Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

Inside is a light puzzle platformer, and the recorded data reflects that. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers high frame rates across all tested configurations, with the only sub-60 result appearing at the most demanding preset at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the combo is never challenged. Low settings produce an average of 257.8 FPS, which drops to 202.9 FPS at Medium and 127.2 FPS at High. The Ultra preset still holds an average of 123 FPS. There is no recorded minimum or maximum FPS data in the database, so the analysis relies on average frame rates only. The gap between Medium and High is notable, a 75.7 FPS difference, while the drop from High to Ultra is a smaller 4.2 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end of the settings scale.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 181.9 FPS, Medium drops to 145.6 FPS, and High settles at 92.7 FPS. Ultra remains comfortably playable at 85.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear in percentage terms. For example, Low goes from 257.8 to 181.9 FPS, a reduction of about 29%. High goes from 127.2 to 92.7 FPS, a reduction of about 27%. This indicates a balanced load where both CPU and GPU are contributing, but the GPU is starting to take on more responsibility.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings still manage 114.3 FPS, and Medium hits 91.4 FPS. High drops to 60.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra falls below it entirely, averaging 55.6 FPS. The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep. Low goes from 181.9 to 114.3 FPS, a 37% reduction. High goes from 92.7 to 60.9 FPS, a 34% reduction. The Ultra preset, already the weakest at lower resolutions, suffers the most in absolute terms, dropping from 85.6 to 55.6 FPS.

There are no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded in the database for any resolution or preset. This means stutter behavior and frame time consistency cannot be assessed from the available data. What the measurements do show is a consistent, predictable scaling pattern across all three resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is a strong desktop processor with a multi-core score of 23794 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 3359 in the same test. It ranks in the 81st percentile against all CPUs in the database. The RTX 2060, by contrast, sits in the 58th percentile against all GPUs. For a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, the CPU's headroom is substantial.

The data shows that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 134.8 FPS, which is a large spread driven by GPU workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would stay flat regardless of settings. Instead, the frame rate scales directly with preset quality, a sign that the GPU is doing most of the work even at 1080p.

At 1440p, the scaling continues but with a tighter spread. The difference between Low and Ultra is 96.3 FPS. At 4K, that spread compresses to 58.7 FPS. This compression is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, and the CPU's influence fades. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has more than enough single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3359 Cinebench R23 single-core score, to feed the RTX 2060 at any resolution.

The RTX 2060's role is more pronounced at 4K. The Ultra preset at 55.6 FPS is the only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, and it does so by a margin of 4.4 FPS. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the raw compute of 6.451 TFLOPS is the ceiling at 4K Ultra.

In short, the CPU is overqualified for this workload, and the GPU is the component that determines playability at higher resolutions and presets. At 1080p and 1440p, either component could be considered sufficient, but the data points to the GPU as the binding constraint at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records a playable threshold of 60 FPS, and the goal is to find the most demanding preset that stays at or above that mark.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the threshold. Ultra averages 123 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS requirement. There is no reason to compromise on visual quality here. Ultra is the best setting, and it delivers a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also wins. It averages 85.6 FPS, which is 25.6 FPS above the playable threshold. High sits at 92.7 FPS, but Ultra is the more demanding preset and still clears the bar easily. The recommendation is Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the situation is tighter. Ultra averages 55.6 FPS, which is below the threshold. High averages 60.9 FPS, which clears it by a slim 0.9 FPS margin. This is the best playable preset at 4K. Medium would also work at 91.4 FPS, and Low at 114.3 FPS, but High is the highest quality preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The margin is thin, but it is above the line.

For players who prefer a safety buffer, Medium at 4K is the more stable choice, but the data supports High as the best playable setting at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2953 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, which might seem surprising given the high frame rates recorded. The explanation is that Inside is an older game, released in 2016, and the database includes many modern, high-end combinations that push frame rates far beyond what this pair achieves.

The rank reflects the absolute performance of the combo, not its adequacy. A rank of 2953 out of 3716 means that roughly 79% of tested combos outperform it. The RTX 2060 is the weaker link. Its average benchmark score of 15290 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283, a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a delta of 0.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a delta of 0.6%. These are all closely matched GPUs in the database's scoring system.

The CPU, by contrast, is far more capable relative to its peers. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, a delta of 0.6%. The CPU is competitive with recent mobile and desktop parts, but the GPU holds the combo back in the rankings.

The practical takeaway is that the combo's rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's modest standing. In a game like Inside, the actual experience is smooth and playable at most settings, but the database rank reflects the hardware's overall capability relative to the entire test pool.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 55.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings average 60.9 FPS, which is the best playable preset at that resolution.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 85.6 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. All four presets are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a 0.6% difference.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has a single-core score of 3359 in Cinebench R23 and ranks in the 81st percentile against all CPUs. The frame rate scales with GPU settings, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint.

Q: What frame rate does this combo achieve at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 123 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How many tested combos does this one outperform?

A: This combo ranks 2953 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. It outperforms roughly 21% of the tested combos in the database.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 can run Inside, and it can do so at 60 FPS or higher at most configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the threshold, with Ultra averaging 123 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 85.6 FPS, again clearing the bar. At 3840x2160, the story is more nuanced. High settings average 60.9 FPS, just above the threshold, while Ultra falls to 55.6 FPS.

The database's verdict lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at 4K, with High as the best setting at 60.9 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best choice at 85.6 FPS and 123 FPS respectively. For a game of this type, the experience is smooth and responsive across the board, with the only caveat being the 4K Ultra preset, which misses the mark by a small margin. Players with a 4K display should stick to High settings or lower, while 1080p and 1440p users can max everything out without concern.