Inside

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer. The benchmark data shows this combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold with substantial headroom at every tested resolution, from 1080p up to 4K, across all four quality presets. The measured results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions but transitions to a more balanced load at 4K, where the RTX 4060's capabilities become the primary limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 316.5 FPS, while Medium reaches 264.5 FPS. High settings still deliver a commanding 163.6 FPS average, and Ultra, the most demanding preset, maintains 158.6 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame time data is provided, but the averages alone confirm that this resolution is far beyond what the display hardware can typically showcase, given that the playable threshold is defined at 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains extremely strong. Low settings yield an average of 237.8 FPS, Medium follows at 191.2 FPS, and High drops to 120.2 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution still produce an average of 113.9 FPS, which is nearly double the playable threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates, but the margins are so large that the experience remains silky smooth under any preset.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 begins to show its limits, yet the results are still well above the 60 FPS target. Low settings average 149.8 FPS, Medium delivers 123 FPS, High manages 73.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 72.6 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is minimal, just 1.1 FPS, suggesting that the visual difference between these two presets is computationally negligible for this title. Even the most demanding configuration at the highest resolution clears the playability threshold by over 12 FPS, leaving room for potential frame drops without dipping below the target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear progression of workload distribution as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU likely becomes the more significant contributor, since the GPU can process the lighter pixel workload quickly. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample headroom for the game's logic and physics at these elevated frame rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction from 316.5 FPS to 158.6 FPS, a 50% drop, which indicates that GPU workload is the primary variable even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The drop from Low to Ultra is from 237.8 FPS to 113.9 FPS, again roughly a 50% reduction, but the overall lower frame rates suggest that the GPU is now doing more of the heavy lifting. The CPU remains capable, but the RTX 4060's rendering throughput becomes more critical as pixel count increases.

The 3840x2160 results highlight the GPU as the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 149.8 FPS, but this drops to 72.6 FPS at Ultra, a 51.5% decrease. The absolute frame rates are lower across the board compared to 1440p, which confirms that the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory are being taxed more heavily. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the GPU must process over 8 million pixels per frame, making pixel fill rate and shading throughput the limiting factors. The Ryzen 9 5900X still keeps pace, but the data indicates that the RTX 4060 is the bottleneck in this configuration at the highest resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1932 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 48th percentile. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the absolute frame rates, but it reflects the fact that many higher-end GPUs can achieve even higher averages in this lightweight title. The CPU itself sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 17639. The combination's rank suggests that the GPU is the weaker link relative to other tested pairings, even though the actual gameplay experience is far above playable standards.

The nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H with a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 0.4%. The Intel Core i7-14650HX trails by -0.5%. These tiny deltas indicate that the Ryzen 9 5900X's processing power is essentially interchangeable with these recent mobile and desktop parts for this game. On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at -0.2%, the AMD Radeon 780M at 0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 0.5%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 0.7%. These are all significantly older or lower-tier parts, which underscores how the RTX 4060's raw performance is competitive with a wide range of hardware in this specific title.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can absolutely run Inside with exceptional fluidity. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 158.6 FPS, far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with Ultra averaging 113.9 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, every preset clears the playable mark, with Ultra delivering 72.6 FPS and High at 73.7 FPS. The verdict is unambiguous: this combination provides a flawless experience at any resolution, with the lowest margin being the 12.6 FPS headroom at 4K Ultra. Gamers can expect no stutter or slowdown, even in the most demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 average 72.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All lower presets also exceed this mark, with High at 73.7 FPS, Medium at 123 FPS, and Low at 149.8 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376, which is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H. It trails the Intel Core i7-14650HX by 0.5%.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 the bottleneck in this system?

A: At 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the CPU and GPU are both capable, but at 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 149.8 FPS at Low to 72.6 FPS at Ultra, indicating the GPU's shading and memory throughput are the primary constraints.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the benchmark database for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1932 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested.

Q: Which GPU rivals perform similarly to the RTX 4060?

A: The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is 0.2% slower, the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% faster, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% faster in average benchmark scores.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra without dipping below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 4K Ultra is 72.6, which provides a 12.6 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS playable threshold. While no minimum frame data is provided, the high average suggests consistent performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 158.6 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting and still triples the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also deliver the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 113.9 FPS. The performance headroom allows for full graphical fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 72.6 FPS. While High settings offer a slightly higher average of 73.7 FPS, the difference is negligible, and Ultra provides the full visual experience while staying above the 60 FPS target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and Intel Core Ultra 7 356H offer nearly identical performance, with benchmark scores just 0.3% and 0.4% lower, respectively. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also falls within 0.4% of the Ryzen 9 5900X's score. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is the closest competitor, being only 0.5% faster. Any of these processors would deliver equivalent gameplay in Inside.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon HD 7790 provides essentially the same performance, being 0.2% slower. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and AMD Radeon Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% faster, respectively. These alternatives would all produce similar frame rates in this game, though the RTX 4060's modern feature set may offer advantages in other titles. For Inside specifically, any of these GPUs would provide a comparable experience at the tested resolutions.