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Can AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 run Inside? The measured data says yes, emphatically. This combination of a mid-range Zen 3 processor and a flagship Ada Lovelace GPU delivers frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The benchmark results show a system that is not merely capable, but overwhelmingly overpowered for this 2016 puzzle platformer, with average frame rates ranging from 139 FPS at 4K Ultra to nearly 300 FPS at 1080p Low. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, examines the roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides guidance on the best settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data presents a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the baseline resolution, the frame rates are exceptionally high. With the Low preset, the system achieves an average of 297.7 FPS. Moving to Medium yields 274.6 FPS, a modest decrease of 23.1 FPS. The High preset produces 230.2 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset still holds an average of 224.4 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest presets is 73.3 FPS, indicating that even at 1080p, the GPU is not heavily taxed by the game's visual fidelity settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar but shows a predictable scaling. The Low preset averages 266.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 248.3 FPS. High settings record 208 FPS, and Ultra delivers 200.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 65.5 FPS. Notably, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with the Ultra preset seeing a reduction of 23.8 FPS, from 224.4 to 200.6.

The 3840x2160 resolution, or 4K, is where the GPU begins to work harder, though the frame rates remain far above playable. At Low settings, the average FPS is 229.8. The Medium preset yields 208.7 FPS, while High drops to 146.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still maintains an average of 139 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial at 90.8 FPS, illustrating the increased graphical load at this resolution. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, but the figures are so high that even significant frame time spikes would likely not drop below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 becomes apparent when examining the scaling of performance across resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset reaching 297.7 FPS. This is a scenario where the CPU's capability to feed frames to the GPU becomes a limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a strong processor, but at these frame rates, the game's logic and draw call processing can create a bottleneck. The relatively small difference between the Low (297.7 FPS) and Ultra (224.4 FPS) presets at 1080p suggests that the GPU is not the primary constraint; the CPU is likely responsible for the ceiling on performance.

As the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The frame rates decline, but they remain very high. The difference between Low and Ultra presets grows with resolution, from 73.3 FPS at 1080p to 90.8 FPS at 4K. This widening gap indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the increased pixel count demands more from the RTX 4090. At 4K, the CPU has more time to prepare frames while the GPU works harder, so the system becomes more balanced, though the RTX 4090 is still not fully saturated. The data shows that this combo is heavily GPU-limited at 4K, but at 1080p, the CPU's performance is a more significant factor, preventing the system from reaching even higher frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the "best" setting is defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. The benchmark results show that this system clears this bar with ease at the highest preset for every resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 224.4 FPS, which is the best visual quality available while being nearly four times the playable threshold. Therefore, the best setting at 1080p is Ultra, with an average FPS of 224.4.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the highest fidelity and remains well above 60 FPS, with an average of 200.6 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1440p displays, as it offers the full graphical experience without any performance concerns. The data confirms that the Ultra preset at 1440p is the best choice, with an average FPS of 200.6.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still holds an average of 139 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, making it the clear best setting for 4K. The High preset at 4K delivers 146.4 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 139 FPS is so close that the visual upgrade is worth the slight performance trade-off. The verdict is unanimous: the Ultra preset is the best setting at every resolution, with an average FPS of 139 at 4K, 200.6 at 1440p, and 224.4 at 1080p.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Inside is answered with a definitive yes. The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every tested resolution, meaning they all achieve an average frame rate above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the system can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 139 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 200.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 224.4 FPS.

This performance is far beyond what the game requires. Even the most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, provides a frame rate that is more than sufficient for a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate display. The data indicates that the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is not just capable of running Inside; it is significantly overpowered for it. There are no resolutions or settings in the measured data where this system falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The system's performance is so robust that users can prioritize visual fidelity without any concern for playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware might offer similar performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, and its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, with an average score of 20454 and a deltaPct of 0.1. This means the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V performs within 0.1% of the Ryzen 5 5600, making it a very close equivalent. Other nearby CPUs include the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, with a deltaPct of 0.2, and the AMD EPYC 9454P, also with a deltaPct of 0.2. The AMD EPYC 7713 has a deltaPct of 0.5, making it slightly less similar but still in the same performance class.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60, which has an average score of 60326 and a deltaPct of 0, indicating nearly identical performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 has a deltaPct of 0.3, also very close. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M has a deltaPct of -2.5, meaning it is about 2.5% faster than the RTX 4090 in the benchmark. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 has a deltaPct of 2.9, making it about 2.9% slower. These alternatives would behave similarly to the RTX 4090 in this game, providing comparable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 663rd out of 3716 tested combos for this specific game. This places it in the top 17.8% of all combinations in the database. The dataIsMeasured field confirms that this rank is based on actual benchmark results, not estimates. This ranking reflects the overall performance of the system, though it is important to note that the rank is relative to all tested combos, which include more powerful or more balanced configurations. The high ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver excellent frame rates across the board, but the rank also suggests that there are many other combinations that perform even better, likely with more powerful CPUs that can better match the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 139 FPS.

Q: Can this system run the game at 1080p with the Low preset?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 297.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, while its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, has a score of 20454, a deltaPct of 0.1.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average FPS of 200.6, which is the most demanding preset that stays well above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the ranking of this combo among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 663rd out of 3716 tested combinations for the game Inside.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more of a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the difference in average FPS between Low (297.7 FPS) and Ultra (224.4 FPS) is only 73.3 FPS, suggesting the CPU is a more significant factor at this resolution, as the GPU is not fully taxed.