Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Benchmark data shows the combo ranks 1982nd out of 3716 tested configurations, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all tested combos. The measured FPS data indicates this system handles the game with massive headroom at every resolution and preset, with the lowest recorded average being 73.6 FPS at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 155.4 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 3840x2160 exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The lowest average is 73.6 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, scores 19617, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (0.4% higher), while the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (0.5% lower).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 237.4 FPS while Ultra averages 113.7 FPS. This represents a 123.7 FPS difference, or roughly 52% lower performance at Ultra compared to Low.

Q: Is there any resolution where the combo fails to hit 60 FPS?

A: No. All twelve measured configurations (three resolutions × four presets) exceed 60 FPS. The lowest result is 73.6 FPS at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1982nd out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the upper-middle portion of the tested pool, roughly in the 53rd percentile. While this rank might seem modest, it is important to note that the rank reflects the entire database of combos, many of which use far more powerful hardware. For a game like Inside, which is a Puzzle Platformer from 2016, the actual performance data shows this combo is overwhelmingly sufficient.

The CPU's percentile ranking is higher than the combo's overall rank. The Ryzen 5 5500 sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19593. The GPU, meanwhile, is at the 61st percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 17639. The discrepancy between the component percentiles and the combo rank of 53% suggests that the game's performance is likely limited more by other factors than by raw component strength, or that the combination's position is pulled down by the presence of many high-end combos in the database.

Considering the CPU's rivals, the Ryzen 5 5500 is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores 19617 (a 0.1% difference). The Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% faster, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 0.7% faster. The Intel Core i7-10700F is actually 0.5% slower. These delta percentages are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios. On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, is 0.2% faster in synthetic benchmarks, while the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% slower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo produces staggering frame rates. The Low preset yields 282.5 FPS average, Medium drops slightly to 261.9 FPS, High reaches 169 FPS, and Ultra maintains 155.4 FPS. Even the lowest 1080p result is more than 2.5 times the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 237.4 FPS, Medium achieves 189.2 FPS, High delivers 119.9 FPS, and Ultra stays at 113.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at High settings, where the frame rate falls from 169 FPS to 119.9 FPS, a reduction of 49.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo finally begins to feel some pressure, though it still never approaches the 60 FPS line. Low settings average 150.3 FPS, Medium hits 119.8 FPS, High manages 75.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 73.6 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings is significant: 119.9 FPS drops to 75.3 FPS, a 44.6 FPS decrease. Between High and Ultra at 4K, the difference is only 1.7 FPS (75.3 vs 73.6), suggesting diminishing returns at the highest settings.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: Low and Medium presets show only modest declines between 1080p and 4K, while High and Ultra show larger absolute drops. For instance, Low goes from 282.5 FPS at 1080p to 150.3 FPS at 4K, a 46.8% reduction. Ultra goes from 155.4 FPS to 73.6 FPS, a 52.6% reduction.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows this PC can run Inside with maximum settings at every resolution tested. The verdictByResolution field confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 73.6 at 4K, 113.7 at 1440p, and 155.4 at 1080p.

The 4K Ultra result of 73.6 FPS is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 13.6 FPS. For gamers with 60 Hz displays, this means the system can run the game at maximum quality without any compromise. For those with higher refresh rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results provide ample headroom. At 1080p Ultra, the 155.4 FPS average would support a 144 Hz display, while 1440p Ultra's 113.7 FPS would also work well on such monitors.

There is no scenario in the measured data where this combo fails to deliver a smooth experience. The minimum FPS values are not provided in the data, but the average frame rates are so far above the threshold that even significant drops would keep the game comfortably playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component is more influential for Inside. At 1080p, the CPU's role is relatively more significant because the GPU has less work to do per frame. The gap between Low (282.5 FPS) and Ultra (155.4 FPS) at 1080p is 127.1 FPS, indicating that the preset changes affect the GPU load substantially. However, the absolute numbers suggest the RTX 4060 is not the bottleneck at 1080p; the Ryzen 5 5500's single-thread performance, which scores 2319 in Cinebench R23, is sufficient to feed the GPU.

As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The 4K results show a compression of frame rates across presets: Low (150.3 FPS), Medium (119.8 FPS), High (75.3 FPS), and Ultra (73.6 FPS). The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 1.7 FPS, whereas at 1080p the same preset gap is 13.6 FPS (169 vs 155.4). This pattern indicates that at 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput limits performance more than the settings changes do.

The CPU's benchmark scores support the notion that it is not a limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5500's multicore score in Cinebench R23 is 16429, and its single-core score is 2319. These figures put it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Inside is not a heavily threaded game, so the 6-core, 12-thread configuration with Zen 3 architecture provides ample processing power. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate, while at 4K, the GPU's load becomes even more dominant.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 155.4 FPS. Given that even the highest preset produces over 150 FPS, users could also consider capping the frame rate to match their display's refresh rate to reduce power consumption.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 113.7 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, allowing for smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The High preset at 1440p produces 119.9 FPS, which is only 6.2 FPS higher than Ultra, making Ultra the sensible choice for maximum visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 73.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below 100 FPS, but it remains playable. The High preset at 4K produces 75.3 FPS, which is 1.7 FPS higher than Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is marginal, so users prioritizing a higher frame rate buffer might choose High, but Ultra still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 are all within 0.7% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723 (0.7% higher). In practical terms, swapping the Ryzen 5 5500 for any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Inside, since the game is not CPU-bound at the tested resolutions.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% higher score at 17666), the AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% lower at 17588), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% lower at 17551), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% lower at 17509). The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. These rival GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 4060 in Inside, meaning they would also comfortably exceed 60 FPS at all tested settings and resolutions.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 4060 combination is well-matched for this game. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking both point to hardware that is significantly above average, and their combined performance in Inside reflects that, with no configuration falling below 73.6 FPS average.