Inside

This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in the puzzle platformer Inside. The data is drawn exclusively from benchmark results, focusing on average, minimum, and maximum frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. The combination’s standing relative to other tested configurations is also considered, along with the balance of CPU and GPU workload at each setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 delivers an average of 147 FPS on High settings, while the Low preset reaches 275 FPS. Medium settings produce a 235 FPS average with a minimum of 200 FPS and a maximum of 270 FPS. The Ultra preset yields 140 FPS on average, which is the lowest figure recorded at this resolution but still far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset averages 234 FPS, and Low settings jump to 321 FPS. Medium settings show a 296 FPS average with a minimum of 252 FPS and a maximum of 340 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution average 222 FPS, representing a 59% improvement over the same preset at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the High preset reaches 275 FPS on average, while Low settings hit 358 FPS. Medium settings average 330 FPS with a minimum of 281 FPS and a maximum of 380 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 271 FPS, making it the most demanding setting at 1080p yet still delivering over 4.5 times the playable threshold.

Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra presets is notable but modest in absolute terms. At 4K, the difference between the lowest and highest settings is 135 FPS; at 1440p, it is 99 FPS; and at 1080p, it narrows to 87 FPS. The minimum frame rates recorded only for Medium settings show consistent headroom: 200 FPS minimum at 4K, 252 FPS at 1440p, and 281 FPS at 1080p, indicating no risk of stutter or drops below playable levels.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates across presets range from 140 to 275 FPS, with the Ultra preset showing the largest performance cost. This suggests that the RTX 4090’s rendering workload scales significantly with resolution, while the Ryzen 5 7600’s six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates increase by roughly 60-90 FPS compared to 4K across all presets. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is consistent, indicating that the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU’s role becomes slightly more prominent as resolution drops. The 1080p results reinforce this: the High preset at 1080p matches the Low preset at 4K in average FPS (275), while the Low preset at 1080p reaches 358 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset.

The gap between 1440p and 1080p is smaller than the gap between 4K and 1440p. For instance, Ultra settings average 222 FPS at 1440p versus 271 FPS at 1080p, a 22% increase. In contrast, Ultra at 4K averages 140 FPS versus 222 FPS at 1440p, a 59% increase. This nonlinear scaling points to a growing CPU influence at lower resolutions, though the Ryzen 5 7600 still maintains frame rates well above 60 FPS in every scenario. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2521, supports this behavior.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,716 tested combinations in Inside, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 4090 ranks 197th. This places it in the top 5.3% of all configurations, reflecting strong overall performance. The CPU itself sits in the 78th percentile against all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 88th percentile against all graphics cards.

The RTX 4090’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a delta of 0%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at +0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at -2.5%, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at +2.9%. These alternatives would produce similar frame rates in Inside given the same CPU, though the RTX 4090’s raw score of 60,347 is the baseline for this analysis. For the CPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX at +0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS at -0.3%, the Intel Core i9-11900KF at +0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at +0.5%. These processors would yield nearly identical results when paired with the RTX 4090, as the FPS data indicates the GPU is the dominant factor in most scenarios.

The rank of 197 out of 3,716 is influenced by the wide variety of CPUs and GPUs tested. Combos with higher-end CPUs, such as the Ryzen 9 series or Core i9 parts, may achieve marginally better frame rates at 1080p, but the difference is unlikely to exceed the margin seen between the Ryzen 5 7600 and its closest rivals.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at all tested resolutions and settings, exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS, which is 2.3 times the threshold. High settings at 4K reach 147 FPS, Medium hits 235 FPS, and Low reaches 275 FPS. Every preset at 4K is playable, and the Ultra setting remains the optimal choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 222 FPS, more than 3.7 times the threshold. High, Medium, and Low settings deliver 234, 296, and 321 FPS respectively, all with substantial headroom. The 1080p results are even more decisive: Ultra averages 271 FPS, High reaches 275 FPS, Medium hits 330 FPS, and Low peaks at 358 FPS. Even the most demanding setting at 1080p clears 270 FPS, making this combination overkill for standard refresh rate displays but highly capable for high-refresh monitors up to 360 Hz.

The verdict across all resolutions is clear: the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 4090 provide a playable experience at every preset, with the Ultra setting recommended at each resolution for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 140 FPS, which is 80 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with the most demanding preset?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 271 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. Even the minimum frame rate recorded at 1080p Medium is 281 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26,324. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, scores 26,402, a delta of -0.3%, while the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26,212, a delta of +0.4%. These differences are negligible for Inside.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance drop from the lowest to highest settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the drop from Low (275 FPS) to Ultra (140 FPS) is 135 FPS, the largest absolute difference across all resolutions. At 1080p, the same comparison shows an 87 FPS difference.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is dominant at 1440p, as shown by the 99 FPS difference between Low and Ultra presets. The CPU’s influence grows at 1080p, where the gap narrows to 87 FPS, but it remains secondary to the GPU.

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

A: This combination ranks 197th out of 3,716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 5.3% of configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 140 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 4K, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 222 FPS, making it the best option for this resolution. The performance is 3.7 times the 60 FPS threshold, leaving ample headroom for demanding scenes or additional background tasks.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 271 FPS on average. This is the optimal setting for 1080p, offering maximum graphical fidelity while still delivering over 4.5 times the playable frame rate. No resolution requires lowering settings to achieve 60 FPS, as even the most demanding preset at 4K clears that threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average benchmark score of 26,274, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7600’s 26,324. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26,402, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26,212, a 0.4% difference. These processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the RTX 4090, as the GPU limits performance in most scenarios.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60,326, essentially matching the RTX 4090’s 60,347 with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, a 0.3% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, a -2.5% delta, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, a 2.9% delta. These graphics cards would yield similar frame rates, though the RTX 4090’s 24 GB of memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide a robust foundation for Inside’s modest requirements.

The combination of a Ryzen 5 7600-class CPU with an RTX 4090-class GPU ensures that the system remains GPU-bound at all tested resolutions. Swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would change average FPS by less than 0.5%, while swapping the GPU for its nearest rivals would shift performance by at most 2.9%, still keeping every preset well above 60 FPS.