Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a performance profile in Inside that is firmly capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, but the data reveals a clear transition to GPU-bound territory as resolution climbs. The measured FPS across all settings and resolutions indicates that this combination is well-balanced for the game’s puzzle-platformer nature, with the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance ensuring no bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a predictable and significant drop, highlighting the RTX 2060 SUPER as the primary limiting factor in the most demanding configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a dramatic and consistent decline as resolution increases, which is the expected signature of a GPU-limited workload. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 282.9 FPS, which drops to 203.2 FPS at 1440p and further to 126.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 38% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant component in determining performance at higher resolutions.

The trend continues with higher settings. At Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 132.3 FPS at 1080p to 93.8 FPS at 1440p, and then to 62.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is notably close to the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this configuration is at the edge of playability for smooth motion. The data shows that the GPU’s rendering load scales almost linearly with pixel count, while the CPU’s role diminishes in significance. This is a classic sign that the game is not CPU-bound at higher resolutions, and the Ryzen 5 5600X’s processing headroom remains largely unused.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the central player in determining the measured frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Inside’s visual style, which does not appear to demand excessive VRAM capacity based on the performance deltas between settings. The card’s boost clock of 1650 MHz and its 2176 shading units contribute to a raw compute capability of 7.181 TFLOPS, which is adequate for the game’s rendering demands.

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 62.9. This is only slightly above the 4K High result of 62.7 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset offers marginal visual gains over High for a nearly identical performance cost. In contrast, the gap between Low and Medium settings at 4K is substantial: 126.6 FPS versus 100.3 FPS, a 26% difference. This indicates that the Medium preset provides a significantly more balanced load on the GPU than Low, which likely reduces certain effects or shadow qualities that disproportionately impact the render pipeline.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a subordinate but essential role in this configuration. The CPU’s architecture, Zen 3, provides a strong single-threaded performance foundation, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 917. These scores are critical for Inside, which, as a puzzle platformer, likely relies on a single main thread for game logic and physics. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 282.9 FPS, a figure that is unlikely to be constrained by the CPU’s processing power.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, while not heavily taxed by this game, are robust. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18578 and a Passmark multithread score of 21858 place the processor in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. This headroom means that background tasks or streaming overhead would not impact frame pacing in Inside. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data feeding the GPU is delivered without stutter. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600X shows a negligible delta of -0.3% against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700, confirming that its processing power is not a differentiator in this specific game’s results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 132.3 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The High preset at 141.3 FPS offers a marginal 7% uplift over Ultra, but the visual fidelity reduction may not be worth the slight performance gain. For 1080p users, Ultra is the recommended choice as it provides a smooth experience without pushing the GPU to its limits.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out as the sweet spot, achieving 160 FPS. This is a 70% improvement over the Ultra preset’s 93.8 FPS, while still maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most 144Hz displays. The High preset at 103.3 FPS is also viable for 60Hz displays, but Medium offers a better balance between visual quality and performance headroom. At 4K, the situation changes drastically. The High preset at 62.7 FPS and the Ultra preset at 62.9 FPS are nearly identical, and both are just above the 60 FPS threshold. For a consistent experience, the High preset is recommended over Ultra due to the negligible performance difference, while Low at 126.6 FPS is available for those who prioritize frame rate over visual detail.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 282.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, it averages 126.6 FPS. At 4K High and Ultra, it drops to 62.7 and 62.9 FPS respectively, which is playable but close to the 60 FPS line.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 224.5 FPS at 1080p to 160 FPS at 1440p, and further to 100.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 282.9 FPS, indicating the CPU has ample headroom. The frame rate scaling with resolution shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The difference is negligible. At 4K, High averages 62.7 FPS while Ultra averages 62.9 FPS, a delta of only 0.2 FPS. This suggests the Ultra preset adds little visual benefit over High for this game.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Inside?*

A: This combo ranks 1160 out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the 69th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across all settings. The Low preset produces 282.9 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 224.5 FPS, and High at 141.3 FPS. The Ultra preset yields 132.3 FPS, which is still far above typical display refresh rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 53% performance reduction, indicating that the Ultra settings impose a significant rendering load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more variation. Low settings produce 203.2 FPS, while Medium drops to 160 FPS. High settings average 103.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 93.8 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 36%, which is larger than the gap between High and Ultra at 10%. This suggests that the High preset introduces a significant graphical feature that impacts performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 126.6 FPS, which is still playable. Medium drops to 100.3 FPS, and High and Ultra are nearly identical at 62.7 and 62.9 FPS respectively. The performance cliff between Medium and High at 4K is 37%, making the High preset a major step up in rendering cost. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, users must choose between high frame rates at Low/Medium or near-60 FPS at High/Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking of tested hardware combinations for Inside, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at position 1160 out of 1671 total combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested, indicating that it offers solid performance for the game but is not at the top echelon. The CPU itself is ranked in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, suggesting that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing.

Relative to its immediate rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600X performs on par with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700, with a delta of -0.3% against both, meaning the CPU choice is unlikely to cause any meaningful difference in Inside’s frame rates. The GPU, meanwhile, is competitive with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, showing a 0.5% lead in average benchmark score, and a 0.8% lead over the NVIDIA Quadro K5200. This data confirms that the combo is well-balanced for its class, with the CPU providing ample processing power and the GPU delivering adequate rendering performance for a puzzle platformer like Inside at resolutions up to 1440p. The rank of 1160 out of 1671 reflects a system that is capable of a smooth experience at high settings in 1080p and 1440p, with the caveat that 4K requires compromising on settings to maintain high frame rates.