Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT pairing delivers remarkably high frame rates in Inside, a game that clearly favors GPU throughput over CPU muscle. This analysis breaks down the measured data to understand where each component’s influence begins and ends, and what the resulting experience means for players.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. While this is a capable CPU for many workloads, its benchmark scores place it in a specific tier. The processor achieves a single-thread score of 872 in the 3dMark single-thread test and a multicore score of 5455 in the 3dMark max-threads test. In Cinebench R23, it scores 2365 single-core and 16758 multi-core.

These numbers matter because Inside is a puzzle platformer, a genre that typically does not demand heavy multi-threaded processing. The game’s physics and logic are often handled by a few threads, meaning the 5600G’s single-thread performance is the more relevant metric here. The data suggests that this CPU is not the primary limiter in this combination. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches an average of 294 FPS, which is a very high ceiling. This indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions where the graphics card is not yet saturated.

However, the CPU’s position relative to its peers is noteworthy. Its average benchmark score of 19983 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-11600H (avg score 19949, deltaPct 0.2), the Intel Core i7-11800H (avg score 20024, deltaPct -0.2), the AMD EPYC 7713P (avg score 20024, deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (avg score 19928, deltaPct 0.3). This means the 5600G sits in a tightly packed performance band, essentially matching these other processors within a fraction of a percent. For Inside, this level of CPU performance is more than sufficient; the game’s frame rates are unlikely to be constrained by the processor until the GPU is pushed to its limits.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 21 chip. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. Its clock speeds are listed as a base of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. With 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, the card has substantial raw compute power, rated at 20.74 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 49982, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The 6800 XT’s role in Inside is dominant. The massive difference in frame rates between Low and Ultra settings at every resolution shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance. For instance, at 4K, the average FPS drops from 190.2 on Low to 89.4 on Ultra, a clear indication that the graphics workload is scaling with the GPU’s capabilities. The card’s nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A550M (avg score 49737, deltaPct 0.5), the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (avg score 50826, deltaPct -1.7), the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (avg score 49071, deltaPct 1.9), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (avg score 48704, deltaPct 2.6). This shows the 6800 XT is positioned within a competitive performance bracket, but its specific strengths in rasterization are what make it excel in this title.

The data points to a system where the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the 294 FPS average is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game, but as settings increase, the GPU’s workload grows, and the frame rate becomes a direct reflection of the 6800 XT’s rendering speed. The 16 GB VRAM is a generous allocation, and for a game like Inside with its limited texture sizes, it is unlikely to be a limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates show a clear trend of diminishing returns as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. At High settings, the average FPS moves from 214.3 at 1080p, to 150.6 at 1440p, and finally to 98.3 at 4K. This represents a 30% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p (from 214.3 to 150.6), and a further 35% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K (from 150.6 to 98.3). The scaling is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor.

The pattern is similar across other settings. On Low, the frame rate goes from 294 at 1080p, to 259.6 at 1440p, to 190.2 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only about 12%, which is less severe than at High settings. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is starting to become a more significant factor at 1080p, as the GPU is not working as hard. However, the drop from 1440p to 4K is still a substantial 27%, confirming that the GPU is still the main constraint at higher resolutions.

The data implies that the 5600G is strong enough to keep up with the 6800 XT at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU’s rendering workload expands, and the CPU’s role becomes less critical. The difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings is 116 FPS, which is a significant margin that highlights the GPU’s difficulty in maintaining high frame rates at higher pixel counts. This is expected behavior for a high-refresh-rate game on a powerful GPU; the CPU provides the headroom, but the GPU determines the final output.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Looking at the measured data, the best experience depends on the desired balance between visual quality and frame rate. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 89.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 4K provides a smoother 98.3 FPS, a modest improvement. For a more fluid experience at 4K, the Medium preset at 153 FPS is a compelling choice, as it more than doubles the frame rate of Ultra while likely offering a visually similar experience in a game with a subdued art style.

At 1440p, the situation is more flexible. The High preset achieves 150.6 FPS, which is excellent for most monitors. The Medium preset is even faster at 243.9 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 259.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 147.5 FPS is only slightly slower than High, making it a viable option for those who want the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing much performance. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot at 1440p, providing a high level of detail while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds 144 Hz.

At 1080p, the CPU begins to be a factor. The Low preset hits 294 FPS, which is likely near the maximum achievable. The Medium and High presets are also very fast, at 270.7 and 214.3 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset is the slowest at 203.1 FPS, but it is still well above 200 FPS. For most players, the High or Ultra presets at 1080p would be the best choice, as they offer the best visual quality without dropping below the 200 FPS mark. The measured data indicates that the system is powerful enough to run the game at maximum settings with high frame rates at any resolution, but the most balanced experience is found at 1440p High.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600G and Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 579 out of 1671 combos for Inside. This puts it in the top 35% of all systems tested. The rank is a relative measure of overall performance, and it reflects that this combo is above average but not at the absolute top tier. Given that the GPU is a high-end model, the ranking is likely pulled down by the mid-range CPU.

The rank of 579 suggests that while the 6800 XT is a powerful card, the 5600G is not the optimal partner for it in this specific game. There are many other tested combos that achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful processors. However, the data shows that this combo still delivers very high performance, with the lowest average FPS being 89.4 at 4K Ultra. The rank is a holistic measure, and it indicates that the system is well-balanced enough to provide a great experience, but it is not the absolute best performer in the database. This is an important distinction; the combo is not a top-tier pairing, but it is a highly capable one for a game like Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table summarizes the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings preset.

• 1920x1080:
• Low: 294 FPS
• Medium: 270.7 FPS
• High: 214.3 FPS
• Ultra: 203.1 FPS

• 2560x1440:
• Low: 259.6 FPS
• Medium: 243.9 FPS
• High: 150.6 FPS
• Ultra: 147.5 FPS

• 3840x2160:
• Low: 190.2 FPS
• Medium: 153 FPS
• High: 98.3 FPS
• Ultra: 89.4 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p, all settings are above 200 FPS. At 1440p, the Low and Medium presets are above 240 FPS, while High and Ultra are just above 147 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset exceeds 190 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 89.4 FPS. These numbers provide a clear picture of the system’s capabilities across different visual configurations.

FAQ

Q: Is this CPU-GPU combo capable of running the game at 4K?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 98.3 FPS at 4K High settings and 89.4 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. For a smoother experience, the Medium preset achieves 153 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for the highest frame rates?

A: At 1080p, the system reaches an average of 294 FPS on Low settings and 203.1 FPS on Ultra settings. This is the highest performance tier, with all settings exceeding 200 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 579 out of 1671 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 35% of all systems. The CPU and GPU are both above average in their respective benchmarks.

Q: Which setting offers the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers an average of 150.6 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset is very close at 147.5 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU a limiting factor in this game?

A: The CPU’s single-thread score is 872 in the 3dmark test, and its overall percentile is 78. The data suggests it is not a major bottleneck at higher resolutions, but at 1080p Low, the frame rate of 294 FPS may be near the CPU’s practical limit.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the highest and lowest settings at 4K?

A: The difference is 100.8 FPS. The Low preset averages 190.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 89.4 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.