Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a very strong performance profile for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The recorded data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary challenge being the most demanding preset at 4K. The game is inherently well-optimized, allowing this mid-range hardware to push far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold in most scenarios. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific combo compares to other tested configurations in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium settings. The measured average frame rate at this resolution and preset is 93.5 FPS. While the High preset at this resolution produces an average of 57.9 FPS, it falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset dips further to 55.1 FPS. Therefore, Medium is the optimal choice for 4K gaming, providing a significant performance margin while maintaining a higher visual quality than the Low preset, which runs at 118.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system achieves playable frame rates on every preset tested. The most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains an average of 87.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. This makes Ultra the best setting for 1440p, as it offers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay. The other presets at this resolution all deliver higher frame rates: High at 95.1 FPS, Medium at 148.6 FPS, and Low at 183.2 FPS, but Ultra provides the best balance of quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs exceptionally well, with all presets significantly exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset, Ultra, delivers an average of 123.8 FPS. This makes Ultra the definitive best setting for 1080p, as there is ample headroom above the playable threshold. The lower presets at this resolution produce even higher frame rates, with High at 130.8 FPS, Medium at 206.1 FPS, and Low reaching 254 FPS, but the Ultra preset is the clear choice for the best visual experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that for Inside, the GPU becomes the limiting factor primarily at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU has more than enough headroom to support high frame rates. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a strong foundation, as evidenced by its significant benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157. This processing power is more than sufficient for a game like Inside, which is not known for demanding CPU workloads.

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets clarifies the GPU's role. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 254 FPS. When the resolution is increased to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset, the frame rate drops to 183.2 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 118.9 FPS. This consistent decline with increasing resolution points directly to the GPU as the primary bottleneck at lower settings, as the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a much higher rate.

The impact of the RTX 2060 becomes even more pronounced when raising the preset levels. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 183.2 FPS to 87.5 FPS. At 4K, the drop is from 118.9 FPS on Low to 55.1 FPS on Ultra. This shows that while the CPU handles the game's logic and physics without issue, the GPU's rendering workload, particularly at higher resolutions and with more complex shading, determines the final output. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is the deciding factor in these scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a comprehensive look at the average frame rates for all tested combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 254 FPS on Low, 206.1 FPS on Medium, 130.8 FPS on High, and 123.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear performance hierarchy, with the gap between Medium and High being the most substantial, indicating a significant increase in GPU workload at that preset tier.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. The Low preset yields an average of 183.2 FPS, Medium produces 148.6 FPS, High achieves 95.1 FPS, and Ultra runs at 87.5 FPS. The relative scaling between presets is similar to that at 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower due to the increased pixel count. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is relatively small, with only a 7.6 FPS gap, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not overly demanding.

At 3840x2160, the performance pressure on the GPU is most evident. The Low preset maintains a playable average of 118.9 FPS, and Medium follows at 93.5 FPS. However, the High preset drops to 57.9 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra falls to 55.1 FPS. This data indicates that 4K is the only resolution where the combo cannot run the highest presets at a playable frame rate. The performance cliff between Medium and High at this resolution is notable, representing a significant increase in rendering complexity.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 2853 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This ranking places it in the lower-middle portion of all configurations when considering overall game performance. While the absolute frame rates are high, the rank reflects that many other hardware pairings, likely those with more powerful GPUs, achieve even higher scores.

This ranking is more a reflection of the GPU's position in the overall landscape than the CPU's. The RTX 2060 has a percentile rank of 58 against all GPUs, indicating it performs better than 58 percent of them. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D, by contrast, has a much stronger percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs. The combination's rank suggests that for this specific game, the GPU is the component that holds the system back relative to other possible pairings, despite the fact that it delivers a very smooth experience on its own.

The combo's rank of 2853 out of 3716 should be interpreted with the game's age and requirements in mind. Inside is a puzzle platformer with relatively modest graphical demands compared to modern AAA titles. A high rank in this context would require top-tier hardware, and this mid-range pairing understandably does not compete with those systems. However, the recorded data confirms that the performance is more than adequate for the target audience, providing a solid gameplay experience across most resolution and setting combinations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering hardware in the same performance class as this combo, the nearest rivals of the CPU offer a useful reference point. The AMD Ryzen 3D V-Cache processors are clearly in the same tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average benchmark score of 24728, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's average score of 24709. This indicates that a system with this CPU would perform nearly identically to the combo in question, with the tiny performance delta suggesting that user experience would be indistinguishable in Inside.

Other CPUs with similar performance levels include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and the Intel Core i5-12450HX. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX has an average score of 24822, which is 0.5 percent higher than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D. The Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, a 0.5 percent difference. These small deltas mean that a system built with any of these processors and the RTX 2060 would produce frame rates very close to those recorded for the primary combo, making them excellent alternatives if the specific CPU is not available.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the RTX 2060 also show comparable performance. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 has an average score of 15283, which is essentially identical to the RTX 2060's 15290, with a 0 percent delta. The AMD Radeon 680M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM also fall into this performance band. A pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D with any of these graphics cards would yield a very similar experience in Inside, meaning the game's frame rates would be within a few percent of the measured data. The AMD Radeon RX 7600, with a score of 15171, is 0.8 percent lower, and would also be a near-match in performance.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is clear: this PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so exceptionally well at most settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 1920x1080, the system is fully playable on all settings, with the best experience at Ultra, which delivers an average of 123.8 FPS. This is far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a very smooth and responsive experience.

At 2560x1440, the system also achieves playable frame rates on all settings. The best setting is again Ultra, with an average of 87.5 FPS. This is a highly playable frame rate that makes the Ultra preset the recommended choice for 1440p gaming. The system has enough performance headroom to handle the action without any noticeable slowdowns.

The only limitation appears at 3840x2160. At this resolution, the system can run the game at Low and Medium settings, with the best playable setting being Medium at an average of 93.5 FPS. The High and Ultra presets, at 57.9 FPS and 55.1 FPS respectively, fall below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. For 4K users, the Medium preset is the optimal balance, offering a great visual experience while maintaining a high frame rate. Overall, this combo is a very capable system for Inside, delivering high performance for the vast majority of its users.