Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2253rd out of 2887 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the lower-mid tier of systems. This ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU, an older Turing-generation part, is the primary constraint on overall performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU, however, proves more than capable of feeding the GPU, ensuring that the system's frame rates are dictated almost entirely by graphics settings and resolution rather than processor throughput.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 2253 out of 2887 tested combos, this system sits in the 22nd percentile of all tested configurations for Inside. This is not a top-tier ranking, but it is far from the bottom. The data suggests that this combo delivers playable performance for the vast majority of the game's settings, but it will not be pushing maximum refresh rates at 4K. The ranking is a direct result of the RTX 2060's position in the GPU hierarchy; it is a solid 1080p and 1440p card but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.

The combo's position is largely defined by the GPU's benchmark standing. The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. This is a mid-range score, and the system's rank in Inside reflects that. The CPU, in contrast, is a much stronger component. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. This disparity in relative strength between the CPU and GPU is the key takeaway from the ranking. The system is not held back by its processor; it is held back by its graphics card.

The nearest rival GPUs to the RTX 2060, based on average score, include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% delta). These results show that the RTX 2060 is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no significant deviation from its peers. The system's overall rank, therefore, is a predictable outcome of this GPU's capabilities when paired with a high-end CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the defining component in this combo for Inside. It is based on the TU106 chip and the Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process. The GPU features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are unlikely to be heavily utilized in a puzzle platformer like Inside. The card's core clocks are set at a base of 1365 MHz and a boost of 1680 MHz, which are the figures that drive its performance in this game.

The GPU is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective. For a game like Inside, which is not typically a VRAM-heavy title, 6 GB is generally sufficient, even at higher resolutions. The data supports this, as the card achieves playable frame rates at 4K with Medium settings, which suggests that memory capacity is not a bottleneck in this specific scenario.

The RTX 2060's performance in Inside is consistent with its synthetic benchmark results. Its Passmark G3D score is 14111, and its Passmark DirectX 11 score is 110, while its DirectX 12 score is 53. The game's performance scales predictably with these scores. The GPU's performance ceiling is most apparent at 4K resolution, where the frame rates drop significantly from lower resolutions. At 4K High, the average FPS is 58, which is just at the edge of smooth playability. This shows that while the GPU is capable, it is not a high-refresh-rate 4K card for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data for this combo shows a clear and expected scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, but the GPU still manages to produce very high frame rates. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop, indicating the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU is firmly the bottleneck, and the frame rates reflect its raw pixel-pushing power.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 256 FPS. This is an extremely high frame rate, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more data than it can process. At High settings, the average drops to 128 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to work harder. At Ultra settings, the average is 122 FPS, which is still very smooth and indicates that even at maximum settings, 1080p is not a challenge for this system.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling is more pronounced. At Low settings, the average FPS is 184, which is a significant drop from the 1080p Low result. At High settings, the average is 92 FPS, and at Ultra settings, it is 88 FPS. These numbers show that the GPU is now the primary limiting factor, as the CPU has more than enough headroom. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 28% at Low settings, but only about 28% at High settings, indicating that the GPU is becoming saturated.

At 4K, the system's limitations are fully exposed. At Low settings, the average FPS is 116, which is still playable. However, at Medium settings, the average drops to 93 FPS, and at High settings, it falls to 58 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average is 55 FPS. This steep drop-off from 1440p to 4K, particularly at higher settings, confirms that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component. The data shows that to maintain a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the user must stick to Low settings, whereas at 1440p, they can comfortably use High or Ultra settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this combo for a smooth 60 FPS experience?*

A: The data shows that at 1440p, the combo achieves 92 FPS on High settings and 88 FPS on Ultra settings. At 4K, the average FPS falls to 58 on High and 55 on Ultra. To maintain a consistent 60 FPS or higher, 1440p is the recommended resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores are significantly higher than the GPU's. The 5500X3D has an average score of 37018 (85th percentile), while the RTX 2060 has an average score of 15290 (58th percentile). The FPS data shows that as resolution increases, frame rates drop, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 116 FPS. At Medium settings, it achieves 93 FPS. However, at High and Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 58 and 55, respectively, which may not be ideal for all users.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 has a score of 15283 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M has a score of 15270 (0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has a score of 15199 (0.6% delta).

*Q: Is 6 GB of VRAM on the RTX 2060 sufficient for Inside?*

A: Yes. The game is not a VRAM-heavy title. The data shows that the GPU is able to achieve playable frame rates at 4K Medium settings (93 FPS), which suggests that the 6 GB memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this specific game.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the average FPS on Low settings is 256, while on Ultra settings it is 122. This shows a significant performance cost for maximum visual quality, but both settings result in a very smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combo in Inside.

1080p:

• Low: 256 FPS average.
• Medium: 205 FPS average, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS.
• High: 128 FPS average.
• Ultra: 122 FPS average.

1440p:

• Low: 184 FPS average.
• Medium: 147 FPS average, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS.
• High: 92 FPS average.
• Ultra: 88 FPS average.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 116 FPS average.
• Medium: 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS.
• High: 58 FPS average.
• Ultra: 55 FPS average.

This breakdown shows a clear hierarchy. The system is most comfortable at 1080p, where it delivers extremely high frame rates on all settings. At 1440p, it remains very capable, with only the most demanding settings dropping below 90 FPS. At 4K, the system becomes playable only at Low and Medium settings, with High and Ultra settings pushing it below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. With a TDP of 105 W, it is a power-efficient chip for its performance class. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It is built on TSMC's 7 nm process and has a die size of 74 mm².

In this combo, the CPU's role is to provide a high-performance foundation that does not bottleneck the GPU. The data confirms this. The CPU's Passmark multithread score is 20363, and its single-thread score is 2941. These are strong results, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its performance is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945 (0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a score of 37093 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a score of 36938 (0.2% delta).

The CPU's performance is more than sufficient for Inside. The game is not a heavily multithreaded title, but the 5500X3D's strong single-thread performance and ample cache (96 MB of shared L3 cache) ensure that frame pacing remains consistent. The FPS data shows that at 1080p, where the CPU is most likely to be a factor, the system is able to produce over 120 FPS on all settings, indicating that the processor is keeping up with the GPU's demands. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this system; the GPU is.