Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer, making it a formidable pairing for this title. The data shows a performance profile that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU provides ample headroom to push frame rates to extreme levels at lower presets.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne) using a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs based on average benchmark scores, indicating solid mainstream performance. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, has an average score of 20897, which is a mere 0.1% higher, showing the Ryzen 5 5500 is effectively performance-equivalent to that chip in general compute tasks.

For a game like Inside, which is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer, the CPU demands are moderate. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 279.2 FPS, and at High settings it still hits 175.6 FPS. The fact that the frame rate scales dramatically with resolution (dropping to 79.8 FPS at 4K High) indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The processor’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are more than sufficient to feed the GPU in this title. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 5500 provides enough single-thread and multi-thread throughput to keep the RTX 5060 fully utilized, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do per frame. The benchmark results indicate that even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily stressed, the CPU is still capable of driving the framerate to a playable 74 FPS, confirming it is not a bottleneck in this specific game.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of performance in Inside, equipped with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It features a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with 3840 shading units. The GPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30109. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, has an average score of 30097, a delta of 0%, indicating the RTX 5060 and that card are statistically tied in overall GPU benchmarks.

In Inside, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant, as evidenced by the significant FPS differences across settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (279.2 FPS) and Ultra (170.2 FPS) is a 109 FPS drop, showcasing the impact of graphical fidelity on the GPU’s workload. The 8 GB VRAM is more than adequate for this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is limited by compute performance rather than memory capacity. The RTX 5060’s Blackwell 2.0 architecture and DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensure full compatibility with the game’s rendering requirements. The data shows that the GPU is the main determinant of frame rate, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. For example, at 4K, the frame rate drops from 157.2 FPS on Low to 74 FPS on Ultra, a 83.2 FPS reduction, which is a direct consequence of the GPU’s pixel and texture processing load. The 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 299.6 GTexel/s texture rate are the key specifications driving these results, and they are clearly sufficient to deliver excellent performance in this title.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, High produces 175.6 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, it achieves 127.4 FPS, and even at 4K, it maintains a very playable 79.8 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra provides minimal visual benefit in a game with this art style, but it causes a noticeable performance hit: a 5.4 FPS drop at 1080p (from 175.6 to 170.2), a 7.2 FPS drop at 1440p (127.4 to 120.2), and a 5.8 FPS drop at 4K (79.8 to 74). These are small absolute numbers, but at 4K, the drop from 79.8 to 74 FPS represents a 7.3% reduction in smoothness.

Conversely, the "Medium" preset offers a significant performance boost over High. At 1080p, Medium delivers 260.3 FPS, which is 84.7 FPS higher than High. At 1440p, it provides 201.3 FPS, and at 4K, it hits 125.6 FPS. Given that High already produces such high frame rates, the extra performance from Medium is unnecessary for most users. The optimal choice depends on the display. For 1080p and 1440p users with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher), High is the best choice as it balances visual quality with frame rates that exceed 120 FPS. For 4K users, High is also recommended, as the 79.8 FPS average is well within the range of a smooth experience, and the visual upgrade from Medium to High is more noticeable at that resolution. The Low preset is only advisable for competitive play at extreme refresh rates (240Hz+), as it yields 279.2 FPS at 1080p and 252 FPS at 1440p, but sacrifices the game’s atmospheric lighting and shadows.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 279.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in overall benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, which is exactly 0% different from the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT’s score of 30097, indicating they are performance peers.

Q: What is the performance difference in FPS between 4K High and 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 79.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 74 FPS, a difference of 5.8 FPS in favor of High.

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

A: The data suggests the GPU is still the primary driver, as the frame rate of 279.2 FPS at 1080p Low is substantially higher than the 4K Low result of 157.2 FPS, showing that the GPU’s workload increases with resolution, while the CPU remains capable of keeping up.

Q: How many threads does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has 12 threads across its 6 cores, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the RTX 5060 among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in this system for Inside. At High settings, the frame rate scales from 175.6 FPS at 1080p to 127.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 79.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37.4% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 95.8 FPS, a 54.6% reduction.

This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the number of pixels rendered directly impacts the workload. The CPU’s role remains relatively constant across resolutions, as it must prepare the same number of frames regardless of output resolution. The fact that the FPS at 4K Low (157.2) is still higher than the FPS at 1080p Ultra (170.2) highlights that even at 4K, the GPU has enough headroom to run the game at high frame rates when settings are reduced. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is also instructive. At 1080p, Low delivers 279.2 FPS, which drops to 170.2 FPS at Ultra, a 109 FPS difference. At 4K, the same settings comparison shows a drop from 157.2 FPS to 74 FPS, an 83.2 FPS difference. The absolute FPS loss due to settings is smaller at 4K, but the percentage loss is similar, reinforcing that the GPU’s compute units are the primary bottleneck at all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination achieves its highest frame rates. The Low preset delivers an average of 279.2 FPS. The Medium preset comes close with 260.3 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution. The High preset yields 175.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 170.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal (5.4 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects do not heavily tax the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 252 FPS, which is a 27.2 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset achieves 201.3 FPS, while the High preset drops to 127.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 120.2 FPS, marking a 7.2 FPS difference from High. It is notable that the 1440p Medium result (201.3 FPS) is higher than the 1080p High result (175.6 FPS), indicating that the GPU is more sensitive to settings changes than resolution changes within this range.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down further. The Low preset still manages a very playable 157.2 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 125.6 FPS. The High preset falls to 79.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 74 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 45.8 FPS, which is a substantial difference, showing that the High preset’s added visual features are particularly demanding at this resolution. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the game remains playable, but the sweet spot for a smooth 60+ FPS experience is the High preset.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 844th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This ranking places it in the 50th percentile of all tested systems, which is a solid result given the game’s age and the relative performance of the components. The rank of 844 suggests that while this combo delivers excellent absolute frame rates, there are many other system configurations in the database that achieve even higher performance in this particular title.

The ranking is likely influenced by the fact that Inside is a lightweight game that can be run at very high frame rates on even mid-range hardware. Therefore, combos featuring top-tier CPUs and GPUs will naturally rank higher. The Ryzen 5 5500’s position in the 79th CPU percentile and the RTX 5060’s 73rd GPU percentile indicate that this is a mid-to-high-end pairing. The combo’s rank of 844, which is near the middle of the pack, suggests that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is by no means a weak one. The data indicates that a significant portion of the 1671 tested combos likely feature more powerful components, such as higher-core-count CPUs or higher-tier GPUs, which can push frame rates even further in a game that is not demanding on system resources. The 844th rank confirms the balanced nature of this setup, but it also highlights that for users seeking the absolute highest frame rates in Inside, there are other configurations that can achieve more.