Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Inside with this AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination shows a wide performance envelope across resolutions and presets. All measurements are average FPS values; the database does not include minimum or maximum frame data for this title.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across every preset. The Low preset records 254 FPS average, Medium reaches 205.7 FPS, High drops to 126.6 FPS, and Ultra settles at 122 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra delivering roughly half the frame rate of Low. Still, even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves enormous headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scores remain strong but show the expected scaling penalty. Low averages 183.9 FPS, Medium hits 147.1 FPS, High records 90.1 FPS, and Ultra manages 91 FPS. Notably, the difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is nearly nonexistent: 90.1 versus 91, a delta of less than one percent. This suggests the Ultra preset does not impose a meaningful additional load over High at 1440p for this particular hardware pairing.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low still produces a very playable 113.4 FPS average, and Medium remains smooth at 90.8 FPS. However, High drops to 57.3 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra records 58.1 FPS, also just below playable. The 4K Ultra result is actually marginally higher than the 4K High result, an anomaly that indicates the rendering workload at these two presets is similar for this game engine, with variance within a single frame per second.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: this hardware combination is massively overqualified for 1080p, comfortably handles 1440p at maximum settings, and becomes borderline only at 4K with the two highest presets. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra (122) is still more than double the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component dominates Inside's performance profile. This is a puzzle platformer with a relatively modest visual workload, and the data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor primarily at higher resolutions and presets, while the CPU is more than sufficient at all tested configurations.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D carries strong synthetic scores: 16817 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 1713 in single-core, and 34293 in Passmark multi-thread. Its percentile rank against all CPUs is 83, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. For a game like Inside, which is not typically CPU-bound at high frame rates, this processor provides ample headroom.

The RTX 2060, by contrast, sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its Passmark G3D score is 14111, and it records 1242 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The GPU is clearly the more constrained component in this pairing, which becomes evident when examining resolution scaling.

From 1080p to 1440p, average FPS across presets drops by roughly 25 to 30 percent. For example, Ultra goes from 122 FPS at 1080p to 91 FPS at 1440p, a 25.4 percent reduction. Low goes from 254 to 183.9, a 27.6 percent drop. This scaling is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, as pixel throughput requirements increase quadratically with resolution.

From 1440p to 4K, the penalties are steeper. High drops from 90.1 to 57.3, a 36.4 percent reduction. Medium drops from 147.1 to 90.8, a 38.3 percent reduction. Low goes from 183.9 to 113.4, a 38.3 percent drop. The larger percentage decline at 4K reinforces that the RTX 2060's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly strained as resolution climbs.

The CPU's role is best illustrated by the fact that even at 4K Low, the system sustains 113.4 FPS. This frame rate is far above what a weaker processor could feed, suggesting the 7800X3D is not the bottleneck at any preset. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3759) that easily handles the game's logic and physics at these frame rates.

At 1080p, where the GPU has less work per frame, the frame rates climb high enough that any CPU limitation would surface. The fact that Low reaches 254 FPS indicates the processor can sustain extremely high frame delivery without becoming the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold in the database is 60 FPS. For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above this threshold is as follows.

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, averages 122 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality while still delivering more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable. Ultra averages 91 FPS, making it the best choice. The margin above 60 FPS is comfortable at 31 FPS, and there is no reason to sacrifice visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation requires more judgment. High averages 57.3 FPS and Ultra averages 58.1 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. Low and Medium are the only playable presets, with Medium being the more demanding of the two. Medium averages 90.8 FPS, which is well above the threshold. For 4K, Medium is the best playable setting. Pushing to High or Ultra would cost roughly 33 FPS and drop below the playable line, so those presets are not recommended unless the user accepts sub-60 performance.

The database's verdict by resolution confirms this: 4K lists Low and Medium as playable with Medium as the best setting at 90.8 FPS average. Both 1440p and 1080p list all four presets as playable, with Ultra as the best setting at 91 and 122 FPS respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database's collection of tested combinations, this pairing of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 2060 ranks 2952 out of 3716 total combos for Inside. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which reflects the GPU's modest standing rather than the CPU's strength.

The rank makes sense given the RTX 2060's position at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Many of the 3716 tested combinations likely include newer or higher-tier graphics cards that push frame rates higher. The CPU, at the 83rd percentile, is not the limiting factor in this ranking.

For context, the RTX 2060's nearest rivals in the GPU database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (average score 15283, 0 percent delta), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1 percent delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6 percent delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, 0.8 percent delta). These are all within one percent of the RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290. A system with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly strong CPU would likely land in a comparable rank range for Inside.

The score of 2952 out of 3716 means roughly 80 percent of tested combinations outperform this one in this game. This is not a criticism of the hardware's ability to run Inside, as the measured FPS shows all presets at 1080p and 1440p are playable. It simply reflects that Inside is an undemanding title, and many systems in the database produce higher absolute frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the database, several alternative components would produce similar behavior in this system.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079. Its closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089, 0 percent delta), the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089, 0 percent delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0 percent delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201, -0.4 percent delta). All of these processors are within 0.4 percent of the 7800X3D's average score. Swapping in any of these CPUs would not meaningfully change the frame rates in Inside, as the game is not CPU-limited with any of these parts.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0 percent delta), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1 percent delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6 percent delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, 0.8 percent delta). All of these GPUs are within 0.8 percent of the RTX 2060's average score. A system pairing the 7800X3D with any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Inside, likely differing by only a few frames per second at each resolution and preset.

The GTX 580 is an interesting comparison because it is a much older architecture, yet its average score nearly matches the RTX 2060. In practice, the RTX 2060 offers features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and ray tracing cores that the GTX 580 lacks, but for Inside, which does not heavily utilize those features, the raw performance similarity would translate to similar frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, and it runs it well at most configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. Ultra averages 122 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best experience available with this hardware.

At 2560x1440, every preset is also playable. Ultra averages 91 FPS, providing a smooth experience with a 31 FPS margin above the threshold. There is no need to lower settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. Low and Medium are playable, with Medium averaging 90.8 FPS. High and Ultra fall just short of 60 FPS, at 57.3 and 58.1 respectively. Users who want 4K should select Medium for a comfortable experience. Those who insist on High or Ultra at 4K will see frame rates in the high 50s, which is borderline but may be acceptable depending on personal sensitivity.

The overall verdict: this hardware handles Inside with ease at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains playable at 4K as long as settings are kept to Medium or below. The RTX 2060 is the limiting factor at 4K High and Ultra, but the CPU never becomes a bottleneck at any resolution or preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum playable FPS at 1080p with this setup?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 122 FPS, which is the highest playable setting at that resolution. The Low preset produces 254 FPS if maximum frame rate is the goal.

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium presets. Medium averages 90.8 FPS at 3840x2160. High and Ultra both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, at 57.3 and 58.1 FPS respectively.

Q: Which component is more important for this game?

A: The GPU. The RTX 2060 ranks at the 58th percentile among GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D ranks at the 83rd percentile among CPUs. Resolution scaling shows frame rates dropping 25 to 38 percent as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2952 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the lower third, primarily due to the RTX 2060's modest GPU standing rather than any CPU limitation.

Q: What other GPUs would perform similarly?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, AMD Radeon 680M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and AMD Radeon RX 7600 are all within 0.8 percent of the RTX 2060's average benchmark score, so frame rates in Inside would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 16817 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3759 in Passmark single-thread. Even at 1080p Low with 254 FPS average, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The GPU is the constraint at higher resolutions and presets.