Inside

The AMD Radeon 880M integrated GPU paired with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX delivers playable framerates in Inside across most settings, but the data clearly shows its limits at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combination provides a smooth experience, with Low settings reaching 131 FPS and even Ultra maintaining 62 FPS. However, the steep performance drop at 4K reveals a GPU-bound scenario, where only the Low preset achieves a near-60 FPS average. The processor’s substantial multi-core capability—scoring 40,642 in Cinebench R23—does not translate to raw graphics power, as the 880M’s 4.454 TFLOPS and 768 shading units become the primary constraint. Benchmark results indicate that users should target 1080p or 1440p for the best balance, with the Medium preset at 1440p offering a solid 75 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: What is the average framerate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The data shows an average of 62 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest average among the 1080p presets, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the 4K Low preset compare to the 1080p Ultra preset?

A: The 4K Low preset achieves an average of 59 FPS, while 1080p Ultra reaches 62 FPS. This indicates that dropping resolution and settings yields nearly identical performance, with the 1080p Ultra being slightly faster despite the higher quality settings.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 131, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is more than double the 4K Ultra average of 28 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of resolution scaling on this integrated GPU.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: Yes, the 1440p Medium preset delivers an average of 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. This makes it a viable option for high-refresh-rate displays at that resolution.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combination ranks 2816 out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the bottom percentile. This reflects the integrated GPU’s modest standing relative to the broader field of discrete graphics solutions.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GPU and its nearest rival?

A: The Radeon 880M’s average benchmark score is 8436, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and 0.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX330. This places it in a tight competitive cluster with those older discrete mobile GPUs.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, featuring 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operations pipelines. Its boost clock reaches 2900 MHz, with a base clock of 400 MHz, and the GPU operates with a TDP of 15 W. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning the VRAM size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the host system’s DDR5 memory, with bandwidth listed as system dependent.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer with a distinctive monochromatic art style, the GPU’s raw compute capabilities are the determining factor. The 880M delivers 4.454 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is modest by modern standards. Benchmark results show that this translates to a PassMark G3D score of 7615, placing the GPU in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX, scores 8427, a 0.1% difference, indicating that the 880M performs at a level similar to a mid-range discrete GPU from approximately a decade ago.

The lack of dedicated VRAM is a critical factor in this game’s results. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 28, which suggests that the system-shared memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck when pushing high pixel counts and detailed textures. The GPU’s 16 ROPs are also a limiting factor for fill-rate-heavy scenarios, as evidenced by the pixel rate of 46.40 GPixel/s. However, the 12 ray tracing cores do not influence Inside significantly, as the game is not heavily reliant on RT effects. The data indicates that the 880M’s performance is adequate for 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain playable framerates at 4K with higher quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average framerate falls from 131 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 28%, and then to 59 FPS at 4K, a further 37% decrease. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound workload, where the number of pixels being rendered directly impacts the frame time.

At Medium settings, the averages are 105 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 30 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 28 FPS. This relatively linear scaling suggests that the GPU is consistently the limiting component, with the CPU having ample headroom to feed the graphics pipeline. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, is unlikely to be a bottleneck in a game like Inside, which is not heavily multithreaded.

The High settings preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 66 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 62 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. Notably, the difference between High and Ultra at each resolution is small, with only a 4 FPS gap at 1080p and a 2 FPS gap at 4K. This indicates that the visual quality gains from Ultra are minimal relative to the performance cost, and the GPU is already near its limits.

The data suggests that the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU. The 880M’s system-shared memory and modest compute units cannot handle the pixel throughput required at 4K, even with Low settings. Users seeking a consistent 60 FPS experience must either remain at 1080p or accept lower quality presets at 1440p. The resolution scaling pattern is a textbook example of an integrated GPU reaching its bandwidth and shading limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a range of results across the four presets. Low settings produce an average of 131 FPS, making it the fastest configuration measured. Medium settings yield 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, indicating stable frame times. High settings drop to 66 FPS, while Ultra settings average 62 FPS. All 1080p presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, establishing this resolution as the sweet spot for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades predictably. Low settings average 94 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium settings average 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, providing a smooth experience on most displays. High settings fall to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but remains playable for a puzzle platformer. Ultra settings average 45 FPS, a marginal improvement over High, showing that the GPU is saturated at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the limitations become pronounced. Low settings average 59 FPS, just shy of the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings average 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, indicating noticeable frame dips. High settings drop to 30 FPS, and Ultra settings average 28 FPS, both of which are below playable thresholds for most users. The 4K results clearly show that this integrated GPU is not suited for high-resolution gaming in Inside, even with reduced quality settings.

The measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium presets at all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 89 to 121 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 64 to 87 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 40 to 55 FPS. These ranges provide insight into frame time consistency, with the 1080p result showing the least variance and the 4K result showing the most, further confirming the GPU’s struggle at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and AMD Radeon 880M ranks 2816 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom 2.5% of all combinations, which is a poor standing for a modern system. The rank reflects the GPU’s limited performance, as the CPU is a high-end mobile processor. The 880M’s PassMark G3D score of 7615 is only in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and the AMD Radeon R9 M375X, both of which are older discrete parts.

The high combo rank number indicates that the vast majority of tested systems, which likely include discrete GPUs, outperform this setup. The CPU’s strong benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40,642 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 47,985, do not compensate for the GPU’s lack of raw graphics power. In a game like Inside, which is not CPU-intensive, the graphics processor is the sole determinant of framerate.

Compared to other integrated graphics solutions, the 880M holds its own, but the overall combo rank is dragged down by the sheer number of discrete GPU configurations in the database. The data shows that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU’s 43rd percentile standing is the bottleneck. Users considering this combo should understand that its ranking is indicative of entry-level gaming performance, suitable for older or less demanding titles at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark scores are robust, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40,642 and a single-core score of 5,737, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13790F, scores 63,080 on average, a 0.1% difference, showing that the 265HX is competitive with high-end desktop parts from a prior generation.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The game is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple physics and AI, so it does not require significant multi-threaded processing. The 265HX’s 20 cores are largely underutilized, as the game’s workload is primarily graphics-bound. The PassMark physics score of 2,978 and the data encryption score of 39,472 indicate strong general-purpose performance, but these do not directly impact the measured FPS.

The CPU’s high boost clock of 5.30 GHz is beneficial for single-threaded tasks, which can help maintain consistent frame pacing in scenarios where the GPU is not fully saturated. However, at 4K settings, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, and the CPU’s performance is irrelevant to the final framerate. The data shows that the 265HX provides ample headroom, as evidenced by the relatively stable FPS at 1080p Low, where the CPU could potentially bottleneck a weaker GPU. In this combo, the CPU is never the limiting factor, and its capabilities are far beyond what Inside requires.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 62 FPS while providing the highest visual quality. The performance difference between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, so there is little reason to sacrifice quality. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 105 FPS offers a significant framerate boost with a minor visual compromise.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended balance, averaging 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 47 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive, while the Low preset at 94 FPS is an option for those prioritizing framerate over visuals. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is not recommended, as the visual gains over High are negligible.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option, averaging 59 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and High and Ultra are not playable at 30 FPS and 28 FPS, respectively. Users attempting 4K should stick to Low settings, but even this preset may experience occasional dips. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium provides the best overall experience, balancing visual fidelity and performance. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, a stable 60 FPS is more important than resolution, so 1440p Medium is the recommended configuration for most users.