Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers average frame rates that comfortably exceed 60 FPS at every tested resolution and settings preset in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer. The data set shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the most demanding configuration (Ultra at 4K) still producing an average of 60 FPS, indicating a well-balanced pairing for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the expected scaling pattern for a GPU-bound workload. At High settings, the average FPS declines from 141 at 1920x1080 to 101 at 2560x1440, a 40 FPS reduction, and then to 63 at 3840x2160, a further 38 FPS decline. This consistent step-down suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering pipeline is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling is more dramatic at Low settings. The average frame rate of 281 at 1080p falls to 202 at 1440p and then to 127 at 4K. The 4K result is still more than double the 60 FPS threshold, demonstrating that even at the highest pixel density, the GPU retains substantial headroom. This indicates that the game's visual complexity at Low settings is not sufficiently demanding to stress the GPU into a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

At Medium settings, the frame rate drop from 225 (1080p) to 162 (1440p) to 102 (4K) shows a linear degradation. The 4K result includes a documented minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, providing a 31 FPS variance. This variance hints at occasional scene complexity spikes that the GPU handles without dropping below playable levels. The Ultra preset mirrors the High preset's scaling pattern, with averages of 134, 96, and 60 FPS across the three resolutions, respectively.

The data suggests that the CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part, is not the primary bottleneck at any resolution. The uniform scaling pattern, where each resolution step produces a similar absolute FPS change, is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 2060 SUPER's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory appear sufficient, as the frame rate does not collapse at 4K, which would indicate a memory capacity or bandwidth constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 63 FPS, which is just above the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 281 FPS, while at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings it is 60 FPS. This represents a 221 FPS difference, or approximately 4.7 times higher performance at the lower resolution and settings.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER have enough VRAM for this game at maximum settings?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Benchmark results show the system achieves a 60 FPS average at 4K Ultra, indicating that the VRAM capacity is adequate for Inside at its most demanding configuration in this test.

Q: What is the performance variance at Medium settings in 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 162, with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. The variance between minimum and maximum is 49 FPS.

Q: How does the system's performance at 1080p High compare to 1440p High?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 High is 141, while at 2560x1440 High it is 101. This is a 40 FPS decrease, or approximately a 28% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F or the RTX 2060 SUPER the limiting component in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data shows a consistent drop in FPS as resolution increases, which indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's high benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799, suggest it is not holding back performance in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, based on the Turing architecture and TU106 chip, is the decisive component in this benchmark configuration. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a substantial resource for a game of Inside's visual scope. The measured frame rates, particularly the 63 FPS average at 4K High, demonstrate that this memory configuration is not a limiting factor.

The GPU's clock behavior is defined by a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. These clocks, combined with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly to the rendering capability observed in the FPS data. The 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present in the hardware, but their impact on this specific title's performance cannot be isolated from the data.

The GPU's overall benchmark standing places it in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, a deltaPct of -0.4, indicating the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER is slightly slower. This context suggests that the card's performance in Inside is consistent with its general computing capabilities, as it delivers strong frame rates without reaching the high refresh rates seen in less demanding titles. The GPU's 12 nm process node and 175 W TDP contribute to its power profile, but the benchmark results confirm it has the raw throughput to drive this game effectively.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 2556 out of 3716 combos for Inside. This places the system in the lower third of all tested configurations, a position that reflects the GPU's mid-range standing rather than any deficiency in the CPU.

The CPU's individual performance is notably higher than the combo's game-specific rank. The Ryzen 5 7500F sits in the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24964. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11850H with a score of 24935 (deltaPct 0.1), are statistically tied in performance. This disparity between the CPU's strong general standing and the combo's lower game rank confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the performance ceiling in this system for this title.

The GPU's individual percentile versus all GPUs is 62, with an average score of 18093. This is a more moderate position, and when paired with a high-performing CPU, the result is a system that is constrained by its graphics card. The rank of 2556 out of 3716 combos indicates that many other tested systems, likely those with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates in Inside. The data shows that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom, and its measured FPS results prove it is more than capable of running the game smoothly.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 4 architecture, plays a supporting role in this game's performance profile. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide ample single-thread processing power for a game like Inside, which does not typically exhibit high CPU core utilization. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency, but the benchmark data does not show any CPU-related bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark scores are robust. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 22799, and the single-core score is 3218. The Geekbench multicore result is 12362, with a single-core score of 2374. These figures place the CPU in the 77th percentile, with its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, scoring 25005 (deltaPct -0.2). This performance level ensures that the CPU can feed the GPU with data without becoming a limiting factor.

The game's resolution scaling data supports this analysis. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not drop as significantly when moving from 1080p to 4K. The consistent drop in frame rates, from 281 FPS at 1080p Low to 127 FPS at 4K Low, shows that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. The Ryzen 5 7500F's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 3841, is more than adequate for the game's logic and physics processing, freeing the GPU to focus on rendering.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 281 (Low), 225 (Medium), 141 (High), and 134 (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS, while the other presets have no recorded minimum or maximum values.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 202 (Low), 162 (Medium), 101 (High), and 96 (Ultra). The Medium preset has a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. The High preset's average of 101 FPS is a significant drop from the 141 FPS at 1080p High, illustrating the impact of increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 127 (Low), 102 (Medium), 63 (High), and 60 (Ultra). The Medium preset again has recorded minimum and maximum values, at 86 FPS and 117 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset's 60 FPS average is exactly at the target for many displays, but the High preset at 63 FPS is only marginally better. The Low preset at 127 FPS shows that the GPU has significant headroom even at 4K when visual effects are reduced.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data indicates that the Ultra preset does not provide a worthwhile performance trade-off compared to High settings. At every resolution, the average FPS difference between High and Ultra is minimal: 7 FPS at 1080p (141 vs 134), 5 FPS at 1440p (101 vs 96), and 3 FPS at 4K (63 vs 60). Given the negligible performance cost, Ultra is a viable choice for users seeking maximum visual quality without significant frame rate loss.

For users prioritizing higher frame rates, the Medium preset offers a substantial performance boost over High settings. At 1080p, Medium delivers 225 FPS compared to 141 FPS on High, a 84 FPS increase. At 1440p, the difference is 61 FPS (162 vs 101), and at 4K, it is 39 FPS (102 vs 63). The Medium preset also provides documented minimum frame rates that remain well above playable thresholds, such as 86 FPS at 4K.

The Low preset is not recommended for this game, as even the Ultra preset at 4K achieves 60 FPS. The Low settings at 1080p deliver 281 FPS, which is unnecessary for a Puzzle Platformer and likely sacrifices visual fidelity for no practical benefit on most displays. The optimal configuration is the Medium preset, which balances the visual enhancements of High settings with a significant frame rate headroom, ensuring a smooth experience across all tested resolutions.