Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G pairs a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 design with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This CPU, built on the 7 nm process, provides a substantial foundation for the puzzle platformer Inside, a game from 2016 that does not demand extreme thread counts. The data shows that the processor’s single-thread performance is robust, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 872 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3177, which directly benefits the game’s physics and logic updates. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s ensure that the CPU can feed frames without becoming a bottleneck in this title. The 5600G’s integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics exist, but the analysis here focuses on its role when paired with a discrete GPU, where its 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate headroom for sustained performance. For Inside, the CPU’s job is to maintain consistent frame pacing; benchmark results confirm it does so effectively across all tested settings, with the lowest average frame rate recorded at 49.9 FPS (at 4K Ultra) still being playable. The processor’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16758 and single-core score of 2365 further underscore its capability to handle the game’s rendering threads and background tasks without issue, making it a dependable partner for the GPU in this specific workload.

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

The Ryzen 5 5600G’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for Inside, a title that primarily relies on a few strong threads rather than massive parallelism. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz is the key driver here, as higher clocks translate directly to faster processing of the game’s collision detection and puzzle mechanics. In the measured data, the CPU’s influence is visible when comparing frame rates at the same resolution across different settings; for instance, at 1920x1080, the average FPS jumps from 104.3 on Ultra to 215 on Low, a difference of 110.7 FPS. This scaling is partly due to reduced GPU load, but the CPU must still handle the increased draw calls at higher settings. The 5600G’s 3dmark_4_threads score of 3258 and 3dmark_8_threads score of 4694 show that it scales well with moderate thread usage, ensuring that even if the game optimizes for multiple cores, the processor keeps pace. The CPU’s Passmark physics score of 900 is modest, but for a puzzle platformer, this is not a limiting factor; the game’s physics are simple enough that the processor’s single-core strength (Passmark single-thread of 3177) dominates. The data indicates that the 5600G never becomes a bottleneck in this combo, as even the lowest average FPS across all rows (49.9 at 4K Ultra) is well above the 30 FPS threshold typically considered playable, and the CPU’s 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs (avgBenchmarkScore 19983) confirms its general capability.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1469 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This percentile position places it in the lower 12% of all combinations, which is a notable finding given the game’s age and modest hardware requirements. The ranking suggests that while this combo is fully playable, there are many other pairings that achieve higher average frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs. The combo’s rank is not a reflection of failure; rather, it indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER, which sits at the 55th percentile among GPUs (avgBenchmarkScore 14286), limits the system to mid-range performance. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11600H (avgScore 19949, deltaPct 0.2) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (avgScore 20024, deltaPct -0.2), showing that the 5600G is statistically tied with these processors in overall benchmark scores. However, the combo’s rank in-game is more heavily influenced by the GPU, as the GTX 1660 SUPER’s nearest rivals (AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 with deltaPct -0.2, Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics with deltaPct -0.2) are all integrated or low-end discrete solutions, underscoring that this GPU is near the bottom of the discrete market. In practice, this means the combo delivers playable frame rates but does not compete with higher-tier setups, which is consistent with its rank of 1469 out of 1671.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 215 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average frame rate of 49.9 FPS, which is the lowest measured in the dataset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter, as the GTX 1660 SUPER ranks at the 55th percentile among GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600G ranks at the 78th percentile among CPUs, showing the CPU has more headroom.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference is 85.6 FPS, with Low settings achieving 157.8 FPS and Ultra settings achieving 72.2 FPS.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at all tested settings?

A: Yes, the lowest average frame rate across all rows is 49.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is above the 30 FPS playability threshold, so all settings produce playable results.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H (avgScore 19949) and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-11800H (avgScore 20024).

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

The measured frame rates for this combo show a clear pattern of scaling with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the highest performance: Low settings produce an average of 215 FPS, Medium yields 174.8 FPS, High achieves 110.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 104.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 110.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher-quality shadows and effects. Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates decrease as expected: Low runs at 157.8 FPS, Medium at 125.1 FPS, High at 76.3 FPS, and Ultra at 72.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 85.6 FPS, showing a similar relative drop to 1080p but with lower absolute values. At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates: Low achieves 97.9 FPS, Medium drops to 76.5 FPS, High falls to 50.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 49.9 FPS. The 4K data reveals that the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game, but the GPU’s raw compute (5.027 TFLOPS FP32) limits performance at higher resolutions. Across all resolutions, the step from High to Ultra yields the smallest average FPS change (e.g., from 50.3 to 49.9 at 4K, a drop of 0.4 FPS), suggesting that Ultra settings add marginal visual fidelity at a significant performance cost only at 4K.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1530 MHz and boost clock of 1785 MHz, combined with 1408 shading units, deliver a pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s. For Inside, a game with a dark, atmospheric art style and limited geometry, the GPU’s memory capacity is more than adequate; the 6 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor, as the game’s textures are not demanding. The GPU’s role becomes evident in the FPS scaling: at 1080p, the GPU can push over 200 FPS on Low settings, but at 4K, it drops below 100 FPS even on Low (97.9 FPS). This indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and compute power are the primary constraints at higher resolutions. The GTX 1660 SUPER’s Passmark G3D score of 12699 and 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 1278 place it at the 55th percentile among all GPUs, confirming its mid-range positioning. In this combo, the GPU’s performance is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the frame rates (49.9-97.9 FPS) are playable only on lower settings. The GPU’s 125 W TDP and PCIe 3.0 x16 interface are standard for its class, and the data shows no signs of VRAM throttling, as the game’s memory footprint likely resides well within 6 GB.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Medium settings provide an excellent balance, delivering an average of 174.8 FPS, which is 64 FPS higher than High (110.8 FPS) but only 40.2 FPS lower than Low (215 FPS). For a 60 Hz display, Medium is more than sufficient, and even High at 110.8 FPS is well above the refresh rate of standard monitors. At 2560x1440, Medium settings again offer the best trade-off, with an average of 125.1 FPS, which is 48.8 FPS higher than High (76.3 FPS) and 32.7 FPS lower than Low (157.8 FPS). This resolution benefits from Medium, as it keeps frame rates above 120 FPS for smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays. At 3840x2160, the situation changes; Low settings are the only option for a consistently smooth experience, averaging 97.9 FPS, while Medium drops to 76.5 FPS and High falls to 50.3 FPS. For 4K gaming, Ultra is not recommended, as its 49.9 FPS average is only 0.4 FPS lower than High, offering negligible visual gains for a significant performance hit. Ultimately, the data suggests that Medium settings provide the best experience at 1080p and 1440p, while Low is the safe choice for 4K. The combo ranks 1469 out of 1671, so while it is not a top-tier performer, these settings allow it to deliver playable frame rates across all resolutions, prioritizing smoothness over maximum visual fidelity.