Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a surprisingly robust experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding than its minimalist art style suggests. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination is not merely playable but often exceeds the thresholds of high-refresh-rate displays, though the scaling patterns reveal a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand where the CPU ends and the GPU begins.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic yet predictable drop in average frame rates, but the magnitude of that drop depends heavily on the graphics preset. At Low settings, the 1920x1080 result of 274.4 FPS falls to 124.9 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of roughly 54%. This steep decline suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is being pushed hard at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU is likely the limiting factor given the exceptionally high frame counts.

The scaling becomes more revealing when examining the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 129.9 FPS, which only drops to 93.4 FPS at 1440p and then further to 58.3 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 28%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 38%. This demonstrates that the GPU workload scales super-linearly with pixel count, which is expected for a title with heavy pixel-shading effects.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 220.7 FPS at 1080p, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 97.4 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows suit with 140.4 FPS, 100.7 FPS, and 63 FPS respectively. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond 200 FPS on lower presets, but the GPU's raw throughput becomes the primary constraint once resolution climbs past 1440p. The fact that even at 4K Low the combo still achieves 124.9 FPS indicates a well-balanced pairing for this game, though the Ultra preset at 4K dips below the 60 FPS line, suggesting that maximum visual fidelity at 4K is the only scenario where this combination struggles.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: The measured data shows 58.3 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below the common 60 FPS target. While playable, it is not ideal for smooth motion. Dropping to High settings at 4K yields 63 FPS, which just crosses the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 93.4 FPS, while High reaches 100.7 FPS. Medium provides 157 FPS, and Low tops out at 199.5 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and high refresh rates, the High preset appears optimal, offering over 100 FPS without sacrificing much in the way of eye candy.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 274.4 FPS, which is extraordinarily high. This suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU would likely be capable of even higher frame rates if the processor could feed it faster. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this game, but the frame ceiling is evident.

Q: How does the High preset compare to Ultra at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, High offers 140.4 FPS versus Ultra's 129.9 FPS, a difference of about 8%. At 1440p, the gap widens to 7.3 FPS (100.7 vs 93.4). At 4K, High delivers 63 FPS while Ultra drops to 58.3 FPS. The Ultra preset imposes a consistent performance penalty of roughly 8-10% across all resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The measured data does not include min or max FPS values, only average frame rates. The lowest average recorded is 58.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is the only preset/resolution combination that falls below 60 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 1258 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the 75th percentile of all systems tested. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier performer, it sits comfortably above the majority of configurations for this specific game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1258 out of 1671 tested systems places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations benchmarked for Inside. This ranking is notable because it reflects the game's specific demands rather than general-purpose performance. The Ryzen 5 5600G, despite being a capable processor, is not the primary driver of this ranking; rather, the RX 5700 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the decisive factors.

Looking at the CPU's percentile against all processors, the Ryzen 5 5600G sits at the 78th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 19983. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P, both with scores around 20024. The GPU, meanwhile, holds the 68th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 24731. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a slightly lower-percentile GPU suggests that the system is balanced, but the GPU is more likely to be the constraint in GPU-heavy scenarios like 4K Ultra.

The deltaPct values for the CPU show it is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, indicating a tightly clustered performance envelope. For the GPU, the deltaPct ranges from -0.1% against the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile to 0.9% against the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, again showing a very close grouping. This means that minor changes in thermal or power delivery could shift the ranking, but the measured FPS data for Inside remains the most reliable indicator of real-world performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide spread of results depending on the preset. Low settings produce 274.4 FPS, which is exceptional for any game, let alone a puzzle platformer. Medium drops to 220.7 FPS, High to 140.4 FPS, and Ultra to 129.9 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is substantial (80.3 FPS), suggesting that the High preset introduces significant visual effects that heavily tax the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline. Low settings yield 199.5 FPS, Medium 157 FPS, High 100.7 FPS, and Ultra 93.4 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is only 7.3 FPS, which is much smaller than the 10.5 FPS drop seen at 1080p. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the Ultra preset's additional effects are less costly relative to the overall GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens considerably. Low settings still manage 124.9 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. Medium achieves 97.4 FPS, High 63 FPS, and Ultra 58.3 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High at 4K involves a 34.4 FPS drop, which is the largest single-preset gap across all resolutions. This suggests that the High preset includes a specific effect (perhaps volumetric lighting or advanced shadows) that is disproportionately expensive at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, featuring 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1905 MHz, combined with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provide 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is likely why the card performs so well at 4K in Inside, as the game's art style may rely on large texture buffers.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, but they prove sufficient for this title. The pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s is more relevant, as Inside uses a lot of post-processing effects. The fact that 4K Ultra drops to 58.3 FPS suggests that the pixel fill rate is the limiting factor at maximal settings, not the shading units or memory bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score of 16277 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2134 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance. The Vulkan score of 73091 in Geekbench is particularly high, which may explain why the game runs well at lower presets where API overhead is reduced. The GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with its measured performance in Inside, confirming that this card is well-suited for this game's specific workload.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that misses this mark, with 58.3 FPS. Dropping to High at 4K provides 63 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom for frame time spikes. The best experience at 4K is achieved with Medium settings, which deliver 97.4 FPS — a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while still maintaining a high level of visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset offers the best balance, with 100.7 FPS. This is notably higher than the 93.4 FPS of Ultra, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is often imperceptible in a game with such a stylized aesthetic. For players with 144 Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 1440p yields 157 FPS, which is sufficient to fully utilize such displays.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset's 129.9 FPS is still above 120 FPS, making it the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset at 140.4 FPS is also viable, but the Ultra preset's additional effects are worth the minor 10.5 FPS cost. For esports-level frame rates, the Low preset at 274.4 FPS is overkill, as no standard display can show more than 240 FPS, but it demonstrates the combo's headroom at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. For Inside, this CPU is more than adequate, as the game is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The CPU's benchmark results show a single-thread score of 2365 in Cinebench R23 and 872 in 3DMark single-thread, indicating strong per-core performance. Its multi-thread scores are also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16758. The Passmark multithread score of 19717 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, which is slightly higher than its GPU counterpart.

The fact that the combo reaches 274.4 FPS at 1080p Low suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, the frame rate ceiling appears to be around 275 FPS, which is likely imposed by the CPU's single-thread performance. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient choice, but for this game, the GPU's role is clearly more significant. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5451 and 8-thread score of 4694 indicate that it has enough headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations, which are minimal in a puzzle platformer. Overall, the CPU provides a solid foundation, but the GPU is the star of the show for Inside.