Inside

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combination in Inside reveal a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 217.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 157.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 27.7%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 100.6 FPS, which is another 36.1% reduction from the 1440p figure. This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, though the game remains highly playable even at the highest resolution.

The pattern is more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (108.8 FPS) to 1440p (80.4 FPS) represents a 26.1% drop, while 4K High (50 FPS) is 37.8% lower than 1440p. The Ultra preset shows the steepest degradation: 104.2 FPS at 1080p falls to 73.4 FPS at 1440p (29.6% drop), then to 47.5 FPS at 4K (35.3% drop). These percentages demonstrate that the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are being saturated at higher resolutions, particularly with the more demanding presets.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU still has headroom to spare, as evidenced by the massive 217.8 FPS result at Low settings. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (113.6 FPS difference) shows that the GPU workload scales significantly with settings. At 4K, the difference between Low (100.6 FPS) and Ultra (47.5 FPS) narrows to 53.1 FPS, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck regardless of preset. This resolution scaling analysis points to a system where the Ryzen 5 5600's six Zen 3 cores are more than sufficient for this puzzle platformer, leaving the GTX 1660 SUPER as the component that determines the ceiling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU116 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process. Its specifications include 1,408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The memory subsystem consists of 6 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock runs at 1530 MHz with a boost clock of 1785 MHz, while memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications place the GPU in the 55th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database.

In Inside, the GPU's role is clearly defined by the measured results. At 1080p High, the card produces 108.8 FPS, which is 53.1% lower than the Low preset's 217.8 FPS. This indicates that the game's rendering features at High settings consume substantial GPU resources. The 4K High result of 50 FPS versus the 4K Low result of 100.6 FPS shows a 50.3% penalty, reinforcing that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

The GTX 1660 SUPER's nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark rankings include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (deltaPct of -0.2%), Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (-0.2%), AMD Radeon Vega 11 (-0.5%), and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (-0.7%). These small deltas indicate that the GTX 1660 SUPER sits in a crowded performance tier. However, in this specific game, the measured FPS values show that the card is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being possible only at lower settings. The GPU's FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s are consistent with the observed scaling behavior.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combination ranks 1452 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 13th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning approximately 87% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this game. This ranking might seem surprising given the playable FPS numbers, but it reflects the fact that Inside is a lightweight puzzle platformer where many modern CPUs and GPUs can achieve very high frame rates.

The combo's ranking is influenced by both components. The Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,765. Its nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.6% delta), AMD EPYC 9554P (-0.6%), AMD EPYC 9534 (-0.6%), and Intel Core i7-11700F (-0.9%). These rival CPUs have similar average scores, with the Ryzen 5 5600 essentially matching them. In contrast, the GTX 1660 SUPER's 55th percentile GPU ranking and average benchmark score of 14,286 place it in the mid-range tier.

The data shows that the combo's rank is primarily constrained by the GPU rather than the CPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 217.8 FPS, but many combos with higher-end GPUs would exceed this substantially. The rank of 1452 out of 1671 indicates that while this system is capable of running Inside smoothly, it is not competitive with higher-end configurations in terms of raw frame rates. The combo's performance is adequate for the game's requirements, but the data suggests that users seeking maximum frame rates would need a more powerful GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p): The system delivers its strongest performance at this resolution. Low settings produce an average of 217.8 FPS, making the game extremely fluid. Medium settings reduce this to 175.4 FPS, a 19.5% decrease. High settings yield 108.8 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 104.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal at 4.6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset.

2560x1440 (1440p): At this resolution, Low settings average 157.4 FPS, which remains excellent for competitive play. Medium settings drop to 123.7 FPS, a 21.4% reduction. High settings produce 80.4 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 73.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra widens slightly to 7.0 FPS, but both remain playable. This resolution shows the GPU starting to feel the load, with the 6 GB memory capacity being tested by the higher pixel count.

3840x2160 (4K): The 4K results are the most telling. Low settings average 100.6 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings drop to 78.9 FPS, High to 50 FPS, and Ultra to 47.5 FPS. The Ultra result at 4K is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this setting and resolution combination is too demanding for the GTX 1660 SUPER. The 4K Low result demonstrates the GPU's capability when graphics features are minimized, but the High and Ultra presets show the card reaching its limits.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?*

A: The 1920x1080 resolution provides the highest frame rates across all settings, ranging from 104.2 FPS at Ultra to 217.8 FPS at Low. The 2560x1440 resolution is also viable, with all presets exceeding 73 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K Low preset averages 100.6 FPS, and Medium averages 78.9 FPS. However, the High preset drops to 50 FPS and Ultra to 47.5 FPS, which may not provide a consistently smooth experience.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's benchmark score of 14,286 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (deltaPct -0.2%), Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (-0.2%), AMD Radeon Vega 11 (-0.5%), and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (-0.7%). These are all within 0.7% of each other.

Q: What is the CPU's performance profile?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21,765, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its multi-threaded performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,309 and a Passmark multithread score of 21,541.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 217.8 FPS while Ultra averages 104.2 FPS. This represents a 113.6 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance cost.

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

A: At 1080p, the CPU has headroom, as the Low preset reaches 217.8 FPS. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the Ultra preset dropping to 47.5 FPS while the CPU is underutilized.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display resolution and performance goals. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 104.2 FPS offers the best visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. The High preset at 108.8 FPS provides virtually identical performance with only a marginal visual difference. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Medium preset at 175.4 FPS delivers over 60% more performance than Ultra, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1440p, the High preset at 80.4 FPS represents the best balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. The Ultra preset at 73.4 FPS is also acceptable, but the 7 FPS difference over High may not justify the extra visual features. The Medium preset at 123.7 FPS is recommended for users with 120Hz+ monitors, as it provides excellent frame rates while retaining moderate visual quality. The Low preset at 157.4 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum responsiveness is required.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 78.9 FPS is the highest setting that maintains a smooth experience above 60 FPS. The High preset at 50 FPS and Ultra at 47.5 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable stuttering. The Low preset at 100.6 FPS is the most performant option, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires accepting either Medium settings or a lower resolution for the best experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache, 512 KB L2 per core, and 64 KB L1 per core. Its memory support includes DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU is built on a 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die.

In Inside, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling. The Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,584 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,256. Its multi-threaded capabilities are also impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,309 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5,659. These results indicate that the CPU can easily handle the game's logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs suggests it outperforms roughly 79% of tested processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.6% delta), AMD EPYC 9554P (-0.6%), AMD EPYC 9534 (-0.6%), and Intel Core i7-11700F (-0.9%). These small deltas show that the Ryzen 5 5600 is competitively positioned in the CPU market. However, in Inside, the CPU's performance headroom is evident from the 217.8 FPS result at 1080p Low, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor in most configurations. The CPU's 12 threads and high boost clock ensure it does not bottleneck the GTX 1660 SUPER in this game.