Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER presents a clear picture for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. This configuration ranks in the 1472nd position out of 1671 tested combinations, indicating it sits on the lower end of the performance spectrum for this title. The measured data provides a detailed look at how this hardware handles the game’s demands across resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p with High settings, the system delivers an average of 105.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 78.8 FPS, a reduction of 26.9 frames per second. The jump to 4K brings the average down to 47 FPS, which is a 58.7 FPS drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER's rendering capabilities are being saturated by the higher resolutions.

The data shows an interesting divergence at lower settings. With Low settings, the system achieves 218.2 FPS at 1080p, 154.3 FPS at 1440p, and 99.8 FPS at 4K. The fact that 4K Low still produces nearly triple the frame rate of 4K High suggests that the game’s visual effects are computationally expensive. The resolution scaling is not uniform across settings; the drop from 1080p to 4K is 118.4 FPS at Low settings, but only 58.7 FPS at High settings. This suggests that at High settings, the GPU is already working near its limits even at 1080p, making the resolution increase less impactful proportionally.

The pattern strongly indicates a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, is likely not the bottleneck at any resolution. The consistent frame rate drops with increasing resolution are the signature of a graphics card that is running out of pixel processing power. For a game like Inside, which features a distinctive art style, the data suggests that players seeking 4K will need to make significant compromises in visual fidelity to maintain playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results offer a clear hierarchy of performance across the four presets. At 1080p, the differences are stark: Low produces 218.2 FPS, Medium 175.7 FPS, High 105.7 FPS, and Ultra 101.1 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is particularly noticeable, a 70 FPS difference, while the jump from High to Ultra is a mere 4.6 FPS. This indicates that the High preset is a performance cliff, where the game’s visual effects become disproportionately demanding.

At 1440p, the same pattern emerges. Medium achieves 123.9 FPS, while High drops to 78.8 FPS and Ultra to 75.4 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra remains small, at 3.4 FPS. This consistency across resolutions suggests that the High and Ultra presets share similar rendering workloads that are significantly heavier than Medium. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset appears to be the optimal choice, providing frame rates well above 60 FPS at both 1080p and 1440p.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. The Medium preset is the only one that approaches a playable level, delivering 81.1 FPS. Both High (47 FPS) and Ultra (47.6 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less ideal for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that for 4K, Medium is the recommended setting, as it preserves a smooth frame rate while still offering a reasonable level of visual detail. The Low preset at 4K, with 99.8 FPS, is also viable but sacrifices the game’s atmospheric lighting and shadow quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a modern desktop processor built on the 5 nm process with the Zen 4 architecture. Its specifications include 6 cores, 12 threads, a base clock of 3.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The benchmark results show a single-thread score of 974 in 3DMark and 3218 in Cinebench R23, indicating strong per-core performance. The multi-threaded scores are also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12686.

In the context of Inside, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The game is a Puzzle Platformer with a 2.5D perspective, which typically does not require heavy CPU calculations for physics or AI. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 218.2 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. This high frame rate at low settings suggests that the CPU can easily feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high performance.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient for this type of game. The processor’s percentile rank of 82 against all CPUs indicates it is a solid performer, with an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11850H and AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, show delta percentages of 0.1% and -0.3% respectively, confirming that the 7500F is in a competitive performance tier. For Inside, the CPU is not the limiting factor; it provides ample headroom for the GPU to work at its full potential.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this hardware?*

A: The data shows the GTX 1660 SUPER can handle 1440p with Medium settings, achieving 123.9 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium presets provide frame rates above 60 FPS, with Medium delivering 81.1 FPS.

Q: Which graphics preset offers the largest performance improvement?

A: The most significant jump is from High to Medium. At 1080p, this change increases the average FPS from 105.7 to 175.7, a gain of 70 FPS. At 1440p, the increase is from 78.8 to 123.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU powerful enough for this game?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 7500F has a strong single-core score of 974 in 3DMark and a multi-core score of 22799 in Cinebench R23. The frame rates at low settings, such as 218.2 FPS at 1080p, show the CPU is not a bottleneck.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 14286, placing it in the 55th percentile. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, has a score of 14314, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the GTX 1660 SUPER performs nearly identically.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings in terms of performance?

A: The performance difference is minimal. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 105.7 to 101.1, a change of 4.6 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is from 78.8 to 75.4, a 3.4 FPS difference.

Q: Can this system achieve 4K at High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 4K High is 47, which is below the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. It is playable, but Medium settings at 81.1 FPS provide a more fluid experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU116 chip. It features 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. Its memory configuration includes 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1530 MHz and a boost clock of 1785 MHz, delivering a FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 14286, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show very small performance deltas, with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 scoring 14314 (-0.2%) and the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics scoring 14315 (-0.2%). This indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER is a mid-range performer, and the data for Inside reflects this positioning.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The 6 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for a game from 2016, but the raw processing power is limited. The significant frame rate drop from Medium to High settings, from 175.7 to 105.7 FPS at 1080p, highlights the GPU’s struggle with the game’s more intensive visual effects. The GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 50 in Passmark is relatively low, but Inside’s performance suggests it relies more on general rasterization than advanced features. The data indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with moderate settings for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 47 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 99.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 81.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 47.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 78.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 154.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 123.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 75.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 105.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 218.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 175.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 101.1 |

At 1080p, the system clearly excels, with all presets except High and Ultra exceeding 100 FPS. The Low preset’s 218.2 FPS shows the game’s scalability. The 1440p results show a similar trend, with Medium being the sweet spot at 123.9 FPS. At 4K, the performance drops significantly, with only the Low and Medium presets maintaining averages above 80 FPS. The High and Ultra presets both fall below 50 FPS, making them the least desirable options. The data shows a consistent pattern: Medium is the best balance of quality and speed, while Ultra offers a marginal visual improvement over High at a similar performance cost.