Inside

Inside on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination demonstrates a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while also revealing the limits of the Polaris-based card when pushed to 4K Ultra settings. The data set provides a clear view of how this pairing scales across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, and the results are consistent with the hardware's known capabilities. The following analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the role of each component, and what the benchmarks mean for gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution increases, which strongly indicates that the Radeon RX 570's rendering throughput is the primary limiting factor in this title. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 68 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops the average to 49 FPS, which is a reduction of roughly 28%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 at High yields an average of 31 FPS, a slide of 54% from the 1080p baseline. These drops are consistent with a GPU that is being progressively overwhelmed by the pixel count, rather than a CPU that is stalling.

The scaling pattern becomes even more telling when observing the low and ultra presets. At 1440p Low, the average is 97 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 135 FPS. The 4K Low preset still manages 61 FPS, which is a substantial 52% decrease from the 1080p Low figure. This indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the RX 570's fill rate and shading capacity are the governing factors. The jump from Medium to High at the same resolution also shows the effect: at 1440p Medium, the average is 78 FPS, which drops to 49 FPS at High, a 37% loss, showing a clear sensitivity to the increased shader work.

The data reveals that the CPU, with its six cores and twelve threads, is not the limiting factor during these resolution changes. The Ryzen 5 3600's single and multi-thread scores from the pack are competent, and the frame rate behavior is entirely consistent with a GPU that is running out of throughput as resolution climbs. In essence, the scaling curves suggest that users should not expect the 3600 to bottleneck the 570 in this title, regardless of the resolution chosen. This is a scenario where resolution is the dominant variable, and the measured numbers show a linear relationship between pixel count and performance, with the GPU being the sole arbiter of frame rate at each step up.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, and its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus is a defining factor in this game's performance. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, which translates to 7 Gbps effective, and the total bandwidth is 224.0 GB/s. These specifications are crucial for Inside, which appears to be memory-bandwidth sensitive, as evidenced by the frame rate differences between presets at the same resolution. The card's base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost of 1244 MHz, and its FP32 compute is rated at 5.095 TFLOPS.

The 4 GB frame buffer is likely a major contributor to the 4K High and Ultra results. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 29, and the High preset is not far ahead at 31 FPS. These numbers suggest that the GPU is not only compute-bound but also potentially dealing with memory capacity issues, forcing the driver to manage a larger working set. The 4K Medium preset does better, hitting 49 FPS, which indicates that reducing the quality of the visual effects and texture loads substantially alleviates the memory pressure.

In the context of the GPU's market position, the RX 570 sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rivals in that ranking are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28874, and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, which scores 28580. This places the 570 in a mid-range tier, and the Inside results are in line with that standing. The card is not capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 4K High, but it can do so at 4K Low, which shows that it is a capable 1080p to 1440p card, with 4K being a stretch that requires lowering settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved at 3840x2160?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 61 FPS, which is achieved with the Low preset. This is the only 4K preset that clears the 60 FPS mark, indicating that the RX 570 can handle 4K only when the visual quality is substantially reduced.

Q: How much does the Ultra preset cost in performance compared to Low at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 97 FPS, whereas the Ultra preset yields 46 FPS, a reduction of 51 FPS. This represents a 53% drop in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality setting.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 3600 bottleneck the RX 570 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, which is indicative of GPU-limited performance. The 3600's multi-core and single-core scores are sufficient for this workload, and the 570 is the component that limits the frame rate.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in this benchmark set?

A: The highest average FPS is 135, which is measured at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only setting in the entire set that achieves a triple-digit frame rate.

Q: How does the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM affect Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 29. This is the lowest average in the set, and the frame rate drop suggests that the 4 GB frame buffer is insufficient to hold the Ultra settings' resources at 4K, leading to a performance collapse.

Q: What is the expected frame time at 1920x1080 Medium?

A: The 1920x1080 Medium preset has a minimum of 92 FPS, an average of 108 FPS, and a maximum of 124 FPS. This indicates a stable frame pacing that is well within the refresh rate of most standard 1080p monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data set contains twelve measured points, covering three resolutions and four quality presets. The complete breakdown is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset provides an average of 135 FPS. The Medium preset averages 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. High settings average 68 FPS, and Ultra settings average 64 FPS. This is a spread of 71 FPS from Low to Ultra, with the medium preset in particular standing out as a strong balance between visual quality and speed.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 97 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra settings average 46 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is a 29 FPS loss, which is the largest single-step decline in this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 61 FPS, which is the only playable average at 4K. Medium settings average 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 56. High settings average 31 FPS, and Ultra settings average 29 FPS. The 4K data shows a steep cliff between Medium and High, with a 18 FPS drop, making High and Ultra effectively unplayable for a 60 FPS target.

The data set also includes only one preset that provides a minimum FPS value, which is the Medium preset at all three resolutions. This suggests that the Medium preset is the only one that has a defined frame pacing window. The 1080p Medium has a 92-124 FPS range, the 1440p Medium has a 66-89 FPS range, and the 4K Medium has a 42-56 FPS range. These measurements indicate that the Medium preset is the most stable in terms of frame time variance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, running in the AM4 socket. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and it has a 32 MB L3 cache. Its multi-threaded scores in Cinebench R23 are 15045, while the single-core score is 2124. The Geekbench single-core score is 1536, and the multi-core is 7372. The processor's 3DMark scores are also present, with 2 threads at 1361, 4 threads at 2579, 8 threads at 3844, and 16 threads at 4605.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is minimal. Inside is a puzzle platformer that does not have high thread requirements, and the data shows that the 3600 is never the bottleneck. The frame rate differences are entirely tied to the GPU and its ability to process the scene at the chosen resolution. The processor's a capable of feeding the 570 without stuttering, and there is no evidence of any frame rate cap or a drop that would indicate a CPU limit.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-1260P, which has an average score of 17007, and the Intel Core i5-11400 with an average score of 17067. The 3600's average benchmark score is 17035, which is within a 0.2% delta of these rivals. This places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, which is a solid mid-tier position. The 3600's 1516 score in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 214 in single-core further establish its capability.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for a 60 FPS target is at 1920x1080 with the High preset. The High preset delivers an average of 92 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and it provides a more detailed visual experience than Low. If a user is willing to sacrifice some visual fidelity for a higher frame rate, the Medium preset at 1080p yields 108 FPS, which is the best balance of speed and quality in the entire set.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, with an average of 78 FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 49 FPS, which is below 60, so Medium is the recommended choice for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 46 FPS, which is not ideal for a 60 FPS monitor.

At 4K, the Low preset is the only one that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a 60 FPS target. High and Ultra are not recommended for 4K, as they drop below 32 FPS, which is a significant loss of smoothness. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring the Low preset to be playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Radeon RX 570 achieves a rank of 3523 in this game, out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the lower third of the database, which is consistent with the GPU's 74th percentile and the CPU's 71st percentile. The combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is also not in the bottom tier, as there are 193 combos that rank below it.

The ranking is largely driven by the GPU, which is the limiting factor. The 570 is a mid-range card, and the 3600 is a strong mid-range CPU, but the combination does not boost the game's performance beyond what the GPU can deliver. The data shows that this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming with high settings and for 1440p gaming with medium settings, and it is capable of 4K only at low settings. The rank of 3523 out of 3716 is a fair representation of its standing, indicating that there are many more powerful combinations available, but this one still provides a playable experience for the game at the reasonable settings.