Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination delivers a distinctive performance curve in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 220.3 FPS, but this drops to 104 FPS at Ultra, illustrating a clear scaling pattern tied to both resolution and graphical load. The data indicates that the GTX 1660 Ti is the primary performance limiter at higher settings, while the Ryzen 5 3600 provides ample headroom at lower presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline varies significantly based on the settings preset. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 220.3 FPS, which is an exceptionally high frame rate for a puzzle platformer. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 158 FPS, a 28% drop, and at 4K Low it falls further to 100.3 FPS. This pattern suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU begins to feel the pressure of pixel count, though the frame rates remain far above playable thresholds.

The High preset tells a different story about the system's balance. At 1080p High, the average is 107.6 FPS, which drops to 77.6 FPS at 1440p and 49 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is particularly telling, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GTX 1660 Ti cannot sustain smooth gameplay at this resolution with High settings. The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 173.8 FPS at 1080p, 123.9 FPS at 1440p, and 79.7 FPS at 4K.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario, with 104 FPS at 1080p, 77.7 FPS at 1440p, and 44.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured anywhere in the dataset, confirming that this resolution and settings combination is beyond the GPU's comfortable range. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is a 57% reduction in performance, which is a substantial penalty that reflects the GPU's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus being saturated by the higher pixel count. The data strongly suggests that the Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the bottleneck in any of these scenarios; the GPU's 1500 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost clocks are the determining factors for frame rate at all resolutions above 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing achieves a combo rank of 1456 out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the lower 13th percentile of all tested combos, indicating that it is not a top-tier configuration for this game. The rank reflects the GTX 1660 Ti's position relative to other GPUs; it sits at the 55th percentile against all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 3600 performs better, ranking at the 76th percentile against all CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU and GPU percentiles is significant. The Ryzen 5 3600's average benchmark score of 18129 places it nearly even with its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-11400 (deltaPct -0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (deltaPct 0.2). This shows that the CPU is a well-rounded performer that is not holding back the system in most titles. However, the GPU's average benchmark score of 13925 is only 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 570X and 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680, demonstrating that the GTX 1660 Ti is competitive with older mid-range cards but lacks the headroom to push this combo into higher rankings.

The combo rank of 1456 suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU limits the overall system performance in Inside. The game's puzzle platformer nature means it is not as demanding as AAA shooters, but the GTX 1660 Ti's 1536 shading units and 48 ROPs are still the determining factor for the measured FPS figures. The data indicates that for users seeking higher combo rankings, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, as the CPU has demonstrated it can keep pace with significantly faster graphics cards.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti occupies a specific niche in this system, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured performance. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Inside at 1080p and 1440p, where the game's textures and effects do not exceed the available VRAM. However, at 4K, the higher resolution demands more memory bandwidth, and the 44.5 FPS result at Ultra settings suggests that the GPU is struggling to feed the render pipeline efficiently.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a relevant factor. The base clock of 1500 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are modest by modern standards, and they contribute to the GPU's 5.437 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This compute capability is what drives the 100.3 FPS at 4K Low, showing that when the game's settings are reduced, the GPU can still produce playable frame rates at high resolutions. In contrast, the Ultra preset at 4K, which likely enables more complex lighting and shadow effects, reduces the frame rate to 44.5 FPS, a 56% drop from Low settings.

The GTX 1660 Ti's position relative to its nearest rivals helps contextualize its role. It is only 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 570X and 0.8% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680, according to average benchmark scores. This indicates that the GPU is not a high-performance part but rather a mid-range option that is acceptable for 1080p gaming. In Inside, the GPU's 120 W TDP and 12 nm Turing architecture provide enough power for smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay at most settings, but the 4K Ultra results show its limitations. The GPU's 55th percentile ranking against all GPUs reinforces that it is an average performer, and its role in this combo is to provide a baseline experience rather than a high-refresh-rate or high-resolution powerhouse.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS is 220.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the best-case scenario for the GTX 1660 Ti, where the game's graphical load is minimized.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 44.5, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is the lowest measured result and indicates that 4K Ultra is not viable for this combination.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 or the GTX 1660 Ti the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 3600 ranks at the 76th percentile among all CPUs, while the GTX 1660 Ti ranks at the 55th percentile among GPUs. At 1080p Low, the system produces 220.3 FPS, suggesting the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the GPU struggles at higher resolutions and settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 570X?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti has an average benchmark score of 13925, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 570X's score of 13871. This shows they are nearly identical in overall performance, though in Inside the GTX 1660 Ti's specific architecture may handle certain settings differently.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 1456 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database. This rank is influenced primarily by the GPU's mid-range performance, as the CPU is comparatively stronger.

*Q: Does the GTX 1660 Ti have enough VRAM for Inside at 4K?*

A: The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is enough to load the game at 4K, but the bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is insufficient to maintain high frame rates. The 49 FPS at 4K High and 44.5 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrate that memory bandwidth, not capacity, is the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and performance targets. For 1080p displays, all settings presets are playable, but the Medium preset at 173.8 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 107.6 FPS is also viable, providing better visuals while still exceeding 100 FPS. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is nearly identical to High, suggesting that the extra visual fidelity comes at a negligible cost, making it a reasonable choice for 1080p users who prioritize image quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 123.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains a high refresh rate experience. The High preset at 77.6 FPS is still smooth, but the drop from Medium to High is substantial, indicating that the GPU is working harder without a proportional visual gain. The Ultra preset at 77.7 FPS is nearly identical to High, so users can enable Ultra without a significant performance penalty. The Low preset at 158 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 144 Hz monitor and wants to ensure maximum frame rates.

For 4K displays, the data suggests that only the Low preset at 100.3 FPS is comfortably playable, while Medium at 79.7 FPS is acceptable for those who prioritize smoothness over detail. The High preset at 49 FPS and Ultra at 44.5 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold and are likely to result in noticeable stuttering or input lag. Users with 4K monitors should stick to Low or Medium settings to maintain a consistent experience, as the GTX 1660 Ti does not have the computational power to handle higher presets at this resolution. The combination of the Ryzen 5 3600 and GTX 1660 Ti is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates across all settings, with 1440p Medium being a viable alternative for users with higher-resolution displays.