Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a highly capable experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer where frame rates are generally high across most settings. The data shows that this combination is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it easily achieves smooth, playable performance. While 4K is possible, it requires a significant compromise in visual fidelity to maintain acceptable frame rates. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver here, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but not at the highest visual settings. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 69.7, which is very smooth. However, at High settings, the average drops to 36 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 31.6 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a fluid experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for a consistently high frame rate?

A: Both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are excellent choices. At 1080p, even Ultra settings produce an average of 74.1 FPS, while Low settings reach 147.5 FPS. At 1440p, the combo maintains a solid 56.2 FPS on High and 48.4 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the RX 580's VRAM capacity affect performance in this game?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This is more than sufficient for Inside at the tested resolutions and settings, as the benchmark results show no indication of memory-related bottlenecks even at 4K.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G's integrated graphics relevant here?

A: No. While the CPU includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, the system is using the discrete AMD Radeon RX 580. The measured FPS data is for the combination of the CPU and the RX 580, not the integrated graphics.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: In the database, this specific combination ranks 1539 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, despite performing well in absolute terms for this particular title.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is minimal. At 1920x1080, the High preset yields an average of 73.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 74.1 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset is essentially free in terms of performance cost at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data suggests a clear tiering for the best experience. For players prioritizing a perfectly stable frame rate, the Low preset is the safest choice, delivering exceptionally high averages at all resolutions: 147.5 FPS at 1080p, 106.2 FPS at 1440p, and 69.7 FPS at 4K. However, the visual upgrade to High is substantial, and the performance cost is manageable at lower resolutions.

For 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 73.5 FPS, which is well within the smooth range for a puzzle platformer. The Ultra preset offers nearly identical performance at 74.1 FPS, so players on a 60Hz monitor can safely select Ultra for maximum visual fidelity. At 1440p, the High preset is the best choice, providing an average of 56.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 48.4 FPS, which is still playable but less consistently smooth. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for a fluid experience, as the Medium preset yields 55.2 FPS, but High (36 FPS) and Ultra (31.6 FPS) fall into a stuttery range.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers a balanced approach at 1440p, averaging 88.1 FPS, which is a significant jump from High. For most players, the optimal strategy is to prioritize High settings at 1080p or 1440p, and only drop to Low if targeting 4K or a very high refresh rate display.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the central component in this pairing's gaming performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory is ample for Inside, and the 256-bit memory interface provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than enough to feed the GPU's 2304 shading units. The GPU's base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and the memory runs at an effective 8 Gbps. This configuration yields a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s.

The data shows a clear scaling pattern tied to the GPU's workload. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully stressed, allowing for high frame rates even on Ultra settings. The performance difference between Low (147.5 FPS) and Ultra (74.1 FPS) is significant, but the absolute numbers are high. At 1440p, the GPU begins to work harder, and the gap between Low and Ultra narrows proportionally. At 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck, with the Low preset yielding 69.7 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping to 31.6 FPS, a clear indication that the compute and fill-rate limits of the Polaris 20 chip are being reached. The GPU's overall benchmark percentile is 53, placing it in the mid-range of all GPUs, which aligns with its performance in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 147.5 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 122 FPS, while the High and Ultra presets are nearly identical, with averages of 73.5 FPS and 74.1 FPS, respectively. This indicates that the Ultra preset is well-optimized and costs almost nothing compared to High.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 106.2 FPS, which is still incredibly smooth. The Medium preset drops to 88.1 FPS, while the High preset averages 56.2 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 48.4 FPS. The step from Medium to High is the most significant performance jump, representing a 36% decrease in frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 69.7 FPS. The Medium preset averages 55.2 FPS, which is borderline. The High preset drops to 36 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages just 31.6 FPS, making both presets unsuitable for a fluid experience. The data clearly shows that 4K is only playable with significant graphical compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database for Inside, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the AMD Radeon RX 580 holds a rank of 1539 out of 1671 tested hardware combos. This places it in the 92nd percentile of tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 8% of all tested combinations. This low relative rank is important context, as it suggests that the absolute performance is good for this specific game but that many other hardware pairings will deliver higher frame rates.

The rank is likely influenced by the age of the components. The RX 580's overall benchmark percentile is 53, and its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 and the GTX 950, with average scores of 13564 and 13549, respectively. The RX 580's score of 13559 is within 0.1% of these GPUs. The Ryzen 5 4600G's percentile is 75, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with a score of 17482. This indicates the CPU is a stronger performer relative to its peers than the GPU. The combination's rank reflects the GPU's limiting factor in more demanding titles, although Inside is not one of them.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G plays a supporting role in this game, but its specifications ensure it never becomes a bottleneck. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, it offers substantial parallel processing power. The base clock is 3.70 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.20 GHz, which is sufficient for the single-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads typical of a puzzle platformer like Inside. The CPU has a 65W TDP and is built on the 7nm process node.

The benchmark results show that the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the GPU. The CPU's multi-threaded scores, such as 13593 in Cinebench R23, are strong, and its single-thread score of 1919 in the same test is more than adequate for this game. The data suggests that the frame rates in Inside are almost entirely determined by the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU's processing speed. The CPU's performance percentile of 75 indicates it is a robust processor, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12450H, has a nearly identical average benchmark score of 17475. For this title, the CPU provides all the necessary headroom, ensuring that the RX 580 can operate at its full potential.