Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination ranks 3414 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the database, though the game itself is not demanding. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile among all graphics cards. In direct terms, this is a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU from an earlier generation, and the measured frame rates reflect that balance.

The ranking indicates that most of the 3716 combinations in the database will deliver better raw performance in this title. However, the recorded data for this specific pairing shows that the game remains playable at multiple settings and resolutions. The combo rank does not tell the whole story, because Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer with modest rendering requirements. The benchmark results show the pairing clearing 60 FPS at every resolution when settings are adjusted appropriately, even at 4K with Low settings.

The Ryzen 5 5500 contributes strong single-thread performance for a 2022 release, with a single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark and 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The RX 580, released in 2017, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 8813 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005. Neither component is near the top of its respective percentile ranking, but the combination is sufficient for this specific game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 67.5 FPS. Medium drops to 54.5 FPS, High falls to 32 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 30.4 FPS. The data shows a sharp cliff between Low and Medium at this resolution, a 13 FPS drop that pushes the frame rate below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, averaging 84.1 FPS. Low runs at 108.9 FPS, High at 54.9 FPS, and Ultra at 50.9 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs roughly 29 FPS, which is a substantial hit for one preset level. Players targeting 1440p should stay on Medium or lower.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS. Ultra averages 73.2 FPS, High averages 73.7 FPS, Medium averages 120.1 FPS, and Low averages 152.1 FPS. The recommended setting for 1080p is Ultra, since it delivers 73.2 FPS and remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between High and Ultra is negligible in the recorded data, only 0.5 FPS, so maxing the game at 1080p comes at virtually no cost.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 5 5500 and the RX 580 in Inside. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the limiting factor. The frame rate at Low is 152.1 FPS, and at Ultra it is 73.2 FPS, a 51.9% reduction from the lowest preset to the highest. This indicates that the graphics card is handling the increased rendering load, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it at these frame rates.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p shows the GPU becoming more relevant. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 152.1 FPS at 1080p to 108.9 FPS at 1440p, a 28.4% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 120.1 FPS to 84.1 FPS, a 30.0% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 73.7 FPS to 54.9 FPS, a 25.5% reduction. The consistent decline across presets indicates that pixel count is driving the cost, which points to GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The frame rate at Low is 67.5 FPS, which is only 44.4% of the 152.1 FPS seen at 1080p Low. At Medium, the 4K result is 54.5 FPS, which is 45.4% of the 1080p Medium result of 120.1 FPS. The CPU is not the bottleneck at 4K, because the Ryzen 5 5500 has enough headroom to handle the game logic and draw calls at these frame rates. The RX 580, with 2304 shading units and a 256-bit memory bus delivering 256.0 GB/s, is the component that determines the ceiling.

The preset scaling also shows where the GPU saturates. At 4K, the jump from Low to Medium costs 13 FPS, from Medium to High costs 22.5 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 1.6 FPS. The diminishing returns at Ultra suggest the GPU is running out of compute resources, not memory bandwidth, since the drop between High and Ultra is small. At 1440p, the drop from Medium to High is 29.2 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 4 FPS. The pattern repeats: the RX 580 handles Medium comfortably, but High settings push it past its efficient operating range.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593, placing it near several comparable processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, 0.7% higher. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, since the game is not heavily multi-threaded and the single-thread performance of these chips is similar.

The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940, which is 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6% lower. In practice, swapping the RX 580 for any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured results in Inside. The GTX 1660 SUPER would be the closest desktop equivalent, with a score difference of only 58 points in the database.

The data suggests that the CPU and GPU are well matched for this game. Neither component is dramatically stronger than its nearest rivals, and the measured frame rates are consistent with what those benchmark scores predict. Players upgrading from this exact combination would need to move significantly higher in the GPU percentile ranking to see a meaningful improvement in Inside, since the game is already running above 60 FPS at most settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. Ultra averages 73.2 FPS, High averages 73.7 FPS, Medium averages 120.1 FPS, and Low averages 152.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p?

A: The best playable setting at 2560x1440 is Medium, which averages 84.1 FPS. High drops to 54.9 FPS and Ultra drops to 50.9 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the RX 580 the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS with an average of 67.5 FPS. Medium drops to 54.5 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 30.4 FPS. The GPU cannot sustain higher presets at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to the Intel Core i5-12500?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593, while the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, which is 0.4% higher. The difference is negligible for Inside.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rate monitors?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combination reaches 152.1 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 120.1 FPS. At 1440p with Low settings, it reaches 108.9 FPS. This is sufficient for 120 Hz and 144 Hz displays at lower presets.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, since Ultra settings average 73.2 FPS and every preset stays above 60 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium are playable, and at 4K, only Low is playable.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 580 can run Inside, and the recorded data shows it does so comfortably at most settings. At 1920x1080, the combination clears 60 FPS at every preset, including Ultra at 73.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 84.1 FPS, which is a smooth experience, but High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 54.9 FPS and 50.9 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach 60 FPS, averaging 67.5 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short at 54.5 FPS, 32 FPS, and 30.4 FPS.

For a 1080p display, this is a fully capable combination. The game can be maxed out at Ultra and still maintain an average of 73.2 FPS, with no need to compromise on visual quality. For a 1440p display, Medium is the recommended ceiling, and the 84.1 FPS average leaves enough headroom for consistent frame pacing. For a 4K display, Low settings are the only option that stays above 60 FPS, and the 67.5 FPS average is close enough to the threshold that any additional background load could push it lower.

The verdict is clear: this is a playable configuration for Inside at 1080p and 1440p, and a marginal one at 4K. The combination ranks low in the overall database, but the game's modest requirements mean the ranking does not translate into an unplayable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average frame rates recorded for each resolution and preset combination. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the database for this game.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | Low | 67.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 54.5 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 32.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 108.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 84.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 54.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 50.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 152.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 120.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 73.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 73.2 |

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RX 580 handles Low and Medium settings well at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles with High and Ultra at higher resolutions. The 4K results are particularly telling, as the frame rate drops by 13 FPS from Low to Medium, then by 22.5 FPS from Medium to High, then by only 1.6 FPS from High to Ultra. This suggests the GPU is hitting a compute limit at High settings, and Ultra adds little additional cost.

At 1440p, the drop from Medium to High is 29.2 FPS, which is the largest single-preset penalty in the entire dataset. At 1080p, the drop from Medium to High is 46.4 FPS, and from High to Ultra is only 0.5 FPS, meaning Ultra is essentially free at 1080p. The recorded data supports the conclusion that this combination is best used at 1080p with Ultra settings, or at 1440p with Medium settings, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.