Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, ranking in the top percentile of tested combinations. Benchmark results show this combo achieves a rank of 615 out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the 79th percentile overall. The data reveals that this system is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions but becomes more balanced at 4K, with the RTX 5090’s massive memory bandwidth and the Core Ultra 7 155H’s 16 cores working together to produce frame rates that range from playable at Ultra settings to exceptionally high at Low presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 615th out of 2887 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H compare to its closest rivals in CPU benchmark scores?

A: The Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.1% delta). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.4%.

*Q: What is the GPU’s memory capacity and how does it affect Inside?*

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This configuration ensures memory capacity is never a bottleneck, even at 4K Ultra settings, where the game still maintains over 100 FPS.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system delivers an average of 290 FPS, with minimum and maximum frames of 246 and 333 respectively. This indicates extremely smooth gameplay with minimal frame pacing issues.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (218 FPS) and Ultra (104 FPS) settings is substantial, indicating the GPU is the primary performance limiter. The CPU’s 16 cores and 22 threads provide sufficient headroom, as evidenced by the 109 FPS average at High settings.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance relative to its single-threaded performance?

A: The Core Ultra 7 155H scores 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1743 in single-core, showing strong scaling across its 16 cores. The multi-core score is approximately 8.6 times the single-core score, which is excellent for a mobile processor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 615 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top 21% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result given the game’s modest graphical demands. The ranking reflects the RTX 5090’s dominance in raw rasterization, as the CPU-side benchmarks show the Core Ultra 7 155H sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, but the GPU’s 92nd percentile standing boosts the overall combo performance.

When contextualized against the nearest CPU rivals, the Core Ultra 7 155H’s average score of 32697 is statistically tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662). The differences of 0%, 0.1%, -0.2%, and -0.4% against its four nearest rivals are negligible, meaning any performance variation in Inside comes from the GPU rather than the processor. The combo’s 79th percentile rank (615/2887) is driven almost entirely by the RTX 5090’s exceptional fill rate and memory bandwidth, which allow it to push frame rates far beyond what the game’s puzzle-platformer mechanics require.

The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates above 230 FPS at every settings preset, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains 104 FPS. This performance envelope means the system is overqualified for Inside in most scenarios, but the ranking among 2887 combos reflects that other high-end GPU pairings can achieve similar results, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU becomes more relevant. The RTX 5090’s 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are far beyond what Inside requires, yet they contribute to the consistent frame times observed across all test configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured FPS results in Inside. The GPU features 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units, with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, which are more than sufficient for a game with Inside’s stylized 2.5D visuals.

The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, ensuring that texture streaming and framebuffer operations never become limiting factors. In the measured data, the GPU’s capabilities are most apparent at 4K resolution. At 3840x2160, the average FPS scales from 218 at Low settings to 175 at Medium, 109 at High, and 104 at Ultra. This 2.1x difference between Low and Ultra demonstrates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the CPU is not challenged by the game’s physics or AI systems.

The RTX 5090’s benchmark scores reinforce its high-end positioning. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 39650 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376728, with an average benchmark score of 79842. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79605 (0.3% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% delta). The GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that it is one of the fastest available, and the Inside results reflect this — even the most demanding settings preset at 4K stays above 100 FPS.

The GPU’s 575 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a desktop-class component, and its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides massive compute headroom. For Inside, this means the GPU is rarely stressed, which is why the frame rates are so high across all resolutions. The only scenario where the GPU shows any strain is at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 104, still well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Inside shows a consistent pattern across all three resolutions, with the system delivering playable frame rates at every settings preset. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the average FPS ranges from 230 at Ultra to 314 at Low. The Medium preset achieves 290 FPS average with a minimum of 246 and maximum of 333, while High settings deliver 241 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom — even the most demanding preset runs at more than three times the refresh rate of a standard 60 Hz monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Ultra settings produce an average of 165 FPS, High settings reach 174 FPS, Medium settings hit 259 FPS, and Low settings achieve 281 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 221 and maximum of 298, demonstrating consistent frame pacing throughout the test. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively modest, with Ultra settings falling from 230 to 165 FPS (a 28% reduction), which suggests that the GPU is still not fully saturated at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system’s performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. Low settings produce an average of 218 FPS, Medium settings deliver 175 FPS with a minimum of 148 and maximum of 201, High settings achieve 109 FPS, and Ultra settings average 104 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is significant — 175 FPS versus 109 FPS — indicating that the High preset introduces rendering features that substantially increase GPU load. However, even at Ultra, the system maintains an average above 100 FPS, which is exceptional for a game with Inside’s visual style.

Across all nine tested configurations, the frame rates never fall below 104 FPS average, and the minimum FPS recorded in the data is 148 at 4K Medium. This indicates that the combo provides a consistently smooth experience, with no scenario producing stutter or frame drops that would detract from the gameplay. The scaling between resolutions is linear and predictable, confirming that both the CPU and GPU are performing without unexpected bottlenecks.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H serves as the supporting component in this pairing, and its specifications are more than adequate for Inside. The processor features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 112 KB L1 cache per core provide ample fast storage for game logic, while the 7 nm Meteor Lake architecture ensures efficient power delivery within its 28 W TDP.

In CPU benchmark tests, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1743 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its Passmark multithread score of 24873 and single-thread score of 3468 further illustrate its capabilities. The nearest rivals show this CPU is well-matched against desktop-class alternatives: the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 (-0.2% delta). This means the Core Ultra 7 155H is effectively equivalent to these chips in average benchmark performance, despite being a mobile processor.

For Inside, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, collision detection, and the puzzle-platformer’s physics systems. The game is not CPU-intensive, and the data supports this — at 1080p, the frame rates are consistently high across all settings, with the CPU showing no signs of bottlenecking even at Low settings where the GPU workload is minimal (314 FPS average). The 22 threads provide ample parallel processing for any background tasks, and the boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures responsive single-threaded performance where needed.

The CPU’s memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for feeding the RTX 5090’s massive data requirements. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics are irrelevant in this configuration since the discrete GPU handles all rendering, but they do not interfere with performance. The Core Ultra 7 155H’s 83rd percentile ranking confirms it is a capable processor, and the measured FPS data shows that it does not limit the GPU in Inside at any resolution or settings preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo in Inside depend on the display resolution and target frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings presets are viable, but Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset delivers 290 FPS average with a minimum of 246, which is nearly identical to the High preset’s 241 FPS but with better frame consistency. Low settings at 314 FPS offer no tangible benefit over Medium for most users, while Ultra at 230 FPS is equally playable but adds visual features that may not be noticeable in a game with Inside’s minimalist aesthetic.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings are again the recommended choice. The 259 FPS average with a minimum of 221 provides a flawless experience, and the visual improvement over Low settings (281 FPS) is worth the small performance cost. High settings at 174 FPS are also excellent, and the 165 FPS at Ultra remains well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors (165 Hz or higher), High or Ultra settings are preferable to take advantage of the display’s capabilities without sacrificing frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts based on the user’s priorities. Medium settings deliver 175 FPS with a minimum of 148, which is the best combination of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution. High settings at 109 FPS are still perfectly playable and may be preferred for users who want the highest visual quality. Ultra settings at 104 FPS are also viable but offer diminishing returns over High, as the visual differences in Inside are subtle. Low settings at 218 FPS are only recommended for competitive play or if the user prioritizes maximum frame rate over visuals.

The data suggests that Medium settings at any resolution provide the most consistent experience, as this preset shows the highest minimum FPS values in the measured data (246 at 1080p, 221 at 1440p, and 148 at 4K). For users with 60 Hz displays, even Ultra settings at 4K (104 FPS) are more than sufficient. For those with 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays, Medium or High settings at 1440p or 1080p will fully utilize the refresh rate. The system’s performance is so robust that settings recommendations are more about personal preference than technical necessity, as no tested configuration falls below 100 FPS average.