Inside

# FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combo in Inside?

A: This combo ranks 2253 out of 2887 tested combinations in Inside, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the benchmark database. The rank reflects that while the CPU is strong, the GPU holds back overall performance in this title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573 on average across PassMark tests, placing it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7% (44889).

Q: What is the GPU's performance standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 averages 15290 in benchmark scores. It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta), sits 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 680M (15270), 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199), and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with different settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 256 FPS on Low, 205 FPS on Medium, 128 FPS on High, and 122 FPS on Ultra settings. Medium shows a range from 174 to 236 FPS, while other settings have no min/max data recorded.

Q: How does the CPU's cache configuration impact its benchmark results?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D features 96 MB of shared L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core. The large L3 cache likely contributes to its strong PassMark data compression score of 271649 and floating-point math score of 43594.

Q: Is the GPU's VRAM capacity sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the data shows playable averages: 58 FPS on High, 93 FPS on Medium, 116 FPS on Low, and 55 FPS on Ultra, so 6 GB appears adequate for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination achieves rank 2253 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places the pairing in the 22nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 78% of combinations deliver better performance in this puzzle platformer. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's age and tier rather than the CPU's capability.

The RTX 2060 holds a 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 7500X3D sits at an 89th percentile among all CPUs. This substantial gap — 31 percentile points — reveals a significant bottleneck: the processor is capable of far more than the graphics card can deliver in most scenarios. The combo rank of 2253 reflects this imbalance, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU's average score of 15290 places it roughly on par with the GTX 580 (15283), a card from a much older generation, and only marginally ahead of integrated graphics like the Radeon 680M (15270). This explains why the combo does not climb higher in the rankings — the GPU's compute capabilities are modest by current standards.

The CPU, meanwhile, posts an average benchmark score of 44573, which is competitive with high-end mobile and desktop chips. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score, indicating that the 7500X3D is solidly positioned in its performance class. However, this strength does little to boost the combo rank in a game where the GPU dictates most of the rendering workload.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming where the GPU can keep pace with the CPU's output. At 1920x1080, the system produces frame rates above 120 FPS at all settings, which is likely why the rank, while low overall, still represents playable performance for most users.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the TU106 chip using the Turing architecture and a 12 nm process from TSMC. It packs 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 30 ray tracing cores, and 240 tensor cores. The card operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and boosts to 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus.

The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory delivers 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for Inside's visual demands. The GPU's pixel rate is 80.64 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 201.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 6.451 TFLOPS. These specifications place it in the lower tier of modern discrete GPUs, as evidenced by its 58th percentile ranking.

Benchmark results show the GPU's strengths and weaknesses: it scores 14111 in PassMark G3D (DirectX graphics), 65014 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 65846 in Geekbench Vulkan. In DirectX-specific tests, it scores 98 in DirectX 10, 110 in DirectX 11, and 53 in DirectX 12, indicating that raw API performance is modest.

In Inside, the GPU's role is crucial at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops to 58 FPS on High and 55 FPS on Ultra, both hovering near the edge of smooth playability. The Medium preset at 4K produces 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 106, showing that the GPU has more headroom when settings are reduced.

The GPU's power draw is rated at 160 W TDP, requiring a 450 W suggested PSU and a single 8-pin power connector. Its dual-slot design and 229 mm length make it compatible with most mid-tower cases. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring modern API compatibility for this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data shows that the Medium preset consistently delivers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three tested resolutions.

At 1920x1080, Medium produces 205 FPS average with a range of 174 to 236 FPS. This is more than sufficient for any display, and the jump from Medium to High costs 77 FPS (dropping to 128 FPS) while the Ultra preset further reduces to 122 FPS. For players with 144 Hz monitors, Medium is the clear choice — it maintains frame rates well above refresh rate capabilities while offering better visual fidelity than Low.

At 2560x1440, Medium again provides the sweet spot with 147 FPS average (125 to 169 FPS range). High drops to 92 FPS and Ultra to 88 FPS, both of which are still playable but sacrifice the smoothness that Medium delivers. Low pushes to 184 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra 37 FPS over Medium.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the only fully playable preset, yielding 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS. High and Ultra dip to 58 and 55 FPS respectively, which may be acceptable for slower-paced puzzle gameplay but are below the 60 FPS threshold many consider ideal. Low produces 116 FPS at 4K, making it viable for competitive play, though the visual compromise is significant.

The recommendation is straightforward: use Medium settings for the best experience. It delivers high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and remains playable at 4K. For 4K users who prioritize visual fidelity over smoothness, High at 58 FPS is the only other reasonable option, but the 35 FPS deficit compared to Medium makes it a difficult trade-off.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The lowest resolution tested shows the strongest performance. Low settings produce 256 FPS average, the highest recorded in the entire dataset. Medium delivers 205 FPS with a measured range of 174 to 236 FPS. High settings drop to 128 FPS, while Ultra yields 122 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 51 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

2560x1440: Performance scales predictably from 1080p. Low settings reach 184 FPS, Medium averages 147 FPS (125 to 169 FPS range), High produces 92 FPS, and Ultra manages 88 FPS. The Medium preset shows a 125 FPS minimum, which remains well above typical display refresh rates. The drop from Medium to High is 55 FPS, a substantial reduction for the visual upgrade.

3840x2160: At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low settings yield 116 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS with a 79 to 106 FPS range, High drops to 58 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at just 3 FPS, indicating the GPU is saturated at these settings. The Medium preset's 79 FPS minimum is still playable, but the High and Ultra averages hover near the 60 FPS threshold.

Comparing across resolutions, the scaling is consistent: Medium at 1080p (205 FPS) drops to 147 FPS at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and 93 FPS at 4K (a 55% reduction from 1080p). Low settings show similar scaling: 256 FPS at 1080p, 184 FPS at 1440p (28% reduction), and 116 FPS at 4K (55% reduction). This linear scaling suggests no unusual bottlenecks at any resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boosts to 4.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and includes 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

The cache hierarchy is notable: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache. This large L3 allocation likely contributes to strong performance in data-heavy workloads. The CPU's PassMark results show a multithread score of 25047, single-thread score of 3494, and an average benchmark score of 44573.

In synthetic tests, the CPU excels at data compression (271649), integer math (70774), and floating-point math (43594). It scores 2779 in physics tests, 32999 in random string sorting, and 20455 in extended instructions. These results place it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, indicating top-tier processing capability.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, but the 7500X3D ensures no CPU-bound limitations. The game's 2D-style rendering with occasional 3D elements does not heavily stress multi-core processors, so the 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than adequate. The high single-thread score of 3494 helps maintain consistent frame pacing, while the large L3 cache reduces memory latency for game logic.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within 0.7% of its 44573 average, showing that the 7500X3D sits in a tightly contested performance tier. Its 89th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 58th percentile confirms that this pairing is CPU-heavy — the processor has significant headroom that the RTX 2060 cannot fully utilize.

In this game specifically, the CPU's 4.50 GHz boost clock and 96 MB L3 cache provide ample processing power for physics calculations, AI routines, and game logic, ensuring that frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU's rendering capabilities. The measured FPS data supports this: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with no signs of CPU-induced stuttering or frame drops.