Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a modern mid-range desktop combination, and this analysis examines its measured performance in the puzzle platformer Inside. The data indicates this system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the most demanding preset at 4K still averaging 72.5 FPS. The benchmark results consistently exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a straightforward recommendation for smooth gameplay at any display configuration.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 72.5 FPS on Ultra settings, 74.1 FPS on High, 117.5 FPS on Medium, and 149.7 FPS on Low. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 114.5 FPS, which is the highest quality preset tested and remains well above 60 FPS. Lower presets yield even higher frame rates: 117.9 FPS on High, 191.6 FPS on Medium, and 239.1 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509), 0.5% of the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551), 0.3% of the AMD Radeon 780M (17588), and 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X CPU a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27636 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, both with scores of 27578 (0.2% difference), indicating ample processing headroom for Inside.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 168.7 FPS. For comparison, Medium averages 269.1 FPS, Low averages 331.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 157.8 FPS.

Q: Does the game run better at lower resolutions with the same settings?

A: Yes, scaling is consistent. For Ultra settings, the average FPS increases from 72.5 at 4K to 114.5 at 1440p and 157.8 at 1080p. This represents a 58% improvement from 4K to 1440p and a further 38% improvement from 1440p to 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals that Inside is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures no bottleneck at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with a single-thread score of 4135 in PassMark and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1060, provides sufficient processing power to feed the RTX 4060 at all settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload dominates. The difference between Low (149.7 FPS) and Ultra (72.5 FPS) settings is 77.2 FPS, a 51.6% reduction in performance as graphical demands increase. This large gap indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, with the CPU easily keeping up.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU still leads but the CPU's role becomes more apparent. Low settings produce 239.1 FPS, while Ultra produces 114.5 FPS—a 124.6 FPS difference. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 52.1%, similar to 4K, suggesting the GPU remains the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's headroom becomes evident. Low settings hit 331.1 FPS, and Ultra still manages 157.8 FPS. The 173.3 FPS gap between Low and Ultra represents a 52.3% reduction, but the absolute numbers are so high that even a slower CPU would likely maintain 60 FPS. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures frame pacing remains consistent.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings confirms the GPU-centric nature of Inside. For Ultra settings, 1080p delivers 157.8 FPS, 1440p delivers 114.5 FPS (27.4% lower), and 4K delivers 72.5 FPS (36.7% lower than 1440p). This pattern holds across all presets, with the RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance being the decisive factors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K): The system averages 74.1 FPS on High settings, 149.7 FPS on Low, 117.5 FPS on Medium, and 72.5 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 77.2 FPS, with Ultra being 51.6% slower than Low. All presets exceed 60 FPS, with even the most demanding Ultra setting providing a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p): High settings average 117.9 FPS, Low averages 239.1 FPS, Medium averages 191.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 114.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 124.6 FPS, representing a 52.1% performance penalty for maximum quality. Every preset delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold except Ultra, which still exceeds it by 90.8%.

1920x1080 (1080p): High settings produce 168.7 FPS, Low produces 331.1 FPS, Medium produces 269.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 157.8 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap is 173.3 FPS (52.3% reduction). These numbers indicate the system is never constrained at 1080p, with even the weakest preset (Ultra) achieving 2.6x the playable frame rate.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, so average FPS is the sole metric. Across all 12 tested configurations, the lowest average is 72.5 FPS (4K Ultra) and the highest is 331.1 FPS (1080p Low). The system maintains at least 72.5 FPS in every scenario, which is 20.8% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside exceptionally well at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all three resolutions—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—have all four settings presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) marked as playable. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 72.5 at 4K, 114.5 at 1440p, and 157.8 at 1080p.

For 4K gaming, the system clears 60 FPS by 12.5 FPS on Ultra and by 14.1 FPS on High, making either preset viable for a smooth experience. At 1440p, Ultra provides a 54.5 FPS margin over the threshold, offering headroom for any potential frame drops. At 1080p, the 97.8 FPS margin on Ultra means the system is effectively overkill for this game, delivering performance far beyond what a 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display requires.

The combo rank of 1902 out of 3716 tested combinations places this system in the upper half of all CPU-GPU pairings for Inside. Given that the game was released in 2016 and this hardware is from 2022-2023, the performance is unsurprisingly high. The RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and the Ryzen 5 7600X's 32 MB L3 cache provide ample resources for a game of this era.

Similar Performance Alternatives

CPU alternatives: The Ryzen 5 7600X's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are nearly identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both score 27578, which is 0.2% lower than the 7600X's 27636. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, just 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, 0.4% lower. Any of these CPUs would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's CPU demands are modest relative to these processors' capabilities.

GPU alternatives: The RTX 4060's nearest rivals show similar benchmark parity. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). These deltas are within the margin of error for real-world gaming, meaning any of these GPUs would produce comparable results in Inside.

It is important to note that the RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 79th percentile. This suggests the GPU is the more limiting component, but for Inside specifically, both are far beyond what the game requires. The nearest rival CPUs and GPUs would all maintain 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra, based on the measured performance of this combo.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160: Ultra settings provide the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 72.5 FPS, which is 12.5 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended configuration for 4K displays. High settings (74.1 FPS) offer a negligible 1.6 FPS improvement, so Ultra is the clear choice.

2560x1440: Ultra settings at 114.5 FPS is the optimal configuration. The 54.5 FPS margin over 60 FPS ensures consistent smoothness, and the visual upgrade from High (117.9 FPS) to Ultra costs only 3.4 FPS. For gamers with 144 Hz monitors, this setting still delivers near-maximum refresh rates.

1920x1080: Ultra settings produce 157.8 FPS, making it the best choice for 1080p. This exceeds 60 FPS by 97.8 FPS and is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays up to 144 Hz. The drop from High (168.7 FPS) to Ultra is just 10.9 FPS, which is imperceptible in practice.

In summary, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at every resolution. The system's performance headroom is substantial: at 4K it has 20.8% overhead, at 1440p it has 90.8% overhead, and at 1080p it has 163% overhead. This means users can enable maximum settings without concern, and the game will run flawlessly on any modern display.