Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer that remains remarkably light on hardware demands, and the measured results for the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile confirm this. The data shows a combination that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but capable of extreme frame rates at 1080p, making it a strong performer for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario, particularly at the highest settings. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 137 FPS at 1920x1080 to 99 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 38 FPS (about 28%). Moving further up to 3840x2160, the average falls to 62 FPS, which is a 75 FPS drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline shows that the rendering load at 4K is substantial, and the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

The scaling pattern is consistent across other settings presets. At High settings, the average FPS is 144 at 1080p, 104 at 1440p, and 65 at 4K. The delta between 1440p and 4K is 39 FPS, which is a slightly larger absolute drop than the 40 FPS drop seen between 1080p and 1440p. This indicates that the pixel throughput demand at 4K is disproportionately higher, further confirming that the RTX 5060 Mobile’s rendering pipeline is the bottleneck.

Looking at Medium settings, the frame rate averages are 230 FPS at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. The scaling here is nearly linear in percentage terms, with each resolution step reducing performance by roughly 35-40%. This suggests that at Medium settings, the load is more balanced, but the GPU still dictates the overall performance ceiling. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings also scale predictably: 196 FPS at 1080p, 141 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K.

The most telling data point for resolution scaling is the Low preset. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 288 FPS. At 2560x1440, this drops to 207 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it settles at 130 FPS. The 4K result at Low settings is actually higher than the 1080p result at High settings (130 FPS vs 144 FPS), which underscores that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game. The Ultra X7 368H provides ample headroom, and the FPS is dictated almost entirely by the GPU's ability to fill pixels.

The data suggests that for players targeting 4K, the GPU will struggle to maintain high refresh rates on more demanding presets. The difference between 4K Ultra (62 FPS) and 4K Medium (104 FPS) is a substantial 42 FPS, meaning that a simple settings adjustment can yield a playable experience. Conversely, at 1080p, even the Ultra preset produces an average of 137 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays, while the Low preset at 288 FPS is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile holds a combo rank of 2431 out of 3716 total combos for Inside. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is an interesting result given the high frame rates achieved. This ranking is relative to all systems ever tested, including those with far more powerful desktop components, so the percentile position does not reflect a poor in-game experience.

The rank indicates that while the combination is capable of delivering high frame rates, there are many other system configurations that produce even higher averages. The fact that the combo sits at the 65th percentile (2431/3716) suggests that the RTX 5060 Mobile, while modern, is not positioned near the top of the performance hierarchy for this game. It is a mid-range mobile GPU by overall benchmark standards, and its rank in this specific title reflects that positioning.

The CPU’s own benchmark percentile is much higher, at 87th percentile against all CPUs. The Core Ultra X7 368H is a strong processor, but its performance is not the limiting factor in this game. The data shows that the combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU, which sits at the 67th percentile against all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 22435 is close to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (which is -0.5% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (which is -1.3% faster).

The competitive landscape for the GPU shows that the RTX 5060 Mobile is essentially a direct peer of the RTX 4060 Mobile in aggregate benchmarks. However, in Inside, the measured frame rates suggest that the newer architecture does not provide a significant advantage in this particular workload. The combo's rank of 2431 is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-pack standing, despite the CPU's higher relative strength. The data implies that pairing this CPU with a higher-tier GPU would yield a much better rank, but the current configuration is balanced around the GPU's capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for a game like Inside, which does not have massive texture requirements. The 8 GB capacity is not a constraint at any of the tested settings, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and preset without any signs of memory-related stuttering or crashes.

The GPU's clock speeds are modest for a mobile part, with a base clock of 952 MHz and a boost clock of 1455 MHz. These clocks are relatively low, which explains the GPU's performance tier. The 45 W TDP is also indicative of a power-efficient, mainstream mobile chip rather than a high-performance flagship. The measured FPS in Inside aligns with this profile; the GPU produces good but not class-leading numbers.

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by 3328 shading units, 104 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The pixel rate is 69.84 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 151.3 GTexel/s. These figures directly influence how the GPU handles the 2D side-scrolling visuals of Inside. The game is not geometry-heavy, but it does rely on lighting and post-processing effects, which are handled by the shading units and RT cores. The 26 RT cores are present but likely underutilized, as Inside does not feature ray-traced effects.

In terms of its benchmark standing, the GPU has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3013.5 and a Passmark G3D score of 18852. These scores place it at the 67th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival data confirms its position: it is 0.5% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and 1.3% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. This close grouping indicates that for a synthetic workload, the RTX 5060 Mobile is a solid mid-ranger, and the Inside results are consistent with this classification.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For a standard 60 Hz display at 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The High preset at 65 FPS is also playable but leaves less headroom for dips, and the Ultra preset at 62 FPS is borderline, with the minimum FPS not recorded but likely to be lower.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is an excellent option. It achieves an average of 104 FPS, which is exactly the same average as the Medium preset at 4K, but with a higher minimum frame rate likely. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is also viable, offering a marginal 5 FPS reduction for potentially better visual fidelity. For players with 144 Hz 1440p monitors, the Medium preset at 166 FPS is the only way to fully utilize the refresh rate, as the High and Ultra presets fall short of 144 FPS.

For 1920x1080, the data shows that the High preset delivers 144 FPS on average, which is a perfect match for a 144 Hz monitor. The Ultra preset at 137 FPS is also suitable for such displays, with a negligible performance cost compared to High. For those with 240 Hz panels, the Medium preset at 230 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it provides a high average with a recorded minimum of 196 FPS, ensuring minimal stutter.

The Low preset is only recommended for competitive or esports scenarios where maximum frame rate is paramount. At 1080p, it produces 288 FPS, and at 1440p, it still hits 207 FPS, making it the only preset that can saturate a 240 Hz display at 1440p. However, the visual compromise is significant, and for a single-player puzzle platformer, the Medium or High presets offer a much better balance of image quality and performance. The data clearly shows that the Medium preset is the "sweet spot" for this combo across all resolutions, providing a significant frame rate boost over High and Ultra with minimal visual impact in this art style.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured dataset for this combo provides a clear picture of its performance envelope across all tested scenarios.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across all presets. The Low preset averages 288 FPS. The Medium preset averages 230 FPS, with a minimum of 196 FPS and a maximum of 265 FPS. The High preset averages 144 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 137 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 151 FPS, showing the massive impact of the preset settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are all lower but still highly playable. The Low preset averages 207 FPS. The Medium preset averages 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. The High preset averages 104 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 99 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction across all presets, with the Low preset dropping by 81 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping by 38 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more demanding, but the combo remains capable. The Low preset averages 130 FPS. The Medium preset averages 104 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The High preset averages 65 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 62 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is a substantial 39 FPS, which is a critical consideration for settings adjustments.

The data shows that the minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum is 196 FPS, which is 85% of the average. At 1440p, the minimum is 141 FPS, which is 85% of the average. At 4K, the minimum is 89 FPS, which is 86% of the average. This consistency suggests that the frame pacing is stable across resolutions, with no unexpected stutters or drops.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate for the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 137 FPS.

Q: Is this combo capable of playing at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 65 FPS also meets this requirement.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 Mobile compare to the RTX 4060 Mobile in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22435, which is 1.3% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, which has an average score of 22729.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average frame rate at 2560x1440, achieving 207 FPS. However, the Medium preset is more balanced, offering 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 FPS.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The CPU has a high percentile rank (87th) and the frame rates scale significantly with resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Inside in the benchmark database?

A: This specific combo ranks 2431 out of 3716 total tested combinations for the game Inside.