Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a fascinating performance profile in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that proves remarkably scalable across resolutions and settings. The data reveals a system capable of extreme frame rates at 1080p, yet one that shows clear limits at 4K Ultra, making it a prime candidate for examining where CPU and GPU headroom intersect in a lighter-weight title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?*

A: The data strongly favors 1920x1080, where the average frame rate never drops below 121.3 FPS even at Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, the average stays above 88.2 FPS, while 3840x2160 is the only resolution where High settings dip below 60 FPS, at 55.9 FPS.

*Q: Does the RTX 2060 bottleneck this CPU in Inside?*

A: No, the opposite is true. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 257.7 FPS, which suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The GPU becomes more relevant at 4K, where frame rates drop by more than half compared to 1080p, indicating a shift in the bottleneck.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High?

A: Ultra is consistently slower than High across all resolutions, but the gap narrows at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, Ultra is 5.2 FPS slower than High (121.3 vs 126.5). At 4K, the difference shrinks to 1.2 FPS (54.7 vs 55.9), suggesting diminishing returns from the extra settings at higher resolutions.

*Q: Is the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM sufficient for Inside?*

A: Yes, based on the benchmark results. The game runs at playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra (54.7 FPS), and there are no signs of memory-related stutters or crashes in the data. The 6 GB capacity appears adequate for this title's demands.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance relative to its multi-threaded score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 836 in the 3dmark single-thread test and 5411 in the max-threads test. The single-thread score is about 15.5% of the max-thread score, which is typical for a 6-core, 12-thread processor and indicates solid per-core performance for game logic.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1375 out of 1671 tested combinations in Inside. This puts it in the lower-mid range of all tested combos, which is notable given the high frame rates observed, suggesting that many faster systems exist but this pairing still delivers a smooth experience.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060's role in Inside is defined by its 6 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, combined with 1920 shading units, drive the rendering workload. The data shows this GPU is more than capable of handling the game's visual effects, as evidenced by the 4K High average of 55.9 FPS.

The GPU's influence becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 257.7 FPS, which is likely beyond what the CPU can sustain. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop to 183.1 and 115 FPS respectively at Low settings, showing the GPU taking on more of the workload. At 4K Ultra, the RTX 2060 is clearly the limiting factor, with the average falling to 54.7 FPS.

The GPU's compute capabilities, reflected in its 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 performance, are sufficient for the rendering tasks in Inside. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this title, which is a 2D side-scroller at its core. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are more relevant metrics, and they explain why the GPU handles 4K reasonably well until Ultra settings push it to its limits.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the data shows that High settings at 126.5 FPS offer a better balance than Ultra at 121.3 FPS, as the visual difference is likely minimal but the performance gap is noticeable. Medium at 202.3 FPS is overkill for most displays, but it demonstrates the headroom available.

At 1440p, High at 90.7 FPS is the sweet spot for a smooth experience, while Ultra at 88.2 FPS is still playable. Low at 183.1 FPS is unnecessary for most users, but Medium at 146.7 FPS provides a large margin for high refresh rate monitors. For 4K, High at 55.9 FPS is the best playable option, while Ultra at 54.7 FPS is borderline. Low at 115 FPS is viable for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity.

The data suggests that the High preset is the best overall choice for this combo, as it offers the most consistent performance across all three resolutions without the marginal visual gains of Ultra. The performance difference between High and Ultra is 4.1% at 1080p, 2.8% at 1440p, and 2.2% at 4K, making High the more efficient choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 and Ryzen 5 5500 produce impressive numbers. Low settings yield 257.7 FPS, Medium drops to 202.3 FPS, High achieves 126.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 121.3 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is 55.4 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 75.8 FPS, indicating a significant performance cliff between Medium and High.

At 2560x1440, the pattern holds with lower absolute numbers. Low produces 183.1 FPS, Medium 146.7 FPS, High 90.7 FPS, and Ultra 88.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 2.5 FPS, suggesting that Ultra adds little over High at this resolution. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 74.6 FPS at Low, 55.6 FPS at Medium, 35.8 FPS at High, and 33.1 FPS at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low achieves 115 FPS, Medium 94 FPS, High 55.9 FPS, and Ultra 54.7 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 1.2 FPS, making them nearly identical in performance. The 4K Low result of 115 FPS is still higher than 1440p Ultra, which highlights the impact of settings over resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 257.7 at 1080p to 183.1 at 1440p (a 29% reduction) and then to 115 at 4K (a 55% reduction from 1080p). At Ultra, the drops are from 121.3 to 88.2 (27% reduction) and then to 54.7 (55% reduction). This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU at 1080p. The fact that Low settings at 1080p produce 257.7 FPS while High produces 126.5 FPS shows that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting even at lower resolutions. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates, but the GPU's 336.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a constraint at 4K.

The scaling between 1440p and 4K is more pronounced than between 1080p and 1440p, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate are being saturated. The 55% drop from 1080p to 4K at both Low and Ultra settings suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU's performance would not degrade with resolution.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5500's role in Inside is to provide enough single-threaded and multi-threaded performance to keep the GPU fed. With a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock, the 6-core, 12-thread processor delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319. These scores indicate strong per-core performance that is well-suited for game logic.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game. The Passmark single-thread score of 3058 and multi-thread score of 19330 show a balanced processor. The 3dmark single-thread score of 836 and max-thread score of 5411 suggest that the CPU can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without becoming a bottleneck.

The data supports the notion that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Inside at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 257.7 FPS result is likely CPU-bound, but as resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. The CPU's performance is more than adequate for this game, which is reflected in its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 20875.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1375 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the bottom 18% of all systems. This ranking is surprisingly low given the high frame rates observed, which suggests that many faster systems exist, but this pairing still delivers a smooth experience at most settings.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, has an average score of 20897, which is only 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5500's 20875. This indicates that the CPU is competitive with modern mid-range options. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, has an average score of 15996, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 2060's 16074, showing that the GPU is also in a competitive position.

The low combo rank likely reflects the fact that Inside is not a demanding title, and many systems with newer, more powerful components can achieve higher frame rates. However, the data shows that this combo can hit 121.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 88.2 FPS at 1440p Ultra, which are excellent results for a game of this type. The rank of 1375 out of 1671 confirms the sheer number of faster systems, but the actual gameplay experience remains smooth and responsive.