Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer, with the data showing a clear transition from a GPU-bound scenario at 4K to a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p. The measured results reveal that this pairing is overwhelmingly powerful for the game's demands, with performance scaling that highlights the CPU's growing influence as resolution drops.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data from 1080p to 4K paints a clear picture of how the workload shifts between components. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 298 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 267 FPS, a reduction of 31 FPS. Scaling further to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields 208 FPS, another 59 FPS drop. This progression shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases, though the CPU still holds significant headroom.

The High settings row tells a similar story. At 1080p High, the average is 229 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 165 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches 104 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 28%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is about 37%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions suggests the GPU's rendering load is scaling non-linearly with pixel count, which is typical for a game like Inside that uses 2D and 3D elements.

The most revealing data point is the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 219 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it is 157 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 99 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p Ultra is 62 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K Ultra is 58 FPS. This nearly linear scaling indicates that the RTX 4070 is consistently the bottleneck at these settings, regardless of resolution. The CPU is not preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential, even at 1080p.

However, the Low settings data reveals the CPU's ceiling. At 1080p Low, the 298 FPS average is likely approaching the Ryzen 5 5600's maximum frame output for this game. The jump from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is only 31 FPS, which is smaller than the 59 FPS drop seen when moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is starting to saturate, and the GPU has enough spare capacity that the frame rate is no longer purely GPU-limited. The data implies that for this game, the Ryzen 5 5600 can comfortably push well over 200 FPS, but the 4K Ultra results show the RTX 4070 is the definitive limiting component when graphical fidelity is prioritized.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS measured is 298, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the CPU and GPU combination has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at lower graphical presets.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to the 1080p Ultra performance?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 99, while at 1080p Ultra, it is 219 FPS. This represents a 54.8% reduction in frame rate, demonstrating the significant rendering cost of 4K resolution on the RTX 4070.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the RTX 4070 in this game?

A: The data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher settings. For example, at 1440p Medium, the average is 247 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it is 166 FPS. The CPU can deliver these high frame rates, and the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce an average of 267 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 157 FPS. The difference is 110 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance penalty.

Q: Is the combo's performance consistent across different settings at the same resolution?

A: No, the variance is notable. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 208 at Low to 99 at Ultra. This shows a 109 FPS spread, indicating that settings have a more substantial impact than resolution alone.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Inside?*

A: The combo is ranked 1025 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the top 27.5% of all configurations, indicating it is a capable pairing for this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of frame rates in Inside, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for a game of Inside's visual complexity, and the benchmark data confirms that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1920 MHz allow it to sustain high throughput, which is reflected in the strong FPS numbers.

The data shows that the RTX 4070's performance scales predictably with resolution. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 275 at 1080p to 247 at 1440p and then to 166 at 4K. This scaling indicates that the GPU's compute resources, specifically its 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units, are being fully utilized as pixel count increases. The GPU's 64 ROPs handle the final pixel output, and the 4K Ultra result of 99 FPS suggests that this is where the GPU's limits are reached.

The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, includes 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, though these are not heavily stressed in a 2D side-scroller. Instead, the FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS is what drives the game's rendering. The texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s are high enough to avoid bottlenecks, as evidenced by the consistent FPS across different settings. The RTX 4070's 200 W TDP is a moderate power draw for the performance delivered, but the benchmark results are what matter most: the GPU provides a smooth experience even at 4K Ultra, with an average of 99 FPS.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 81 places it in the top 20% of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 37648 is close to rivals like the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. In Inside, the RTX 4070's performance is clearly above average, allowing for high frame rates at all tested settings. The 4K Low result of 208 FPS demonstrates that the GPU can easily handle the game's most demanding resolution when graphical features are reduced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 298 at Low to 219 at Ultra. The Medium preset at 1080p yields an average of 275 FPS, with a minimum of 234 and a maximum of 317 FPS, showing a stable frame delivery. The High preset at 1080p averages 229 FPS, which is a 49 FPS drop from Low, indicating that High settings introduce significant GPU load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 267 FPS at Low, 247 FPS at Medium, 165 FPS at High, and 157 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum of 210 and a maximum of 284 FPS, demonstrating good consistency. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is only 20 FPS, which is smaller than the 23 FPS gap at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 208 FPS at Low, 166 FPS at Medium, 104 FPS at High, and 99 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 141 and a maximum of 191 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 5 FPS, implying that the Ultra preset adds minimal load over High at this resolution. This is a key finding: the GPU is saturated at 4K, and the extra features of Ultra do not significantly impact performance.

The data also shows that the minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 234 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 210 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 141 FPS. These minimums are all above the 100 FPS threshold, ensuring a smooth experience without major frame drops. The absence of minimum FPS data for other presets suggests stable performance, but the Medium preset's minimums confirm that even the lowest frame times are well within acceptable ranges.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Inside, this combo is ranked 1025 out of 3716 total combos. This rank places it in the 72.4th percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 72% of all tested systems. This is a strong result, especially considering the game's age and the high-end nature of the RTX 4070. The Ryzen 5 5600's percentile of 74 among all CPUs and the RTX 4070's percentile of 81 among all GPUs align with this top-quartile ranking.

The combo's rank suggests that while it is not the absolute fastest configuration, it is well above the median. Many combos with more powerful CPUs or GPUs may achieve higher frame rates, but the data shows that this pairing is more than capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p. The 4K results, with an average of 99 FPS at Ultra, also place it in a favorable position for 4K gaming, as many combos would struggle to reach 60 FPS at that resolution.

Comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and 0.2% higher than both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and AMD EPYC 9454P. This close performance margin suggests that the CPU is not a distinguishing factor in the combo's ranking. Similarly, the RTX 4070's average score of 37648 is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, but 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. These small deltas indicate that the GPU's performance is competitive with its immediate peers, and the combo's rank is likely influenced by the synergy between the two components.

The rank of 1025 out of 3716 reflects the balance of this pairing. It shows that the combination of a mid-range CPU and high-end GPU is effective for Inside, providing frame rates that are well above the 60 FPS standard and close to the 144 FPS refresh rate that many monitors support.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's display and performance goals. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at an average of 219 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining frame rates far above the 144 Hz refresh rate. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 275 FPS, which is beneficial for 240 Hz displays, but the visual upgrade from Medium to Ultra is likely worth the 56 FPS loss for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset at an average of 165 FPS is the sweet spot. This provides excellent visual quality and is sufficient for 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 157 FPS is only 8 FPS slower, so users with 144 Hz displays could opt for Ultra without sacrificing smoothness. However, the Medium preset at 247 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 240 Hz monitor, as the visual difference between Medium and High is significant.

For 4K displays, the High preset at an average of 104 FPS is recommended. This is well above the 60 FPS standard and provides a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is also viable, as the 5 FPS difference is negligible, but High offers slightly better performance headroom. The Medium preset at 166 FPS is excessive for 4K, as most 4K monitors are capped at 60 or 120 Hz, and the visual downgrade from High to Medium is noticeable.

The data suggests that the Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it sacrifices too much visual quality for frame rates that are already high. Even at 4K Low, the average is 208 FPS, which is far beyond what any current display can show. Therefore, users should prioritize High or Ultra settings to take advantage of the game's art style, which is a key feature of Inside.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 plays a crucial role in ensuring that the RTX 4070 is not bottlenecked in Inside. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU provides ample processing power for the game's logic and physics. The base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are sufficient to drive high frame rates, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 298 FPS. The CPU's Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, is built on a 7 nm process and has a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which helps reduce latency and improve performance in games.

The CPU's benchmark scores support its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18309 in multi-core and 2584 in single-core. These scores indicate strong single-thread performance, which is critical for games like Inside that may not utilize all cores effectively. The Geekbench single-core score of 1936 and multi-core score of 9158 further confirm its balance. The CPU's 3DMark scores, such as 5659 for max threads and 882 for single thread, show that it can handle both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads efficiently.

The data reveals that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 99, and the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. However, at 1080p Low, the average is 298 FPS, which may be approaching the CPU's maximum frame output. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1737 indicates that the CPU can handle low-thread-count tasks well, but the game's engine likely has a frame rate ceiling around 300 FPS. This is not a practical concern, as no mainstream monitor exceeds 360 Hz.

The CPU's TDP of 65 W and support for DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s ensure that it does not introduce memory bottlenecks. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 4070, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 connection. The CPU's release date of April 2022 and launch MSRP of $199 make it a cost-effective choice, but the benchmark data shows that its performance is what matters most. The Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20468, placing it close to rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. In Inside, this CPU provides more than enough power to keep up with the RTX 4070, ensuring that the combo delivers the high frame rates seen in the measured data.