Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a decisively playable experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far more forgiving on hardware than its atmospheric presentation suggests. The data shows a combination that saturates high-refresh monitors at 1080p and remains fluid at 4K, with the primary performance considerations revolving around preset selection rather than raw capability.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen+ architecture, built on a 12 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, with a boost clock reaching 3.90 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel bus, which is standard for its generation. In the context of Inside, these specifications are more than adequate. The game’s puzzle platformer design typically does not stress multi-threaded workloads heavily, so the 12 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks without affecting frame pacing.

The CPU’s benchmark profile reinforces this. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11186 multi-core and 1579 single-core. The single-core score is the more relevant metric here, as Inside’s physics and logic are likely to rely on fewer threads. The processor’s PassMark single-thread score is 2239, which is modest by modern standards, but the measured frame rates indicate this is not a bottleneck. The data shows the CPU sits at the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19616. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-1345U (0.4% lower average score) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (0.6% higher), showing that the 2600 remains competitive in overall synthetic workloads, even if its architecture is older.

Crucially, the measured FPS in Inside suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested resolution or preset. The jump from 1080p Ultra at 133.6 FPS to 4K Ultra at 59.2 FPS is a GPU-driven reduction, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution in the same way. The 2600’s 6 cores and 12 threads provide consistent frame delivery, ensuring that the RTX 2060 SUPER is allowed to stretch its legs. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, which is efficient for its class, but that is a power characteristic, not a performance one. For this game, the data indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600 provides a stable foundation, with its single-thread performance being sufficient to avoid frame drops in the game’s more complex scenes.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1470 MHz, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. Its memory operates at 1750 MHz, effectively 14 Gbps. This memory configuration is more than enough for Inside, which is not a texture-heavy title compared to modern open-world games. The 8 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, there is no risk of exceeding memory limits, as evidenced by the playable frame rates.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s compute capabilities are reflected in its benchmark scores, with a PassMark G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011. It ranks at the 63rd percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (0.3% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (0.5% higher), showing that the 2060 SUPER sits in a competitive tier just below the 2070. In Inside, the GPU’s role is to handle the rendering of the game’s side-scrolling environments, which involve complex lighting and shadow effects. The data shows that the GPU scales well with resolution, but the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are significant, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes.

At 1080p Low, the RTX 2060 SUPER pushes 205.3 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh displays. Moving to 4K Low, the frame rate drops to 125.6 FPS, which is still very smooth. The GPU’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient to handle the game’s shader work, and the 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized by this title. The data indicates that the GPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, but it becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate falls to 59.2 FPS. This is still playable, but it shows the GPU’s limits under maximum load. The 2060 SUPER’s 175 W TDP is a specification, but the performance numbers are what matter here.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 138.2 FPS at 1080p to 98.4 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 28.8%, and then to 65.1 FPS at 4K, a further reduction of 33.8%. This consistent drop with resolution indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s workload does not increase proportionally with pixel count. The RTX 2060 SUPER is being pushed harder at higher resolutions, and the frame rate decreases accordingly.

The scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The frame rate drops from 133.6 FPS at 1080p to 97.4 FPS at 1440p, a 27.1% reduction, and then to 59.2 FPS at 4K, a 39.2% reduction. This steeper decline at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU is reaching its limits with the most demanding settings. Conversely, at Low settings, the frame rate remains high across all resolutions, dropping from 205.3 FPS at 1080p to 185.9 FPS at 1440p (9.4% reduction) and then to 125.6 FPS at 4K (32.4% reduction). The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that the CPU might be a minor factor at lower resolutions, but the significant drop to 4K confirms the GPU is the primary constraint.

This data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rates scale smoothly with GPU load. The Ryzen 5 2600’s 6 cores and 12 threads provide consistent performance, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rate changes. The resolution scaling is typical for a mid-range GPU like the RTX 2060 SUPER, which excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but requires settings adjustments to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The data shows that for this combo, the GPU is the component to monitor when adjusting resolution.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 138.2 FPS, which is sufficient for a 144 Hz monitor. The Ultra preset provides 133.6 FPS, only a 3.3% reduction, making it a viable option for those who prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset at 191.7 FPS and Low at 205.3 FPS offer even higher frame rates, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is often marginal in a game like Inside, which has a stylized art direction. For 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot, balancing frame rate and visual quality, with Ultra being a close second for those who want maximum settings.

At 1440p, the High preset yields 98.4 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. The Ultra preset drops to 97.4 FPS, a minimal 1% difference, making Ultra a viable choice at this resolution as well. The Medium preset at 163.5 FPS is excellent for high-refresh 1440p monitors, but the visual boost from High or Ultra is likely preferred for a narrative puzzle game. The Low preset at 185.9 FPS is unnecessary unless targeting extreme refresh rates. For 1440p, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it provides the best visual experience while maintaining a frame rate above 90 FPS.

At 4K, the High preset delivers 65.1 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced sequences. The Ultra preset drops to 59.2 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 102.1 FPS is the best choice for 4K, offering a significant frame rate boost over High and Ultra while still providing good visual quality. The Low preset at 125.6 FPS is overly compromised for this game’s aesthetic. For 4K, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation, as it keeps the frame rate well above 60 FPS while retaining enough detail to enjoy the game’s atmosphere.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1312 out of 1671 tested combos for this game. This places it in the bottom 21.5% of all tested configurations, which is surprising given the high frame rates measured. This rank likely reflects the fact that Inside is a lightweight title, and many tested combos include newer, higher-end CPUs and GPUs that achieve even higher frame rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The combo’s rank is not a reflection of its absolute performance, which is excellent, but rather its relative position among a field that includes top-tier hardware.

The rank of 1312 out of 1671 suggests that this pairing is adequate but not exceptional in the context of all possible configurations. The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER, while competent, is outclassed by newer GPUs in terms of raw frame rate at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 5 2600’s single-thread performance, while sufficient for this game, is also a limiting factor compared to newer CPUs. However, the combo’s performance is still very playable, with no measurable issues at any resolution. The rank is a statistical measure that does not detract from the fact that this combo delivers a smooth experience in Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 205.3 FPS
• Medium: 191.7 FPS
• High: 138.2 FPS
• Ultra: 133.6 FPS

At 1080p, the combo excels, with all presets above 133 FPS. The Low and Medium presets provide exceptional frame rates, while High and Ultra remain well above 60 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 185.9 FPS
• Medium: 163.5 FPS
• High: 98.4 FPS
• Ultra: 97.4 FPS

At 1440p, the frame rates remain high, with Low and Medium offering triple-digit performance. High and Ultra both hover near 98 FPS, showing a plateau in GPU performance at these settings.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 125.6 FPS
• Medium: 102.1 FPS
• High: 65.1 FPS
• Ultra: 59.2 FPS

At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, especially at High and Ultra. Medium remains the best option for smooth gameplay, while Low is playable but visually compromised. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings compromises to maintain high frame rates.