Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer that is not particularly demanding on modern hardware. The measured data shows this system handles the game with massive headroom, producing frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset. This pairing of a 6-core Zen 3 processor and an Ampere-generation GPU is far more powerful than the game requires, making it a system that will run the title without any compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combo in Inside are consistently high, with the lowest average frame rate recorded at 81 FPS under maximum settings at 4K. At 1080p, the performance is staggering, with the Low preset averaging 298 FPS and the Medium preset hitting 275 FPS. The High preset at 1080p averages 189 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 180 FPS. The only preset with min/max data at 1080p is Medium, which shows a range from 234 FPS minimum to 317 FPS maximum, indicating a very stable experience even at these elevated frame rates.

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains outstanding. The Low preset averages 267 FPS, Medium averages 217 FPS with a min/max of 185/250 FPS, High averages 136 FPS, and Ultra averages 129 FPS. The scaling between presets is predictable, with the jump from Low to Medium costing roughly 50 FPS, and the jump from High to Ultra costing only 7 FPS. This suggests the visual fidelity gains from High to Ultra are relatively cheap in this title.

At 4K, the system still delivers well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset averages 171 FPS, Medium averages 136 FPS with a min/max of 116/157 FPS, High averages 85 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The 4K results show a steeper drop-off from Medium to High (a 51 FPS loss) compared to the drop from High to Ultra (only 4 FPS). This indicates that the High preset is the first setting where the GPU starts to work harder, but even at its most demanding, the Ultra preset at 4K stays comfortably above playable rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this specific CPU and GPU pairing at rank 1481 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This means the system sits in the upper half of all tested configurations, outperforming roughly 60% of the combos in the database. While the rank might seem modest given the high frame rates, it reflects the fact that Inside is an older title that many lower-end systems can also run well. The absolute performance is exceptional, but the rank is relative to all other combos, many of which include newer and more expensive hardware.

The CPU itself holds a 74th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 20468. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (scoring 20454, a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (scoring 20425, a 0.2% difference), and the AMD EPYC 9454P (scoring 20422, a 0.2% difference). The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (scoring 17083, a 0.7% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (scoring 17037, a 1% difference).

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 81 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 129 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains playable. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings for this resolution, with an average FPS of 129.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT's score of 17083. This indicates nearly identical synthetic performance between the two cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: Given that the system achieves 180 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 81 FPS at 4K Ultra, the data suggests no meaningful bottleneck. The CPU's single-thread score of 882 in 3DMark and its 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicate it has ample processing power for this title.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 averages 275 FPS, with a minimum of 234 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS. This represents a highly responsive and smooth experience for any display.

Q: Does the game have any performance issues at lower resolutions?

A: No. At 1080p, even the most demanding Ultra preset averages 180 FPS. The lowest average at any resolution and preset combination is 81 FPS (4K Ultra), which is still 21 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which scores within 0.1% of the Ryzen 5 5600. This Intel chip would deliver virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Inside. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is another close alternative, with a score just 0.2% lower, meaning users with that processor would see no practical difference in frame rates. The AMD EPYC 9454P and EPYC 7713 also sit within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600's average score, though these server-class chips are unlikely to be found in a gaming desktop.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the closest rival, with a benchmark score 0.7% lower than the RTX 3070. This translates to a negligible performance gap in Inside, likely resulting in frame rates within 1-2 FPS of each other. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, despite its age, scores only 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M trails by 1.1%. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c actually scores 1.5% higher, though this is a compute-focused card not intended for gaming. For practical purposes, any of these GPU alternatives would provide a similar experience in this title, though the RTX 3070's modern feature set and driver support make it the more sensible choice.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, which averages 81 FPS. This is the highest quality option available, and the system has enough headroom that even this maximum preset stays well above the playable threshold. The High preset at this resolution averages 85 FPS, which is only slightly higher, so there is no need to drop below Ultra unless maximum frame rates are desired.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, averaging 129 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with all visual features enabled. The High preset averages 136 FPS, but the difference is minimal, making Ultra the recommended setting for the best visual experience.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 180 FPS, making it the clear choice for the best visual quality. This frame rate is high enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor, and the system has ample headroom to handle even the most demanding scenes without dropping below playable levels. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 275 FPS, which is useful for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays, but the Ultra preset offers the best balance of quality and performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside flawlessly at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The lowest average frame rate recorded across all tests is 81 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 21 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

For 1080p users, the Ultra preset delivers 180 FPS, making this system overkill for the game but perfect for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still achieves 129 FPS, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. Even at 4K, the system maintains 81 FPS on Ultra settings, meaning there is no scenario where this hardware struggles with Inside. The data clearly indicates that this CPU and GPU combination has substantial performance headroom for this title, and users can confidently enable the highest settings at any resolution without concern for frame rate drops below the playable threshold.