Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that proves far more demanding than its minimalist aesthetic suggests. Across the measured spectrum, this pairing demonstrates that the GTX 1070, despite its age, remains the primary driver of performance, with the Ryzen 5 5600G providing ample headroom. The data indicates a configuration that excels at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra remains the only setting that pushes it below a playable threshold.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 231 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 166 FPS, a 28% reduction that still leaves vast performance in reserve. The scaling continues at 3840x2160 Low, where the average falls to 104 FPS, representing a 55% drop from the 1080p figure. This consistent decline with resolution is the hallmark of a system where the GeForce GTX 1070's rendering throughput is the limiting factor, not the processor.

The pattern holds across other settings, but the magnitude changes. With High settings, the frame rate descends from 115 FPS at 1080p to 83 FPS at 1440p and finally to 52 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is notably lower than the 1080p Low result, illustrating that pixel count and graphical fidelity compound the load on the GPU. The most demanding preset, Ultra, shows the tightest scaling: 110 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The difference between 4K High and 4K Ultra is a mere 2 FPS (52 vs 50), suggesting that at this resolution, the GPU is saturated and the incremental cost of Ultra settings is minimal.

The data points to a clear conclusion: this combination is not designed for 4K gaming with this title. The 4K Medium average of 83 FPS is the only 4K result that approaches a comfortable margin, but it still requires a significant reduction in visual quality. For users targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, 1440p High (83 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (79 FPS) are the sweet spots, offering high fidelity without the steep penalty seen at 4K. At 1080p, all settings are playable with massive headroom, making this resolution the true comfort zone for the GTX 1070.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, built on the Pascal architecture with a 16 nm process, is the workhorse of this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s, which proves sufficient for the texture and asset loads of Inside. The benchmark results show that the GPU's role is decisive: the variance in FPS across settings is entirely attributable to its processing power. The card's boost clock of 1683 MHz and base clock of 1506 MHz drive its 1920 shading units, and the data suggests that these resources are fully utilized as resolution increases.

The GPU's memory capacity is not a bottleneck in this game. Even at 4K Ultra, where the card produces an average of 50 FPS, the 8 GB frame buffer does not cause a catastrophic failure or stutter, as evidenced by the measurable average. The card's PassMark G3D score of 13498 places it at the 47th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-tier performer by modern standards. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD FirePro W5000 (deltaPct -0.2) and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (deltaPct -0.5), showing that the GTX 1070 sits at the top of a tight cluster of similar-performing cards.

The direct relationship between settings and FPS reinforces the GPU-centric nature of the workload. At 1080p, the jump from Low (231 FPS) to Medium (184 FPS) represents a 20% performance hit, while the jump from Medium to High (115 FPS) is a 37% hit. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU that is handling increased shader complexity and draw calls. The jump from High to Ultra (110 FPS) is only a 4% penalty, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional features are less demanding than the step from Medium to High. The GTX 1070's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the engine behind these numbers, and the data shows it has enough headroom to handle 1080p and 1440p with ease.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, a 5000-series processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, plays a supporting role that is nonetheless critical for maintaining high frame rates. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU does not bottleneck the GTX 1070 in Inside, as the FPS scaling is consistent with GPU limitations rather than processor stalls. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and single-core score of 1409 demonstrate strong computational capability, but these figures are not the primary constraint in this title.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s) ensure that data can be fed to the GPU without interruption. The processor's PassMark multi-thread score of 19717 and single-thread score of 3177 place it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, indicating a robust performer. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1220P (deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (deltaPct -0.2), showing that the 5600G is competitive with modern mobile and low-power desktop chips.

The evidence for a non-bottlenecking CPU is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 231 FPS. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rate would plateau regardless of resolution or settings. Instead, the data shows a clear decline as resolution increases, which is the signature of GPU saturation. The CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame pacing, and the measured minimum FPS figures—such as 157 FPS at 1080p Medium and 113 FPS at 1440p Medium—indicate that the processor can keep up with the GPU's output without causing dips. The 5600G's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics is irrelevant here, as the discrete GTX 1070 handles all rendering duties.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3056 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, which is a reflection of the GTX 1070's age rather than the CPU's capability. The rank indicates that while this system delivers playable performance, there are many faster combinations available. However, the rank must be contextualized: a rank of 3056 out of 3716 does not mean the experience is poor, as the measured FPS data shows solid results at common resolutions.

The combo's rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's 47th percentile standing among all GPUs. The CPU's higher 74th percentile ranking cannot compensate for the GPU's mid-tier position in a graphics-intensive title. The data shows that the combo's performance is bounded by the GTX 1070's capabilities, and the Ryzen 5 5600G is simply along for the ride. In the broader context of the database, this combo sits alongside other pairings that feature mid-range GPUs from the Pascal generation, and it outperforms configurations with older or weaker graphics cards.

For a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer and not a competitive shooter, the rank is acceptable. The 4K Medium result of 83 FPS and the 1440p Ultra result of 79 FPS are both above the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth. The combo's position in the rankings is a quantitative measure of its hardware limits, but the qualitative experience is defined by the FPS numbers, which are strong for the GPU's tier. Users with this combo should not expect top-tier performance, but they can expect a reliable and smooth playthrough of this title at reasonable settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium, it achieves an average of 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 52 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 50 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience, 4K Medium is the recommended setting.

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

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the ideal resolution. At 1440p High, the average is 83 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra, it is 79 FPS. These results provide high visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable frame rate above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G bottlenecking the GTX 1070?

A: No. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop that aligns with GPU load, not CPU limitations. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 231 FPS, which would be impossible if the CPU were the limiting factor.

Q: How does the GTX 1070's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score is 9780. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5000, scores 9803, which is a deltaPct of -0.2 (meaning the FirePro is 0.2% higher). The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, a deltaPct of -0.5.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 157. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 113. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 71. These figures indicate stable frame pacing without severe drops.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect gaming performance?

A: No. The system uses the discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 for rendering. The Ryzen 5 5600G's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are present but not active during gaming with the discrete GPU installed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination in Inside.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 231. Medium settings produce an average of 184 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS. High settings yield an average of 115 FPS. Ultra settings result in an average of 110 FPS. This resolution shows the greatest headroom, with even the most demanding preset exceeding 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings achieve an average of 166 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. High settings yield an average of 83 FPS. Ultra settings result in an average of 79 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is minimal, costing only 4 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings achieve an average of 104 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings yield an average of 52 FPS. Ultra settings result in an average of 50 FPS. The 4K results show the GPU's limits, with High and Ultra settings both hovering around the 50-52 FPS mark, indicating that the GTX 1070 is fully saturated at this resolution.