Inside

Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016, is not a demanding title by modern standards, but the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination obliterates it at every setting and resolution tested. The benchmark data shows that this pairing is far more capable than the game requires, delivering triple-digit frame rates even at 4K with maximum settings. The primary takeaway is that users can prioritize visual fidelity without concern, as the hardware provides a massive performance buffer across the board.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for this configuration, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining exceptionally high frame rates. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 203 FPS, which is only 11 FPS lower than the High preset's 214 FPS. This negligible difference in performance is a worthwhile trade-off for the maximum graphical fidelity that the Ultra setting provides. Similarly, at 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 146 FPS average, and even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, it maintains a playable 92 FPS average.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p or 1440p, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance, pushing frame rates to 342 FPS and 246 FPS respectively. The Medium preset also has the only recorded minimum and maximum FPS data in the pack, showing a range of 291-393 FPS at 1080p and 209-283 FPS at 1440p, which suggests consistent frame pacing. The High preset is a reasonable middle ground, but given how close its performance is to Ultra, there is little reason to choose it over the top-tier setting.

The Low preset is essentially unnecessary with this hardware. While it produces the highest frame rates (427 FPS at 1080p, 307 FPS at 1440p, and 193 FPS at 4K), the visual downgrade is not justified when the Ultra preset still achieves frame rates well above 60 FPS at 4K. The data strongly suggests that users should default to Ultra for the best experience, as the hardware headroom makes lower settings a concession without benefit.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary driver of this game's performance, and its specifications reflect a card that is overkill for Inside's rendering demands. The GPU features a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz, with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is particularly notable; Inside is not a texture-heavy title that would require 16 GB, but the ample VRAM ensures there is absolutely no memory bottleneck, even at 4K resolution.

The GPU's performance profile is consistent with its hardware capabilities. In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 6800 XT scores 24,980 in Passmark G3D, which places it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 48,477 puts it in close competition with the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (47,743, a 1.5% delta), while it trails the Intel Arc A550M by 2.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by 3%. Despite these mixed synthetic results against mobile and newer parts, the actual in-game FPS data shows the card delivering exceptional performance, suggesting that the game's engine is well-optimized for RDNA 2.0 architecture.

The GPU's pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s are more than sufficient to handle Inside's side-scrolling visuals. The FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS provides substantial compute headroom. The card's 72 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are features that Inside does not utilize, but they ensure the card is future-proof. The 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs all contribute to a GPU that scales predictably with resolution, as evidenced by the FPS data: the 4K Ultra score of 92 FPS is roughly half the 1080p Ultra score of 203 FPS, which aligns with the four-fold increase in pixel count.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 serves as a capable partner to the RX 6800 XT, ensuring that the GPU is never starved of data. This processor features 20 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. For a game like Inside, which is likely single-thread-bound, the high boost clock is the critical factor. The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,960 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,689.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,216 and a Passmark multithread score of 49,682. These scores place the Ultra 7 265 in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64,640. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks are the AMD EPYC 4464P (64,823, a -0.3% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64,438, a 0.3% delta), the AMD EPYC 7343 (64,202, a 0.7% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9124 (65,104, a -0.7% delta). These competitors are all server-class or near-identical parts, indicating that the Ultra 7 265 is positioned at the top of the desktop consumer heap.

The 30 MB of shared L3 cache, combined with 3 MB of L2 cache per core, provides a large pool of fast memory for game assets. While Inside's data footprint is small, this cache configuration helps maintain smooth frame delivery. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, especially given its performance, and its support for DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures the system memory is not a bottleneck. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU is irrelevant for this test, as the discrete GPU handles all rendering, but its presence adds a fallback option. Overall, the CPU's role here is to stay out of the way, and the data shows it does so effectively, allowing the GPU to reach its full potential at all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of the benchmark database, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 594th out of 2,887 tested combos for Inside. This places the pairing in the top 20.6% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank is a reflection of the entire system's capability, and given that the FPS data shows this combo achieving 92 FPS at 4K Ultra, the ranking is likely held back by the fact that many other high-end combos can achieve even higher frame rates on a game that is not graphically intensive.

The combo's rank of 594 suggests that while it is a high-performing setup, there are 593 other combinations that deliver better raw performance in this specific title. This is not a criticism of the hardware but rather evidence of how well Inside scales with top-tier components. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 85th percentile ranking would suggest a higher combo rank, but the game's low requirements mean that even mid-range hardware can achieve high FPS, compressing the performance curve at the top. The data indicates that this combo is more than sufficient for a flawless experience, but it is not the absolute fastest pairing in the database for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with an average of 203 FPS at Ultra settings. However, 3840x2160 at Ultra still delivers a smooth 92 FPS average, making 4K a viable option for a premium visual experience.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance?

A: The performance difference is minimal. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 203 FPS versus 214 FPS for High. At 2560x1440, the gap is 146 FPS for Ultra versus 154 FPS for High. At 3840x2160, the gap is 92 FPS for Ultra versus 97 FPS for High. The small FPS cost for Ultra makes it the recommended choice.

Q: Is the 16 GB of VRAM on the RX 6800 XT necessary for Inside?

A: The game does not require 16 GB of VRAM, but the large allocation ensures there is no memory pressure. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s and 16 GB capacity guarantee that texture streaming and asset loading are not bottlenecks at any resolution or settings level tested.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance impact this game?

A: Inside is not heavily threaded, so the CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock is the key factor. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,960 indicates strong per-core performance, which ensures the game's main thread runs efficiently, allowing the GPU to maintain high frame rates.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max FPS data. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 131 FPS and the maximum is 178 FPS. At 2560x1440, the range is 209 to 283 FPS. At 1920x1080, the range is 291 to 393 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations for Inside?

A: The combo ranks 594th out of 2,887 total combinations tested for Inside. This places it in the top 20.6% of all systems, which is a strong result given the game's low hardware requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data paints a clear picture of overwhelming performance. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are astronomical, starting with the Low preset at 427 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 342 FPS average with a minimum of 291 FPS and a maximum of 393 FPS. The High preset yields 214 FPS average, and the Ultra preset rounds out the resolution with 203 FPS average. All of these figures are far beyond what any standard display can show, making the resolution a pure GPU stress test rather than a playable scenario.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset produces 307 FPS average, while Medium delivers 246 FPS average (min 209, max 283). High settings show 154 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 146 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 28-30% reduction in FPS across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel workload. The Ultra preset at 1440p is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found on high-end monitors, making it the ideal choice for competitive or immersive play.

At 3840x2160, the 4K resolution finally begins to tax the hardware, but the results are still impressive. The Low preset achieves 193 FPS average, Medium delivers 154 FPS average (min 131, max 178), High yields 97 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 92 FPS average. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is a mere 5 FPS, reinforcing the recommendation to use Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 92 FPS is comfortably above the 60 FPS standard for a smooth experience on 4K displays. The data shows a consistent pattern: this combo can handle Inside at maximum settings on any resolution, with the only trade-off being the diminishing returns of higher pixel counts. There are no stutters or dips below playable thresholds in the recorded data, as the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings remain high across all resolutions.