Inside

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a decisive performance profile for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The benchmark data shows this pairing ranks 1474th out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the 49th percentile overall. The measured frame rates demonstrate that the system is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher fidelity settings, while the CPU's substantial multi-threaded capacity ensures headroom that becomes evident only at lower resolutions and settings.

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 mobile processor built on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture and TSMC's 3 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, supported by a 36 MB shared L3 cache. The chip's memory bandwidth is rated at 102.4 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35589 and a single-core score of 2204, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 20795 and single-core score of 2458. These figures place the CPU in the 94th percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 67469.

For Inside, the CPU's role is largely indirect due to the game's modest threading demands from 2016. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 328 FPS average, which is the highest measured value across the entire test matrix. This high frame rate at a low resolution is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor, even when the rendering load is minimal. The processor's nearest rivals—the Intel Xeon w5-3525, AMD EPYC 4484PX, AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX, and Intel Xeon 6515P—all score within a narrow band (67006 to 67868) of the 275HX's 67469 average, showing delta percentages between -0.6% and +0.7%. This clustering suggests that the 275HX provides a balanced multi-threaded baseline, though the game itself does not stress it heavily.

The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 5619.5 and PassMark multi-thread score of 55759 further underscore the processor's capability for heavily threaded workloads, but these are not directly relevant to Inside's frame pacing. Instead, the single-thread performance—evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 4713 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 2204—is more pertinent for a game that likely relies on a few primary threads for physics and game logic. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides the necessary latency headroom for such tasks, ensuring that the GPU is not starved for draw calls even at 4K.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. Clock speeds are set at 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The card's compute throughput is rated at 30.87 TFLOPS for FP32.

For Inside, the GPU's role is pivotal, as the measured FPS scales directly with the graphics settings and resolution. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 71 FPS, while dropping to Low settings at the same resolution more than doubles performance to 148 FPS. This behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering complexity—such as lighting, shadows, and post-processing effects—dictates the frame rate. The RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for a 2016 title; even at 4K Ultra, memory capacity is not a constraint, allowing the GPU to focus purely on compute and rasterization.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 82nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 40377. Its nearest rivals—the AMD Radeon Pro 580, AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile—show delta percentages ranging from -1.2% to +2.0%, indicating that the RTX 5070's raw performance is competitive with these workstation-oriented cards. In the context of Inside, the GPU's high texture fill rate (482.3 GTexel/s) and pixel rate (201.0 GPixel/s) ensure that the game's 2D side-scrolling elements and dynamic lighting are rendered smoothly, even when the resolution is pushed to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 1474th out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This position places it near the median of all systems tested, which is noteworthy given the high-end nature of both components. The rank suggests that while the hardware is powerful, the game's relatively simple graphics engine does not fully leverage the capabilities of this pairing, allowing older or less powerful combos to achieve similar frame rates at lower settings.

The ranking can be interpreted through the lens of the component benchmarks. The CPU's 94th percentile standing and the GPU's 82nd percentile standing individually suggest high-tier performance, yet the combo's 49th percentile rank in this specific title indicates that the game is not particularly demanding on either component. For a puzzle platformer with a release date of 2016, this is expected; the hardware is likely overkill for the game's visual complexity. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 328 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most displays, further underscoring that the game is not a stress test for this system.

Comparing to other combos, the rank implies that systems with lower-tier CPUs or GPUs could match or exceed this performance if they have higher clock speeds or more efficient architectures for the game's specific workload. However, the combo's strength lies in its consistency across all tested presets and resolutions, as the measured FPS never drops below 71 FPS even at 4K Ultra. This consistency is a hallmark of a well-balanced system, even if it does not top the charts.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 328 FPS on Low settings, 262 FPS on Medium, 164 FPS on High, and 156 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset includes a minimum FPS of 223 and a maximum of 302, showing minor variance relative to the average. The gap between High and Ultra is only 8 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns over High at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 236 FPS on Low, 189 FPS on Medium, 118 FPS on High, and 112 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again provides detailed frame data with a minimum of 160 and a maximum of 217. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not drastic; Low settings see a 28% reduction in FPS from 328 to 236, while Ultra sees a 28% reduction from 156 to 112.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 148 FPS on Low, 118 FPS on Medium, 74 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 136. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with Low settings dropping from 236 to 148 FPS (a 37% reduction) and Ultra dropping from 112 to 71 FPS (a 37% reduction). This indicates that 4K resolution places substantial strain on the GPU, though all settings remain playable.

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

The resolution scaling analysis reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by approximately 28% across all settings, and from 1440p to 4K, the drop is approximately 37%. The consistency of these percentage drops across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets is telling: the scaling is uniform regardless of the graphics settings, which points to a GPU-bound scenario where the render resolution is the primary driver of performance.

Specifically, at Low settings, the FPS goes from 328 at 1080p to 236 at 1440p and then to 148 at 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 180 FPS, or a 55% decrease. At Ultra settings, the FPS goes from 156 at 1080p to 112 at 1440p and then to 71 at 4K, a total reduction of 85 FPS, or a 54% decrease. The near-identical percentage drops across settings confirm that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor; the CPU's role is not significant enough to cause divergent scaling patterns.

This behavior is expected for a game like Inside, which does not feature complex physics or AI that would stress the CPU. The data suggests that if a user were to pair this GPU with a weaker CPU, the FPS at 1080p might decrease slightly due to CPU overhead, but the 4K results would remain largely unchanged. Conversely, upgrading to a faster GPU would yield proportional improvements across all resolutions, as the current GPU is the bottleneck.

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

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate headroom.

At 1920x1080, the High preset (164 FPS) and Ultra preset (156 FPS) are both well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors. The difference between the two is minimal at 8 FPS, so users prioritizing visual fidelity can select Ultra without sacrificing playability. However, the Medium preset (262 FPS) offers a substantial FPS boost for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, and the Low preset (328 FPS) is only necessary for extreme refresh rates or if the system is being used for frame pacing analysis.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (118 FPS) is the sweet spot for most users, as it provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset (112 FPS) is nearly identical in performance, making it a viable choice for those who want maximum visual quality. The Medium preset (189 FPS) is best for users with 165 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, while Low (236 FPS) is reserved for esports-style play.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset (118 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it delivers a smooth 4K experience that is well-suited for 60 Hz or even 120 Hz displays. The High preset (74 FPS) and Ultra preset (71 FPS) are still playable but may dip below the 75 Hz refresh threshold on some monitors, leading to potential judder. The Low preset (148 FPS) is the best option for users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays, though the visual trade-off may be significant for a game that relies on atmospheric lighting.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Inside?*

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo ranks 1474th out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the 49th percentile of all systems benchmarked.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 328, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How much FPS does the combo lose when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 156 at 1920x1080 to 71 at 3840x2160, representing a 54% decrease.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as FPS scales uniformly with resolution across all settings, and the CPU's high single-thread performance (boost clock of 5.40 GHz) ensures it does not bottleneck at any resolution.

Q: What is the recommended setting for a 4K 60 Hz display?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 (118 FPS average) is recommended, as it provides ample headroom above 60 FPS while maintaining higher visual quality than Low.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's GPU benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318) and 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063), while being 1.2% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870).