Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The measured data shows this pairing is far more powerful than the game demands, with average FPS figures ranging from 64.4 at 4K Ultra to 310.4 at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, settings recommendations, and the specific roles the CPU and GPU play in achieving these numbers.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for Inside?*

A: The combination ranks 969 out of 1671 tested combos for this specific game, placing it in the top 58% of all tested systems.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The GPU's average score is 22206. It is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307), 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006), 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729), and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670).

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 224.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 105.5 FPS. This represents a significant 118.6 FPS gap between the two extremes.

Q: Does the CPU's performance vary significantly between single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X shows strong scaling. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18578, compared to a single-core score of 2622, indicating robust multi-threading capabilities for a 6-core, 12-thread processor.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra setting playable on this hardware?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64.4 FPS, which is above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it relate to performance?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has a 256-bit memory bus and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This high bandwidth is sufficient to feed the GPU's 2560 shading units at high resolutions, as evidenced by the playable 4K frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER at rank 969 out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. This position in the lower-middle of the pack is notable because the absolute performance is extremely high. The ranking reflects the fact that many other tested systems, likely with newer or more expensive components, also achieve very high frame rates in this undemanding title. The data indicates that the combo is not a top-tier contender for this game, but this is a function of the game's low system requirements rather than a weakness of the hardware.

To contextualize the CPU's contribution, the Ryzen 5 5600X's average benchmark score is 20680. This places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, scores marginally higher at 20740, a delta of -0.3%. The Intel Core i7-10700 also scores 20746, a -0.3% delta. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20794, a -0.5% delta. The Intel Xeon 6325P scores lower at 20538, a 0.7% delta. These figures show the 5600X is positioned directly in the mainstream performance tier, with no significant performance gap to its direct competitors.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 22206, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A400, which scores 22307, a -0.5% delta. The older NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 22006, a 0.9% delta. The mobile NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, a -2.3% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670, a 2.5% delta. These comparisons show the RTX 2070 SUPER is a solid mid-to-high range performer, slightly outpacing some older high-end cards and slightly behind newer mobile parts.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured frame rates, the optimal setting depends entirely on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 153.9 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides a very high 146.4 FPS average. The data suggests that at 1080p, users can comfortably select Ultra settings for the best visual quality without sacrificing performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 112.5 FPS, and Ultra yields 105.5 FPS. Both are excellent for smooth gameplay, making Ultra the clear choice for 1440p users with 100Hz+ displays. For those with 60Hz displays, the Medium preset at 1440p (180.1 FPS) is overkill, and the Ultra preset would be the best choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset delivers 71.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 64.4 FPS. Both are above 60 FPS, so Ultra is playable. However, the High preset provides a 7.0 FPS headroom over Ultra, which may be preferable for maintaining a more stable frame rate on a 60Hz display. The Medium preset at 4K (114.8 FPS) offers a significant performance buffer for those who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum graphical detail. The Low preset at 4K (142.6 FPS) is the best option for competitive play or for users with very high refresh rate 4K monitors, though such displays are rare. For the best experience, Ultra settings at 1080p or 1440p provide an ideal balance of high visual quality and high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset achieves an average of 310.4 FPS. The Medium preset reaches 246.2 FPS, and the High preset hits 153.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest at 146.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable decrease in performance, but even the most demanding preset remains well above 144 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 224.1 FPS, while Medium drops to 180.1 FPS. The High preset averages 112.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 105.5 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 7.0 FPS, a relatively small penalty for the increased visual quality. The step from Medium to High is a more significant drop of 67.6 FPS, indicating that the High preset introduces a substantial increase in rendering complexity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits, though performance is still playable. The Low preset averages 142.6 FPS, and Medium averages 114.8 FPS. The High preset drops to 71.4 FPS, and Ultra is the lowest at 64.4 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is a significant 43.4 FPS drop, highlighting the increased load of higher-quality textures and effects at this resolution. The difference between High and Ultra is just 7.0 FPS, similar to the 1440p scaling, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional features are less demanding than the jump from Medium to High.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Inside, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU is built on the 12 nm Turing architecture and features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. This configuration results in a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s, providing ample fill rate for the game's 2D and 3D elements. The GPU's FP32 performance is 9.062 TFLOPS.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is crucial for the high frame rates observed. At 4K resolution, the game requires significant texture data to be streamed, and the bandwidth ensures the GPU is not starved for data. The data shows the GPU's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 146.4 at 1080p to 64.4 at 4K, a 56% reduction. This is consistent with the 4x increase in pixel count, though the actual drop is less severe, indicating the game is not purely pixel-bound.

The GPU's benchmark scores support its position in the market. Its Passmark G3D score is 18169, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1651. The GPU's percentile rank is 65, meaning it outperforms 65% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 22206 is a solid baseline for its performance class. The RTX 2070 SUPER also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is not a requirement for this 2016 game but ensures compatibility with modern features. The GPU's role in this combo is to provide the raw rasterization power needed to push high frame rates at high resolutions, a task it performs admirably in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X plays a supporting, yet essential, role in this combination. As a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, it provides more than enough computational power to feed the RTX 2070 SUPER in Inside. The CPU has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 32 MB of L3 cache is a key asset for gaming, as it reduces latency when accessing frequently used data.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strength. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18578, and its single-core score is 2622. These figures demonstrate a high level of single-thread performance, which is critical for many game engines. The Passmark single-thread score is 3364. The CPU's average benchmark score is 20680, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of Inside, a game that is not heavily multi-threaded, the CPU's high single-core performance is more important than its multi-core capabilities. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and GPU load. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface is sufficient to support the GPU's data requests. The CPU's 65W TDP indicates it is an efficient part that will not produce excessive heat in a typical system.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is very close. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals are all under 1%, indicating that the 5600X is squarely in the middle of its performance class. This means that swapping to a slightly newer or older CPU in the same tier would yield negligible performance differences in this game. The CPU's role here is to provide a stable and fast foundation for the GPU to operate without constraint, a task it accomplishes effectively. The data shows that the system's performance is primarily dictated by the GPU and resolution, not the CPU.