Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is an interesting combination for a game like Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The recorded data shows this pairing delivers a wide range of performance depending on how you configure it, and the analysis below breaks down exactly what to expect at each resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the key target for this analysis. At 4K (3840x2160), the data indicates that the Medium preset is the highest quality setting that remains playable. The average frame rate recorded here is 93 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The recorded minimum was 79 FPS, and the maximum reached 106 FPS. While the High preset at this resolution delivers an average of 58 FPS, it falls just short of the playable threshold, making Medium the optimal choice for 4K.

Moving down to 1440p (2560x1440), the system has significantly more headroom. The Ultra preset, the highest available, maintains an average of 88 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target, meaning there is no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution. The data shows that all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable here, but Ultra is the best setting because it offers the maximum visual fidelity while still delivering a smooth experience.

At 1080p (1920x1080), performance is even stronger. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 122 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. This makes Ultra the definitive best setting for this resolution, as the hardware has ample performance to spare. The frame rate data suggests that this combination is not challenged by the game at 1080p, and users can expect a very smooth experience with all graphical options maxed out.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the overall experience. The transition from 1080p to 4K at the same preset shows a substantial frame rate drop, which points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For example, on the Ultra preset, the average frame rate falls from 122 FPS at 1080p to 88 FPS at 1440p, and then to 55 FPS at 4K. This steep decline is a classic indicator that the render resolution is placing increasing pressure on the graphics card.

The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with 6 cores and 12 threads, is unlikely to be the bottleneck in this puzzle platformer. The game is not known for heavy multi-threaded workloads, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2374 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218, suggests it can easily keep up with the game's logic. The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 against all tested CPUs also indicates it is a robust performer for this type of workload.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, shows its limits at 4K. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is significant, with average frame rates of 116 FPS and 55 FPS respectively. This 61 FPS gap highlights how much the GPU struggles with the increased shading and texture work at this resolution. At 1080p, the same preset comparison shows a drop from 256 FPS to 122 FPS, which is a larger relative difference but still results in very high frame rates. The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has enough headroom to handle the game easily, but at 4K, the RTX 2060 becomes the primary constraint on performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The detailed frame rate data provides a clear picture of what to expect from this hardware combination. At 3840x2160, the recorded average frame rates start at 116 FPS on Low, drop to 93 FPS on Medium, further to 58 FPS on High, and bottom out at 55 FPS on Ultra. Only the Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum values, which are 79 FPS and 106 FPS respectively. This indicates that the Low, High, and Ultra presets at 4K did not have complete frame time data recorded, but the averages still provide a reliable performance indicator.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a similar pattern with higher overall performance. The Low preset averages 184 FPS, Medium averages 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is notable, a 55 FPS difference, which suggests a significant increase in graphical complexity at the High preset. This is a common trend in many games, where the jump from Medium to High introduces more demanding effects.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high across all presets. Low averages 256 FPS, Medium averages 205 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS, High averages 128 FPS, and Ultra averages 122 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 6 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset does not add a significant performance cost over High. This makes Ultra the clear choice for 1080p users, as it offers the best visuals with a negligible performance penalty.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for how this combination compares to other hardware. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, has an average score of 24935, which is a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is also very close with a score of 25005, a 0.2% difference in the other direction. These small deltas suggest that for gaming performance, these processors would behave nearly identically.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283, a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.1% difference, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a 0.6% difference. These figures indicate that the RTX 2060 is positioned closely to these other graphics solutions, and users with any of these would see similar frame rates in Inside.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds a rank of 2915 out of 3716 tested combinations in this game. This places it in the lower portion of the overall rankings, but it is important to consider the context. The rank is based on the performance of the entire system, and while this combo is not at the top, the actual measured frame rates show that it is more than capable of running Inside smoothly at most settings and resolutions. The ranking reflects the absolute performance relative to all other tested hardware, and given the age of the GPU relative to the CPU, this rank is expected.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside. The verdict by resolution provides a clear answer. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best setting at an average of 93 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution do not meet the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 58 FPS and 55 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best setting is Ultra at an average of 88 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are also playable, with Ultra being the best setting at an average of 122 FPS.

The data shows that this hardware combination is a strong performer for Inside. Users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor can enjoy the game at maximum settings with frame rates well above the playable threshold. For 4K users, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a smooth 93 FPS average while still offering a significant visual upgrade over the Low preset. The High preset at 4K is a borderline case, with an average of 58 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target but not quite there.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 records an average of 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, with an average of 93 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting at 2560x1440, maintaining an average of 88 FPS. All presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality.

Q: How much performance difference is there between High and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is minimal. At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 128 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 122 FPS, a difference of only 6 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The average frame rate drops from 116 FPS on Low to 55 FPS on Ultra, a 61 FPS difference, which indicates the render resolution is heavily taxing the graphics card.

Q: What is the minimum recorded frame rate for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The minimum recorded frame rate for the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is 174 FPS, with a maximum of 236 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to the RTX 3050 OEM in this game?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3050 OEM's score of 15199. This suggests the RTX 2060 would deliver slightly higher frame rates in Inside.