Inside

For the puzzle platformer Inside, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti produces frame rates that are far beyond typical display refresh requirements. The measured data shows an average of 386 FPS at 1080p Low, and even at 4K Ultra the average remains above 80 FPS. This configuration ranks 1182 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper tier of all measured systems, and both the CPU and GPU individually sit near the 88th and 86th percentiles respectively. The following analysis details the ranking, GPU characteristics, resolution scaling, and setting-specific performance observed for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1182 out of 3716 tested combinations indicates that it outperforms the majority of systems in the database for Inside. The CPU alone achieves an average benchmark score of 44466, which places it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573 (deltaPct -0.2), the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 (deltaPct +0.3), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 (deltaPct +0.4), and the Intel Core i5-13600 scores 44240 (deltaPct +0.5). This indicates that the Ultra X9 388H is effectively on par with these high-end chips, differing by less than half a percent in any direction. The GPU, the RTX 5070 Ti, posts an average benchmark score of 49957, ranking at the 86th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001, deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Arc A550M (49737, deltaPct +0.4), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951, deltaPct -2), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48477, deltaPct +3.1). The small deltas indicate that the GPU is also in a performance band very close to those established cards, with the RX 6900 XT being about 2% faster and the RX 6800 XT about 3% slower.

In the context of Inside, this combo’s rank is further validated by the measured frame rates. At the most demanding setting tested—4K Ultra—the average is 83 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for many displays. The rank reflects a configuration that is not the absolute fastest in the database but is clearly within the high-performance tier, as evidenced by the sub-100 FPS results only appearing at the 4K Ultra and 4K High presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti brings 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. Its memory operates at 1750 MHz, which is 28 Gbps effective. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process, with a die size of 378 mm² and 45,600 million transistors. The base clock is 2295 MHz and the boost clock is 2452 MHz. These specifications position the card as a high-bandwidth, high-capacity solution, and for Inside the measured frame rates show that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 386, which is likely above what any display can show, and even at 4K Ultra the GPU still produces 83 FPS. The 16 GB frame buffer is far beyond what a puzzle platformer would require, but the high memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and any potential draw calls are handled without bottleneck.

The GPU’s role in Inside is thus one of headroom: it provides more than enough pixel throughput and memory capacity to maintain high frame rates even at 4K. The measured data shows that the average FPS at 4K High is 87, which is only 5% lower than the 4K Ultra average of 83, indicating that the GPU is not being stressed to its limit. The launch MSRP for this card is 749 USD, which positions it in the high-end market segment, though that price is not a factor in the performance analysis here.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS at each resolution reveals a consistent scaling pattern across all settings. For High settings, the average FPS drops from 193 at 1080p to 139 at 1440p, then to 87 at 4K. This represents a reduction of approximately 55% from 1080p to 4K (193 to 87). Similarly, Low settings show a drop from 386 to 175 over the same resolution range, a 55% decrease. Medium settings go from 309 to 140, a 55% drop, and Ultra goes from 184 to 83, a 55% drop. The uniformity of this ~55% decline across all presets suggests that the performance is strongly tied to resolution, with the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck as the pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU may still contribute, but the fact that the 1080p Low average (386) is more than double the 4K Low average (175) indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The minimum FPS values recorded only for Medium settings also show a consistent pattern: 263 at 1080p, 189 at 1440p, and 119 at 4K. The gap between the minimum and average FPS at each resolution remains relatively consistent—approximately 50 FPS at 1080p, 33 at 1440p, and 21 at 4K—which indicates that frame-time variability is manageable across all resolutions. However, the absolute minimum FPS at 4K Medium (119) is still above 60 FPS, meaning the game remains fluid even in the most demanding scenario recorded.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset at 1440p offers an average of 222 FPS with a minimum of 189 FPS and a maximum of 256 FPS. This combination provides a very high frame rate that comfortably exceeds the refresh rates of most gaming monitors (typically 144 Hz or 240 Hz). The 189 FPS minimum ensures that even in the most demanding scenes the frame rate does not drop below the 144 Hz threshold. At 1080p, Medium yields an average of 309 FPS with a minimum of 263, which is even higher, but the 1440p Medium setting provides a more balanced visual output (higher resolution) while still maintaining a minimum above 189 FPS. For those prioritizing the highest possible frame rates, 1080p Low achieves 386 average, but that comes at the cost of lower visual detail. The Ultra preset at 4K gives 83 average, which is still playable for a puzzle game where precision is not time-critical, but the minimum is not recorded, so the frame consistency is uncertain. Based on the measured data, 1440p Medium appears to be the sweet spot for a smooth experience without sacrificing resolution. At 4K, the Medium preset delivers 140 average with a minimum of 119, which is also viable for a 60 Hz display. The decision ultimately hinges on whether the user prioritizes maximum resolution or maximum frame rate, but the data shows that the GPU is capable of both.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in Inside.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

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

| 1920x1080 | Low | 386 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 309 | 263 | 356 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 193 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 184 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 278 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 222 | 189 | 256 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 139 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 132 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 175 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 140 | 119 | 161 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 87 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 83 | – | – |

The data shows that the combination scales well from 1080p to 4K, with the average FPS dropping by roughly 55% across every preset. The only preset that reports both minimum and maximum values is Medium, and at 1080p the minimum is 263, which is already above the typical 144 Hz refresh. At 1440p, the minimum drops to 189, and at 4K it is 119. These minimums demonstrate that the frame pacing is stable enough to avoid major hitches even in the most demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the combination’s rank among all tested combos in Inside?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H with the RTX 5070 Ti ranks 1182 out of 3716 tested combos.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 44466, while the Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573, a difference of -0.2% (the CPU is 0.2% slower).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s, with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus.

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

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 83 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 189 FPS, with an average of 222 and a maximum of 256.

Q: What is the GPU’s launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 749 USD.