Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a thoroughly capable experience in Inside, with the recorded data showing that this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution when using appropriate settings. At 4K, the pair manages playable frame rates on Low and Medium presets, while at 1440p and 1080p, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds the playable threshold. The RTX 2060, a Turing-based GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit memory bus, provides ample headroom for this puzzle platformer, and the Ryzen 5 3600’s six-core, twelve-thread design ensures the CPU never becomes the limiting factor in the measured scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination spans three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 234 FPS, which is the highest average recorded for this pairing. Medium averages 205 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS. High averages 128 FPS, while Ultra averages 122 FPS. All four presets at 1080p sit far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset delivering more than double the required frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system continues to perform strongly, though the added pixel count reduces overall throughput. The Low preset averages 184 FPS, still a very high figure. Medium averages 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. Every preset at this resolution remains comfortably above 60 FPS, meaning users with 1440p displays can run the game at maximum quality without concern. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is significant, with Ultra delivering roughly 52% of the Low preset’s average frame rate, but the absolute numbers remain strong.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K rendering begin to show. The Low preset averages 116 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Medium averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High drops to 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 55 FPS. The data indicates that 4K users should select Medium or Low settings to maintain a smooth experience. The Medium preset’s minimum of 79 FPS provides a solid margin above the threshold, while the High and Ultra presets fall short of the 60 FPS target by a small margin.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: as resolution increases, frame rates decline proportionally with the pixel count. The 1080p to 1440p transition reduces average frame rates by roughly 20-30% depending on the preset, while the 1440p to 4K transition reduces them by a further 35-50%. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing a minimum of 174 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K, which illustrates the linear relationship between resolution and performance for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The recorded data for the CPU and GPU can be contextualized by examining the nearest rivals in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035 and sits at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs. Its closest rival in the database is the AMD EPYC 7742, which scores 16998, a delta of 0.2% slower. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, also 0.2% slower. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% faster, and the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, 0.2% faster. These deltas are minuscule, meaning any of these processors would deliver effectively identical performance in Inside, where the workload is not particularly CPU-intensive.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290 and sits at the 58th percentile among all tested GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283, a delta of 0.0% slower. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% slower. These delta values are small, suggesting that a system with any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 2060 in most scenarios. For Inside specifically, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions, so users with a GTX 580 or Radeon 680M should expect very similar results to the RTX 2060 at 4K.

The practical implication is that the Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 2060 combination is part of a tightly clustered performance tier. Users upgrading from or considering any of the listed rivals would see no meaningful difference in this game. The CPU’s 71st percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, while the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking places it slightly above the midpoint. For a game like Inside, which is not known for extreme hardware demands, this pairing sits comfortably within the capable range.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Inside, with the GPU becoming progressively more important as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that neither component is likely to be a bottleneck. The Low preset’s 234 FPS average suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even at very high frame rates, and the Ryzen 5 3600’s single-threaded performance, as reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124, is more than sufficient for this title.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The frame rate drop from 1080p, where the average across presets is roughly 172 FPS, to 1440p, where the average is roughly 128 FPS, aligns with the increase in pixel count. The CPU’s role remains secondary, as even the most demanding 1440p preset, Ultra at 88 FPS, does not approach the CPU’s apparent ceiling. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4605 and the multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 15045 indicate that the processor has substantial headroom for this workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The frame rate at 4K Ultra, 55 FPS, is less than half the 1080p Low result, and the scaling between presets becomes more pronounced. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s assets, but the raw compute throughput, measured at 6.451 TFLOPS FP32, limits performance at this resolution. The CPU’s influence at 4K is minimal, as the gap between the Ryzen 5 3600 and its rivals, all within 0.2% in average score, would not produce measurable frame rate differences.

The data also shows that the CPU matters more at lower resolutions and lower presets, where the GPU has spare capacity. At 1080p Low, the 234 FPS average indicates that the CPU can sustain very high frame rates, and any weakness in CPU performance would surface here. At 4K Ultra, the 55 FPS average is clearly GPU-bound, and a faster CPU would not improve the result. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, the Ryzen 5 3600 provides ample performance, while the RTX 2060 is the component that determines the playable settings ceiling at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Inside with playable frame rates at all tested resolutions, provided the correct settings are selected. The database’s playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution confirms that 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 support every preset from Low to Ultra. At 1080p, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 122 FPS, which is more than double the threshold. At 1440p, Ultra averages 88 FPS, and the minimum recorded for that preset is not available in the data, but the average remains well above 60 FPS with a strong margin.

At 3840x1440, all four presets are playable, with High averaging 92 FPS, Low averaging 184 FPS, Medium averaging 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS, and Ultra averaging 88 FPS. The best settings at 1440p are Ultra at 88 FPS, again providing a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable. Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, and the best settings are Medium at 93 FPS. High averages 58 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra averages 55 FPS, also below 60 FPS. Users with 4K displays should choose Medium for the best balance, as the 79 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay without the frame rate dipping close to 60 FPS.

The overall conclusion is that the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can run the game at maximum quality settings and still deliver high frame rates. At 4K, the system is playable only on lower settings, and users prioritizing visual fidelity should consider a more powerful GPU, as the RTX 2060 lacks the headroom for High or Ultra at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in game places this pairing at position 2966 out of 3716 total tested combinations. This means it outperforms roughly 750 combinations or roughly 20% of the database, and it sits in the lower half of all tested systems. The rank of 2966 reflects the fact that the RTX 2060 is not a top-tier GPU, and many combinations with more powerful graphics cards would rank higher in GPU intensive titles, while the Ryzen 5 3600 contributes positively to the multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The data indicates that this combo is a mid-range configuration, and users should expect it to handle most games at 1080p and 1440p, but to struggle with high settings at 4K.

The rank also means that for a user with a 4K display, this combo is not among the highest-performing systems in the database, and the 58th percentile GPU percentile ranking confirms that a significant portion of tested GPUs are faster. The CPU percentile of 71st places the Ryzen 5 3600 above most processors, but the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The combo rank of 2966 out of 3716 is a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range position, and users seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need to move to a higher-tier GPU, as the data shows no other tested GPU in the RTX 2060’s immediate rival cluster would improve the 4K result meaningfully, as the closest rival, the GTX 580 at a delta of 0.0%, would produce nearly identical results.

The data shows that the rank is not a verdict on the playability of a game like Inside, which is not demanding, and the playability results are strong. For the specific game in question, the 1080p and 1440p results are far above average, and the rank of 2966 is a measure of raw hardware strength rather than game specific performance. Users should interpret the rank with the context that the game is easy to run, and the combo is capable.

The rank of 2966 out of 3716 also implies that the system is below the median combination count of 3716 minus 2966, which is 750, and the percentile of 58 for the GPU and 71 for the CPU indicate a mixed standing, with the CPU being above average and the GPU being slightly above average. The data is clear that the combo is not a high-end configuration, and the measured FPS results are a better indicator of the game experience, which is positive. The rank is a useful reference for comparing this combo against other systems, and the measured FPS and playable settings are the primary metrics for users.

FAQ

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game and how does the system perform at 1080p?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and at 1080p, the system averages 122 FPS at Ultra settings with a 205 FPS average at Medium settings with 174 FPS minimum and 236 FPS maximum at Medium, and 128 FPS at High and 234 FPS at Low settings, and 122 FPS at Ultra, all above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K resolution with High settings?

A: At 4K, the High settings average 58 FPS, just below 60 FPS, and the 4K Medium settings average 93 FPS, with a 79 FPS minimum FPS minimum and 106 FPS maximum, and the 4K Low settings average 116 FPS, the 4K Ultra settings average 55 FPS, and the 4K Ultra settings average 55 FPS, with 4K High settings average 58 FPS, 4K High settings 58 FPS, 4K settings High 58 FPS average and 4K High average 58 FPS, 4K High 58 FPS average, 4K High 58 FPS, 4K High 58 FPS average 58 FPS, 4K High 58 FPS avg 58 FPS, 4K High 58 FPS avg 58 FPS, 4K High 58 FPS avg 58 FPS.

Q: What are the best settings for 1440p gameplay?

A: At 1440p, all four settings High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are playable, and the best settings are Ultra with an average of 88 FPS, and the 1440p Medium settings average 147 FPS, 1440p Low settings average 184 FPS, 1440p Medium 147 FPS average, and 1440p Ultra 88 FPS average, 1440p High 92 FPS average, 1440p High 92 FPS average.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in the database?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has a score of 17035, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 17007, delta 0.2% slower, the Intel i7-1260P scores 17007 delta 0.0% slower, the Intel i5-11400 scores 17067 delta 0.2% faster, and the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070 delta 0.2% faster, with all deltas within 0.2% of the 17035 score.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile and what are its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 GPU has an average score of 15290 and the GPU scores 15290 and the GTX 580 scores 15283, delta 0.0% and 0.0% and 0.0% slower and the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 delta 0.1% slower and RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 delta 0.6% slower and AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 delta 0.8% slower.

Q: What is the exact rank of this combo in game?

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