Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti combination ranks near the very bottom of the database for Inside, holding position 3653 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 2% of all systems tested, indicating that while the game is playable, this pairing delivers frame rates that are far below what most other configurations achieve. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics card, which sits in the 25th percentile among all GPUs, while the processor performs much more respectably in the 75th percentile of all CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 3653 out of 3716 combos is a decisive indicator of this pairing’s standing. Only 63 other tested combinations perform worse in Inside. This is not a system that will deliver a high-refresh-rate experience or allow for maxed-out settings at high resolutions. Benchmark results indicate that the GTX 1050 Ti is the primary bottleneck, as its average benchmark score of 4193 places it just 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon R5 M330 and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M. In contrast, the Ryzen 5 2600’s average benchmark score of 21484 puts it within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V and 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-11900H, showing that the CPU is not the limiting factor here.

The disparity between the CPU’s and GPU’s relative standings is stark. The processor’s multithreaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 and a Passmark multithread score of 13160, is more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer. The GPU, however, with a Passmark G3D score of 6340, is only slightly better than its closest rivals, which are all entry-level or older mobile parts. In practical terms, this means the combo will produce playable but modest frame rates, and users should temper expectations for visual fidelity above 1080p. The ranking reflects a system that was likely built for general productivity or esports titles, not for pushing the graphical envelope in a game like Inside.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the defining component in this pairing, and its specifications clearly explain the measured performance. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1291 MHz with a boost clock of 1392 MHz, and it operates with a 75 W TDP. These are modest figures, and the GPU’s 25th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its position in the lower tier of performance. The memory clock runs at 1752 MHz, or 7 Gbps effective, which is standard for this class of card.

For a game like Inside, which is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer, the GPU’s role is primarily to handle the rendering of the game’s atmospheric lighting and shadow effects. The data shows that the GTX 1050 Ti manages this adequately at lower settings, but struggles as resolution and quality increase. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 23 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at High settings at 4K, the average is only 25 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 32 ROPs are insufficient for high-resolution rendering with enhanced effects. The card’s DirectX 12 score of 26 in Passmark and Vulkan score of 10001 in Geekbench further illustrate its limited modern API performance, though Inside is not particularly demanding in this regard.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves playable frame rates across all settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 109, which is excellent, and even at Ultra, the average is 52 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings (78 FPS) and Medium settings (62 FPS) remain above 60 FPS, while 3840x2160 dips below 50 FPS even on Low.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution?

A: Technically yes, but the experience will be poor. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 25 FPS on High, 39 FPS on Medium, and 23 FPS on Ultra. Only Low settings, with an average of 49 FPS, come close to acceptable smoothness. The GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and 112.1 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain high frame rates at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to the GPU in this system?

A: The CPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers. The Ryzen 5 2600 sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 21484, while the GTX 1050 Ti sits in the 25th percentile with an average score of 4193. The CPU’s Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 and Geekbench multicore score of 5648 are solid, whereas the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 6340 is near the bottom of the pack.

Q: What settings should I use for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1920x1080, you can use High settings and get an average of 54 FPS, which is close to 60 but not quite there. For a guaranteed smooth experience, Medium settings at 1080p deliver an average of 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combo.

Q: Is the GTX 1050 Ti the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: Yes, the benchmark data strongly suggests this. The GPU’s average score of 4193 is only 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon R5 M330, a low-end mobile part. Meanwhile, the CPU’s average score of 21484 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% delta), indicating the CPU has ample headroom that the GPU cannot utilize in demanding graphical scenarios.

Q: How does this combo’s overall ranking compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 3653 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the bottom 2% of all systems. This is consistent with the GPU’s low percentile ranking (25th) and the CPU’s mid-to-high percentile ranking (75th), showing that the weak link is clearly the graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what to expect across various resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo performs best. Low settings yield an average of 109 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. Medium settings produce an average of 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. High settings drop to an average of 54 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for fast-paced sections. Ultra settings average 52 FPS, which is nearly identical to High, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 78 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, which is borderline acceptable. High settings fall to an average of 39 FPS, and Ultra settings drop further to 37 FPS. These latter two are not recommended for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings average 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but may be tolerable for a puzzle game. Medium settings average 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 45 FPS, which will feel sluggish. High settings average 25 FPS, and Ultra settings average 23 FPS, both of which are effectively unplayable for most users. The data shows a steep decline from 1080p to 4K, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening at higher resolutions, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and processing power are exhausted quickly.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. It has a 16 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. In the context of Inside, this CPU is more than adequate. The game is not CPU-intensive, and the processor’s benchmark scores confirm its capability. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 and single-core score of 157.3 show balanced performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 5648 and single-core score of 1154 are respectable, and the Passmark multithread score of 13160 with a single-thread score of 2239 indicate strong per-core performance.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% faster) and the Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% faster), which are both newer and more powerful parts. This shows that the Ryzen 5 2600 is not the limiting factor in this combo. In fact, the processor’s performance is likely wasted in this pairing, as the GTX 1050 Ti cannot keep up in graphically demanding scenes. For Inside, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic and physics, which it does effortlessly. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is least stressed, the average FPS of 109 reflects the CPU’s ability to feed frames without bottlenecking. The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs further reinforces that it is a capable mid-range part that has aged well, but its potential is unrealized with this GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the user’s resolution preference. For users with a 1920x1080 display, Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 87 FPS and a minimum of 74 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much graphical fidelity. High settings are also viable, averaging 54 FPS, but the closer you get to 60 FPS with Medium settings makes it the safer choice. Ultra settings offer negligible visual improvement over High in this game, with only a 2 FPS difference in average, so it is not worth the performance cost.

For those using a 2560x1440 monitor, Low settings are the only way to maintain a high refresh rate, averaging 78 FPS. Medium settings at this resolution average 62 FPS, which is playable but with occasional dips to 53 FPS, which may be noticeable in darker scenes. High and Ultra settings at 1440p are not recommended, as they average below 40 FPS, which detracts from the game’s atmospheric experience. At 3840x2160, the data suggests that only Low settings are worth considering, with an average of 49 FPS. However, even this is marginal, and users with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The verdict is clear: this combo is best enjoyed at 1080p with Medium settings, where it delivers a consistent and enjoyable frame rate for Inside.