Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and the measured results for this specific pairing of an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER show a system that handles the game with significant headroom at most settings, but reveals its limits at the extreme end of the spectrum. The data indicates a balanced pairing where the GPU typically becomes the primary constraint as resolution and settings scale, though the CPU's architectural strengths prevent it from being a bottleneck in this title. The benchmark results are measured, not estimated, offering a concrete look at expected performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra settings with a playable framerate?

A: No. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 49.8 FPS. While this is close to a 50 FPS baseline, it falls short of a smooth 60 FPS target, indicating that the GTX 1660 SUPER is overwhelmed at this maximum quality preset.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming on this system?

A: For a high-refresh experience, the Low preset yields an average of 217.2 FPS at 1920x1080. For a more balanced visual quality, the High preset still delivers an excellent 109.2 FPS average, making it a strong choice for most users prioritizing visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The gap is substantial. At 2560x1440, the average framerate drops from 154.8 FPS on Low to 74.1 FPS on Ultra. This represents a performance reduction of over half, demonstrating the significant graphical load that the Ultra preset places on the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, at 4K, the framerate scales significantly with settings (from 100.4 FPS on Low to 49.8 FPS on Ultra), which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores indicate it has ample capacity to feed the GPU.

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

A: This pairing ranks at 1466 out of 1671 total tested combos, placing it in the lower 12th percentile of all configurations. This ranking suggests that while the system is perfectly capable of running the game, many other tested CPU and GPU pairings deliver higher performance.

Q: Does the 6GB VRAM on the GTX 1660 SUPER pose a problem for Inside?

A: No, not based on the measured data. The game's performance scales consistently with settings, and there are no anomalous drops that would indicate VRAM capacity is being exceeded. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for the demands of this title at the tested resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the central piece of this system's rendering capability, and the data shows it handles Inside with ease until pushed to the absolute maximum. The GPU's architecture is Turing, built on a 12 nm process, and it features 1408 shading units. Its performance is defined by a boost clock of 1785 MHz and a memory configuration of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, resulting in a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This memory bandwidth is a key factor in the GPU's ability to handle texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions.

Examining the benchmark scores, the GTX 1660 SUPER achieves a Passmark G3D score of 12699 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 62664. Its average benchmark score is 14286, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in performance are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, which is only 0.2% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, which is 0.7% slower. This places the GPU in a specific performance tier, and the measured FPS in Inside reflects this positioning.

The GPU's role becomes clear when looking at the resolution scaling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 217.2 FPS, but this drops dramatically to 100.5 FPS at Ultra settings. This 116.7 FPS difference is a direct result of the GPU's workload increasing with the graphical preset. The trend continues at 4K, where the average framerate falls from 100.4 FPS on Low to 49.8 FPS on Ultra. The GTX 1660 SUPER is capable of high framerates at lower settings, but the Ultra preset, particularly at 4K, pushes it beyond its comfort zone, resulting in sub-60 FPS averages.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G serves as the central processor, and its specifications suggest it is more than adequate for a game like Inside. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 4000 series, based on the Zen 2 architecture and codenamed Renoir. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 8 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant resource for gaming workloads.

The CPU's benchmark scores are robust. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919. In Geekbench, it scores 6093 in multi-core and 1575 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 17489, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, has a nearly identical average score with a 0% delta, while the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% slower. This indicates the 4600G is a solid mid-range performer.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The game is not likely to be heavily threaded, but the 4600G's 12 threads ensure it can handle any background tasks or game logic without issue. The high single-core performance, as evidenced by the 1919 Cinebench R23 score, is beneficial for games that rely on a single primary thread. The data shows no evidence of a CPU bottleneck; the framerate scales predictably with resolution and settings, which is a hallmark of a system where the GPU is the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall performance of this CPU and GPU combination for Inside is quantified by its combo rank. With a rank of 1466 out of 1671 tested combos, this system sits in the lower portion of the distribution. This means that while it plays the game well, a majority of other tested pairings produce higher average framerates.

This ranking is a reflection of the combined strengths of the Ryzen 5 4600G and the GTX 1660 SUPER. The CPU's 75th percentile standing is a strong asset, but the GPU's 55th percentile and its performance relative to rivals like the RX 5500 XT and RX Vega 11 anchor the combo's overall position. For a game released in 2016, this hardware is more than sufficient, but the benchmark database includes many more powerful, modern components that achieve higher scores. The rank of 1466 serves as a clear indicator that this is a competent, but not top-tier, configuration for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this system scales with resolution. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the GPU's limitations. At Low settings, the average framerate falls from 217.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 100.4 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a reduction of 116.8 FPS, or roughly 54%. This indicates that the GPU is working substantially harder at 4K, even on the least demanding preset.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At High settings, the framerate drops from 109.2 FPS at 1080p to 50.6 FPS at 4K, a 53.7% reduction. At Ultra settings, it drops from 100.5 FPS to 49.8 FPS. This consistent halving of performance when moving from 1080p to 4K strongly suggests that the system is GPU-bound. The GPU's pixel rate and memory bandwidth are being taxed by the four-fold increase in pixel count. The CPU, with its high benchmark scores, is not showing signs of being a limiting factor, as the framerate scaling is smooth and predictable across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average framerates for this specific configuration. The system was tested at three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. The Low preset averages 217.2 FPS. Moving to Medium yields an average of 172.4 FPS. The High preset produces 109.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 100.5 FPS. All presets at this resolution are highly playable, with even the most demanding setting providing a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU's workload. The Low preset averages 154.8 FPS. The Medium preset averages 125.3 FPS. The High preset yields 78.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset provides 74.1 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is moderate, but both are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with the highest settings. The Low preset still provides a playable average of 100.4 FPS. The Medium preset averages 79.4 FPS. However, the High preset drops to 50.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 49.8 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra and High presets fall below the 60 FPS target, indicating that users should lower settings or resolution for a consistently smooth experience.