Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer that, on paper, does not demand the latest hardware, yet the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination reveals a compelling story about scaling, bottleneck distribution, and raw performance headroom. The pairing of a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 CPU with a Blackwell 2.0 GPU produces results that range from exceptionally high frame rates at 1080p to surprisingly robust performance at 4K, indicating that this is a system built for high-refresh-rate gaming in this specific title. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy where the GPU’s capabilities are consistently utilized, but the CPU’s architectural limits begin to surface at lower resolutions, making this an interesting case study in system balance.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, clocked at a base frequency of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It features a 16 MB L3 cache and operates on a 7 nm process node from TSMC. In the context of Inside, a game that is not heavily multithreaded, the CPU’s single-thread performance is the primary driver of frame pacing. The data shows a strong single-thread foundation: the processor scores 913 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3348 in passmark_single_thread, which places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs.

The benchmark results for Inside suggest that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 106.4, while at 1080p Ultra, it rises to 229.5. This scaling pattern indicates that the CPU can comfortably feed the GPU with data, even at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 5523 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 17272 confirm that the CPU has sufficient multi-core headroom for background tasks, but for this game, the single-core boost clock of 4.60 GHz is the more relevant metric. Compared to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, which has a deltaPct of -0.3, the Ryzen 5 5600GT is effectively on par in synthetic benchmarks, but the game-specific data shows it is more than capable of sustaining high FPS without dropping frames.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and it has a substantial 6144 shading units. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is reflected in its performance in Inside, where it demonstrates exceptional ability to push frame rates across all settings. The Passmark G3D score of 29137 and 3dmark steel nomad score of 5077 indicate that the GPU is operating at a high level of efficiency.

In the game’s measured results, the RTX 5070 shows a clear pattern: it is the primary driver of FPS, especially at 1440p and 4K. At 4K High, the average FPS is 111.5, which is a playable and smooth experience for a puzzle platformer. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is not a constraint in this title, as the game’s requirements are modest, but the high memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and rendering are never bottlenecked. The GPU’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, with a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning the RTX 5070 is slightly ahead in synthetic tests, and the measured FPS data confirms that this performance translates into real-world gaming superiority, particularly at higher settings where the GPU’s compute power is fully utilized.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a clear picture of how the system scales. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 236.8, which drops to 180.4 at 1440p High, and further to 111.5 at 4K High. This represents a 24% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 53% drop from 1080p to 4K. This scaling is more pronounced at lower settings: at Low, the FPS goes from 310.1 at 1080p to 274.1 at 1440p (an 11.6% drop) and then to 225.9 at 4K (a 27.2% drop from 1080p). The fact that the FPS drops are not linear with pixel count (4K has 4x the pixels of 1080p) indicates that the system is not purely GPU-bound at all times.

At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 310.1 suggests that the CPU is near its limit, as the GPU has ample headroom. This is typical for a game like Inside, which is not graphically intensive, so the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the larger FPS drops at higher settings. For instance, at 4K Ultra, the FPS is 106.4, which is only 46% of the 1080p Ultra score of 229.5, showing that the GPU is now the primary constraint. This behavior is expected for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, and the data suggests that the system is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where the FPS remains above 170 in all settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 376th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 22.5% of all systems. This is a strong showing, given the CPU’s mid-range positioning, and it is largely due to the GPU’s high percentile ranking. The combo rank indicates that this pairing outperforms many systems with more expensive CPUs but weaker GPUs, which reflects the RTX 5070’s ability to carry the system in this game.

The GPU’s nearest rival, the RTX 3090, which has a deltaPct of 0.6, suggests that the RTX 5070 is a superior choice for this title, and the measured FPS data confirms this. The CPU’s performance is also respectable, as it is within a 0.5% deltaPct of the Intel Core i7-10700 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, but the ranking is ultimately determined by the GPU’s dominance. In the context of Inside, this combo is not at the top of the charts, but it is well above average, and the data shows that it can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, making it a viable option for competitive play or smooth exploration of the game’s atmospheric world.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 229.5, which provides a highly smooth experience well above the 144Hz threshold.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 106.4 at Ultra settings to 225.9 at Low settings, indicating that the system is capable of 4K gaming, though Ultra settings will drop below 120 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be a limiting factor (e.g., 310.1 FPS at Low settings), while at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, as seen in the larger FPS drops at higher settings.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 376th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 22.5% of all systems tested.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5070 has a deltaPct of 0.6 over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, indicating it is slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks, and the game’s FPS data supports this advantage.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 274.1 at Low settings and 172.9 at Ultra settings, representing a 37% decrease in performance when moving to the highest settings.

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

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 in Inside, across all resolutions and settings tested.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 310.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 285.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 236.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 229.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 274.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 253.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 180.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 172.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 225.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 178.4 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 111.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 106.4 |

The data reveals a consistent pattern where frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. The largest relative drop occurs between 1440p and 4K at High settings, where the FPS falls by 38.2%, highlighting the GPU’s workload. Conversely, the smallest drop is between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings, where the FPS only decreases by 11.6%, showing that the CPU’s limitations are more evident at lower resolutions. Overall, the system maintains excellent playability across all configurations, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset delivering an average of 106.4 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS target.