Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an unusual matchup: a 6-core Zen 2 APU from 2020 driving one of the fastest consumer GPUs of its generation. In a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer rather than a high-end 3D shooter, this combination produces extremely high frame rates across the board. The data shows that the RTX 4080 is rarely stressed, and the system’s performance is dictated almost entirely by the CPU’s single-thread speed and the game’s modest graphical demands. This page analyzes the measured FPS results, resolution scaling, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested combinations.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its closest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. It is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, which scores 17482 (0.1% slower), and the Intel Core 7 150U, which scores 17395 (0.6% slower). It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, -0.6%) and the Intel Core i3-14100T (17648, -0.8%) by less than one percent.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a bottleneck at 1080p in this game?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 243 FPS average, while at 4K with Ultra settings, it still manages 126 FPS average. The frame rate difference between 1080p Low and 4K Ultra is 117 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions; instead, the CPU’s frame generation ceiling is reached first.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if I want the highest frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, hitting 243 FPS. However, even at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system averages 201 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The data suggests that 1440p is a sweet spot for balancing visual quality and speed.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 rank against other GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54209 (0.1% higher). It also outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.6%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.7%) by small margins.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 4600G’s integrated graphics matter when paired with a discrete GPU?

A: No, the Radeon Vega 7 iGPU is irrelevant for gaming performance when the RTX 4080 is installed. The system uses the discrete GPU for rendering, and the iGPU does not contribute to the measured FPS figures. The 4600G’s value here comes solely from its CPU cores and threads.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 126 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The only min FPS data available is for Medium settings, showing 146 FPS at 4K, 171 FPS at 1440p, and 190 FPS at 1080p. No dips below 126 FPS average were measured in any configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a massive piece of hardware: a 16 GB GDDR6X card with a 256-bit memory bus and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is rated at 2505 MHz, and it contains 9728 shading units. These specifications are far beyond what a game like Inside requires, which is a 2016 puzzle platformer with simple 2D visuals. The GPU’s role in this pairing is to provide headroom; it does not struggle to maintain high frame rates.

The measured data confirms this. At 4K with Ultra settings, the card delivers 126 FPS average, which is still exceptionally high. At 1080p with Low settings, it produces 243 FPS average. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is also irrelevant in this title, as the game’s textures and geometry are lightweight. The RTX 4080’s raw compute power (48.74 TFLOPS FP32) is effectively underutilized, meaning the frame rate ceiling is set by the processor, not the graphics card.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4080 scores 34457 in Passmark G3D and 54247 on average, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209, 0.1% slower). This indicates that while the GPU is a top-tier part, its advantage is irrelevant in this specific title because the CPU cannot feed it enough frames to hit its theoretical maximum. The GPU is essentially coasting, which is a good thing for consistency but means the system’s performance is CPU-bound in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RTX 4080 ranks 1439th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 38.7% of all systems tested. This ranking is surprisingly modest given the high-end GPU, which highlights that the CPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The Ryzen 5 4600G, despite having 6 cores and 12 threads, is a Zen 2 architecture part with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clock. Its single-thread performance is adequate for gaming, but not exceptional.

The combo’s rank is driven by the fact that Inside is a CPU-light game. The RTX 4080’s massive GPU lead is neutralized because the game does not scale well with additional graphics horsepower at lower resolutions. Instead, the CPU’s ability to process the game logic and draw calls determines the frame rate. With a 4600G, that ceiling is lower than what a newer or higher-clocked CPU would provide.

Compared to other combos, this setup is in the middle of the pack. It is not a top-tier result because the CPU holds back the GPU, but it is far from a poor result because the GPU ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the system stays above 120 FPS. The rank of 1439 out of 3716 suggests that many other CPU/GPU pairings achieve higher frame rates, likely those with newer processors that have higher single-thread performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. All figures are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 243 FPS average
• Medium: 224 FPS average (min 190, max 258)
• High: 187 FPS average
• Ultra: 184 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 217 FPS average
• Medium: 201 FPS average (min 171, max 231)
• High: 167 FPS average
• Ultra: 164 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 186 FPS average
• Medium: 172 FPS average (min 146, max 198)
• High: 133 FPS average
• Ultra: 126 FPS average

The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 59 FPS (from 243 to 184). This is a narrow gap, indicating the CPU is the bottleneck. At 4K, the gap widens to 60 FPS (from 186 to 126), but the absolute numbers are still high. The only min FPS data available is for Medium settings, showing that the system never drops below 146 FPS at 4K, 171 FPS at 1440p, or 190 FPS at 1080p. This indicates excellent frame pacing and stability.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions is telling. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 224 at 1080p to 201 at 1440p (a 10.3% decrease) and then to 172 at 4K (a 23.2% decrease from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the drop is from 184 at 1080p to 164 at 1440p (a 10.9% decrease) and then to 126 at 4K (a 31.5% decrease from 1080p).

These numbers reveal that the system is heavily CPU-bound. The GPU has so much headroom that increasing resolution only mildly impacts frame rates. For example, moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings only reduces the average FPS by 20 (from 187 to 167). This is a 10.7% drop, which is much smaller than what you would expect from a GPU-bound system. The limiting component is the Ryzen 5 4600G, which cannot generate frames faster than roughly 243 FPS even at the lowest settings.

The fact that 4K Ultra still produces 126 FPS average is impressive, but it also shows that the GPU is not the bottleneck even at the highest resolution. If the GPU were the limit, the frame rate would drop more dramatically as resolution increases. Instead, the CPU’s frame generation ceiling is the primary constraint, and the RTX 4080 simply follows along, rendering each frame as fast as the CPU provides it.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the best experience depends on your display and preference for visual fidelity versus raw frame rate. For players with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 187 FPS is an excellent choice, offering a balance of visual quality and speed well above the refresh rate. Dropping to Low (243 FPS) is unnecessary unless you have a 240Hz+ display, as the difference between Low and High is only 56 FPS, and High will look noticeably better.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset at 201 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a smooth experience that exceeds most 144Hz monitors’ refresh rates, and the min FPS of 171 ensures no stuttering. High at 167 FPS is also viable, but Medium offers a higher average and a more stable frame time profile. Ultra at 164 FPS is a valid alternative if you prioritize image quality, as the performance drop from Medium is only 37 FPS.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 172 FPS is the recommended choice. It delivers a buttery-smooth experience even on 144Hz 4K displays, and the min FPS of 146 guarantees no significant dips. Low at 186 FPS is only marginally faster, so Medium is clearly the better value in terms of visual quality. High at 133 FPS and Ultra at 126 FPS are still playable, but they sacrifice too much frame rate for marginal visual gains in a 2D puzzle platformer. Ultimately, the data suggests that Medium settings across all resolutions provide the best combination of smoothness and fidelity for this particular CPU/GPU combo.