Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a 2D puzzle-platformer that is far more forgiving on hardware than its atmospheric presentation suggests. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates even at demanding 4K resolutions, though the scaling patterns reveal a clear shift in performance bottlenecks as settings increase. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second, the role of each component, and how this pairing ranks among the thousands of tested configurations.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a Zen 3 architecture codenamed Cezanne. It provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz that can boost up to 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory via a dual-channel bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core are typical for this generation.

In a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, the computational load is not exceptionally heavy. The game's physics and game logic are straightforward, meaning the CPU rarely becomes the primary constraint. The benchmark scores reflect a capable mid-range processor: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438. Its Geekbench multi-core score is 7986, with a single-core score of 2035. These figures place the Ryzen 5 5600GT in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tested.

The measured frame rates at lower settings and resolutions suggest the CPU is more than adequate for this title. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system reaches 278.6 FPS on average. At this point, the CPU is likely contributing to the upper limit of performance, but the game's light thread demands mean the 12 threads are rarely saturated. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600GT's 6-core/12-thread configuration provides ample headroom, as the performance scales almost entirely with GPU load and settings rather than showing signs of a CPU bottleneck at standard resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

Within the database of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and the RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 1196 out of 1671 total combos for Inside. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all systems tested, which is surprising given the high frame rates observed. This ranking is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather an artifact of the game's age and the fact that many modern, high-end systems can also easily max out the frame rate.

The combo's rank suggests that while it delivers a smooth experience, there are many other configurations, likely with newer and more powerful GPUs, that achieve higher average FPS. The data shows the combo is not near the top, but neither is it at the bottom. Its position implies that for a game from 2016, this pairing is more than sufficient, but the benchmark database captures a wide range of hardware, including those that can push far beyond 300 FPS at 1080p. The rank is a relative measure of raw output, not a comment on playability, and the measured FPS numbers indicate that this combo is firmly in the "excellent" category for real-world use.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling of average FPS across resolutions is a clear indicator of the GPU's role as the primary performance limiter in this configuration. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 135.0 FPS. When moving to 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 95.8 FPS, a reduction of about 29%. At 4K Ultra, the average falls further to 60.4 FPS, which is a 55% decrease from the 1080p figure. This significant drop with each resolution increase is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. For example, on High settings, the FPS goes from 142.5 at 1080p to 101.7 at 1440p, and then to 61.7 at 4K. The halving of performance from 1080p to 4K suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is working near its limits at the highest resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat regardless of resolution, as the CPU's workload would be constant. The data shows a steep decline, confirming that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the component that determines the upper ceiling of performance in Inside, especially as the pixel count increases.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is exceptionally high across all presets. Low settings yield 278.6 FPS, Medium produces 223.3 FPS, High reaches 142.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 135.0 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, only 7.5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds visual features that are not particularly taxing on this hardware at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings average 199.6 FPS, Medium hits 162.5 FPS, High maintains 101.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 95.8 FPS. The trend shows that the gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant, but the system still provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS at the highest settings. At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER starts to show its limits. Low settings still manage a high 127.6 FPS, and Medium achieves 98.6 FPS. However, High settings fall to 61.7 FPS, and Ultra just barely holds on to a playable 60.4 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below the 100 FPS mark, and it remains just above the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, resulting in a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. It is equipped with 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The GPU also includes 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, which are unused by Inside but contribute to its feature set.

The GPU's performance in this game is strong, but the data suggests it is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 8 GB of VRAM is ample for a 2D game, and the texture memory is unlikely to be a constraint. The GPU's peak FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is more than enough to handle the simple shaders used for the game's lighting and shadow effects. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 19774, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. The frame rate scaling indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's raw compute power is what defines the performance envelope, particularly at 4K where the pixel fill rate becomes critical. The GPU is not the fastest, but it is competent, and the data shows it can deliver 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra in this specific title.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average FPS of 60.4 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is just above the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game's performance?

A: The scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. As resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops significantly across all settings, which is a characteristic of a GPU-bound workload rather than a CPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate monitors?

A: For monitors with a 144Hz refresh rate, the data shows that 1080p with High settings (142.5 FPS) or 1440p with Low settings (199.6 FPS) are good options. To achieve a consistent 144 FPS, 1440p Medium settings (162.5 FPS) are sufficient.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K on Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 135.0 at 1080p Ultra to 60.4 at 4K Ultra. This represents a performance reduction of over half, indicating the heavy load placed on the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: Is there a big difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows a difference of only 5.9 FPS, with High achieving 101.7 FPS and Ultra achieving 95.8 FPS at 2560x1440. The visual upgrade may not justify the slight performance cost for some users.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM cause any issues?

A: No. For a game like Inside, the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is more than sufficient. The measured frame rates do not show any signs of texture thrashing or memory-related stutters, even at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends on the user's display and performance priorities. For players with a 60 Hz display, the 4K Ultra preset is viable, as it averages 60.4 FPS, providing a cinematic and highly detailed experience. For those with higher refresh rate monitors at 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering 162.5 FPS, which is well above the 144 FPS threshold and maintains smooth motion. At 1080p, the High preset is recommended, as it achieves 142.5 FPS, which is very close to a 144Hz refresh rate, and the difference between High and Ultra is only 7.5 FPS, making the lower preset a more efficient choice.

If the goal is to maximize frame rate for competitive or extremely fluid gameplay, the Low preset at 1080p yields 278.6 FPS, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The data suggests that the High preset at 1080p or the Medium preset at 1440p are the sweet spots, providing high frame rates without sacrificing the atmospheric visuals that are a core part of Inside's design. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 4K displays where the visual detail is most impactful, as the performance at lower resolutions is not significantly better than High.