FPS 130
• Medium: Average FPS 104, Minimum FPS 89, Maximum FPS 120
• High: Average FPS 65
• Ultra: Average FPS 62

The data shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution and settings increase. The Medium preset is the only one that provides minimum frame rate data, suggesting it is the most stable and well-optimized setting for this title. The jump from Low to Medium is significant at all resolutions, but the jump from High to Ultra is relatively small, indicating diminishing returns on visual quality for the performance cost. The measured FPS values confirm that this mobile combo is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience in Inside at any resolution, provided the user selects the appropriate settings.