Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S is a surprisingly capable combination for Inside, a game from 2016 that remains highly playable on this modern mobile hardware. Benchmark results show that this combo delivers excellent frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary bottleneck shifting from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K. The data indicates that this is a top-tier configuration for this title, ranking in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, and it excels particularly at high refresh rate 1440p gaming.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture. It operates at a base clock of 2.70 GHz and can boost up to 5.40 GHz. This high core count and strong boost clock are more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which is not known for being heavily threaded. Benchmark results confirm the CPU's immense processing power, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35589 and a single-core score of 2204. This single-core performance is critical for gaming, as it directly influences frame pacing and physics calculations.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data. At 1080p, where the GPU load is lighter, the CPU's robust single-threaded performance helps achieve extremely high frame rates. The data shows a 309 FPS average at 1080p Low settings, which is a clear indicator that the CPU can push frames far beyond what most displays can show. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce latency, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times in a game that requires precise, responsive platforming.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 is another asset. While Inside has modest memory requirements, the high bandwidth ensures that the system shared GPU memory (a key feature of the Radeon 8060S) is accessed at optimal speeds, which can be a factor in maintaining stable performance. The CPU's 3 nm process node and 55 W TDP suggest it is power-efficient while delivering high performance, a combination that is ideal for mobile gaming where thermal and power budgets are constrained. Overall, the data suggests that the Core Ultra 9 275HX is not a limiting factor in this game; it provides ample headroom for the GPU to operate at its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the AMD Radeon 8060S achieves a rank of 1600 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations, indicating that while it is not the absolute fastest, it outperforms the majority of systems tested. This rank is particularly impressive given that the GPU is an integrated processor (IGP) solution, competing against many discrete graphics cards.

Looking at the individual component rankings provides more context. The CPU sits at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is faster than 94% of processors in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3525 and the AMD EPYC 4484PX, with average scores within 0.5% of each other. This confirms that the 275HX is a high-end mobile part with workstation-level compute capabilities. The GPU, on the other hand, is at the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 55757, putting it on par with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and only 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in average score.

The fact that this combo ranks 1600th suggests that the pairing of a top-tier CPU with a high-performance integrated GPU is a winning formula for Inside. The game is not graphically demanding enough to expose the IGP's limitations relative to high-end discrete cards, while the CPU's strength ensures that frame rates remain high. The combo's rank confirms the efficiency of the Radeon 8060S, which is able to deliver playable frame rates at 4K and very high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, making it a viable option for gamers who want a powerful all-in-one mobile solution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates show a clear and expected trend: performance scales inversely with resolution. At 1080p High settings, the combo averages 155 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 111 FPS, and at 4K High it further falls to 70 FPS. This represents a 28% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 55% decrease from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern is a classic indicator that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 1080p, the CPU is capable of generating a massive number of frames, as evidenced by the 309 FPS average at Low settings. This shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows significantly. The Radeon 8060S, despite being an IGP, is a powerful part, but it has to work harder to fill the additional pixels. The drop from 155 FPS at 1080p to 70 FPS at 4K on High settings demonstrates the GPU's scaling limits.

This behavior is critical for understanding the system's balance. The data indicates that the CPU has more than enough headroom for this game, and the GPU is the component that determines the final frame rate. For users with high refresh rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, this combo is exceptionally well-suited, as it can easily push past the 144 FPS mark at 1440p on Medium settings. However, for 4K gaming, the frame rate, while playable, is more modest, suggesting that the GPU is the main constraint at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. Here is the detailed measured FPS breakdown:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 309 FPS average
• Medium: 247 FPS average, with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 284 FPS
• High: 155 FPS average
• Ultra: 147 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 222 FPS average
• Medium: 178 FPS average, with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS
• High: 111 FPS average
• Ultra: 106 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 140 FPS average
• Medium: 112 FPS average, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS
• High: 70 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

The data shows that the step from Medium to High settings incurs a significant performance penalty. At 1440p, the drop is from 178 FPS on Medium to 111 FPS on High, a 38% reduction. This indicates that the High preset likely introduces a substantial increase in graphical effects, such as higher resolution shadows and post-processing. The difference between High and Ultra is much smaller, with only a 5 FPS difference at 1440p and a 3 FPS difference at 4K, suggesting that Ultra is a more demanding but not dramatically different preset.

At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is stark: 140 FPS versus 67 FPS. This shows the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution. The Medium preset at 4K, with an average of 112 FPS and a minimum of 95 FPS, offers a strong balance for a smooth experience on a 4K display. The minimum FPS figures provided for Medium settings across all resolutions are all above 90, indicating good frame pacing and a lack of severe stutters.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon 8060S is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 1295 MHz and can boost up to 2900 MHz. Its most distinctive feature is its memory configuration: it uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it draws from the host system's DDR5 RAM rather than having its own dedicated VRAM. This architecture is crucial to understanding its performance, as the bandwidth is "System Dependent" and relies on the CPU's dual-channel memory controller.

Despite this shared memory setup, the GPU's raw compute power is substantial. It has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a peak FP32 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS. These specifications are competitive with many discrete mobile graphics cards. The benchmark results reflect this, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2162, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs and within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080's average score.

In Inside, the GPU's performance is the deciding factor for frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that the GPU can handle the game's simple geometry and lighting effects with ease at 1080p and 1440p. However, at 4K, the system shared memory bandwidth becomes a potential limitation, as the GPU must access system memory for all its assets. The fact that it still achieves 70 FPS on High settings at 4K is impressive and confirms that the 8060S is a high-performance IGP that is more than capable of running older titles like Inside. The GPU's 40 RT cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate are future-proofing features, though they are not heavily utilized in this particular game.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. For this analysis, we aim for a target of at least 60 FPS for a smooth experience, with higher frame rates preferred for competitive or responsive play.

For 1080p displays: The High preset, averaging 155 FPS, is an excellent choice, as it provides a very high frame rate that will make use of high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher). The Ultra preset, at 147 FPS, offers a marginal visual improvement for a slight performance cost, so it is also a viable option. For users with 240Hz or higher refresh rate displays, the Medium preset, at 247 FPS, is the best option to maximize smoothness, while the Low preset at 309 FPS is only recommended for the absolute highest refresh rates.

For 1440p displays: This is the sweet spot for this combo. The Medium preset delivers a superb 178 FPS average, which is perfect for high refresh rate gaming. The High preset, at 111 FPS, is also an excellent choice, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, and it will easily saturate a 120Hz display. The Ultra preset, at 106 FPS, is nearly identical in performance to High and can be used if the user wants maximum settings. The Low preset, at 222 FPS, will be beneficial for users with 240Hz monitors.

For 4K displays: The Medium preset is the clear winner here, with an average of 112 FPS and a minimum of 95 FPS. This provides a smooth, fluid experience well above the 60 FPS target, making it the recommended setting for 4K. The High preset, at 70 FPS, is also playable and offers better visuals, but its lower frame rate might be noticeable to sensitive users. The Low preset, at 140 FPS, is recommended for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, while the Ultra preset, at 67 FPS, is best avoided, as it provides a negligible visual improvement over High for a significant performance drop.

In summary, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the most versatile choice, delivering excellent performance across all resolutions. For 1080p and 1440p, users can comfortably select High or Ultra for better visuals without sacrificing playability. For 4K, Medium is the optimal choice to ensure a consistently high frame rate.