Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a remarkably robust experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The measured frame rates are exceptionally high across all tested configurations, with the lowest average dipping to 66.7 FPS at 4K Ultra and the highest soaring to 280.9 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination of a six-core Zen 3 processor and a Turing-generation GPU proves to be a formidable match for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz can boost up to 4.20 GHz, which is more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer's logic and physics calculations. The processor's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide a solid foundation for feeding the GPU with game data.

Benchmark data places this CPU in the 79th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 20875. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12500 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, both showing a negligible delta of -0.1 percent, and the AMD EPYC 7J13, which is 0.1 percent ahead. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 5500 sits in a highly competitive performance tier.

In Inside, the CPU's role is not likely to be the primary bottleneck. The game's engine is not particularly demanding on multi-threaded workloads, and the Ryzen 5 5500's single-thread performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319, is strong. The data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU load is minimized, the system achieves an average of 280.9 FPS, suggesting the processor can comfortably handle the game's demands without limiting frame delivery.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1605 MHz boosts to 1770 MHz, and the card is equipped with 2560 shading units. This hardware is positioned in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA RTX A400, which is 0.5 percent faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700, which is 2.5 percent slower. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.9 percent behind, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3 percent ahead. This places the RTX 2070 SUPER as a strong mid-to-high-end performer, well-suited for the visual demands of Inside.

The GPU is the clear limiting factor at higher resolutions. The game's atmospheric rendering, lighting, and particle effects place a significant load on the graphics card. While the 8 GB VRAM is not a concern for this title, the raw compute power of the RTX 2070 SUPER dictates performance at 4K, where frame rates drop noticeably compared to lower resolutions. The benchmark results confirm this, showing a clear trend where frame rates scale with the GPU's workload.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p with High settings, the system delivers an average of 157.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 108.4 FPS, a decrease of approximately 31 percent. At 4K High, the average falls further to 72.7 FPS, another significant reduction.

This pattern becomes even more pronounced at Low settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 280.9 FPS, which drops to 221.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 140.3 FPS at 4K. The frame rate nearly halves from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the dominant constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling suggests that at 1080p, the system is often CPU-bound or at least not fully GPU-limited, allowing the RTX 2070 SUPER to push a massive number of frames. As resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities become the primary limiters. The difference between 1440p and 4K is particularly stark at higher settings, highlighting the GPU's struggle to maintain high frame rates at UHD resolutions in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities across different settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. Low settings produce an average of 280.9 FPS, which is a phenomenal result. Medium settings reduce this to 248.2 FPS, while High settings yield 157.6 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with an average of 147.3 FPS. All of these results are far beyond what is needed for a smooth experience, making 1080p a trivial resolution for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. The Low setting average is 221.1 FPS, which is still incredibly high. Medium settings deliver 178.7 FPS, and High settings provide a solid 108.4 FPS. Even at Ultra, the system maintains an average of 106.3 FPS. This makes 1440p an excellent resolution for this pairing, with all settings comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload becomes evident. Low settings still deliver a high average of 140.3 FPS, showcasing the game's scalability. Medium settings produce 115.1 FPS, which is respectable. However, High settings drop to 72.7 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 66.7 FPS. While these are still playable, they represent a significant step down from the lower resolutions, showing that 4K is the boundary for high-refresh-rate gameplay with this setup.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming?

A: The data shows that 1440p is excellent, with Low settings at 221.1 FPS and Ultra at 106.3 FPS. Even 4K can be used, but High settings drop to 72.7 FPS and Ultra to 66.7 FPS, which is below the 100+ FPS mark seen at lower resolutions.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The gap is significant. At 1080p, the difference is 133.6 FPS (280.9 vs 147.3). At 1440p, it is 114.8 FPS (221.1 vs 106.3). At 4K, the difference is 73.6 FPS (140.3 vs 66.7).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiter, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 280.9 FPS, but as resolution increases, the frame rate drops significantly, showing the GPU's workload is the deciding factor.

Q: What is the performance ranking of the Ryzen 5 5500 among all CPUs?

A: The processor is in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 20875. It is nearly identical in performance to the Intel Core i5-12500 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, with a delta of -0.1 percent.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a high-performing GPU?

A: Yes, it ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its average score of 22206 is 2.5 percent higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700, but 2.3 percent lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum average FPS recorded?

A: The maximum average FPS is 280.9 at 1080p Low settings. The minimum average FPS is 66.7 at 4K Ultra settings. This shows a wide performance envelope depending on the configuration chosen.