Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX pairing delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are extremely high, making this combo capable of running the game flawlessly on virtually any display. The data indicates that the primary bottleneck in this configuration is the GPU, though it is so powerful that it still produces triple-digit frame rates even at 4K. This analysis breaks down the optimal settings, component roles, and what these numbers mean for your experience.

Settings Recommendations

For a game like Inside, which relies on atmospheric visuals and smooth animation, the goal is to maximize visual fidelity while maintaining a flawless frame rate. Based on the measured data, the High preset is the clear recommendation for most users, offering the best balance between visual quality and performance headroom. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 187 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any standard display. At 2560x1440, High still averages 167 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the High preset maintains an average of 121 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming.

If you are using a monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, the Low preset is the only option that will consistently saturate it. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 243 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that breaks the 240 FPS barrier. However, this comes at a significant visual cost. The jump from Low to Medium is substantial, with the average FPS dropping from 243 to 224 at 1080p, but the visual improvement is typically worth it for this title's art style. The Medium preset is a strong alternative if you have a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, as it still provides an average of 224 FPS at 1080p and 201 FPS at 1440p.

The Ultra preset offers the highest visual quality, but the performance cost is notable. Compared to High, Ultra reduces the average frame rate by only 3 FPS at 1080p (184 vs 187) and 3 FPS at 1440p (164 vs 167), but the gap widens at 4K, where it drops from 121 to 115 FPS. The data suggests that the visual difference between High and Ultra is less impactful than the frame rate difference, particularly at higher resolutions. For the best experience, the High preset is recommended; it provides a massive visual upgrade over Low while retaining enough performance to drive high-refresh-rate panels at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains perfectly playable at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the dominant component in this pairing, and the benchmark results clearly illustrate its capabilities. This GPU is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 31 chip, and it carries 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a massive 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This enormous memory pool and bandwidth are likely the reasons why the game performs so consistently across settings, as there is no sign of memory capacity or bandwidth bottlenecks even at 4K.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a key factor. It has a base clock of 1929 MHz, a game clock of 2365 MHz, and a boost clock of 2498 MHz. These high clocks, combined with 6144 shading units and 192 ROPs, allow for incredible raw compute throughput. The pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s are more than enough to handle the 2D side-scrolling visuals of Inside with ease. The benchmark scores reflect this; the GPU achieved a Passmark G3D score of 31238, which puts it in the 64th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (0.4% faster) and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (1% slower), showing that its average score is tightly clustered with these cards, despite the massive architectural differences.

The performance scaling in Inside confirms the GPU's strength. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 59 FPS (243 vs 184). At 2560x1440, the gap is 53 FPS (217 vs 164). At 3840x2160, the gap narrows to 71 FPS (186 vs 115). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is so fast that even at 1080p, it's not fully saturated, and the CPU starts to play a more significant role in limiting performance at lower resolutions. The 24 GB of VRAM is overkill for this game, but it ensures that the GPU never has to worry about memory pressure, allowing for consistent frame times.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with high settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 121 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and is excellent for a 4K display.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this setup?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 243 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 240 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance cost?

A: The data shows that Ultra is only 3 FPS slower than High at 1080p (184 vs 187) and 1440p (164 vs 167). At 4K, the difference is 6 FPS (115 vs 121). The visual upgrade may be worth it for some, but High offers nearly identical performance with a significant increase in frame rate.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Medium settings?

A: At 1080p, the average frame rate drops from 243 FPS on Low to 224 FPS on Medium. At 1440p, it drops from 217 to 201 FPS. At 4K, it drops from 186 to 172 FPS. The visual improvement is significant, making Medium a better choice unless you need the absolute maximum frame rate.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests that the CPU can become a limiting factor at lower resolutions. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 59 FPS, which is less than the scaling at 4K (71 FPS). This indicates the CPU is holding the GPU back slightly at 1080p, but the frame rates are so high that it's not a practical concern.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate I can expect?

A: The only settings with recorded minimum FPS values are Medium. At 1080p, the minimum is 190 FPS; at 1440p, it is 171 FPS; and at 4K, it is 146 FPS. These are all well above 60 FPS, indicating no significant stutters or hitches.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. All values are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

1920x1080:

• Low: 243 FPS average.
• Medium: 224 FPS average, with a minimum of 190 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS.
• High: 187 FPS average.
• Ultra: 184 FPS average.

2560x1440:

• Low: 217 FPS average.
• Medium: 201 FPS average, with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 231 FPS.
• High: 167 FPS average.
• Ultra: 164 FPS average.

3840x2160:

• Low: 186 FPS average.
• Medium: 172 FPS average, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS.
• High: 121 FPS average.
• Ultra: 115 FPS average.

The data reveals a clear pattern: performance scales almost linearly with resolution. For instance, moving from 1080p to 1440p High reduces the average FPS from 187 to 167 (a 10.7% drop), while moving from 1440p to 4K High reduces it from 167 to 121 (a 27.5% drop). This suggests that the GPU is heavily utilized at 4K, while at 1080p, other factors (likely the CPU) are beginning to limit the frame rate. The Medium settings consistently show a minimum FPS that is higher than the average FPS of the next higher setting, which is a strong indicator of stability. For example, at 4K, the Medium minimum of 146 FPS is higher than the High average of 121 FPS, meaning the Medium preset is far more consistent.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 1469 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 40% of all systems tested, which is a strong result given the CPU's age and tier. The ranking is significantly held back by the CPU, which is a budget-oriented processor from the 4000 series. The GPU is a top-tier part, but the overall combo ranking reflects the total system performance.

The CPU's benchmark scores illustrate this point. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has a percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482 (a 0.1% difference), while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (a -0.8% difference). This shows the CPU is a mid-range performer. In contrast, the GPU's percentile rank is 64, with an average score of 19410, and its rivals are older cards like the GTX 1060 3 GB. This mismatch is why the combo rank is not higher; the CPU is not powerful enough to fully feed the GPU in many games, but in Inside, the frame rates are so high that the ranking is still respectable. If you were to pair this GPU with a more powerful CPU, the combo rank would likely improve dramatically.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename). It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. While this is a capable CPU for general tasks, it is the weaker link in this pairing. Its benchmark scores show it performs well in multi-threaded workloads, achieving a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a Passmark multithread score of 15992. However, its single-thread performance is less impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2653.

Inside is a puzzle platformer that is not heavily threaded, so the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game's logic. The measured FPS data suggests the CPU is not a major bottleneck, but its impact can be seen in the scaling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is just 59 FPS. If the GPU were the only limiting factor, you would expect a larger gap. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is starting to limit the maximum frame rate. The fact that the GPU is so powerful makes this limitation more apparent, but the absolute frame rates are still incredibly high, so the practical impact is minimal.

The CPU's integrated graphics, Radeon Vega 7, are irrelevant here since a discrete GPU is present. Its 65W TDP and 8 MB of L3 cache are standard for the time. The data shows that this CPU is a solid performer for 60-100 FPS gaming, but when paired with a GPU as powerful as the RX 7900 XTX, it will hold back performance in CPU-bound scenarios. In Inside, this is only noticeable at 1080p, where the frame rates are already so high (over 180 FPS on High) that the difference is imperceptible. For this specific game, the CPU is sufficient, but for more demanding modern titles, it would be the primary bottleneck.