Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that places modest demands on modern hardware. The recorded data shows this pairing is capable of high refresh rate play at standard resolutions, with some limitations appearing only at 4K with the highest presets. The measured performance across the board indicates that this system comfortably handles the game's atmospheric visuals without breaking a sweat.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptional across every preset. The Low setting produces an average of 256 FPS, which is a level of performance that far exceeds any display's refresh rate capabilities. The Medium preset remains extremely fast with an average of 205 FPS, and the recorded minimum of 174 FPS with a maximum of 236 FPS shows consistent frame delivery without noticeable dips. High settings still deliver a robust 128 FPS average, while the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 122 FPS. The data indicates no measurable frame pacing issues at this resolution, as all presets stay well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the combination continues to impress. Low settings yield an average of 184 FPS, which is still remarkably high. The Medium preset records an average of 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS, showing tight frame consistency. High settings produce a 92 FPS average, and Ultra remains comfortably smooth at 88 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates, but the overall experience remains fluid across all four presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes noticeably. The Low preset records an average of 116 FPS, which remains excellent for 4K gaming. Medium settings deliver an average of 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, indicating solid stability. However, the High preset drops to a 58 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is slightly lower still at 55 FPS. These last two presets represent the only configurations in the entire dataset where the system fails to maintain 60 FPS, and the margin is relatively small.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2915 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This position reflects the fact that the RTX 2060, while capable in this title, sits in the lower portion of the overall GPU landscape. The CPU's performance percentile is notably higher at 85, meaning it outperforms most processors in the database. The GPU's percentile is 58, placing it just above the midpoint of all tested graphics cards.

The ranking context suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for the highest settings at 4K, even though the game itself is not particularly demanding. The combination's rank indicates that many other hardware pairings deliver higher absolute frame rates, but the actual gameplay experience remains smooth for the vast majority of configurations tested. The data shows that this system is positioned in the lower third of all combinations, yet it still achieves playable frame rates at every resolution when using appropriate settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which records an average of 122 FPS. This means users can enable every visual feature at the highest quality level while still experiencing frame rates that are twice the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, with an average of 88 FPS. This is particularly notable because it shows the system has enough headroom at this resolution to run the game at maximum quality without compromising smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the situation requires more careful selection. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 93 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall short of the threshold at 58 FPS and 55 FPS respectively. The Medium setting provides the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at 4K, with a minimum recorded frame rate of 79 FPS that ensures consistent smoothness.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide useful context for understanding its performance ceiling. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores nearly identically with a delta of 0 percent, making it a direct performance equivalent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2 percent slower, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 trails by 0.4 percent. The Intel Core i9-12900T sits 0.5 percent behind. These processors would all deliver effectively the same frame rates in Inside when paired with the same GPU, as the game's workload does not heavily stress the CPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060's closest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a delta of 0 percent, meaning they perform virtually identically in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1 percent slower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6 percent behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 trails by 0.8 percent. In practical terms, any of these graphics cards paired with a similar CPU would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, with the same pattern of strong performance at 1080p and 1440p and reduced capability at 4K with higher presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component matters more for this game. At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence is relatively small, as even the most demanding preset produces 122 FPS. The game's puzzle platformer nature means it does not require intensive physics calculations or complex AI routines, so the Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores and twelve threads are more than sufficient.

The GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance as resolution increases. The transition from 1080p Ultra at 122 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 88 FPS represents a 27.9 percent reduction in frame rate, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The further drop to 4K Ultra at 55 FPS shows an additional 37.5 percent reduction. These scaling figures clearly indicate that the RTX 2060's rendering capabilities, with its 1920 shading units and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, are the deciding factor at higher resolutions.

The setting levels within each resolution also demonstrate GPU dominance. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial, from 116 FPS versus 55 FPS, a gap of 52.6 percent, driven entirely by the graphics card's ability to handle increased shading and texture complexity. The RTX 2060's 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6 GB capacity are sufficient for Medium settings at 4K, but the highest presets push beyond what the card can sustain at 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside with excellent results. The verdict by resolution shows that 1920x1080 supports all four presets with the Ultra setting averaging 122 FPS, which provides a flawless experience. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 88 FPS. The 4K resolution offers more limited options, with Low and Medium both clearing the 60 FPS threshold, and Medium providing the best visual quality at a 93 FPS average.

The system's overall rank of 2915 out of 3716 combinations might suggest mediocrity, but the actual gameplay data tells a different story. The RTX 2060, despite being an older generation card, handles this title with remarkable ease at mainstream resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600F provides ample processing headroom, and the combination never dips below 55 FPS even in the most demanding scenario tested. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this setup delivers a high refresh rate experience that exceeds what most displays can show. For 4K, the Medium preset offers a smooth and visually attractive compromise. The verdict is clear: this is a capable system for Inside at nearly every setting and resolution combination.