Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured data shows this pairing handles the game with substantial headroom at every tested resolution, with the lowest average frame rate recorded at 74 FPS on Ultra settings at 4K. This is a system that does not merely meet the 60 FPS playable threshold; it crushes it across the board, making it a straightforward recommendation for anyone looking to play this title at maximum fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5500 sits in a crowded performance tier, with benchmark scores indicating that several other CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The processor's average benchmark score of 19593 places it within a very tight cluster of rivals, all within a 1% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a mere 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i5-12500 achieves 19668, just 0.4% above. The Intel Core i7-10700F trails slightly at 19499, a 0.5% deficit, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF leads the group at 19723, only 0.7% ahead. In practical terms for a game like Inside, which is not heavily multi-threaded, swapping the Ryzen 5 5500 for any of these alternatives would produce imperceptible differences in frame pacing and average FPS. The choice between these CPUs should be dictated by platform and pricing considerations, as the gaming performance delta here is effectively negligible.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 places it among a somewhat more varied set of rivals. The closest match is the AMD Radeon 860M at 26401, which is 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, an 0.8% advantage, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT comes in at 26011, a 1.2% deficit. These deltas remain small, suggesting that all four alternatives would produce broadly similar results in Inside. However, given that the RTX 5060 already delivers well over 170 FPS at 1080p Ultra, any of these GPUs would also keep the game comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning users upgrading from any of these cards would see no meaningful improvement in this specific title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that Inside is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU still has a role to play at lower settings. Examining the 4K results, the jump from Low to Medium settings shows a substantial drop from 157.2 FPS to 125.6 FPS, a 20% reduction. Moving from Medium to High further reduces performance to 79.8 FPS, and the step to Ultra yields 74 FPS. This steep scaling with graphical fidelity indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the Ryzen 5 5500's six cores and twelve threads are more than sufficient to feed the RTX 5060 at these demanding pixel counts.

At 1440p, the pattern continues but with more absolute headroom. The Low preset achieves 252 FPS, while Medium and High reach 201.3 and 127.4 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset still manages a very strong 120.2 FPS. The scaling between Low and Medium here is a 20% drop, similar to 4K, but the gap between Medium and High is a much larger 37% reduction. This suggests that the High preset introduces effects that are particularly taxing on the GPU's shader units and memory bandwidth. The RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is clearly being utilized heavily at these settings.

At 1080p, the CPU and GPU roles become more balanced. The Low preset produces 279.2 FPS, which is likely approaching the point where the CPU's single-thread performance could start to limit the frame rate. The 3dmark single-thread score of 836 and passmark single-thread score of 3058 indicate solid but not exceptional per-core performance. However, the Medium preset still achieves 260.3 FPS, and High and Ultra deliver 175.6 and 170.2 FPS respectively. The relatively small gap between High and Ultra at 1080p (just 3%) versus the larger gap at 1440p (6%) suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may be starting to equalize the frame rates, preventing the GPU from fully expressing its performance difference between these two settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1834th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 49th percentile, meaning roughly half of all tested system configurations perform better and half perform worse. This ranking might seem surprising given the excellent absolute frame rates, but it reflects the fact that many of the combos in the database include higher-end CPUs and GPUs that push this lightly-threaded game to even higher refresh rates. The ranking is a measure of raw performance against the entire field, and while this combo is far from the top, it is also far from the bottom.

The percentile ranking versus all CPUs (73rd) and all GPUs (72nd) suggests that both components are reasonably well-matched to each other, sitting in similar tiers of overall hardware performance. The combo's mid-pack ranking in the game itself is a reflection of the benchmark database's composition, which includes many systems built around flagship processors and graphics cards. For the target audience of a mid-range builder, this ranking is more than acceptable, especially when considering that the game is a puzzle platformer where the visual experience is identical at 120 FPS versus 240 FPS for most players. The data confirms that this combo is significantly overqualified for the game, providing a massive safety margin.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with extraordinary ease. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every single resolution and preset combination tested is playable, meaning all clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 170.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best, achieving 120.2 FPS. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, Ultra settings are playable with an average of 74 FPS. The lowest recorded average across all tests is 74 FPS, which is still 23% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The verdict indicates that this system has substantial headroom for future games or for running Inside at very high refresh rates. The 1080p results show that the combo can push past 170 FPS even at maximum settings, making it suitable for 144Hz monitors. The 1440p results remain above 120 FPS, which is excellent for 120Hz displays. The 4K results are playable but not locked at high refresh rates, with the Ultra preset averaging 74 FPS. For a game of this genre, where precise timing is rarely a competitive factor, even the 4K Ultra experience is smooth and responsive. The data strongly suggests that users should not hesitate to max out the settings at any resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers a remarkable 157.2 FPS average. The Medium preset reaches 125.6 FPS, and High settings drop to 79.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still maintains a solid 74 FPS average. There is a notable 37% performance gap between the Medium and High presets at this resolution, indicating that High introduces a significant graphical feature that impacts the GPU heavily.

At 2560x1440, performance increases substantially. The Low preset averages 252 FPS, while Medium reaches 201.3 FPS. The High preset achieves 127.4 FPS, and Ultra comes in at 120.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 37%, identical to the 4K pattern, confirming that this specific settings step is consistently the most demanding. The difference between High and Ultra is only 6%, suggesting that Ultra adds relatively minor effects over High. The 1440p results show that this resolution is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming, with all presets well above 120 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board. The Low preset hits 279.2 FPS, which is the highest average recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset achieves 260.3 FPS, and High settings reach 175.6 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 170.2 FPS, which is only 3% lower than High. The scaling between Medium and High at 1080p is a 33% drop, again highlighting the demanding nature of that settings tier. The consistent pattern across all resolutions is that the jump from Medium to High is the most costly in terms of frame rate, while the jump from High to Ultra is relatively modest.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 170.2 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available, and the RTX 5060 handles it with enormous headroom. Users with 60Hz, 144Hz, or even 165Hz monitors will have no trouble driving their displays at maximum refresh rate with this configuration.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are again Ultra, with an average of 120.2 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and is well-suited for 120Hz displays. The gap to the next lower preset, High at 127.4 FPS, is minimal, so there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality for a small frame rate boost. The Ultra preset at 1440p provides a fully smooth experience that takes full advantage of the higher resolution.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra at an average of 74 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate dips below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a healthy margin. The 74 FPS average is suitable for a 60Hz display, and while it may not fully saturate a 120Hz 4K panel, the experience remains fluid. Given that the High preset only offers a modest improvement to 79.8 FPS, choosing Ultra is the better option to maximize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The data suggests that this combo is a viable 4K gaming solution for this title, even at maximum settings.