Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a wide range of performance across resolutions for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released in 2016. Benchmark data shows this pairing is consistently capable, though 4K Ultra settings push the GPU beyond its comfort zone. The measured results provide a clear picture of which settings tiers remain fluid at each resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 77 FPS. The data shows the High preset drops to 48 FPS average, and Ultra falls further to 35 FPS, so Medium is the ceiling for smooth gameplay at 4K. Low settings at this resolution reach 104 FPS, but Medium offers a substantially better visual experience while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the headroom expands considerably. The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 68 FPS. This is a notable achievement, as Ultra at 1440p is only slightly below the 77 FPS Medium score at 4K, demonstrating the resolution scaling is favorable for this GPU. High settings at 1440p average 92 FPS, Medium hits 148 FPS, and Low reaches 199 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the system is essentially unconstrained. Ultra settings average 107 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS target. The measured data shows High at 146 FPS, Medium at 220 FPS, and Low at 246 FPS, but the Ultra preset is the optimal pick since it delivers the full visual experience at a frame rate that exceeds most display refresh rates. The 107 FPS average at 1080p Ultra is particularly impressive given that the same preset only manages 35 FPS at 4K, illustrating the dramatic scaling curve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant constraint in this configuration, especially at higher resolutions. Comparing the 1080p Ultra average of 107 FPS to the 1440p Ultra average of 68 FPS shows a 36% reduction in frame rate when pixel count increases by roughly 78%. The further drop to 35 FPS at 4K Ultra represents another 49% reduction from 1440p. This pattern indicates the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor as resolution climbs, with the Ryzen 5 5600G providing sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 246 to 107, a 57% decrease. This large gap suggests the game is not heavily CPU-bound at 1080p, since the Ryzen 5 5600G with its 6 cores and 12 threads maintains high frame rates even at Ultra settings. The CPU's 3.90 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, appears sufficient for this title's physics and logic demands.

At 4K, the situation is entirely GPU-dominated. The difference between Low (104 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) represents a 66% performance swing, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution. This indicates that for Inside, the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary factors determining playability at high resolutions, with the CPU's Zen 3 architecture providing stable support rather than becoming a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 2969th out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, which may seem surprising given the measured frame rates. However, the ranking reflects the entire pool of tested configurations, many of which include higher-end CPUs and GPUs. The percentile positioning suggests this combo is more capable than roughly 20% of tested systems, but it is outclassed by a significant majority.

The ranking context is important for interpretation. While 2969th out of 3716 sounds middling, the measured performance shows the combo easily handles 1080p and 1440p at maximum settings. The rank likely reflects the presence of many newer or more expensive components in the database, rather than a deficiency in this specific pairing. The RTX 3070's percentile versus all GPUs is 61, and the Ryzen 5 5600G sits at 74, indicating both components are above average individually. The combined rank suggests the pairing is balanced, with neither component dragging the other down significantly.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (average benchmark score 21088) is closely matched by several alternatives. The Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21066, a delta of just 0.1% — effectively identical performance. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, a -0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U rounds out the group at 21174, a -0.4% delta. All four rivals are within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 5600G's average score, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Inside.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (average benchmark score 17208) has nearest rivals that are similarly close. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, a 0.7% delta, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 1% delta. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 1.1% delta, and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, a -1.5% delta. These small deltas mean that swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these alternatives would result in a performance difference of roughly 1-2% in synthetic benchmarks, which would translate to negligible FPS changes in Inside at any resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 104 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 77 FPS average, with a minimum of 66 and maximum of 89 FPS
• High: 48 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 35 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

The Medium preset at 4K shows the only recorded frame time variance, with a 23 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. This range is tight enough to avoid noticeable stutter, and the 66 FPS minimum ensures the 60 FPS threshold is never violated. High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 35 FPS — a 55% reduction from Medium.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 199 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 148 FPS average, with a minimum of 126 and maximum of 170 FPS
• High: 92 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 68 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

The 1440p results show a wider performance envelope. The Medium preset's 44 FPS spread (126 to 170) is larger than at 4K, but still well above the playability threshold. Ultra at 68 FPS provides an 8 FPS cushion above 60, which is adequate for most gaming scenarios. Low and Medium presets both exceed 120 FPS, making them suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 246 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 220 FPS average, with a minimum of 187 and maximum of 254 FPS
• High: 146 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 107 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

At 1080p, every preset delivers well above 100 FPS. The Medium preset's 67 FPS spread (187 to 254) is the widest recorded in the dataset, indicating some scene complexity variation, but the minimum of 187 FPS is far beyond any playability concern. Ultra's 107 FPS average is the lowest at this resolution, yet it still offers more than 75% headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 35, which falls well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is Medium, which averages 77 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution-to-settings balance for this combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with Ultra settings provides the best balance, averaging 68 FPS. This offers 4K-like visual quality at a frame rate that clears the 60 FPS target, unlike 4K Ultra which fails at 35 FPS.

Q: How much performance does the system lose going from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 107 at 1920x1080 to 68 at 2560x1440, then to 35 at 3840x2160. This represents a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the same preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, changing from Low to Ultra cuts average FPS from 104 to 35 — a 66% drop — while the CPU's workload remains stable. At 1080p, the system achieves 246 FPS on Low, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G is within 0.4% of four rival CPUs, and the RTX 3070 is within 1.5% of four rival GPUs. This means swapping either component for a nearest rival would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

Q: Are there any presets that fail to reach 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, both High (48 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. All other resolution and preset combinations in the measured data exceed 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with substantial margin at most settings. The verdict by resolution shows clear playability at 1080p and 1440p: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 107 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 68 FPS as the best visual option. The situation only becomes constrained at 3840x2160, where only Low (104 FPS) and Medium (77 FPS) are playable; High drops to 48 FPS and Ultra to 35 FPS.

For a 2016 puzzle platformer, this hardware is more than adequate. The recommended configuration is 1440p Ultra for the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, or 4K Medium if resolution is prioritized over settings. At 1080p, the system has enormous headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at maximum settings. The only scenario to avoid is 4K High or Ultra, where the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory and 20.31 TFLOPS compute are insufficient to maintain fluid frame rates. Overall, this combo delivers playable performance across the vast majority of tested configurations, with the CPU's 74th percentile ranking and GPU's 61st percentile ranking working together effectively for this title.