Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and the measured benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT reveals a striking performance profile. The combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the data suggesting that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, even at 4K. This analysis examines how the resolution scaling, component roles, and settings choices interact to produce the observed results, and where this specific combo stands relative to the broader database of tested hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected trend: as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, average frame rates drop significantly at every settings level. However, the magnitude of that drop varies considerably depending on the preset, which provides insight into where the system bottleneck lies.

At Low settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 306, which drops to 275 at 1440p, and then to 207 at 4K. That represents a 10% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, but a much steeper 32% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This pattern suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is heavily involved at lower resolutions, but the GPU starts to become more stressed as pixel count climbs. The raw pixel throughput demand at 4K is roughly four times that of 1080p, and even a powerful GPU like the RX 9070 XT cannot maintain the same frame ceiling when the CPU has less work to do per frame.

At Medium settings, the trend is similar but with a different shape. The 1080p average is 283 FPS, the 1440p average is 253 FPS, and the 4K average is 166 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only about 11%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 34%. Notably, Medium at 4K has a minimum FPS of 141 and a maximum of 191, showing a wider frame time variance than the other presets at that resolution. This variance hints that the game’s rendering load at 4K Medium is pushing the GPU harder, causing occasional dips even while the average remains high.

High settings show a similar progression: 230 FPS at 1080p, 165 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 28%, which is larger than the Low or Medium presets, indicating that the additional shading and texture work at High settings begins to engage the GPU more meaningfully at 1440p. The 1440p to 4K drop is another 37%, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K High.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates of all presets, with 219 FPS at 1080p, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p reduction is 28%, and the 1440p to 4K reduction is 37%. Interestingly, the absolute FPS values at Ultra are close to those at High for each resolution, suggesting that the additional graphical features in Ultra do not impose a massive extra cost over High for this particular game and hardware combo.

What does this scaling data imply about the limiting component? At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (219-306 FPS depending on preset) that the CPU is almost certainly the ceiling. The Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and while that is capable for gaming, it cannot push frame rates much beyond the 300 FPS mark in this title. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, as evidenced by the consistent 50% or greater drop in FPS from 1080p to 4K across all presets. The RX 9070 XT with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is still delivering very playable frame rates at 4K, but the data clearly shows the transition from a CPU-bound scenario at low resolutions to a GPU-bound scenario at high resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the star of this pairing, and its specifications align well with the observed performance. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Inside, which is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively simple geometry, 16 GB of VRAM is far beyond what is needed. Even at 4K Ultra, the memory footprint would not approach that limit, meaning VRAM capacity is not a bottleneck in any measured scenario.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also relevant. The base clock is 1660 MHz, the game clock is 2400 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2970 MHz. The high boost clock helps maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is under load at 4K. The RDNA 4.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process, provides 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs, which are sufficient to handle the pixel fill rates demanded by 4K. The pixel rate is listed at 380.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate at 760.3 GTexel/s, both of which are more than adequate for this game’s visual style.

The benchmark results for the GPU alone show an average score of 13543, with a percentile rank of 55 among all GPUs. However, the nearest rivals listed are older or lower-tier cards like the AMD Radeon HD 7770M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, which have average scores around 13500. This is an unusual comparison, as those cards are far less powerful in real-world gaming. The data suggests that the benchmark database may be comparing across a wide range of hardware, and the RX 9070 XT’s percentile of 55 means it sits in the middle of that dataset, but that does not reflect its actual gaming capability. In this specific game, the GPU’s role is to provide enough headroom that the CPU becomes the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

At 4K, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The measured FPS at 4K High is 104, and at 4K Ultra it is 99. These numbers are still very high for a 4K resolution, but the drop from 1080p High (230 FPS) to 4K High (104 FPS) shows a 55% reduction, which is a direct consequence of the GPU having to render four times as many pixels. The RX 9070 XT is clearly capable of maintaining a smooth experience at 4K, but the data indicates that the game’s rendering workload at that resolution is substantial enough to engage the GPU fully.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It is built on a 7 nm process and has a 16 MB L3 cache. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the CPU’s role is primarily to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls, which are not particularly demanding compared to modern 3D titles. The measured frame rates at 1080p, which reach as high as 306 FPS on Low settings, indicate that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain very high frame rates.

The CPU’s benchmark scores provide context for its overall performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17272 in multicore and 2438 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 7986 in multicore and 1843 in single-core. The 3DMark scores show a progression from 913 in single-thread to 5554 in max threads, which suggests that the CPU scales reasonably well with additional threads. However, the nearest rivals listed in the database include the Intel Core i5-12490F, which has an average score of 20802, just 0.3% higher than the 5600GT’s score of 20733. This indicates that the 5600GT is competitive with a modern mid-range Intel chip in synthetic benchmarks, even though it lacks the same level of single-thread performance.

In the context of Inside, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient. The game was released in 2016, and its CPU demands are modest by modern standards. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 306, which is likely close to the CPU’s maximum frame delivery capability. If the CPU were weaker, we would expect to see lower frame rates at 1080p, but the 306 FPS figure suggests that the 5600GT is not a bottleneck at this resolution. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU takes over the rendering load, but the high frame rates at all resolutions indicate that the CPU is never a serious limiting factor in this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings for this combo depend on the user’s resolution and refresh rate goals. For a 1080p display with a 240 Hz refresh rate, the High preset at 230 FPS is a solid choice, but the Ultra preset at 219 FPS is also viable and offers the highest visual quality within the measured rows. The Medium preset at 283 FPS would be better for a 300 Hz display, but the visual difference between Medium and High is likely minimal in a game with this art style.

For 1440p, the High preset at 165 FPS is excellent for a 165 Hz monitor, and the Ultra preset at 157 FPS is nearly as good. The Medium preset at 253 FPS is overkill for most displays but would be ideal for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor. The Low preset at 275 FPS provides the highest frame rate but sacrifices visual fidelity for no practical benefit in this game.

For 4K, the High preset at 104 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is also playable and provides the highest settings, but the 5 FPS difference between High and Ultra is negligible, making High the more efficient choice. The Medium preset at 166 FPS is the best option for a 144 Hz 4K monitor, assuming the user prioritizes frame rate over maximum visual detail. The Low preset at 207 FPS is unnecessary for most 4K displays.

The measured data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum FPS of 215 and a maximum of 291, while the Medium preset at 1080p has a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 325. These ranges suggest that Medium settings provide a stable frame rate with some variance, but not enough to cause noticeable stuttering. For a game like Inside, which relies on precise platforming, a stable frame rate is more important than absolute maximum FPS, so the High preset at 1440p or 4K is the recommended choice for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combo is ranked 990 out of 3716 tested combinations in the database for Inside. This places it in the top 27% of all tested combos, which is a strong result given the game’s age and the fact that the CPU is a budget-oriented part with an integrated GPU. The rank reflects the combination’s ability to deliver high frame rates across all resolutions, but it is not in the top tier, which would likely be occupied by combinations with more powerful CPUs.

The CPU’s percentile rank is 74 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20733. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its score, including the Intel Core i5-12490F, Intel Xeon 6325P, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, and AMD EPYC 7J13. This suggests that the 5600GT is a well-rounded processor that performs similarly to a range of other mid-range and enterprise chips in synthetic tests. The GPU’s percentile rank is 55, with an average score of 13543, but its nearest rivals are much older cards, which is a statistical anomaly. In practice, the RX 9070 XT is far more powerful than those rivals, and its performance in Inside is exceptional.

The combo rank of 990 out of 3716 indicates that many other combinations achieve higher frame rates in this game, likely due to more powerful CPUs. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is never below 99 FPS at any resolution and settings combination, which is far above the playable threshold. The rank is more a reflection of the CPU’s limitations at very high frame rates than any deficiency in the GPU. For a user with a 60 Hz or 144 Hz display, this combo would be indistinguishable from a top-ranked combination in terms of actual gameplay experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 306 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate for any resolution and settings combination. The Medium preset averages 283 FPS with a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 325. The High preset averages 230 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 219 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 87 FPS, indicating that the graphical settings have a moderate impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 275 FPS, the Medium preset averages 253 FPS with a minimum of 215 and a maximum of 291, the High preset averages 165 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 157 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 118 FPS, showing that the settings have a larger impact at this resolution as the GPU becomes more involved.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 207 FPS, the Medium preset averages 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 and a maximum of 191, the High preset averages 104 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 108 FPS. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 141, which is still very high and indicates that even the most demanding settings at 4K do not cause the frame rate to drop below playable levels.

The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best balance of high average FPS and a narrow frame time range, with a minimum of 215 FPS. The High preset at 4K provides the best balance of visual quality and performance for 4K displays, with an average of 104 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that breaks the 300 FPS barrier, which is useful for esports-style play but unnecessary for this genre.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 306, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does this combo maintain a playable frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 99, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play.

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

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 averages 275 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 157 FPS, making Low approximately 75% faster in this configuration.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all measured scenarios?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 141, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings.

Q: Which CPU rival is closest in performance to the Ryzen 5 5600GT?

A: The Intel Core i5-12490F has an average benchmark score of 20802, which is 0.3% higher than the 5600GT’s score of 20733.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations for Inside?

A: The combo is ranked 990 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 27%.