Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combination delivers a robust experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured frame rates show a system that is well-balanced for this title, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. This analysis examines the resolution scaling, the GPU's role, and how this specific pairing ranks among all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear and consistent performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a game of this type. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 106.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 76.5 FPS, a decline of approximately 28%. At 4K, the average further drops to 51.1 FPS, which is about 52% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the graphics card is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload on the GPU's pixel processing units increases significantly.

The impact of resolution is even more pronounced at lower quality presets. At Low settings, the system achieves 213.4 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 157.3 FPS at 1440p and 99 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low result (99 FPS) is nearly double the 4K High result (51.1 FPS) highlights that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are being heavily taxed at 4K, regardless of the visual complexity. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to have ample headroom, as the frame rate scales almost entirely with the GPU's workload. At 1080p Low, the 213.4 FPS figure suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical refresh rates, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as pixel count rises.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the defining component in this configuration's performance. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and effects used in Inside. The benchmark results show that while the GPU is not a top-tier part—its average benchmark score of 14286 places it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs—it is more than adequate for this game's demands. The boost clock of 1785 MHz and the 1408 shading units work together to deliver the measured frame rates.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the performance delta between settings. At 1440p, the difference between High (76.5 FPS) and Ultra (74.4 FPS) is minimal, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are not significantly more demanding than High. However, the jump from Medium (124.1 FPS) to High (76.5 FPS) is substantial, indicating that High settings enable a major increase in pixel shading or memory usage that noticeably impacts performance. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB frame buffer is likely a factor here, as the High preset may require more memory bandwidth or capacity than Medium. The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 5.027 TFLOPS FP32, are well matched to the game's rendering style, allowing for high frame rates without needing the more advanced features found on newer architectures.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 106.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset, which is a very playable level for this puzzle platformer.

Q: How much does performance drop when moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate falls from 76.5 FPS at 2560x1440 to 51.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of about 33%.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 SUPER the bottleneck in this system?

A: Based on the data, yes. The frame rates scale almost directly with resolution and settings, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's high multi-threaded score (17272 in Cinebench R23) suggests it is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: For a consistent 60+ FPS, 1440p with High settings (76.5 FPS) or 1080p with Ultra settings (105.7 FPS) are both viable options based on the measured results.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The GPU's average score of 14286 is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (14314, -0.2%), Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (14315, -0.2%), and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (14389, -0.7%). The performance differences are negligible in this metric.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution?

A: It can, but with compromises. At 4K with Low settings, the average is 99 FPS, while High settings yield 51.1 FPS. For a 4K experience, Low or Medium settings (78 FPS) would be necessary to maintain smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this setup ranks 1482 out of 1671 total combos for Inside. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is a reflection of the mid-range nature of the GTX 1660 SUPER. The CPU, despite being a newer release with a strong average score of 20740 (78th percentile of all CPUs), cannot boost the combo's ranking when paired with a GPU that sits in the 55th percentile. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's capability, as the game's performance is predominantly GPU-bound. The combo's position suggests that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom, offering a solid experience for a game that is not particularly demanding. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-10700 (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (deltaPct 0.3), would not change the overall ranking significantly when paired with this GPU, as the frame rates would remain largely identical.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended starting point, delivering 76.5 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (124.1 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. If the user prefers maximum fluidity, dropping to Medium at 1440p yields 124.1 FPS, which is an excellent option for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is fully playable at 105.7 FPS, making it the best choice for users with a 1080p monitor who want the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The Low preset at 1080p (213.4 FPS) is unnecessary for this game, as even the highest settings are well within playable range. At 4K, the High preset (51.1 FPS) is borderline for smooth gameplay, so users with a 4K display should consider the Medium preset (78 FPS) as the optimal compromise between visual quality and performance, as it doubles the frame rate compared to High while still offering a richer image than Low (99 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K (45.2 FPS) is not recommended for a consistent experience.