Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer. The measured data shows that the game is remarkably forgiving on hardware, with even the most demanding settings at 4K producing playable results. Across all tested resolutions, the average frame rates never dip below 73.6 FPS, indicating a significant performance headroom for this hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

Examining the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling at higher settings. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 sees the average FPS fall from 282.5 to 150.3, a reduction of approximately 47%. This substantial drop confirms that even a relatively simple game like Inside demands more GPU throughput as pixel count quadruples. The 4K Low result of 150.3 FPS still remains far above any display refresh rate concerns, suggesting the RTX 4060 is never truly stressed at this quality level.

The scaling behavior shifts dramatically when examining Ultra settings. Here, the frame rate drops from 155.4 FPS at 1080p to 73.6 FPS at 4K, a 53% reduction. Interestingly, the performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial: 150.3 FPS versus 73.6 FPS. This indicates that the visual effects enabled by Ultra settings impose a significant computational cost that scales directly with resolution. The data suggests that the limiting component at 4K Ultra is the GPU, as the frame rate nearly halves compared to 1080p.

At Medium settings, the resolution scaling follows an expected trajectory. The 1080p result of 261.9 FPS drops to 189.2 FPS at 1440p and further to 119.8 FPS at 4K. The consistent decline across each resolution step points to a well-balanced workload where the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's textures, but the shading units (3072) become the primary constraint at higher pixel counts. The data shows that High settings follows a similar pattern, with 169 FPS at 1080p falling to 119.9 FPS at 1440p and 75.3 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5500's six cores and twelve threads provide ample processing power for Inside, which is not a demanding game for CPU resources. The 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock ensure that single-threaded performance is robust, as evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 836. This is particularly relevant because puzzle platformers often rely on consistent frame pacing rather than raw multi-threaded throughput. The CPU's Zen 3 architecture with 16 MB of L3 cache appears more than sufficient for the game's logic and physics calculations.

The benchmark data for the Ryzen 5 5500 shows strong multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a passmark_multithread score of 19330. However, the measured FPS results suggest that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combination achieves 282.5 FPS, which approaches the limits of what most displays can show. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU with draw calls faster than the RTX 4060 can render them at lower resolutions. The fact that the 4K Low result (150.3 FPS) is still well above the 1080p Ultra result (155.4 FPS) reinforces that the CPU maintains its performance headroom across all tested configurations.

The CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data transfer between the processor and system memory does not hinder performance. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 5386 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 5411 show near-identical scaling, which indicates that the CPU saturates its available threads efficiently. For Inside, the data implies that the CPU role is largely passive, providing a stable foundation that allows the GPU to determine the final frame rate.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combination run Inside at 4K with maximum settings smoothly?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 73.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. While this is the lowest result in the dataset, it remains above the 60 FPS threshold most players consider smooth. The frame rate is consistent enough for a puzzle platformer that does not require twitch reflexes.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 237.4 FPS, while Ultra settings deliver 113.7 FPS. This represents a 52% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to highest quality presets. The gap is even more pronounced at 4K, where the difference is 150.3 FPS versus 73.6 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM become a limitation in this game?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, there is no evidence of VRAM-related performance bottlenecks. The game runs at 75.3 FPS on High at 4K, which is a demanding resolution for any GPU. The 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth appear adequate for Inside's visual assets, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution rather than showing sudden drops that would indicate memory pressure.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 20875, which places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897, deltaPct -0.1) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900, deltaPct -0.1). It is also essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, deltaPct 0.1) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600T (20917, deltaPct -0.2). This indicates that the CPU's performance is highly competitive with its peers.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's performance consistent with its benchmark scores?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 23181, with a passmark_g3d score of 19545. The measured FPS in Inside confirms that the GPU is performing as expected. The nearest rival, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has an average score of 23321 (deltaPct -0.6), while the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021 (deltaPct 0.7). The RTX 4060's 4K Ultra result of 73.6 FPS is consistent with its mid-range positioning.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 169 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is an excellent result that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The High preset appears to be a balanced choice, offering better visuals than Low or Medium while still maintaining very high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 922 out of 1671 tested combinations in Inside. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested hardware pairings, which is a somewhat surprising result given the high frame rates achieved. The ranking suggests that many other combinations, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs, achieve even higher frame rates that are not captured in this dataset's resolution and settings matrix.

The rank of 922 indicates that while this combo performs admirably, it is not at the top of the performance hierarchy. The data shows that the RTX 4060, with its 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, is a solid mid-range option. The Ryzen 5 5500's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs is notably higher, suggesting that the CPU is comparatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing. This asymmetry may explain why the combo rank is lower than the individual component percentiles would suggest, as the GPU likely becomes the limiting factor at higher settings.

When considering the measured FPS data, the 4K Ultra result of 73.6 FPS is respectable but not exceptional. Many higher-end GPU combinations would likely exceed this by a significant margin. The combo's rank reflects this reality: it provides excellent playable performance but does not dominate the leaderboard. The data indicates that for most users, this combination offers a very good experience in Inside, but those seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 4K Ultra would need to look at more powerful GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the High preset at 1440p offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. The 119.9 FPS average at 2560x1440 High is comfortably above the 60 FPS target and provides a smooth experience. This configuration delivers significantly better visuals than Low or Medium while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most display refresh rates. The 4K High result of 75.3 FPS is also acceptable, but the 1440p option provides more headroom for demanding scenes.

For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p Medium preset at 261.9 FPS is an excellent choice. This setting leverages the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's capabilities to deliver frame rates that far exceed what even the most advanced displays can show. The difference between Medium and Ultra at 1080p is substantial (261.9 FPS versus 155.4 FPS), so Medium is recommended for competitive play or those who prioritize frame rate above all else.

The Low preset is generally unnecessary for this hardware combination, as even Ultra settings produce playable results at 4K. However, the data shows that Low settings at 1080p achieve 282.5 FPS, which may be useful for players using ultra-high-refresh-rate displays or those who want to minimize input latency. The Ultra preset at 1440p (113.7 FPS) is also a viable option for players who prioritize visual fidelity and have a 120 Hz display, as the frame rate stays above the refresh rate threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 282.5 FPS, the Medium preset reaches 261.9 FPS, and the High preset maintains 169 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 155.4 FPS. These results indicate that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination has enormous performance headroom, with even the most demanding settings exceeding 150 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show a clear dependence on settings. Low settings produce 237.4 FPS, Medium settings deliver 189.2 FPS, and High settings achieve 119.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 113.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is relatively small (119.9 versus 113.7), suggesting that the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns in visual quality for the performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases significantly. Low settings still achieve 150.3 FPS, demonstrating the RTX 4060's capability at this resolution. Medium settings produce 119.8 FPS, while High settings deliver 75.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding configuration tested, with an average of 73.6 FPS. This remains playable, but it is the only setting combination that approaches the lower bounds of what most players would consider smooth. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a clear performance hierarchy: 150.3, 119.8, 75.3, and 73.6 FPS respectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 plays a decisive role in determining the frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and its 3072 shading units are the primary drivers of the measured performance. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, provides efficient execution of the game's shader workloads. The 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance gives the card substantial computational power for a mid-range GPU, which is reflected in the high frame rates achieved in Inside.

The GPU's memory configuration of 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Inside, which primarily features 2D sprites and limited 3D geometry, this bandwidth is more than sufficient. The measured FPS data does not show any anomalies that would indicate memory bandwidth limitations. The 4K Ultra result of 73.6 FPS suggests that the GPU's compute units, rather than its memory subsystem, are the limiting factor at the highest settings.

The RTX 4060's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a solid mid-range performer. Its passmark_g3d score of 19545 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 2302 confirm its capabilities. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct -0.6) and Intel Arc B580 (deltaPct 0.7), showing the RTX 4060 is competitive with other mid-range options. The data shows that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for Inside at all tested settings, with no evidence of texture swapping or performance degradation that would indicate memory exhaustion.