Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a fascinating study in component balance for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016-07-06. The measured data reveals a combo that is heavily influenced by graphics settings and resolution, with the CPU showing remarkable headroom while the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as visual demands increase. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and actionable settings for this specific pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and clearly defines the limiting component. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (232.7 avg FPS) to 3840x2160 (103.1 avg FPS) represents a 55.7% reduction in frame rate. This massive decline indicates that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU is being pushed hard by the pixel count increase, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames.

The scaling pattern shifts dramatically at higher settings. At High settings, the drop from 1080p (117 avg FPS) to 1440p (81.6 avg FPS) is a 30.3% decrease, and then to 4K (51.3 avg FPS) is another 37.1% drop from 1440p. This steepening curve suggests the GTX 1070’s 8 GB GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are being saturated as resolution and texture detail increase simultaneously. The 4K Ultra result of 48.6 avg FPS is the lowest measured, confirming that the 1070 is the definitive bottleneck at that extreme resolution.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial. At 1080p, the difference is 126.1 FPS (232.7 vs 106.6), while at 4K it narrows to 54.5 FPS (103.1 vs 48.6). This compression at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth limit throughput regardless of the CPU’s capability. The data strongly implies that for 4K play, users must accept Low settings to achieve playable frame rates, while 1080p offers flexibility across all presets.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 5600X and GTX 1070 ranks 1394 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the lower 16.6% of all pairings, which is a surprisingly low position given the individual component specs. The rank suggests that while the CPU is strong, the GPU’s age and mid-range positioning hold the combo back in this particular game.

The CPU’s benchmark percentile is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, scores 20740 with a deltaPct of -0.3%, meaning the 5600X is effectively tied with it. The Intel Core i7-10700 is also within 0.3% performance. This shows the processor is not the limiting factor in the combo’s low rank.

Conversely, the GPU’s percentile is 51, placing it squarely in the middle of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, scores 12241 with a deltaPct of 0.7%, meaning the GTX 1070 is 0.7% faster. The GeForce GTX 880M and GTX 1650 SUPER are 1.3% and 1.4% slower, respectively. The GPU’s mediocre percentile relative to the CPU’s strong showing explains the combo’s low ranking — the pairing is bottlenecked by the graphics card in a game that appears to have moderate CPU demands.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with a 16 nm process node. It features 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost of 1683 MHz, and memory runs at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for texture-heavy scenes.

In Inside, the GPU’s role is dominant, as evidenced by the sharp FPS declines with resolution increases. The benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 13498 and a DirectX 12 score of 48, indicating that while the card can handle modern APIs, it is not optimized for them. The DirectX 11 score is 100, which is likely more relevant for this 2016 title. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s provide sufficient raw power for 1080p gaming, but the 4K results (48.6 avg FPS on Ultra) reveal its limits.

The GTX 1070’s 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is an average performer today. Its nearest rival, the GTX 1650 SUPER, is 1.4% slower, which reflects the 1070’s enduring capability. However, the data shows that for 4K resolution, the card’s memory bandwidth and pixel rate (107.7 GPixel/s) are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher settings, making it a 1080p-centric GPU in this context.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS is 232.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it produces 103.1 avg FPS. At Ultra settings, the 4K average drops to 48.6 FPS, which may be below some users’ comfort threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT (20740) and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F (20794). The Intel Xeon 6325P is 0.7% slower.

Q: What is the GPU’s DirectX 12 benchmark score?

A: The GTX 1070 scores 48 in the Passmark DirectX 12 test, which is significantly lower than its DirectX 11 score of 100.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the combo achieves 81.6 avg FPS. Given the CPU’s strong 78th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 51st percentile, the data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 232.7 avg FPS while Ultra produces 106.6 avg FPS, a difference of 126.1 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the measured data points to 1920x1080 resolution as the sweet spot. At this resolution, even Ultra settings maintain an average of 106.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 1080p yields 117 avg FPS, offering a 9.8% improvement over Ultra with likely minimal visual differences. Given that the game is a Puzzle Platformer, visual fidelity at 1080p Ultra is achievable without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (81.6 avg FPS) is the recommended choice for users with 1440p monitors. The Ultra preset at this resolution (81 avg FPS) is nearly identical in performance, so choosing between them comes down to visual preference. The Medium preset (134.3 avg FPS) offers a significant frame rate boost for those prioritizing speed.

For 4K, the data strongly recommends Low settings (103.1 avg FPS) as the only viable option for consistent gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K (83.3 avg FPS) is playable, but the jump to High (51.3 avg FPS) introduces noticeable stuttering risk. The Ultra preset at 4K (48.6 avg FPS) should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visuals over frame rate. Overall, 1080p High or Ultra provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, while 1440p High is the best compromise for higher resolution displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 cache per core, plus a 32 MB L3 cache. Its memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel, providing 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5600X demonstrates exceptional single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622 and a multi-core score of 18578. The Passmark single-thread score of 3364 further confirms its strength in lightly-threaded tasks. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 917 (single-thread) to 5588 (max threads), indicating robust multi-threading capabilities.

For Inside, the CPU’s role appears minimal compared to the GPU. The game’s 2016 release date likely means it is not heavily multi-threaded, but the 5600X’s strong single-core performance (100th percentile in Cinebench R23 single-core relative to the 78th percentile overall) ensures it will not bottleneck the GTX 1070. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 232.7 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s frame generation limit for this game, but the GPU remains the primary constraint at higher settings. The CPU’s 0.3% performance deficit to the Ryzen 5 5600GT is negligible and does not impact gaming results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 232.7 (Low) to 106.6 (Ultra). The Medium preset delivers 184.8 avg FPS, and High delivers 117 avg FPS. This shows a clear inverse relationship between settings and frame rate, with Low being 118.2% faster than Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 168 (Low), 134.3 (Medium), 81.6 (High), and 81 (Ultra). The gap between High and Ultra is minimal at 0.6 FPS, suggesting that Ultra provides no additional visual benefit for the slight performance cost. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 51.8%, less severe than at 1080p (54.2% drop), indicating the GPU is becoming more consistently utilized.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 103.1 (Low), 83.3 (Medium), 51.3 (High), and 48.6 (Ultra). The Low preset at 4K outperforms the High preset at 1440p (103.1 vs 81.6), which is a notable observation. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 52.9% reduction, similar to other resolutions. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the data, so only average figures can be analyzed. Overall, the combo exhibits predictable scaling, with the GPU’s limitations becoming more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings.