Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers consistently high frame rates in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets shows the combo never dips below 134.1 FPS, even at 4K Ultra. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 2 part, and the GPU, a Blackwell 2.0 flagship, form an unusual pairing—one that reveals a clear CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions while the GPU’s headroom dominates at 4K. This analysis walks through the measured FPS, the role of the GPU’s memory and clocks, and how this combination ranks among 1,671 tested combos.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average is 183.1 FPS. Even at the highest preset, the frame rate stays well above typical refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17,489. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17,482 (delta 0%), while the Intel Core i3-13100F scores 17,665 (delta -1%). The CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5080 ranks in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59,188. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A570M, scores 58,239 (delta 1.6%).

Q: How does the combo rank overall?

A: This CPU+GPU combination ranks 662nd out of 1,671 tested combos, placing it in the upper 40% of all configurations.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest FPS drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the drop is from 242.8 FPS (1080p) to 189.0 FPS (4K), a reduction of 22.2%. This is the smallest relative drop among the four presets.

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

A: The data suggests the CPU limits performance at 1080p. The RTX 5080 is capable of far higher frame rates, but the Ryzen 5 4600G’s single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark and its 75th percentile ranking indicate it cannot feed the GPU fast enough at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The RTX 5080 brings 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost of 2617 MHz, and it contains 10,752 shading units. For Inside, a game that is not graphically demanding by modern standards, these specifications are far beyond what the title requires. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra—134.1 FPS—demonstrates that the GPU has ample headroom even at the highest resolution and preset.

The GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are particularly relevant at 4K, where texture data and frame buffers demand more bandwidth. The 960.0 GB/s figure is more than sufficient for Inside’s modest asset sizes, and the 16 GB VRAM ensures no memory pressure. The GPU’s pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s further confirm that the card is not the bottleneck in this pairing. Instead, the CPU’s performance—particularly its single-thread capabilities—becomes the limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU could otherwise push far higher frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Across all three resolutions, the measured data shows that even the Ultra preset delivers frame rates above 134 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra averages 183.1 FPS, while Low reaches 242.8 FPS. The difference between presets is modest: from Low to Ultra at 1080p, the drop is 59.7 FPS (24.6%). At 1440p, the spread is similar—Low at 216.6 FPS and Ultra at 165.3 FPS. At 4K, Low hits 189.0 FPS and Ultra 134.1 FPS.

Given that Inside is a puzzle platformer with a fixed camera and limited action, the visual improvements from higher presets are likely subtle. The data suggests that High settings offer the best balance: at 1080p High yields 185.4 FPS, at 1440p 169.8 FPS, and at 4K 138.6 FPS. These numbers are all comfortably above 60 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra costs only 2.3 FPS at 1080p (185.4 to 183.1) but 4.5 FPS at 4K (138.6 to 134.1). For players with high-refresh displays, Low or Medium at 1080p would maximize frame rates, but the difference is unlikely to be perceptible in a game of this type. The measured rows indicate that High is the recommended preset for a consistent experience across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 662nd out of 1,671 tested combinations, placing it in the 60th percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result, but not exceptional, given that the RTX 5080 is a top-tier GPU. The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 89th percentile ranking suggest that the CPU is the weaker link. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17,489 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17,482, delta 0%) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,475, delta 0.1%). The GPU’s average score of 59,188 is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M (58,239) and 2.5% higher than the Intel Arc A580 (57,756).

In the context of Inside, the combo’s rank is likely influenced by the CPU’s single-thread performance, which is critical for a game that may not scale well across many cores. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,919 are modest compared to modern high-end CPUs. However, the measured FPS shows that the combo still delivers excellent performance, indicating that the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested settings. The rank of 662 out of 1,671 means that many combos with faster CPUs achieve higher frame rates, but the RTX 5080 ensures that this pairing remains highly playable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS from 1080p to 4K reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 185.4 (1080p) to 169.8 (1440p) to 138.6 (4K)—a total reduction of 25.3% from 1080p to 4K. For Low settings, the drop is from 242.8 to 216.6 to 189.0, a 22.2% reduction. Medium shows a 24.1% drop (225.4 to 202.9 to 171.0), and Ultra a 26.8% drop (183.1 to 165.3 to 134.1).

The relatively small percentage drops—all under 27%—indicate that the GPU is not being overwhelmed by the increase in pixel count. A typical GPU-bound scenario would show a more pronounced drop, often exceeding 50% when moving from 1080p to 4K. Here, the modest decline suggests that the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, and as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more utilized, but the CPU still holds back the frame rate. For example, at 1080p Low, the CPU cannot push beyond 242.8 FPS, even though the RTX 5080 is capable of much higher. At 4K, the GPU’s workload increases, but the CPU still prevents the frame rate from scaling proportionally. The data points to a CPU bottleneck that persists across all resolutions, though it is less severe at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values from the FACT PACK:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 138.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 189.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 171.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 134.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 169.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 216.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 202.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 165.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 185.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 242.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 225.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 183.1 |

At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 59.7 FPS, with Low at 242.8 and Ultra at 183.1. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 51.3 FPS (216.6 to 165.3). At 4K, the spread is 54.9 FPS (189.0 to 134.1). The consistency across resolutions suggests that the CPU’s performance ceiling is around 240 FPS at 1080p, while the GPU’s capability is not fully exercised until 4K. The highest measured FPS is 242.8 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 134.1 at 4K Ultra. All values are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this combo suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at any setting.