Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Arc B580 in Inside shows a wide performance envelope across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is never below 129 FPS regardless of preset. Low settings produce an average of 205 FPS, which is the highest recorded average in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 189 FPS average with minimum and maximum readings of 161 and 217 FPS respectively. High settings yield 136 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 129 FPS average. The frame time consistency at 1080p is strong, with the Medium preset showing a 56 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains comfortably high. Low settings average 183 FPS. Medium settings average 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS. High settings average 98 FPS. Ultra settings average 93 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in average frame rates, with the Ultra preset dropping from 129 FPS to 93 FPS, a 28% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits at the highest preset. Low settings average 123 FPS, which remains extremely fluid. Medium settings average 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings average 61 FPS, which is just barely above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 58 FPS, which falls below the playability threshold. The data shows that the 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to maintain 60 FPS on average.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 2964 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the lower portion of the overall ranking distribution, specifically in the 21st percentile of all tested configurations. Despite the low overall rank, the actual gameplay experience is far from poor, as the measured frame rates demonstrate. The rank reflects the broader context of all possible hardware pairings tested, many of which feature significantly more powerful processors and graphics cards.

The ranking does not tell the full story. Inside is a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, and the measured performance shows that this combo handles the game exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p. The 4K Ultra preset is the only area where the system struggles. The low rank is likely influenced by the age of the Ryzen 5 2600, which is a 2018 release, and the fact that many newer CPUs far exceed its multi-threaded capabilities in synthetic benchmarks.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the primary scaling factor between resolutions for this game. The Ryzen 5 2600 provides a solid foundation with its 6 cores and 12 threads, but the Arc B580's performance characteristics dictate the frame rates at higher resolutions. The evidence is clear in the resolution scaling: at 1080p Low, the system hits 205 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 123 FPS. This 40% reduction in frame rate is directly attributable to the GPU's workload increasing with pixel count.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 76 FPS (205 vs 129), which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently enough to maintain high frame rates. At 1440p, the same preset comparison shows an 90 FPS difference (183 vs 93), indicating the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. At 4K, the preset scaling compresses further: Low to Ultra shows a 65 FPS difference (123 vs 58), with the GPU clearly being the bottleneck at the highest settings.

The Medium preset data provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 161, which is only 17% below the average of 189 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 133 FPS versus an average of 156 FPS, a 15% deviation. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 83 FPS versus an average of 98 FPS, a 15% deviation. This consistent frame time pattern suggests that neither component is causing significant stuttering or hitches; the system delivers smooth performance across all tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution with High settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. However, the Ultra preset at the same resolution averages 58 FPS, which falls below the threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 93 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. The database lists Ultra as the best settings for this resolution with an average FPS of 93.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system averages 189 FPS with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that fail to maintain 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. All other 4K presets (Low, Medium, High) maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The highest average FPS is 205, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 189 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 183 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: How many settings presets at 1440p are considered playable?

A: All four presets at 2560x1440 are playable. Low averages 183 FPS, Medium averages 156 FPS, High averages 98 FPS, and Ultra averages 93 FPS. The database confirms all four settings are playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 61 FPS. The Low preset averages 123 FPS and Medium averages 98 FPS, but High is the best visual quality option that remains playable. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS and is not recommended for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 93 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and it maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 98 FPS, Medium averages 156 FPS, and Low averages 183 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual experience without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 129 FPS, making it the clear best option. The system has ample headroom at this resolution, with even the most demanding settings delivering more than double the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 189 FPS, and Low averages 205 FPS, but Ultra offers the best visual fidelity with no performance concerns.

The Verdict

This system can run Inside with excellent performance across most configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable with the best setting being Ultra at 129 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable with Ultra at 93 FPS. At 3840x2160, three presets are playable (Low, Medium, High) with High being the best at 61 FPS. Only the 4K Ultra preset fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 58 FPS.

For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the gameplay experience is smooth and responsive at 1080p and 1440p regardless of settings. At 4K, users should stick to High or lower settings to maintain consistent frame rates above the playability threshold. The system's performance is more than adequate for the game's genre, and the only limitation is pushing maximum visual quality at 4K resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V with an average score of 21440, a negligible 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, which is 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, which is 1.2% lower. These CPUs would all deliver similar CPU-bound performance in Inside, meaning the frame rates would be nearly identical in scenarios where the GPU is not the bottleneck.

For the Intel Arc B580, the average benchmark score is 23021. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, which is 1.0% higher. Any of these GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 2600 would produce similar frame rates in Inside, with the RTX 3080 being the most capable alternative and the RTX 2080 being the closest in overall performance.

The practical implication is that users with any of these rival components can expect comparable gameplay experiences. The measured FPS data for this combo would closely approximate what these alternative pairings would achieve, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the GPU is the primary performance driver. At 4K, the GPU differences would become more apparent, but the overall playability conclusions would remain similar.