Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers measured frame rates in Inside that scale predictably with resolution and settings. This analysis examines the resolution scaling, the GPU's role, the combo's rank among 1,671 tested combinations, and the optimal settings based on the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Inside shows a clear pattern as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 227.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 165 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 102.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a substantial reduction of 62.5 FPS from 1080p to 1440p, and another 62.2 FPS from 1440p to 4K. The magnitude of these drops indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 20 threads and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions; the 451.6 FPS observed at 1080p Low settings confirms that the processor is not a bottleneck in this puzzle platformer. As resolution climbs, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rate falls accordingly.

The same scaling trend appears across all settings. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 96.5 on Ultra to 209.1 on Low. The gap between Ultra and High is small—only 6.3 FPS—while the jump from High to Medium is 61.8 FPS, and from Medium to Low is 44.5 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU, while Medium and Low offer much higher headroom. At 1440p, the spread is similar: Ultra yields 156.9 FPS, High 165 FPS, Medium 264.2 FPS, and Low 330.7 FPS. At 1080p, even Ultra exceeds 200 FPS, with Low reaching 451.6 FPS. The data consistently points to the GPU as the component that determines frame rates as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1660 MHz, with a boost clock of 2970 MHz and a game clock of 2400 MHz. These specifications are more than sufficient for a 2016 puzzle platformer like Inside, which does not demand extreme memory capacity or bandwidth. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for any resolution tested, and the high boost clock contributes to the strong frame rates observed.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 7,260 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 160,317 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 184,026 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 39,647, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (deltaPct -0.1%), NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (deltaPct 0.2%), AMD Radeon Pro 575X (deltaPct -0.5%), and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (deltaPct -0.6%). These small deltas indicate that the RX 9070 XT sits in a tight performance cluster, but its measured FPS in Inside are consistently high, suggesting that the game is not particularly demanding on the GPU.

The CPU, an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, is a 20-core, 20-thread processor with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50,009 and a single-core score of 7,060, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 79,102, with nearest rivals including the Core Ultra 7 265KF (deltaPct -0.2%), Core i9-14900KF (deltaPct -0.2%), Core i9-14900K (deltaPct -0.9%), and AMD EPYC 7413 (deltaPct -1.2%). The CPU's high single-thread performance ensures that it does not limit the GPU in Inside, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 220th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the upper tier of all tested configurations, roughly in the top 13% of the database. The CPU's 97th percentile and the GPU's 82nd percentile individually are strong, but the combo rank reflects how well the two components work together for this specific game. The high rank suggests that the pairing is well-balanced for Inside, with neither component significantly bottlenecking the other. The measured FPS data supports this: even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 96.5 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates. The combo's position at 220 out of 1,671 indicates that many other combinations—likely those with higher-end GPUs or CPUs—achieve higher frame rates, but the 265K + RX 9070 XT still delivers a smooth experience across all tested settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 4K, the High preset provides 102.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 96.5 FPS. Both are above 60 FPS, so either is playable, but High offers a small performance advantage with presumably minimal visual difference. Medium and Low yield 164.6 FPS and 209.1 FPS respectively, which are far higher than necessary for a puzzle platformer. For a balance of visual quality and performance at 4K, High is the recommended preset. At 1440p, Ultra delivers 156.9 FPS, High 165 FPS, Medium 264.2 FPS, and Low 330.7 FPS. All are well above 60 FPS, so Ultra is a safe choice for maximum visual fidelity. At 1080p, even Ultra reaches 214.9 FPS, so any preset will provide a fluid experience; Ultra is recommended for the best visuals without sacrificing frame rate.

The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the RX 9070 XT is powerful enough to handle Inside at 4K with High settings comfortably. For users with 1440p or 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is fully viable. The measured FPS values indicate that the combo never drops below 96.5 FPS in any tested configuration, which is a strong result for a game released in 2016.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination in Inside.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 102.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 209.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 164.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 96.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 165 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 330.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 264.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 156.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 227.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 451.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 365.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 214.9 |

At 4K, the range from Ultra to Low spans 112.6 FPS, with the largest jump occurring between High and Medium. At 1440p, the spread is 173.8 FPS, and at 1080p, it is 236.7 FPS. These numbers illustrate how the GPU's headroom expands as resolution decreases, allowing the CPU to push frame rates higher.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 96.5.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested combinations?

A: It ranks 220th out of 1,671 tested combos.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is in the 97th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The launch MSRP is $394.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 451.6.