Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a highly capable experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The recorded data shows that this system not only meets but far exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, with the only exception being the Ultra preset at 4K. This pairing is well-balanced for the game, with the GPU becoming the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at lower settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rivals in the database are a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average scores. The Intel Core i7-1260P is a direct match, scoring 17007, a negligible 0.2% difference. Similarly, the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, also a 0.2% delta from the Ryzen 5 3600. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is just 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also a 0.2% lead. These deltas are within measurement noise, so for the purpose of this game, these CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates, leaving the GPU as the deciding factor.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, the GPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159, a 0.4% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a 1.5% difference. The Intel Arc A770M rounds out the group with a score of 18383, a 1.6% difference. These small deltas suggest that swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these alternatives would produce very similar performance in Inside, meaning users with these GPUs can expect comparable FPS figures at the same settings and resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant component for Inside, particularly as resolution increases. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, but the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system produces 233.2 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 130.5 FPS. This 102.7 FPS swing is entirely attributable to the GPU workload, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to feed the graphics card at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. The average FPS drops from 199.7 at Low to 98.6 at Ultra, a difference of 101.1 FPS. This scaling is consistent with the RTX 2060 SUPER being the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance remains constant across resolutions. The trend continues at 3840x2160, where the GPU is pushed hardest. At 4K Low, the system still manages 125.1 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 58.2 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This demonstrates that while the CPU is a capable partner, the RTX 2060 SUPER's workload at 4K Ultra is the sole reason the system fails to maintain 60 FPS.

The CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions and settings, where it must keep up with the GPU's high output. At 1080p Low, the 233.2 FPS result shows the Ryzen 5 3600 is well-suited to this task, with its 6 cores and 12 threads providing sufficient processing power. However, as resolution increases, the CPU's influence wanes, and the GPU's raw fill rate and shading power become the primary determinants of performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's rankings for Inside, this specific CPU and GPU combination holds the 2762nd position out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible pairings, but this rank does not reflect its actual in-game performance. The game is not demanding, and the combo's absolute FPS numbers are very high across all resolutions. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that many other combinations in the database feature newer or more expensive hardware, but the measured data shows that this pairing is more than sufficient for Inside.

The rank of 2762 out of 3716 indicates that roughly 74% of all tested combos outperform this one on paper, but the practical difference in Inside is minimal. Since the game runs at 130.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 98.6 FPS at 1440p Ultra, the user is unlikely to perceive any difference between this combo and a higher-ranked one, as the frame rate is already far above the display refresh rate of most monitors.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best setting that maintains 60 FPS or more, averaging 65.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short, averaging 58.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, including Ultra, which averages 98.6 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making 1440p a sweet spot for this combo, allowing for maximum visual quality without any performance concerns.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. Every preset, from Low to Ultra, is playable, with Ultra averaging 130.5 FPS. This means users can enable all visual features at 1080p and still have a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings each. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 233.2 FPS on Low, 214.9 FPS on Medium, 140.4 FPS on High, and 130.5 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a steady decline as settings increase, but even the lowest value is well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are 199.7 FPS on Low, 162.7 FPS on Medium, 103.2 FPS on High, and 98.6 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is notable, a drop of 59.5 FPS, indicating that High settings introduce a significant GPU load increase. However, the Ultra preset only drops 4.6 FPS from High, suggesting diminishing returns at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 125.1 FPS on Low, 104.1 FPS on Medium, 65.6 FPS on High, and 58.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Medium to High is 38.5 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra is 7.4 FPS, which pushes the average below the 60 FPS line. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails the playability test, and the margin of failure is small, only 1.8 FPS below the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is identified. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 130.5. This allows for the highest visual fidelity at the most common resolution, and the frame rate is high enough for any display.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 98.6. This is a strong result, providing a high level of detail while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors can enable every setting without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 65.6. This is the only resolution where Ultra is not recommended, as it falls to 58.2 FPS. The High preset still provides a visually rich experience and stays above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the optimal choice for 4K displays. Medium is also playable at 104.1 FPS, and Low at 125.1 FPS, but High offers the best balance of quality and performance at this resolution.