Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a decisive performance tier for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The measured data shows this pairing is not just playable but overwhelmingly fast, with frame rates that consistently exceed display refresh rate targets across the board. In this analysis, the benchmark results are broken down by resolution and settings to reveal how the workload scales and where the bottleneck lies.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, highlighting a shift in the limiting component. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 166.8 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that figure declines to 119.7 FPS, a reduction of 47.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields 76.6 FPS, which is a further drop of 43.1 FPS from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern shows that the GPU is the primary constraint as pixel count increases, but the CPU still holds its own at lower resolutions.

The Low preset demonstrates the most dramatic scaling, acting as a near-pure CPU test. At 1920x1080, the combo reaches 354.2 FPS. At 1440p, that falls to 250.5 FPS, and at 4K it settles at 161.1 FPS. The 4K Low result is still nearly double the 1080p High result of 174 FPS, confirming that the graphics card has ample headroom when visual effects are reduced. The data indicates that at 1440p and below, the Ryzen 5 7600’s six-core Zen 4 architecture is capable of feeding the RTX 5060 without creating a significant CPU limit.

For the Medium preset, the progression is equally clear: 281.1 FPS at 1080p, 201.3 FPS at 1440p, and 125.5 FPS at 4K. The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K is roughly 2.24x, which is a typical GPU-bound curve for a game of this era. The High preset follows a similar path, going from 174 FPS at 1080p to 125.3 FPS at 1440p and finally 82.6 FPS at 4K. This consistent pattern across all presets suggests that the rendering pipeline is well-balanced for this hardware, with no anomalous spikes or collapses in performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060’s role in these results is defined by its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 128-bit memory bus, which provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. For Inside, a game with a 2016 release date, this memory configuration is more than sufficient, even at 4K Ultra. The measured frame rates show no signs of memory capacity throttling, as the 4K Ultra result of 76.6 FPS is smooth and consistent rather than stuttering.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also a contributing factor. The base clock of 2280 MHz and boost clock of 2497 MHz are high for a modern card, and the benchmark results reflect this efficiency. The pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are more than adequate to handle the game’s 2D side-scrolling visuals with complex lighting effects. The RTX 5060’s FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS ensures that even the most demanding shader effects in Inside are processed without delay.

The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, particularly on the Ultra preset where the frame rate drops to 76.6 FPS. At 1080p, however, the GPU is not fully utilized, as evidenced by the 354.2 FPS Low result. This indicates that the RTX 5060 is a capable partner for the Ryzen 5 7600, with enough raw power to push high frame rates at mainstream resolutions while still delivering a playable 4K experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations, this pairing ranks 739th out of 1671 combos for Inside. This places it in the 44th percentile, meaning it outperforms a majority of systems but is not at the very top tier. The rank is influenced by the fact that Inside is not a demanding title, so even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates, compressing the performance spread.

The CPU contributes to this ranking with an average benchmark score of 26617, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26574 (a 0.2% difference), and the Intel Core i9-12900HK, which scores 26672 (a -0.2% difference). This means the Ryzen 5 7600 is statistically tied with these processors, offering no significant advantage or disadvantage in synthetic workloads.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30109 puts it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT with a score of 30097 (a 0% difference), followed by the AMD Radeon RX 570 at 30158 (a -0.2% difference). The RTX 5060 is essentially equivalent to these cards in aggregate, though the measured FPS in Inside may vary due to driver optimizations and specific rendering paths.

The combination’s rank of 739 suggests that for this specific game, the hardware is well-matched but not exceptional. The high frame rates are a product of the game’s low system requirements rather than the raw power of the components. In more demanding titles, this combo would likely rank higher relative to others, but for Inside, the data shows a solid mid-to-upper tier performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 166.8 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. There is no need to lower settings for competitive play, as even the High preset at 174 FPS offers a marginal improvement. The Low preset at 354.2 FPS is excessive for this game and offers no tangible benefit.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces 119.7 FPS, which is still smooth for a puzzle platformer. However, the High preset at 125.3 FPS provides a slight increase in frame rate with virtually no visual difference, making it the recommended choice for users with 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 201.3 FPS is a viable alternative for those seeking maximum smoothness, but the visual fidelity loss is noticeable.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 76.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 82.6 FPS is a better option, providing a 6 FPS improvement while maintaining most of the visual quality. The Medium preset at 125.5 FPS is the recommended setting for 4K, as it offers a substantial frame rate boost to over 120 FPS while still looking sharp. The Low preset at 161.1 FPS is unnecessary, as the Medium setting already exceeds the refresh rate of most 4K monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance hierarchy is clear. The Low preset achieves 354.2 FPS, followed by Medium at 281.1 FPS, High at 174 FPS, and Ultra at 166.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 73.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 7.2 FPS. This suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for 1080p, offering near-Ultra visuals with a slight performance edge.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low hits 250.5 FPS, Medium reaches 201.3 FPS, High achieves 125.3 FPS, and Ultra settles at 119.7 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to 5.6 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects have a minimal impact at this resolution. The Medium preset’s 201.3 FPS is particularly strong, making it a viable choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU’s limits. Low produces 161.1 FPS, Medium drops to 125.5 FPS, High falls to 82.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 76.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 2.1x reduction, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The Medium preset’s 125.5 FPS is the standout result at 4K, proving that the RTX 5060 can handle this resolution with moderate settings without sacrificing smoothness.

Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 5060 is powerful enough to run Inside at high frame rates, but the Ultra preset’s marginal visual gains come at a significant performance cost. The High preset is the most balanced choice, offering near-maximum quality with only a small frame rate penalty. For 4K users, the Medium preset is the clear winner, providing a 48.9 FPS improvement over Ultra while looking nearly identical on a typical display.