Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, achieving frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate requirements across all tested configurations. The data indicates this combination is heavily GPU-limited at higher settings, but the sheer performance headroom allows for maxed-out visual fidelity without compromising smoothness, making the Ultra preset the definitive choice for this hardware pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data makes a compelling case for prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rate, as this combo never dips below 108.6 FPS even at the most demanding configuration. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 219.2 FPS, which is only 6.9 FPS lower than the High preset and 50.3 FPS lower than the Low preset. The gap between Ultra and Low narrows significantly at higher resolutions, with a 111.6 FPS difference at 4K compared to a 71 FPS difference at 1080p, indicating that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases.

Benchmark results show that the Medium preset offers a marginal performance uplift over Ultra, averaging 269.5 FPS at 1080p and 183.7 FPS at 4K. However, the visual quality trade-off is not worth the performance gain when the Ultra preset already maintains an average of 108.6 FPS at 4K. The data strongly suggests that Ultra is the optimal setting for this combo, as it provides the best visual experience while still delivering frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold. For users with 144Hz displays, even the 4K Ultra configuration at 108.6 FPS is acceptable, while 1440p Ultra at 172.4 FPS and 1080p Ultra at 219.2 FPS fully saturate high-refresh-rate panels.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured performance levels. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for a game of Inside's visual complexity. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 7168 shading units, allows the card to process the game's atmospheric lighting and particle effects with ease.

The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576, places it in the upper tier of performance. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, a delta of -0.2%, indicating near-identical performance. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 220 W TDP and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability provide ample headroom for Inside, which is not a graphically intensive title by modern standards. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the GPU only shows signs of strain at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 108.6 FPS, still a highly playable number. The card's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are largely idle in this game, but they contribute to the overall architectural efficiency that keeps frame rates high even at maximum settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G plays a supporting role in this configuration, and its specifications suggest it is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 4070 SUPER in Inside. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads 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 adequate bandwidth for feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate solid single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2365. Its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19983, places it slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949, +0.2%) and just behind the Intel Core i7-11800H (20024, -0.2%). For Inside, a puzzle platformer that relies more on physics calculations than complex AI, the 5600G's single-thread performance is the key metric, and its 872 3DMark single-thread score indicates it can handle the game's logic without bottlenecking the GPU.

The measured FPS data supports this assessment, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, with no signs of CPU-induced stuttering or frame pacing issues. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node also contribute to efficient operation, though these factors do not directly impact game performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 434th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 26% of all configurations. This ranking is noteworthy given that the CPU is a mid-range part with integrated graphics, while the GPU is a high-end discrete card. The rank suggests that the combo outperforms many pairings with more powerful CPUs, reinforcing the conclusion that Inside is primarily GPU-bound.

The data shows that this combo's performance is limited by the GPU at higher settings, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when moving from Low to Ultra at 4K (220.7 FPS to 108.6 FPS). However, the rank of 434 indicates that the 5600G does not hold back the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game, as many lower-ranked combos likely suffer from CPU bottlenecks. The combo's position in the top quartile of all tested pairings reflects the RTX 4070 SUPER's raw power, which compensates for the 5600G's modest specifications in a title that does not demand extensive multi-core processing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Ultra settings delivers 219.2 FPS, while 2560x1440 Ultra averages 172.4 FPS and 3840x2160 Ultra averages 108.6 FPS. All configurations are playable, but 1440p Ultra offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949) and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-11800H (20024). It also trails the AMD EPYC 7713P by 0.2% and leads the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by 0.3%.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: Yes, the data indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck. At 4K, the frame rate drops from 220.7 FPS on Low to 108.6 FPS on Ultra, a 51% reduction, while the CPU remains underutilized. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 78th percentile further supports this conclusion.

Q: Does the game benefit from the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for Inside at all tested settings and resolutions. The game does not appear to exceed this limit, as frame rates remain stable even at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 71 FPS (290.2 FPS Low vs 219.2 FPS Ultra). At 1440p, the difference is 88.5 FPS (260.9 FPS Low vs 172.4 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the difference is 112.1 FPS (220.7 FPS Low vs 108.6 FPS Ultra).

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 434th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 26% of all pairings. The high rank is primarily due to the GPU's strong performance, as the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates range from 290.2 FPS on Low settings to 219.2 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset averages 269.5 FPS, while High achieves 226.1 FPS. This resolution shows the largest performance gap between settings, with a 71 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show increasing GPU strain. Low settings average 260.9 FPS, Medium averages 239.6 FPS, High averages 186.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 172.4 FPS. The performance drop from Low to Ultra is 88.5 FPS, indicating that higher resolutions amplify the impact of graphical settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings still achieve 220.7 FPS, but Medium drops to 183.7 FPS, High falls to 116.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 108.6 FPS. The 112.1 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K represents the largest absolute performance gap across all resolutions, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities are stretched at this resolution with maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate drops by 30.3 FPS on Low settings (290.2 to 260.9 FPS), 29.9 FPS on Medium (269.5 to 239.6 FPS), 39.8 FPS on High (226.1 to 186.3 FPS), and 46.8 FPS on Ultra (219.2 to 172.4 FPS). This indicates that higher settings exacerbate the performance cost of moving to a higher resolution.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, with frame rate drops of 40.2 FPS on Low (260.9 to 220.7 FPS), 55.9 FPS on Medium (239.6 to 183.7 FPS), 69.8 FPS on High (186.3 to 116.5 FPS), and 63.8 FPS on Ultra (172.4 to 108.6 FPS). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 24% on Low settings, 32% on Medium, 49% on High, and 50% on Ultra.

These scaling figures strongly suggest that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the bottleneck, as the CPU's performance is independent of resolution. The fact that Ultra settings show the largest relative drop (50% from 1080p to 4K) indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are being saturated at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains consistent performance regardless of the graphical load. This analysis confirms that users seeking maximum frame rates should favor 1080p or 1440p, while those prioritizing visual quality can still achieve smooth gameplay at 4K Ultra with this combo.