Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 produces a distinctive performance profile in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The measured data reveals a system that is largely GPU-bound at higher settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom. This analysis examines the frame rate data across resolutions and settings, contextualizing the results against the component benchmarks and the overall combo ranking.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and predictable pattern of frame rate degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation is heavily influenced by the graphics settings. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 sees the average frame rate drop from 130 FPS to 98 FPS, a reduction of 32 FPS or roughly 24.6%. This relatively modest decline indicates that at Low settings, the system is not entirely overwhelmed by the pixel count increase, as the rendering workload is light enough for the GPU to keep pace.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at High settings. Here, the average FPS falls from 75 at 1080p to 67 at 1440p, and finally to 57 at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K is 18 FPS, a 24% drop. This suggests that the increased detail level places a greater burden on the GPU, making its performance the primary limiter as resolution climbs. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 81 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra preset exhibits the steepest absolute decline, moving from 62 FPS at 1080p to 56 FPS at 1440p and then down to 47 FPS at 4K. The 15 FPS difference between the lowest and highest resolution at Ultra settings is the largest of any preset, underscoring that the most demanding configuration is most sensitive to resolution scaling. The data indicates that the limiting component shifts with settings; at Low, the CPU may be more of a factor, but from Medium upwards, the GPU's rendering capabilities become the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the consistent FPS drops with each resolution increase.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with the Medium preset?

A: The measured average frame rate for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 62 FPS, while the High preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 57 FPS. This shows that the higher resolution with High settings is slightly more demanding than the lower resolution with Ultra settings for this combo.

Q: Is the frame rate at 4K playable on this system?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 57 FPS on High settings and 61 FPS on Medium settings. The Low preset reaches 98 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 47 FPS, indicating that playable frame rates are achievable at 4K with adjusted settings.

Q: What is the best-case scenario for frame rate in the measured data?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 130 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This is significantly higher than the next closest result of 116 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to the Ultra preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 116 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 56 FPS. This represents a 60 FPS difference, with the Low preset being more than double the frame rate of the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the data suggest a CPU bottleneck at any point?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a primary bottleneck at higher settings. For instance, at 4K, the average FPS only drops from 61 on Medium to 57 on High, a small change that indicates the GPU is managing the load. However, the large jump from 61 FPS on Medium to 98 FPS on Low at 4K suggests that reducing GPU load can unlock significant performance, hinting that the CPU has more headroom to offer.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, is the central component in determining the frame rate at higher settings. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the textures and data in Inside even at 4K resolution. The GPU's boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz are key to its processing power, as reflected in its benchmark scores.

The GPU's performance in this game is best understood through the measured FPS. At 3840x2160, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is stark: 98 FPS versus 47 FPS. This 51 FPS gap highlights how the GPU's shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are taxed by the more complex lighting and effects in the higher presets. The GPU's percentile ranking of 57 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171, places it in the mid-range tier, which aligns with the observed performance—capable of high frame rates at 1080p and playable rates at 4K when settings are managed.

The GPU's role is also evident in the scaling from Medium to High. At 2560x1440, the average FPS goes from 72 to 67, a small 5 FPS drop, suggesting that the incremental load increase is well within the GPU's capabilities. However, the jump from High to Ultra at the same resolution yields a larger 11 FPS drop (67 to 56), indicating that the Ultra preset introduces a disproportionately higher workload. The 57th percentile ranking, alongside its nearest rival scores (e.g., NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199), confirms that this GPU is positioned to deliver solid 1080p and 1440p gameplay, with 4K requiring some compromises in settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and preference for frame rate smoothness. For a 1080p display, the Medium preset at 81 FPS is an excellent choice, offering a significant improvement over the High preset's 75 FPS with presumably minimal visual differences. The High preset is also viable at 75 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a better safety margin for maintaining a consistent frame rate, as evidenced by its minimum FPS of 69 compared to the High's unspecified minimum.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out as the best balance, delivering 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS, which ensures smooth gameplay. The High preset at 67 FPS is close, but the Medium preset's higher average and known minimum make it the more reliable option for a 1440p experience. The Low preset at 116 FPS is overkill for most users and would sacrifice too much visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, producing an average of 61 FPS. The High preset at 57 FPS is borderline acceptable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 98 FPS is the only way to get a very high frame rate at 4K, but it negates the benefit of the higher resolution. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience, as it falls below the 60 FPS target. In summary, the Medium preset offers the best measured experience across all resolutions for this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured results provides a detailed view of the system's behavior.

1920x1080:

• Low: 130 FPS average
• Medium: 81 FPS average (min 69, max 93)
• High: 75 FPS average
• Ultra: 62 FPS average

At 1080p, the system is clearly capable of high refresh rates. The Low preset's 130 FPS is the absolute peak, but the Medium preset's 81 FPS is a strong result that balances visual quality with performance.

2560x1440:

• Low: 116 FPS average
• Medium: 72 FPS average (min 61, max 83)
• High: 67 FPS average
• Ultra: 56 FPS average

At 1440p, frame rates remain very playable. The Low preset loses some steam but still hits 116 FPS. The Medium preset maintains a solid 72 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 56 FPS, showing the cost of maxed-out settings.

3840x2160:

• Low: 98 FPS average
• Medium: 61 FPS average (min 52, max 71)
• High: 57 FPS average
• Ultra: 47 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU's workload increases significantly. The Low preset's 98 FPS is impressive, indicating that the game is not overly demanding when effects are turned down. However, the High and Ultra presets show the strain, with averages of 57 and 47 FPS, respectively. The Medium preset's average of 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS, is the most stable option for 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne), provides a robust foundation for this gaming system. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are more than sufficient for a 2016 puzzle platformer. The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and a single-core score of 1409, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic data. The data suggests this is not a bottleneck. For example, at 1080p, the jump from Low (130 FPS) to Medium (81 FPS) is substantial, but this is a GPU-side workload increase. The CPU's 12 threads are unlikely to be fully utilized by this game, and its single-thread performance is adequate to handle the game's physics and logic without limiting frame rates.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i3-1220P (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (deltaPct -0.2), show that it performs consistently with other mid-range processors. The fact that the frame rate scales so dramatically with GPU settings—from 130 FPS at Low to 62 FPS at Ultra at 1080p—is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support also contribute to its ability to keep up with the GPU's demands.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations for Inside, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combo ranks 3358 out of 3716 combos. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, which is surprising given the measured frame rates. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that many other combos in the database use more powerful CPUs and GPUs, particularly at the high end.

The combo's rank does not diminish its actual performance in this game. The measured FPS at 1080p and 1440p are excellent, and even 4K is playable on Medium settings. The ranking reflects a comparison against all other combinations, many of which may feature higher-end components that achieve notably higher frame rates.

However, it is important to contextualize this rank with the game's age. Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and its system requirements are not extreme. The data shows that this combo delivers a smooth experience at mainstream resolutions. The rank of 3358/3716 means that roughly 90% of other combos perform better, but that does not make the experience any less valid. The combo sits in the mid-range tier, matching the individual percentile rankings of its components (CPU at 74th, GPU at 57th). The frame rate data confirms that for this specific game, the combo is more than adequate for a high-quality experience, even if it doesn't top the charts relative to other, more powerful systems.