Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a remarkably robust experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The data shows that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, while the CPU begins to assert its influence as resolution scales up, though the overall frame rates remain exceptionally high across the board.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 243 FPS on Low settings, which is the absolute ceiling observed in the dataset. Moving to 2560x1440, that same Low preset drops to 217 FPS, a reduction of 26 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset average falls further to 186 FPS. This represents a 57 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, indicating that even at the lowest visual fidelity, the rendering workload scales significantly with pixel count.

The pattern intensifies on higher settings. With the High preset, the average FPS goes from 187 at 1080p to 165 at 1440p, and finally to 104 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K on High is 61 FPS, which is the steepest single-resolution jump in the dataset. This suggests that at 4K High, the RX 9070 XT is working substantially harder to fill the additional pixels, and the frame rate impact is more pronounced than the transition from 1080p to 1440p.

The Medium preset, which is the only one with complete min/max data, shows a similar trend. At 1080p, the average is 224 FPS with a minimum of 190 FPS. At 1440p, the average is 201 FPS with a minimum of 171 FPS. At 4K, the average is 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 FPS. The minimum frame rates scale almost linearly with the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without sudden stutters as resolution increases.

What this scaling says about the limiting component is nuanced. At 1080p, the gap between Low (243 FPS) and Ultra (184 FPS) is 59 FPS, which is substantial. At 4K, that same Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 87 FPS (186 to 99). The fact that the gap between presets widens at 4K suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel fill rate demand outpaces the CPU's ability to feed frames. Conversely, at 1080p, the relatively smaller gap between presets hints that the Ryzen 5 4600G is starting to limit the upper ceiling, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs even on Low settings.

The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced for high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU workload dominates. The 104 FPS average on 4K High is still very playable, but the 186 FPS on 4K Low shows that the GPU has significant headroom when visual load is reduced.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Inside, this specific CPU-GPU combination holds the rank of 1522 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the 59th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 59% of the combos in the database for this specific game. The rank of 1522 out of 3716 is a solid position, indicating that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast pairing, it sits comfortably above the median.

When interpreting this rank, it is important to consider the game's age and genre. Inside is a Puzzle Platformer from 2016, and its system requirements are not particularly demanding by modern standards. The fact that this combo still manages to rank in the upper half of all tested configurations speaks to the raw performance headroom offered by the RX 9070 XT, even when paired with a mid-range CPU like the Ryzen 5 4600G.

The combo rank also reflects the CPU's position relative to its own rivals. The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, which scores 17482 (a delta of 0.1%), and the Intel Core 7 150U, which scores 17395 (a delta of 0.6%). These are extremely tight margins, indicating that the 4600G is performing exactly at the level expected for its class.

The GPU, meanwhile, has an average benchmark score of 13543, putting it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (13536, delta 0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13515, delta 0.2%). These close deltas suggest that the RX 9070 XT's average score is heavily influenced by its diverse benchmark suite, but in Inside, the measured FPS tells a much stronger story than the raw average score might imply.

Overall, the 1522 rank in this game is a reflection of the CPU's modest multi-threaded capabilities being offset by the GPU's substantial raw power. The data shows that this combo punches above its weight in a lightly threaded title like Inside, where the GPU can dominate the frame production.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT plays the dominant role in this pairing for Inside. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for a game of this visual complexity. The 16 GB frame buffer is never a limiting factor at any of the tested resolutions, as the measured data shows no signs of memory-related stuttering or performance cliffs.

The GPU's clock behavior is also relevant. The base clock is listed at 1660 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. The measured FPS data suggests that the GPU is operating within its expected boost range during gameplay. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 99, which is the lowest figure in the dataset. This indicates that the GPU is fully loaded at that setting, pushing its shading units and ROPs to the limit. The GPU has 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, and the pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s is what drives the 4K performance.

The FP32 performance of 48.66 TFLOPS is substantial for a game like Inside, which relies on simple 2D rendering with some lighting and physics effects. This raw compute power means the GPU rarely struggles with the game's shader complexity. Instead, the primary constraint at 4K is the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth, both of which are ample but not limitless.

Interestingly, the GPU's benchmark scores paint a mixed picture. Its Passmark G3D score is 26795, but its DirectX 12 score is only 78. These synthetic benchmarks do not directly translate to Inside's performance, as the game likely uses an older DirectX 11 pipeline. The measured FPS of 104 at 4K High is a strong indicator that the GPU's real-world performance far exceeds what its low DirectX 12 synthetic score might suggest. The GPU also has a Geekbench Vulkan score of 65879, which is more representative of its actual gaming capability.

The GPU's role is further emphasized by the fact that the CPU's integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7) are irrelevant here, as the discrete RX 9070 XT handles all rendering duties. The 304 W TDP and dual 8-pin power connectors indicate a high-power part, but the measured performance justifies the power draw.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 184 FPS, which is well above any standard 144Hz or 165Hz monitor's refresh rate. The High preset at 187 FPS is nearly identical in performance, so the Ultra preset is recommended for maximum visual quality at 1080p without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset yields 157 FPS, which is still sufficient for high-refresh gaming. However, the High preset at 165 FPS offers a 8 FPS advantage. For users with a 165Hz or 170Hz monitor, the High preset is the better choice to maintain a locked frame rate near the display's maximum. The Medium preset at 201 FPS is overkill for most displays but could be used for competitive play where every millisecond matters.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to 99 FPS, which is below the 120Hz threshold that many modern 4K displays target. The High preset at 104 FPS is only marginally better. The Medium preset at 166 FPS is the sweet spot for 4K gaming, as it provides a significant boost over High while still maintaining excellent visual fidelity. The Medium preset's minimum FPS is 141 at 4K, ensuring that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 140 FPS.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests using the Medium preset across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium yields 224 FPS, which is indistinguishable from High in terms of smoothness but leaves more GPU headroom. At 1440p, Medium's 201 FPS is ideal for high-refresh monitors. At 4K, Medium's 166 FPS is the only preset that comfortably exceeds 144 FPS. The Low preset offers diminishing returns, as the visual downgrade is not worth the extra FPS when Medium already provides such high numbers.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p or 1440p users who prioritize image quality over absolute frame rate. At 4K, Ultra's 99 FPS average is still playable but represents a significant compromise compared to Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides exact measured FPS for three resolutions and four settings, with full min/max data for the Medium preset.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 243 FPS
• Medium: Average 224 FPS, Minimum 190 FPS, Maximum 258 FPS
• High: Average 187 FPS
• Ultra: Average 184 FPS

At 1080p, the Low preset achieves the highest average in the entire dataset at 243 FPS. The Medium preset shows a wide range from 190 to 258 FPS, indicating some scene-to-scene variability. The High and Ultra presets are nearly identical, with only a 3 FPS difference, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds minimal visual overhead over High at this resolution.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 217 FPS
• Medium: Average 201 FPS, Minimum 171 FPS, Maximum 231 FPS
• High: Average 165 FPS
• Ultra: Average 157 FPS

At 1440p, the scaling is more pronounced. The Low preset drops to 217 FPS, while Ultra falls to 157 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 60 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the resolution increase. The Medium preset's minimum of 171 FPS ensures a consistent experience above most monitor refresh rates.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 186 FPS
• Medium: Average 166 FPS, Minimum 141 FPS, Maximum 191 FPS
• High: Average 104 FPS
• Ultra: Average 99 FPS

At 4K, the performance delta between presets widens dramatically. Low is 186 FPS, Medium is 166 FPS, but High drops to 104 FPS and Ultra to 99 FPS. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is a 62 FPS loss, which is the largest single-preset drop in the dataset. This indicates that the High and Ultra presets introduce a significant rendering cost, likely related to advanced lighting or post-processing effects that tax the GPU at 4K resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 184 FPS.

Q: Which resolution shows the biggest drop between Medium and High settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 166 FPS while High drops to 104 FPS, a difference of 62 FPS. This is the largest preset-to-preset gap in the measured data.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU begins to limit performance at 1080p, as the gap between Low (243 FPS) and Ultra (184 FPS) is smaller than at 4K, where the GPU workload dominates the frame rate differences.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 171 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combos for Inside?*

A: This combo ranks 1522 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved at 4K?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 186 FPS, achieved with Low settings. The Medium preset achieves 166 FPS, which is the highest average among the more visually demanding presets.