Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 lands at rank 2971 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the lower half of the database, but the context matters: Inside is a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, and the ranking reflects the entire library of tested hardware, not just this game's requirements.

The CPU holds a 75th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards. The combination of a strong mid-range CPU and a capable mainstream GPU produces results that are heavily influenced by the GPU in this title. The CPU's average benchmark score of 21484 places it within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 9454, 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-11900H, and 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V. The GPU's average score of 15290 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 0% delta, 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 680M, 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600.

What this means in practice is that the system has more than enough processing headroom for Inside, and the frame rates will be dictated almost entirely by how hard the GPU is pushed at each resolution and preset combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results for Inside show a clear pattern: the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes increasingly irrelevant as settings are lowered. The data supports this through the scaling between resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 205 FPS average. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low yields 183 FPS, a reduction of about 11%. Moving up to 3840x2160 Low gives 116 FPS, a further drop of roughly 37% from the 1440p result. This scaling is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where the CPU has ample capacity to feed frames at lower resolutions, and the GPU's workload grows as pixel count increases.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low produces 205 FPS and Ultra produces 122 FPS, a difference of 83 FPS. At 1440p, Low gives 183 FPS and Ultra gives 88 FPS, a difference of 95 FPS. At 4K, Low gives 116 FPS and Ultra gives 55 FPS, a difference of 61 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold, which indicates the GPU is saturated at that point.

The CPU's role is best understood through the fact that even the most demanding preset at 1080p stays well above 120 FPS. A 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 3.40 GHz base clock and 3.90 GHz boost clock, the Ryzen 5 2600 provides more than enough throughput for a puzzle platformer. The recorded data shows no scenario where the CPU becomes the bottleneck; every frame rate drop aligns with increased GPU workload from higher resolutions or more demanding presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is the recommended target.

At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 116 FPS average, Medium produces 93 FPS average, and High produces 58 FPS average. High falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra produces 55 FPS average also falls short. The best settings at 4K is Medium, which delivers 93 FPS average and clears the playable threshold comfortably.

At 2560x1440, every preset clears 60 FPS. Low gives 183 FPS average, Medium gives 147 FPS average, High gives 92 FPS average, and Ultra gives 88 FPS average. The best settings at 1440p is Ultra at 88 FPS average, which is the highest preset that maintains playable performance.

At 1920x1080, all presets clear 60 FPS with substantial headroom. Low gives 205 FPS average, Medium gives 189 FPS average, High gives 128 FPS average, and Ultra gives 122 FPS average. The best settings at 1080p is Ultra at 122 FPS average.

The pattern is straightforward: at 1080p and 1440p, users can run the maximum preset without concern. At 4K, Medium is the ceiling for a 60 FPS experience, though Low at 116 FPS is also viable for those who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows 122 FPS average on Ultra at 1080p, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings at 1440p produce 88 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest preset available and remains playable.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings give 116 FPS average and Medium gives 93 FPS average. High produces 58 FPS average and Ultra produces 55 FPS average, both below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium is the highest playable preset at 4K.

Q: Which component matters more for Inside?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases, and the CPU's processing power is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at 1080p Low, which produces 205 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 0% delta, 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 680M, 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600.

Q: What about the Ryzen 5 2600's standing among CPUs?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 21484 is 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-11900H, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9454.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rate data for three resolutions and four settings each.

1920x1080:

• Low: 205 FPS average
• Medium: 189 FPS average, with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS
• High: 128 FPS average
• Ultra: 122 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 183 FPS average
• Medium: 147 FPS average, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS
• High: 92 FPS average
• Ultra: 88 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 116 FPS average
• Medium: 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS
• High: 58 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

The min and max data for Medium settings at all three resolutions provides useful context. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 161 FPS is still far above the playable threshold, meaning even the most demanding scenes do not cause noticeable drops. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 125 FPS maintains a comfortable margin. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 79 FPS stays above 60 FPS, confirming that Medium is a stable choice at that resolution.

High and Ultra presets at 4K are the only configurations where the average falls below 60 FPS. High produces 58 FPS average and Ultra produces 55 FPS average. These are not playable by the database's 60 FPS standard, though the numbers are close enough that users with adaptive sync displays might find them acceptable if they tolerate occasional dips.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate performance cost, while the jump from 1440p to 4K is more severe. At Medium settings, 1080p produces 189 FPS, 1440p produces 147 FPS, and 4K produces 93 FPS. The same progression at Ultra produces 122 FPS, 88 FPS, and 55 FPS respectively. The 4K Ultra result is the only data point that fails to reach the playable threshold.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this PC can run Inside at playable frame rates across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 122 FPS average being the best settings. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 88 FPS average as the best settings. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 93 FPS average being the best settings. High at 58 FPS and Ultra at 55 FPS both fall short of the 60 FPS threshold.

For users targeting 1080p or 1440p displays, this system delivers the maximum preset without compromise. The frame rates are high enough that even the minimum recorded values at Medium settings, 161 FPS at 1080p and 125 FPS at 1440p, remain far above playable. For 4K users, the system is capable but requires a compromise: Medium settings give a smooth experience, while High and Ultra are not viable at the 60 FPS standard.

The overall picture is positive. Inside is not a demanding title, and this hardware combination handles it with ease at mainstream resolutions. The only limitation appears at 4K with the highest presets, where the GPU reaches its capacity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly to this combo.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 2600 with an average benchmark score of 21484 is closely matched by several processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, a 0.2% delta, meaning it would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, a 0.5% delta, also effectively equivalent. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, 0.7% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% behind. Any of these CPUs would produce indistinguishable results for Inside, given that the game does not stress the processor heavily.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 with an average benchmark score of 15290 is matched by several alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a 0% delta, making it statistically identical in overall benchmark performance. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% behind. These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Inside, though the RTX 2060's specific feature set and driver behavior might cause minor differences that the aggregate score does not capture.

For users considering substitutes, pairing any of the listed CPUs with any of the listed GPUs would yield performance in the same general range. The deltas are all within 1.2% on the CPU side and within 0.8% on the GPU side, which translates to frame rate differences of only a few FPS in practical terms. The recorded data for this specific combo shows 4K Medium at 93 FPS average, and a system with rival components would likely land within a small margin of that result.

The practical takeaway is that this hardware class is well established. The Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 2060 represent a balanced pairing for Inside, and the nearest rivals listed in the database confirm that this performance tier is consistent across multiple manufacturers and product generations.