Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a study in extreme imbalance, yet the benchmark results for Inside show that this pairing can still deliver a highly playable experience across all tested resolutions. The data places this specific combination at rank 1408 out of 3716 tested combos, putting it in the top 38% of all pairings tested for this title. This mid-pack ranking is notable because it exists despite the GPU being a top-tier component, indicating that the CPU is the primary factor holding this combo back from the upper echelons of the performance chart. The measured frames per second (FPS) are exceptionally high, but the rank reflects that many other, more balanced configurations achieve similar or better results in this specific game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's overall position at rank 1408 out of 3716 combos is a direct result of the massive disparity between its two components. The RTX 5090 sits at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, a dominant position, while the Ryzen 5 4600G rests at the 71st percentile among CPUs. This gap means the CPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs. In a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer with relatively modest system demands, the CPU's limitations are less detrimental than they would be in a CPU-intensive simulation title, but they still cap the maximum achievable frame rate. Looking at the raw scores, the CPU's average benchmark score is 17507, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a delta of only 0.1% compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and -0.6% versus the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. This shows the processor is performing exactly as expected, but its expected performance level is simply not in the same league as the GPU. The result is a combo that is faster than most, but not as fast as its graphics card alone would suggest it should be.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an absolute powerhouse, and its specifications make it overwhelmingly capable for a game like Inside. It comes equipped with a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This is an astronomical amount of memory bandwidth and capacity, far more than a 2D puzzle platformer could ever utilize, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's architecture is Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm process, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. It also features 21760 shading units and 170 RT cores. In the context of Inside, these specifications are largely overkill, but they ensure that the GPU is never the limiting factor. The data confirms this: at 4K High settings, the combo achieves 143 FPS, and at 4K Low, it jumps to 186 FPS. The GPU is so powerful that it can render this game at maximum settings with hundreds of frames per second, leaving the CPU to determine the final output. The GPU's benchmark scores are also telling, with a Passmark G3D score of 39650 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376728, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, like the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, are only 0.3% behind in average score, but the RTX 5090's feature set and driver support make it far more relevant for gaming.

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. It has 8 MB of shared L3 cache and a 65W TDP. In the context of this combo, the CPU is the clear bottleneck. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 726, and its multi-thread score maxes out at 4889. These are modest numbers compared to the GPU's capabilities. For a game like Inside, which relies heavily on single-core performance for game logic and physics, the CPU's single-thread performance is the primary constraint. This is evident in the FPS data across all resolutions and settings; the frame rates are high, but they do not scale with GPU power as much as they would with a stronger CPU. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 further illustrate its mid-range standing. The data suggests that while the 4600G is a capable processor for everyday tasks and many games, it is not sufficient to fully feed the RTX 5090. This results in a scenario where the GPU is often waiting for the CPU to provide instructions, capping the FPS below what the GPU could theoretically achieve on its own.

FAQ

Q: Why is the combo ranked at 1408 out of 3716 if it gets over 140 FPS at 4K?

A: The ranking is relative to all other tested combos, not an absolute measure of playability. While 140+ FPS is excellent, the rank indicates that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs achieve even higher frame rates in Inside. This is because the Ryzen 5 4600G limits the potential of the RTX 5090, allowing more balanced combos to outperform it.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM necessary for this game?

A: No, the data shows that the GPU's vast resources are not a factor for Inside. The game is not demanding on memory, and the 32 GB of GDDR7 is far more than required. The GPU's high FPS is due to its sheer processing power, not its memory capacity.

Q: Will I see a big difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows the average FPS drops from 201 at Medium to 164 at Ultra at 2560x1440, a 37 FPS difference. Both are very playable, but the Ultra preset will provide better visual fidelity at the cost of some performance headroom.

*Q: What is the limiting factor in this combo for Inside?*

A: The CPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 4600G's single-thread performance, measured at 726 in 3DMark, is the primary constraint. The RTX 5090 is capable of much higher frame rates, but the CPU cannot keep up, especially in a game that relies on strong single-core performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its direct rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 17507 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, showing it is performing exactly as expected for its class.

Q: Is the 4600G a good match for the RTX 5090 in general?

A: For this specific game, the performance is playable, but the pairing is not ideal. The data shows a significant bottleneck, and a more powerful CPU would likely yield higher frame rates in Inside and other CPU-bound scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo scales across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 243 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 217 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 186 FPS. This scaling pattern reveals the bottleneck. From 1080p to 1440p, there is an 11% drop in performance, and from 1440p to 4K, there is a further 14% drop. This relatively gentle decline in FPS as resolution increases is a classic sign of a CPU-limited scenario. If the GPU were the limiting factor, the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K would be much more pronounced, often exceeding 50%. Here, the GPU has so much headroom that even at 4K, it can easily render the frames, but the CPU cannot supply instructions any faster. The same pattern holds at High settings: 187 FPS at 1080p, 167 FPS at 1440p, and 143 FPS at 4K. The consistent ~20-25% drop from 1080p to 4K across settings indicates that the CPU's maximum throughput is being reached, and increasing the resolution only slightly increases the load on the GPU without significantly changing the CPU bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For this combination, the best experience balances the high refresh rate potential with visual quality. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers an average of 224 FPS, which is a significant improvement over the 184 FPS at Ultra, and the visual difference between Medium and Ultra in a game like Inside is often subtle. The High preset at 1080p delivers 187 FPS, which is still excellent. However, the data shows that the Medium preset is the sweet spot, providing a 40 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining a smooth and responsive experience. At 1440p, the Medium preset yields 201 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 167 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset offers more headroom for demanding scenes. At 4K, the Medium preset is the only setting with a recorded minimum FPS (146 FPS), indicating it is the most stable option. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 141 FPS, which is still playable but offers no performance cushion. Given the CPU bottleneck, the Medium preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions. It provides the highest frame rates with a recorded minimum, ensuring a consistently smooth experience without the unnecessary performance cost of Ultra settings. The Low preset offers even higher FPS (243 at 1080p), but the visual degradation is likely not worth the extra frames, especially since the Medium preset already provides exceptional performance. The data clearly suggests that Medium is the most efficient setting, offering the best combination of speed and stability for this particular CPU-GPU pairing.