Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination delivers a playable, if not consistently smooth, experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for the game's physics and logic at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, clearly identifying the Radeon RX 580 as the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 153.1 FPS. This drops to 108.6 FPS at 1440p, a 29% reduction, and then plummets to 66.9 FPS at 4K, representing a 56% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the number of pixels being rendered overwhelms the graphics card's fill rate.

The trend persists across all quality presets. At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 122.5 at 1080p to 85.5 at 1440p and finally to 52.3 at 4K. High settings follow a similar trajectory, starting at 76.5 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 55.3 FPS at 1440p, and reaching a marginal 31.9 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, shows the same pattern with averages of 72.3, 51.2, and 32.5 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively.

The data indicates that the transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing, with FPS nearly halving or worse in most settings. For instance, the High preset loses 42% of its performance, while the Medium preset loses 39%. This suggests that the RX 580's 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth are simply insufficient to feed the GPU cores at 4K resolution, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive at that setting. Conversely, the relatively modest drop from 1080p to 1440p suggests the card can still handle a resolution increase, but 4K is beyond its practical capabilities for this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580, based on the Polaris 20 chip and GCN 4.0 architecture, is the decisive factor in this combo's performance ceiling. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory is a significant asset, ensuring that capacity is never a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra settings. The card's 2304 shading units and 32 ROPs are tasked with pixel processing, and the data shows they are stretched thin at higher resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1257 MHz and a boost of 1340 MHz, are modest by modern standards. This, combined with a 185 W TDP, suggests a card that is power-efficient but not designed for high-end 4K gaming. The benchmark results reflect this positioning; the RX 580's percentile versus all GPUs is 53, placing it just above the median. Its average benchmark score of 13559 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, with a deltaPct of 0, and the GTX 950, which is 0.1% behind. This places the RX 580 in a performance tier that is adequate for 1080p and some 1440p gaming, but struggles with 4K.

The GPU's Passmark scores provide further insight. Its G3D score of 8813 is respectable, but the DirectX 12 score of 43 is notably lower than the DirectX 11 score of 60. This indicates that while the card supports DirectX 12, its performance in that API may not be its primary strength, a factor that could influence results in more modern titles. For Inside, however, the data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of the FPS drops at higher resolutions, as the CPU clearly has the capacity to deliver far more frames.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 plays a supporting role in this pairing, providing more than enough processing power for Inside. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, its multi-threaded capabilities are substantial. The CPU's performance is evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a Passmark multithread score of 21541. Its single-thread performance, crucial for game logic, is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3256.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 79, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors. Its average benchmark score of 21765 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-11700F, which is only 0.9% faster, and the AMD EPYC 9554P, which is 0.6% slower. This high level of performance ensures that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Inside, a game that is not known for being particularly CPU-intensive. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s provide a solid foundation for feeding data to the GPU.

The evidence for the CPU's non-limiting role is in the FPS scaling. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant regardless of resolution. Instead, the FPS drops dramatically as resolution increases, which is a clear sign of GPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the system produces 153.1 FPS, but at 4K Low, it only manages 66.9 FPS. This 86.2 FPS difference is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's inability to keep up with the rendering load, while the CPU sits idle, waiting for more work.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Ryzen 5 5600 and RX 580 combination in Inside provides a complete picture of its performance across common gaming scenarios. At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable. The Low preset delivers an excellent average of 153.1 FPS, ensuring buttery-smooth gameplay. Medium settings are also highly playable at 122.5 FPS. The High preset, which is likely the most common choice, still delivers a very good 76.5 FPS. Even the Ultra preset, which pushes visual fidelity, maintains an average of 72.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. This makes 1080p the sweet spot for this combo, with all settings offering a playable experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the strain on the GPU becomes more apparent. The Low preset still provides a very good 108.6 FPS, and Medium remains fluid at 85.5 FPS. High settings drop to 55.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset falls to 51.2 FPS, which is on the edge of what many would consider acceptable. This resolution represents a compromise, requiring users to lower settings from Ultra to High or Medium to maintain a consistent frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the RX 580 is clearly out of its depth. The Low preset is the only one that offers a playable experience, with an average of 66.9 FPS. Medium settings drop to 52.3 FPS, which is marginal. High and Ultra settings are effectively unplayable, with averages of 31.9 FPS and 32.5 FPS respectively. These figures are below the threshold for a smooth gaming experience and highlight the GPU's limitations at 4K resolution. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a viable option for users willing to adjust quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Inside, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1537 out of 1671 combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested by the database, which is a surprisingly low position given the playable frame rates at 1080p. The combo's rank is likely dragged down by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions, which are a significant part of the benchmark suite.

This ranking indicates that while the combo is perfectly functional for its primary use case, it is not a competitive performer when compared to the full spectrum of hardware. The data suggests that the RX 580, despite its age, is holding the system back from achieving a higher rank. A more modern or powerful GPU would likely see this combo rank significantly higher, as the Ryzen 5 5600's strong benchmark scores and high percentile ranking indicate it is a capable partner. The combo's overall standing is a reflection of the GPU's 53rd percentile performance, which, while average, is not enough to overcome the demands of 4K resolution testing. For users with a 1080p monitor, this combo's practical performance is solid, but its benchmark ranking reveals that it is far from the top of the pile in the database's comprehensive testing.