Inside

Inside is a 2D puzzle-platformer from 2016, and the benchmark data shows that this combination of an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers extremely high frame rates across all tested configurations. The pairing ranks 1273 out of 2887 tested combos for this game, placing it in the 56th percentile of all systems. This mid-pack ranking is not an indictment of the hardware; rather, it reflects that the game's modest graphical demands are easily saturated by this hardware, making the results more a measure of the CPU's and GPU's raw limits than of optimized game performance. The data indicates that this system is far more powerful than what Inside requires, leading to performance that is primarily limited by the game's engine at lower settings and by the GPU at higher resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti secures the 1273rd position out of 2887 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the upper half of the database, but not at the top. The data suggests that the ranking is constrained by the GPU's performance in this specific title, as the CPU is a top-tier part, ranking in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs in the general benchmark suite.

The system's overall standing is best understood by looking at the individual component rankings. The GPU sits in the 59th percentile against all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 93rd percentile. The gap between these two percentile positions is significant. The data implies that the GPU is the component that prevents this system from achieving a top-1000 rank in this game. The frame rates achieved are so high that the game is likely not stressing the CPU at all, making the GPU the sole determinant of the final ranking. A higher-performing GPU would likely push this combo much higher in the rankings, but the 3060 Ti's performance in the measured rows creates a ceiling for the system's overall position.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 2.40 GHz, which can boost up to 5.30 GHz. This high core count and high boost clock provide a massive amount of computational headroom. In the context of Inside, a game not known for heavy multi-threaded workloads, this CPU is effectively overkill. The benchmark results show that the CPU's performance is a non-factor in limiting frame rates.

The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960, are exceptionally high. Its Passmark single-thread score of 4689 is also robust. These figures are relevant because they explain why even at 1080p with Low settings, where the game is most likely to be CPU-bound, the system still produces an average of 346 FPS. The processor's ability to handle the game's logic and draw calls is so fast that it never becomes the bottleneck, even at those high frame rates. The data shows that the CPU's performance is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at every resolution and preset tested in this pack.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is an Ampere-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The GPU's performance is the defining factor in the measured FPS results for this system. As the resolution and settings increase, the workload shifts from the CPU to the GPU, and we see a corresponding drop in frame rates that aligns with the GPU's capabilities.

The GPU's compute power of 16.20 TFLOPS is substantial, but it is the limiting factor at higher settings. For example, at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 74 FPS, showing that the GPU is working hard to render the scene at that high pixel count and fidelity. The GPU's percentile rank of 59 is modest, placing it just above average. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, with the RTX 3060 Ti performing 0.7% better than the RX 9060 and 1.4% worse than the RX 5700 XT. This indicates that the GPU is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not a high-end part capable of maintaining extreme frame rates at 4K Ultra in every title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the system performs across different resolutions and settings. The results are consistent and show a clear hierarchy of performance.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 346 avg FPS
• Medium: 277 avg FPS (min 235, max 318)
• High: 173 avg FPS
• Ultra: 165 avg FPS

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 249 avg FPS
• Medium: 199 avg FPS (min 169, max 229)
• High: 124 avg FPS
• Ultra: 118 avg FPS

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 156 avg FPS
• Medium: 125 avg FPS (min 106, max 144)
• High: 78 avg FPS
• Ultra: 74 avg FPS

The data shows a clear pattern. At 1080p Low, the system achieves a staggering 346 FPS average, which drops to 165 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The transition from Low to Ultra at the same resolution costs roughly 52% of the performance. A similar trend is seen at higher resolutions. At 4K, the system still maintains a very playable 74 FPS average on Ultra, and an impressive 156 FPS on Low. The minimum FPS figures recorded for Medium settings show that the system maintains a robust frame time, with the 4K Medium minimum of 106 FPS still being well above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average FPS of 74 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the standard 60 FPS target for smooth, responsive gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the main bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor. At higher resolutions and settings, the frame rate drops significantly, indicating that the GPU is working at its limits. The CPU's high benchmark scores suggest it has ample headroom and is not a constraint.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 249 on Low to 118 on Ultra. This represents a performance decrease of approximately 53% when moving to the highest preset.

Q: How does the frame rate at 1080p High compare to the frame rate at 4K High?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 173 FPS. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average drops to 78 FPS. This is a 55% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti a high-performing GPU compared to its direct competitors?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. It performs 0.7% better than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.4% worse than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, indicating it is a competitive mid-range option.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures recorded for this combo?

A: The data only provides minimum FPS values for the Medium settings preset. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 235 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 169 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 106 FPS. All other settings presets only list average FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this system depends on the user's display and preference for visual fidelity versus raw frame rate. The data shows that the system can handle Ultra settings at all resolutions, but the frame rate at 4K Ultra (74 FPS) is lower than what it achieves at lower settings.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p display, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. At 1080p Ultra, the system still produces an average of 165 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most standard monitors. At 1440p Ultra, the average of 118 FPS is still excellent and provides a high refresh rate experience. The jump from High to Ultra at these resolutions is modest in terms of performance cost but offers the maximum visual quality.

For 4K users, the High preset provides the best balance of performance and quality. The 4K High average of 78 FPS is a solid experience, and it is only 4 FPS lower than the 74 FPS average seen on Ultra. However, the data shows that the Medium preset at 4K (125 FPS) offers a significant performance boost over High, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize frame rate over the highest level of detail. The Low preset is not recommended, as the visual compromises are significant, and even the Medium preset provides over 125 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear scaling trend as resolution increases. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average frame rate from 173 to 124 FPS, a 28% drop. Moving further to 3840x2160 at High settings reduces it to 78 FPS, an additional 37% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component.

The performance hit from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At Low settings, the drop is from 346 FPS to 156 FPS, a 55% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 165 FPS to 74 FPS, a 55% reduction. The consistency of this percentage across different presets confirms that the GPU's rendering capabilities, specifically its pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, are the primary constraints. The CPU's performance is so high that it does not become a factor in this scaling, as the frame rate drops are entirely attributable to the increased pixel count and shading load placed on the RTX 3060 Ti. The data shows that for a game like Inside, the RTX 3060 Ti is the definitive performance ceiling for this system.