Inside

Inside is a restrained 2D puzzle-platformer, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti reflects that the game is incredibly light on hardware. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are exceptionally high, placing this combination in the 68th percentile of tested combos (rank 1182 out of 3716). The data indicates that the primary bottleneck shifts dramatically depending on the graphics preset, but the sheer headroom means the experience is fluid in nearly every scenario.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound behavior, but with an unusual twist: the game is so undemanding that the CPU becomes a significant factor at lower resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 193 FPS at 1920x1080 to 139 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 54 FPS (approximately 28%). Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160, the average falls from 139 FPS to 87 FPS, another 52 FPS drop (approximately 37%). This steep decline from 1080p to 4K is a strong indicator of GPU limitation, as the rendering workload at 4K is substantially higher.

However, the scaling at Low settings tells a different story. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 386, which drops to 278 at 2560x1440 and 175 at 3840x2160. The 1080p result is extraordinarily high, suggesting that the CPU and the game's engine are hitting a limit before the GPU is fully saturated. The fact that 4K Low (175 FPS) is still faster than 1080p High (193 FPS) but not as fast as 1440p Low (278 FPS) illustrates that resolution scaling is not linear. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound or engine-limited, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting component. The measured frame rate range at Medium settings also supports this, with the 1080p Medium minimum of 263 FPS being higher than the 4K Medium maximum of 161 FPS, confirming a significant performance cliff as pixel count increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is vastly overqualified for this title. The benchmark data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the card delivers 83 FPS average, and at 4K High it reaches 87 FPS. These numbers are far beyond what is required for smooth gameplay, indicating that the GPU is rarely the primary constraint. The GPU's high pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s are more than sufficient to handle the game's simple 2D visuals.

The role of VRAM is also minimal in this context. While the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB frame buffer is a modern standard for high-end gaming, the measured data does not indicate any memory capacity issues at any resolution or setting. The performance difference between High and Ultra at 4K is negligible—87 FPS versus 83 FPS—which suggests that the extra graphical fidelity in Ultra does not translate into a significant VRAM or compute burden for this GPU. The card's clock speeds, with a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2452 MHz, are high, but the data suggests that the GPU is often idling or running at reduced utilization due to the game's low complexity. The benchmark results show the GPU is performing far above the requirements, with the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 and a Passmark G3D score of 32974 placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, but these synthetic scores do not correlate with a meaningful workload in Inside.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread mobile processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and its role in this game is complex. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 386 is a clear indicator that the CPU is the limiting factor. The game's engine, being a 2D platformer, likely relies heavily on a few threads for physics and game logic, and while the 275HX's single-core performance is strong—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2204 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4713—it cannot push the frame rate beyond this point in this specific scenario.

The CPU's multi-core capabilities, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35589, are essentially irrelevant for this game. The data shows that as the resolution increases, the CPU's influence wanes. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 139, and at 4K High it is 87, which are both significantly lower than the 1080p Low result. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions; rather, the GPU's rendering workload becomes dominant. The processor's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth are more than adequate for the game's data streaming needs. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is only a limiting factor in the most CPU-light scenario (1080p Low), and even then, the frame rates are so high that the limitation is purely academic.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for the optimal experience. At 4K, the High preset delivers an average of 87 FPS, while the Ultra preset only reduces this to 83 FPS. Given that the visual difference between High and Ultra in a game like Inside is minimal, the High preset is the recommended choice for 4K to maintain the highest average frame rate. The Medium preset at 4K offers 140 FPS, which is an excellent middle ground if higher frame rates are preferred, but it is not necessary for a game of this genre.

For 1440p, the High preset provides 139 FPS, which is already a superb experience. Upgrading to Ultra yields 132 FPS, a negligible difference. The Low preset at 1440p produces 278 FPS, which is overkill for any display but demonstrates the headroom available. The recommended setting for 1440p is High, as it balances the visual quality with a frame rate that is far above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1080p, the High preset achieves 193 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves 184 FPS. Since the 1080p Low setting shows a CPU limit at 386 FPS, the recommendation is to use the High preset to ensure the GPU is still doing some work, avoiding any potential frame pacing issues from an excessively high frame rate. The data indicates that the High preset is the optimal choice across all resolutions, providing the best balance of visual fidelity and performance without the diminishing returns seen in the Ultra preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 386 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The next highest is 309 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 278 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 Ti struggle at 4K resolution in this game?

A: No. The data shows the RTX 5070 Ti delivers an average of 87 FPS at 4K High and 83 FPS at 4K Ultra. These frame rates are well above the standard 60 FPS target, indicating the GPU handles the game comfortably at 4K.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX a bottleneck for this game?

A: The CPU appears to be a limiting factor only at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, where the average FPS reaches 386. At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the limiting component, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the High and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: The difference is minimal. The High preset averages 87 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. This 4 FPS difference suggests the Ultra preset offers no significant performance penalty but also provides little benefit in this game.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 1182 out of 3716 tested combos for this game, placing it in the 68th percentile for performance.

Q: Are the frame rates consistent, or are there stutters?

A: The data includes minimum FPS measurements only for the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 263 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 189 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 119 FPS. These minimums are still very high, indicating smooth performance without major frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 386 FPS. The Medium preset averages 309 FPS, with a minimum of 263 FPS and a maximum of 356 FPS. The High preset averages 193 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 184 FPS. This shows a clear progression of performance decreasing as visual quality increases, with a massive jump from High to Medium and Low.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 278 FPS. The Medium preset averages 222 FPS, with a minimum of 189 FPS and a maximum of 256 FPS. The High preset averages 139 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 132 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction in frame rates, but all presets remain well above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 175 FPS. The Medium preset averages 140 FPS, with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS. The High preset averages 87 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. These 4K results show that even the most demanding settings are playable, with the Low preset providing a frame rate that is more than double that of the High preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 1182 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the 68th percentile of all tested systems, which is a strong result but not at the absolute top. The high rank is expected given the powerful components involved, but the game's low system requirements mean that many other, less powerful combos can also achieve high frame rates, compressing the rankings.

The CPU itself is a top-tier mobile processor, with an average benchmark score of 67469, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (deltaPct -0.3%) and the AMD EPYC 4484PX (deltaPct -0.5%), showing that the 275HX is competitive with high-end workstation processors. The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 49957, is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT being a close rival at a deltaPct of -2%. Despite the high individual component rankings, the combo's 68th percentile rank in this game indicates that the hardware is overkill for the title, as the game's performance is not a differentiator for these top-tier parts. The data suggests that for Inside, the frame rate is capped by the game engine or CPU at low settings, and the GPU's immense power is only partially utilized at higher resolutions.