Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in Inside, with benchmark data showing that the puzzle platformer is far more demanding at 4K Ultra than its minimalist aesthetic might suggest. Measured results place this combo at rank 2253 out of 2887 tested configurations, indicating that while the hardware handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, the 4K Ultra preset strains the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and Turing architecture to its limits. The data reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 2060 becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings, while the Ryzen 5 7400F’s six Zen 4 cores provide ample headroom even at lower presets where frame rates exceed 250 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The combo achieves 205 FPS average at 1920x1080 Medium, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS. This indicates a very smooth experience with no perceptible stuttering, as even the minimum frame rate is far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 perform at 4K Ultra compared to 4K Low?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 55 FPS, which is borderline playable. In contrast, 4K Low delivers 116 FPS average, showing that the GPU has significant headroom when texture quality and shading complexity are reduced. The gap between Ultra and Low at 4K is 61 FPS, a 111% increase in performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck at any tested resolution?

A: Benchmark data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 256 FPS average, and at 1440p Low it hits 184 FPS. These high frame rates indicate the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, and the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K follows GPU-bound expectations rather than CPU limitations.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested hardware configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2253 out of 2887 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database. This rank reflects the RTX 2060’s age and the game’s heavy reliance on GPU compute at higher presets, despite the CPU being a modern 2025 release.

Q: Does the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The measured data shows a substantial drop from 4K Medium (93 FPS average) to 4K Ultra (55 FPS average). While the game does not report VRAM overflow errors, the 38 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra suggests that the 6 GB memory capacity and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are taxed by the Ultra preset’s higher-resolution textures and effects.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 2060’s nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171) and 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199). It sits essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta), indicating that its raw compute performance is comparable to those older or integrated solutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the dominant factor in this combo’s Inside performance, and the measured FPS data clearly illustrates its strengths and limitations. The GPU is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip manufactured on TSMC’s 12 nm process, featuring 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. Its base clock runs at 1365 MHz, boosting to 1680 MHz, and it operates with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications translate into a Passmark G3D score of 14111 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242, which place it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs.

In Inside, the RTX 2060’s VRAM capacity becomes a critical factor at 4K. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 55, which is just below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The data shows that dropping to Medium settings at the same resolution raises the average to 93 FPS, a 69% improvement. This suggests that the Ultra preset likely employs higher-resolution shadow maps, more detailed textures, and additional post-processing effects that exceed the comfortable capacity of 6 GB GDDR6. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates remain high, but at 4K the combination of memory capacity and bandwidth limits performance.

The RTX 2060’s compute capabilities also play a role. With FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS and 240 tensor cores, the GPU can handle the game’s lighting and particle effects, but the Turing architecture lacks the efficiency of newer generations. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra is 122 FPS, which is respectable but far below the 256 FPS at 1080p Low. This scaling indicates that the GPU’s shading units are heavily utilized at higher settings, and the 12 nm process node limits clock speeds and power efficiency compared to newer 5 nm or 7 nm parts. The GPU’s TDP of 160 W and dual-slot cooler reflect its 2019 design era, and while it remains functional for this game, it is clearly the limiting component in this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but steep scaling curve from 1080p to 4K, with the RTX 2060 becoming progressively more strained as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 128 FPS on High settings, which rises to 205 FPS on Medium and 256 FPS on Low. The jump from Low to Medium is a 20% performance drop (256 to 205 FPS), while Medium to High is a 38% drop (205 to 128 FPS), and High to Ultra is a 5% drop (128 to 122 FPS). This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both capable, but the GPU begins to hit its limits as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. High settings yield 92 FPS, Medium 147 FPS, Low 184 FPS, and Ultra 88 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is a 28% decrease (128 to 92 FPS), which is roughly proportional to the 78% increase in pixel count (2.07 million to 3.69 million). This indicates that the RTX 2060 is still the primary bottleneck at 1440p, but the Ryzen 5 7400F has enough headroom to keep feeding the GPU. The gap between Ultra (88 FPS) and High (92 FPS) at 1440p is only 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are minimally impactful at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapse becomes evident. High settings average 58 FPS, Medium 93 FPS, Low 116 FPS, and Ultra 55 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings is 37% (92 to 58 FPS), which is less than the 125% increase in pixel count (3.69 million to 8.29 million). This sub-linear scaling indicates that the GPU is not purely pixel-bound; rather, the 6 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are causing additional bottlenecks. The difference between Ultra (55 FPS) and High (58 FPS) at 4K is only 3 FPS, while Medium (93 FPS) is 60% faster than High. This suggests that the Ultra and High presets share similar memory demands, and only by dropping to Medium does the GPU find relief. The data indicates that the limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the RTX 2060, as the CPU’s performance headroom is never challenged at such low frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo excels. Low settings produce 256 FPS average, which is exceptional and indicates that the game is highly responsive with no input lag issues. Medium settings drop to 205 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and maximum of 236 FPS, ensuring consistent frame pacing. High settings yield 128 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 122 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 6 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional visual features are relatively light on the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU’s limitations. Low settings average 184 FPS, which is 28% lower than 1080p Low. Medium settings drop to 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and maximum of 169 FPS, providing a smooth experience for most displays. High settings average 92 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra settings fall to 88 FPS. The 1440p data shows a 52% drop from Low to Ultra (184 to 88 FPS), indicating that the GPU’s shading units are being taxed by higher settings. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium (125 FPS) is still well above the 60 FPS target, so players using 1440p monitors can expect a fluid experience on most presets.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the RTX 2060’s limits. Low settings produce 116 FPS, which is playable, but Medium settings drop to 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS. High settings average 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra settings yield 55 FPS. The 4K data shows a 53% drop from Low to Ultra (116 to 55 FPS), and the minimum FPS at 4K Medium (79 FPS) is still above 60, but High and Ultra presets risk occasional dips below the playable threshold. The lack of min/max data for High and Ultra at 4K suggests that the benchmark may have encountered frame time spikes, but the averages are sufficient for analysis. For players with 4K displays, the data recommends Medium settings as the highest playable preset, while High and Ultra require acceptance of sub-60 FPS performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2253 out of 2887 tested configurations places it in the 22nd percentile of all tested hardware combinations for Inside. This is a notably low ranking, reflecting the RTX 2060’s age and the game’s demanding nature at higher settings. The Ryzen 5 7400F is a modern processor, released in 2025, with a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, but the GPU’s percentile rank of 58 against all GPUs drags the combined performance down. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32750 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, -0.2% delta), indicating that the CPU is competitive with mid-range offerings. However, the GPU’s average score of 15290 is nearly tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta), which are significantly older or integrated solutions.

The ranking suggests that this combo is suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the RTX 2060 can maintain high frame rates, but it struggles at 4K Ultra. The game’s puzzle platformer genre does not require the highest frame rates, but the data shows that even at 4K Medium, the combo delivers 93 FPS, which is adequate. The rank of 2253 out of 2887 means that over 600 tested combos perform worse, likely featuring older GPUs or weaker CPUs. The combo’s position in the lower half of the database is primarily due to the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and Turing architecture, which limit its ability to handle 4K textures. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo would rank much higher, as the measured FPS at those resolutions is competitive with more modern hardware.

The combination of a 2025 CPU with a 2019 GPU creates an imbalance, but the benchmark data shows that the CPU is never the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 256 FPS, which is likely near the game’s engine limit, and at 4K Ultra, the 55 FPS average is constrained by the GPU. This indicates that the combo’s ranking is almost entirely determined by the RTX 2060, and any upgrade to a more modern GPU would significantly improve its position. However, as configured, the combo provides a playable experience at 1080p Ultra (122 FPS) and 1440p High (92 FPS), which are the most common gaming resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting role in this combo, and the benchmark data indicates that its six cores and twelve threads are more than sufficient for Inside. The CPU is built on the Zen 4 architecture with a Raphael codename, manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process, and features a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, providing a total of 32 MB of L3. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which is more than adequate for a game like Inside that does not require high memory throughput.

The CPU’s benchmark scores confirm its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 multi-core and 3072 single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Passmark multithread score is 25645, and the single-thread score is 3689, with a physics score of 1660. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle any game logic or physics calculations that Inside might require, but the game’s 2D-style puzzle platformer mechanics are likely not CPU-intensive. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (256 FPS) is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as this frame rate is likely limited by the GPU or game engine.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 with ECC capability, along with its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes, ensures that it can communicate with the RTX 2060 (which uses PCIe 3.0 x16) without any bandwidth limitations. The CPU’s TDP of 65 W is low, indicating efficient power consumption, and its unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, though the benchmark data does not test overclocked scenarios. The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 7400F in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.3% delta), showing that the CPU is competitive with both Intel and AMD offerings in its class.

In the context of Inside, the CPU’s role is to maintain a consistent frame delivery to the GPU. At 1080p Low, the 256 FPS average suggests that the CPU is not limiting, and even at 4K Ultra (55 FPS), the CPU is likely idle much of the time. The data shows that the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern, with frame rates dropping as pixel count increases but not demonstrating any sudden drops that would indicate CPU stalls. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s 12 threads are more than sufficient for a game that likely uses only a few cores, and its high single-thread performance (3072 in Cinebench R23) ensures that any game logic or scripted events are processed without delay. Overall, the CPU provides a solid foundation, but it is the RTX 2060 that determines the combo’s playable settings and resolutions in Inside.