Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination delivers playable performance in Inside at 1080p, but the data shows a steep decline in frame rates as resolution increases. This pairing ranks in the bottom 5% of tested configurations for this title, indicating that it is heavily outclassed by modern hardware, yet the benchmark results reveal a clear path to a smooth experience if settings are managed carefully.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and consistent drop in performance as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 135 FPS, which falls to 97 FPS at 1440p and then to 61 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K on the Low preset, a pattern that holds across all settings levels.

Looking at the Medium preset, the scaling curve is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 108 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows 68 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset follows the same trajectory, with 64 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor well before 4K is reached. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, but the larger drop occurs between 1440p and 4K. For example, on Medium settings, moving from 1440p to 4K costs 29 FPS (a 37% loss), while moving from 1080p to 1440p costs 30 FPS (a 28% loss). This suggests that the RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K, even in a visually modest puzzle platformer.

At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU's role is minimal. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample headroom for this game's physics and logic, as evidenced by the 135 FPS result on Low settings. The data shows that resolution scaling is almost entirely GPU-bound, with the CPU not becoming a bottleneck until frame rates exceed 100 FPS, which only happens at 1080p on Low or Medium presets.

The 4K results are telling: even on Low settings, the average FPS drops to 61, barely hitting the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. On High and Ultra, 4K averages of 31 FPS and 29 FPS respectively are below the playable threshold for most users. The scaling pattern confirms that the RX 570 is a 1080p-class GPU for this title, and any attempt to run Inside at higher resolutions will require significant settings reductions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. The GPU features a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory runs at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, and the FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS further underscores its mid-range positioning from the Polaris generation.

The VRAM capacity is a critical factor. At 1080p, 4 GB is sufficient for Inside, as evidenced by the playable frame rates across all presets. However, at 4K, the higher memory pressure likely contributes to the severe FPS drop. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales almost linearly with resolution, with the 4K Low result (61 FPS) being nearly identical to the 1080p High result (68 FPS). This indicates that the GPU is doing roughly four times the work at 4K, and the memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in a specific performance tier. Its average benchmark score of 28766 puts it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, which is respectable for its age. The nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996 (0.8% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580 (0.7% lower). The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, which is 1.2% lower. These small deltas indicate that the RX 570 performs almost identically to its closest competitors, and the measured frame rates in Inside reflect this mid-pack positioning.

The GPU's power envelope is also relevant to sustained performance. With a TDP of 150 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W, the RX 570 is not a power-hungry card, but its dual-slot cooler and single 6-pin connector suggest it operates within a conservative thermal budget. The data does not include thermal throttling measurements, but the consistent frame rates across settings suggest the GPU maintains its boost clock under load. The 14 nm process node from GlobalFoundries is older, but the 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die are efficiently utilized for this workload.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 60 FPS at 1080p?*

A: Yes, on Low and Medium presets. The measured average FPS is 135 on Low and 108 on Medium, both well above 60 FPS. On High and Ultra, the averages drop to 68 FPS and 64 FPS respectively, which still meet the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings, where the average FPS is 61. On Medium, the average drops to 49 FPS, and on High and Ultra, it falls to 31 FPS and 29 FPS respectively, which are not smooth enough for a responsive puzzle platformer.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 6800M?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766, which is 0.4% lower than the RX 6800M's 28874. In Inside, this translates to nearly identical performance, with the RX 570 delivering 68 FPS at 1080p High compared to the RX 6800M's expected margin.

Q: What is the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The data shows a 55% FPS drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low, and the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the pixel workload at 3840x2160.

Q: Does the CPU hold back performance in this game?

A: No, the Ryzen 5 2600 provides sufficient headroom. Its average benchmark score of 21484 places it in the 75th percentile of CPUs, and the frame rates at 1080p Low (135 FPS) indicate the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a balance of quality and performance?

A: 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, with an average FPS of 108 and a minimum of 92 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay with better visual detail than Low. At 1440p, Medium is still viable at 78 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 3523 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the bottom 5.2% of configurations. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's age and mid-range class, as the CPU itself is more competitive. The Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 21484 puts it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals showing a tight cluster: the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367 (0.5% lower), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635 (0.7% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223 (1.2% lower).

The GPU's ranking is similarly mid-pack. The RX 570's percentile of 74 means it outperforms 74% of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals are all within a 1.2% delta. This means the combo's low game-specific ranking is not due to a single weak component but rather the combination's overall performance ceiling. In a game like Inside, which is not CPU-intensive, the GPU's limitations are exposed at higher resolutions.

The rank of 3523 out of 3716 suggests that the vast majority of tested combos outperform this pairing. This is expected given the hardware's release dates: the CPU launched in April 2018 and the GPU in April 2017, making both several generations old. However, the ranking does not tell the whole story, as the measured FPS data shows that the combo is perfectly capable of delivering a smooth 1080p experience in this title. The rank reflects absolute performance, not value or suitability, and for a puzzle platformer, the gameplay experience is more important than raw numbers.

Looking at the delta between this combo and the top performers in the database, the gap is substantial. The data does not provide specific scores for the top-ranked combos, but the bottom-5% positioning indicates that newer CPUs and GPUs offer significantly higher frame rates. For users with this hardware, the practical takeaway is to stick to 1080p or accept lower settings at 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. This provides a smooth, responsive experience with better visual quality than Low. The High preset is also viable at 68 FPS average, but the jump to Ultra only yields 64 FPS, indicating diminishing returns for the extra visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, with an average of 78 FPS and a minimum of 66 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for a puzzle platformer. The Low preset offers 97 FPS average, which is smoother but visually inferior. The High and Ultra presets at 49 FPS and 46 FPS respectively are borderline, and the data suggests they may dip below 60 FPS during demanding scenes.

At 4K, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 49 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets at 31 FPS and 29 FPS are not recommended for a game that requires precise timing. For the best experience at 4K, users should set the resolution to 2560x1440 and use Medium settings, which provides a better balance of clarity and performance.

The data shows that the game's visual settings have a moderate impact on performance, with the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p being 71 FPS (135 vs 64). This suggests that the game is not particularly demanding, and the GPU's performance is the primary constraint. For users prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low (135 FPS) is the fastest configuration, while 1080p Medium (108 FPS) offers the best balance of speed and quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact measured FPS data for all tested configurations:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 31 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 61 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 49 | 42 | 56 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 29 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 49 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 97 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 78 | 66 | 89 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 46 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 68 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 135 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 108 | 92 | 124 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 64 | — | — |

At 1080p, the frame rates are consistently high across all presets. Low achieves 135 FPS, Medium 108 FPS, High 68 FPS, and Ultra 64 FPS. The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium (92 FPS), which indicates stable performance without significant dips. The gap between High and Ultra is small (4 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset adds little visual benefit for the performance cost.

At 1440p, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. Low hits 97 FPS, Medium 78 FPS, High 49 FPS, and Ultra 46 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 66 FPS, which is still playable. The High and Ultra presets are close together, with a 3 FPS difference, again indicating that Ultra is not worth the performance penalty.

At 4K, the results are the most constrained. Low averages 61 FPS, Medium 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS, High 31 FPS, and Ultra 29 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 42 FPS shows that even the recommended 4K setting can dip below 60 FPS during intense scenes. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a target resolution for this hardware, and users should either drop to 1440p or accept lower frame rates.