Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers decisively playable performance in Inside across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Benchmark results indicate this pairing is overkill for the game’s maximum settings at every resolution, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate displays or future-proofing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Inside reveals a consistent pattern of high performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset produces an average of 268 FPS, while Medium averages 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS. High settings drop slightly to an average of 167 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain an average of 159 FPS, with no min/max data recorded for the latter two presets.

Moving up to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but shows a predictable scaling penalty. The Low preset averages 239 FPS, while Medium delivers 192 FPS average with a 163 FPS minimum and 220 FPS maximum. High settings still achieve a strong 120 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 114 FPS average. None of these figures fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the combo has substantial headroom at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the highest tested resolution, the combo continues to hold up well. Low settings yield a 150 FPS average, Medium averages 120 FPS with a 102 FPS minimum and 138 FPS maximum, High settings drop to a 75 FPS average, and Ultra settings settle at 72 FPS average. While the 4K Ultra figure is the lowest recorded across the entire dataset, it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a meaningful margin, confirming that the hardware can handle even the most demanding configuration this game offers.

The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, average frame rates decline proportionally, but the minimums remain high enough to avoid any stutter or noticeable drops. The absence of min/max data for several presets (Low, High, and Ultra at most resolutions) suggests the benchmark harness recorded only averages for those configurations, but the available min/max values for Medium presets at all three resolutions show tight frame pacing, with the smallest gap between min and max occurring at 4K Medium (102 to 138 FPS).

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data for this combo indicates that the most demanding preset — Ultra — is playable at every tested resolution, which makes identifying the "best" settings straightforward: you can always choose Ultra without sacrificing the 60 FPS experience.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings run at an average of 159 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity with massive performance headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings maintain a 114 FPS average, which is still well above the threshold and ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 72 FPS, which is the lowest playable figure but still comfortably above 60 FPS, so the game’s highest preset remains the recommended option even at 4K.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1080p offers 268 FPS average, and at 1440p it delivers 239 FPS, but the data strongly suggests that such compromises are unnecessary with this hardware. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is notable — at 1080p it is 109 FPS (268 vs 159), at 1440p it is 125 FPS (239 vs 114), and at 4K it is 78 FPS (150 vs 72) — but even the worst-case Ultra figures are far above the playability floor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling behavior across resolutions and presets reveals which component is more influential for Inside with this combo. The game is clearly not GPU-bound in a traditional sense, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS remains high at 72. Instead, the data suggests that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the Ryzen 5 5500X3D provides ample CPU headroom.

Comparing the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at the same preset illustrates this division of labor. For Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 159 at 1080p to 114 at 1440p and then to 72 at 4K — a reduction of 28% from 1080p to 1440p and another 37% from 1440p to 4K. This progressive decline aligns with the GPU’s rendering load increasing as pixel count rises, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant.

The presets themselves also indicate GPU dominance, as lowering settings from Ultra to Low at any given resolution produces a substantial FPS increase — for example, at 4K, Low settings (150 FPS) more than double the Ultra figure (72 FPS). This sensitivity to graphical settings points to the GPU being the primary performance driver. The CPU, with its Zen 3 architecture and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, is likely underutilized in this puzzle platformer, where the physics and logic loads are modest compared to modern AAA shooters.

The fact that the combo achieves 72 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game’s textures and effects, and the 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is more than enough. Conversely, the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 2941 and multithread score of 20363 indicate strong per-core performance, which prevents any CPU-bound bottlenecks even at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 72 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best playable setting at 4K for this combo.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest recorded average at 1920x1080 is 268 FPS, achieved with the Low preset. The Medium preset averages 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 FPS and maximum of 285 FPS.

Q: Is there a resolution where this combo fails to hit 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all tested resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — and all settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the minimum recorded average FPS is 72, which occurs at 4K Ultra. Every configuration exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is a 0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower).

Q: What settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 114 FPS, making it the best visual setting that still maintains a high frame rate. The data shows all presets are playable, but Ultra offers the highest fidelity without dropping below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 (0.2% lower). The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (0.3% higher).

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival data for the RTX 4060 indicates that several other GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average benchmark score of 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060’s 17639, placing it as the closest match. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, a 0.5% difference. Given these negligible deltas, any of these GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 5500X3D would likely produce FPS figures within a few frames of the measured values across all resolutions and settings.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s nearest rivals are similarly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (0.3% higher). These sub-1% differences mean that swapping in any of these CPUs would have no meaningful impact on Inside’s frame rates, as the game is largely GPU-bound at higher resolutions. For users considering alternative builds, the data suggests that a Ryzen 5 5600F or Core Ultra 5 225 would replicate the same performance profile, while the i9-12900T or Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 would offer a marginal edge in CPU-heavy scenarios, though such scenarios are unlikely in this puzzle platformer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank data places this pairing at rank 1991 out of 3716 tested combinations in Inside. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 54% of the systems in the database while being outperformed by the remaining 46%. Given the game’s low system requirements relative to modern hardware, this mid-pack ranking is expected — many higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs or CPUs that push frame rates even higher, but the practical difference is minimal.

The rank is more indicative of the hardware’s overall standing in the benchmark database rather than its suitability for Inside specifically. Since this combo already achieves 72 FPS at 4K Ultra, the performance ceiling for this game is effectively reached; higher-ranked combos might produce 80 or 90 FPS at the same settings, but the playability verdict would remain identical. The data shows that the combo’s percentileVsAllCpus of 85 and percentileVsAllGpus of 61 are strong, but the game’s modest demands mean that even a 61st-percentile GPU paired with an 85th-percentile CPU can max out the game at 4K without issue.

For context, the 3716 total combos in the database span a wide range of hardware, and the 1991 rank suggests this combo sits slightly above the median. The verdict by resolution confirms that every setting at every resolution is playable, so the rank does not reflect any playability concerns — it merely indicates that other tested combinations with faster components achieve higher absolute frame rates. This makes the combo a solid mid-range option that delivers a flawless experience in Inside without requiring top-tier hardware.