Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti delivers a playable experience in Inside, but its overall standing is modest, ranking 3201 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places the combo in the lower percentile of systems, yet the game's relatively light demands mean that the hardware is capable of high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions. The data shows a configuration that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU to stretch its legs at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 216 FPS on Low settings, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the frame rate is not constrained by the hardware at this level. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low drops to 155, a decrease of 61 FPS or roughly 28%. At 3840x2160, the average on Low further declines to 98 FPS, another 57 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern strongly suggests that at lower settings, the limiting component is the graphics card, as the frame rate scales inversely with the number of pixels being rendered.

However, the scaling behavior changes when we look at the highest settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 103 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it falls to 74 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it reaches 46 FPS. The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is a 57 FPS drop, which is proportionally similar to the Low setting. This consistency across settings indicates that the GTX 1660 Ti is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized, as the frame rate drops by roughly half when the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The differences between settings at the same resolution are also informative. At 1080p, the gap between Low and High is 108 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that the High preset is a sweet spot where the GPU is not overburdened, whereas Ultra offers marginal visual gains for a significant performance cost. At 4K, the gap between Low and High is 49 FPS, and between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS, showing that the GPU is heavily saturated at this resolution regardless of the quality preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. In the context of Inside, a puzzle platformer, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery without becoming a bottleneck. The benchmark data indicates that this is not an issue; the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are more than sufficient for this title. For instance, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 6637 show strong parallel performance, but Inside is unlikely to stress all 12 threads.

Instead, single-thread performance is more relevant for this genre. The CPU's single-core scores are modest, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1460 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919. These figures place the CPU in the 71st percentile versus all CPUs, indicating that it is above average but not exceptional. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 216 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most displays, so the CPU can easily feed the GPU at this level. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 103 FPS average suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU is clearly working harder to render the higher-quality effects.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and dual-channel DDR4 support are adequate for this game. The 8 MB of shared L3 cache is also sufficient for the data working set of a platformer. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 4600G performs within a narrow band; for example, it is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and 0.6% faster than the Intel Core 7 150U, but 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. These minute differences would have no practical impact on Inside's frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience is achieved at the High preset across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High produces an average of 108 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. This is only 5 FPS lower than Ultra, but the performance headroom is more comfortable, ensuring fewer frame-time spikes. The data does not list minimum FPS for High or Ultra, but the Medium preset shows a minimum of 147 FPS at 1080p, suggesting that the hardware is stable. At 2560x1440, High yields 78 FPS, which is playable, but Medium provides 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, offering a safer margin for action-heavy scenes. For 4K, High averages 49 FPS, while Medium averages 78 FPS, making Medium the clear choice for a consistent 60+ FPS experience at this resolution.

The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it sacrifices visual fidelity for frame rates that exceed what most displays can show. At 1080p Low, the 216 FPS average is wasted on a standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitor. The Ultra preset is the least efficient; it only provides a 5 FPS improvement over High at 1080p and a 3 FPS improvement at 4K, while likely increasing GPU load and power consumption. Therefore, the data indicates that High is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this system, while Medium is a viable fallback for 1440p and 4K if higher frame rates are prioritized.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and GTX 1660 Ti ranks 3201 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom 14% of all tested systems, which is surprising given the high frame rates measured. The reason for this low rank is likely due to the age of the components; the GPU is from the GeForce 16-series, and the CPU is from the 4000 series. Many newer combos will have significantly higher performance, even if the absolute frame rates in this specific game are acceptable. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 41, meaning it outperforms only 41% of the database, and the CPU is at the 71st percentile.

The combo's rank is not indicative of a poor experience in Inside, but rather a measure of its standing against a broad range of hardware. The nearest rivals to the GTX 1660 Ti, such as the AMD Radeon 540 (0.7% higher score) and the Intel Arc A310 (2.3% higher score), are all in a similar performance tier, confirming that the GPU is entry-level by modern standards. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% higher score), are also close in performance. This suggests that the combo is well-balanced internally, with neither component dramatically outpacing the other, but both are aging relative to newer releases.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings is 103 FPS.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 Ti the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows a consistent frame rate drop as resolution increases, with 4K Low at 98 FPS and 4K High at 49 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has a Geekbench single-core score of 1460, and it is 0.6% faster than the Intel Core 7 150U but 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE.

Q: What is the best setting for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The combo ranks 3201 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside.

Q: Does the game utilize the CPU's 12 threads effectively?

A: The high frame rates at 1080p Low (216 FPS) suggest the CPU is not a bottleneck, but the game's genre likely relies more on single-thread performance, where the CPU scores 1919 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 216 FPS on Low settings, 173 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, 108 FPS on High, and 103 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, indicating a stable frame delivery. The gap from Low to Medium is 43 FPS, from Medium to High is 65 FPS, and from High to Ultra is only 5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 155 FPS on Low, 124 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS, 78 FPS on High, and 74 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with Low decreasing by 61 FPS, Medium by 49 FPS, High by 30 FPS, and Ultra by 29 FPS. This shows that the GPU's workload increases proportionally with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 98 FPS on Low, 78 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS, 49 FPS on High, and 46 FPS on Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 3 FPS, making Ultra a poor trade-off for the extra visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 4K provides a playable 78 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The data confirms that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K requiring a reduction to Medium settings for a smooth experience.