Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured data shows this combination achieving frame rates from 153 FPS at 4K Ultra to 358 FPS at 1080p Low, placing it in the 107th position out of 2887 tested combos. This analysis breaks down the resolution scaling, component roles, and measured performance metrics.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases, with the most significant drop occurring between 1440p and 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 358 at 1080p to 321 at 1440p, a reduction of 37 FPS, and then further to 275 at 4K, losing another 46 FPS. This progression indicates that the RTX 5090 D remains the dominant factor even at lower settings, though the CPU begins to assert its influence at 1080p.

Moving to High settings, the scaling pattern shifts slightly. The 1080p average of 275 FPS matches the 4K Low average exactly, suggesting that at these settings the GPU workload becomes more uniform. From 1080p High to 1440p High, the drop is 28 FPS (247 FPS), and from 1440p to 4K High, the drop is 87 FPS (160 FPS). This larger 4K penalty at High settings versus Low settings indicates that the higher resolution combined with increased graphical fidelity places substantially more demand on the GPU's shading and texture units.

The Medium settings row provides the most complete picture with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 281 FPS minimum to 380 FPS maximum, with an average of 330 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 252-340 FPS (average 296), and at 4K Medium, it tightens further to 216-292 FPS (average 254). The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that frame time consistency improves as the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing CPU-induced variance.

Ultra settings show the steepest resolution penalty. The 1080p Ultra average of 271 FPS drops to 243 FPS at 1440p (a 28 FPS loss) and then to 153 FPS at 4K (a 90 FPS loss). This 4K Ultra figure represents the lowest measured average across all configurations, yet it remains comfortably above 144 FPS, meaning the combo never dips below high-refresh-rate territory even at maximum settings and resolution.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7600's six cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 D, as evidenced by the relatively small FPS differences between Low (358) and Ultra (271) settings. The 87 FPS spread at 1080p suggests the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU's single-thread performance, reflected in its 999 3DMark single-thread score, plays a meaningful role at these high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 107th out of 2887 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.7% of all CPU-GPU pairings tested in Inside. This percentile position reflects the strength of both components, though it also indicates that a substantial number of combinations achieve higher frame rates in this relatively lightweight title.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 78%, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rivals in the aggregate benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (average score 26274, deltaPct 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402, deltaPct -0.3%), Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212, deltaPct 0.4%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, deltaPct 0.5%). These deltas are remarkably tight, all within 0.5% of the 7600's score, indicating that the 7600 sits at a performance plateau where minor architectural differences yield negligible aggregate benchmark changes.

The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 92%, with an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904, deltaPct 1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, deltaPct -1.6%), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396, deltaPct -2.1%), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605, deltaPct -2.4%). The RTX 5090 D sits between these rivals, with the RX 6650M XT being 1.1% slower and the RX 6850M XT being 1.6% faster in aggregate benchmarks.

Given the combo's 107th rank, the data suggests that in Inside specifically, the RTX 5090 D's massive compute resources (104.8 TFLOPS FP32, 21760 shading units) are not fully utilized at 1080p, where the CPU becomes more relevant. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensure that the combo remains competitive, with the 153 FPS average still ranking among the top configurations tested.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture at TSMC's 5 nm node. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, combined with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, provide the computational foundation for this combo. The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-core performance (3DMark single-thread score of 999, Cinebench R23 single-core of 1852) and respectable multi-core capability (Cinebench R23 multicore of 12735, Geekbench multicore of 13413).

In Inside, a puzzle platformer that does not heavily utilize multi-threading, the single-thread performance is likely the more relevant metric. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1938 and 4-thread score of 3686 suggest that the game benefits from the 7600's ability to boost a small number of cores to high clock speeds. At 1080p Low, the 358 FPS average indicates that the CPU can sustain frame generation beyond what most displays can show, and the minimal difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p (87 FPS) points to the GPU being the primary constraint even at this resolution.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die highlight its efficiency, though this is not directly reflected in game performance. The PassMark multithread score of 27058 and single-thread score of 3910 provide additional context, with the single-thread result being notably strong for a 6-core part. The 7600's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it outperforms the majority of processors, yet its nearest rivals include mobile and older desktop parts with similar aggregate scores, suggesting that its advantage in Inside comes from sustained boost behavior rather than raw core count.

The data shows that at 4K resolutions, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The 4K Low to 4K Ultra spread of 122 FPS (275 to 153) is larger than the 1080p spread, reinforcing that the RTX 5090 D's workload scales with resolution while the CPU's output remains relatively constant. The 7600's 12 threads are more than sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the 3DMark max-threads score of 6503 being only 4 points higher than the 16-thread score, indicating that thread scaling plateaus quickly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest measured resolution, the combo achieves its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 358 FPS, Medium produces 330 FPS with a min of 281 and max of 380, High produces 275 FPS, and Ultra produces 271 FPS. The 87 FPS gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p shows that even at this resolution, the GPU's workload varies significantly with graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show resolution pressure. Low averages 321 FPS, Medium averages 296 FPS with a min of 252 and max of 340, High averages 247 FPS, and Ultra averages 243 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 78 FPS at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is starting to become more consistently utilized across settings.

At 3840x2160, the resolution where the RTX 5090 D's capabilities are most tested, the averages are 275 FPS on Low, 254 FPS on Medium (min 216, max 292), 160 FPS on High, and 153 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Medium drop of 21 FPS is modest, but the Medium to High drop of 94 FPS is substantial, suggesting that High settings introduce rendering features that disproportionately impact the GPU. The High to Ultra drop of only 7 FPS indicates that Ultra adds relatively little additional load over High at 4K.

The Medium settings row is the only one with complete min and max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 281-380 FPS (a 99 FPS spread); at 1440p, it is 252-340 FPS (88 FPS spread); at 4K, it is 216-292 FPS (76 FPS spread). The shrinking spread at higher resolutions confirms that GPU saturation reduces frame time variance, as the CPU has less headroom to cause irregular frame delivery.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average is 358 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Low?

A: The 4K Ultra average of 153 FPS is 205 FPS lower than the 1080p Low average of 358 FPS, representing a 57% reduction in frame rate.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 107th out of 2887 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.7% of all combos.

Q: Which settings provide the most consistent frame times?

A: Medium settings show the narrowest relative spread at 4K, with a 76 FPS range between min (216) and max (292) FPS, indicating more stable frame delivery at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26324 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402).

Q: Does the combo maintain over 240 FPS at 1440p across all settings?

A: Yes, the lowest 1440p average is 243 FPS on Ultra settings, which remains above the 240 FPS threshold.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom. At 1080p Medium, the average of 330 FPS with a minimum of 281 FPS ensures that even the most demanding scenes stay well above 240 FPS. The 1440p Medium average of 296 FPS (min 252) and 4K Medium average of 254 FPS (min 216) demonstrate that this preset scales acceptably across resolutions, with the 4K minimum still exceeding 200 FPS.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p deliver 358 FPS, which is 28 FPS higher than Medium and 83 FPS higher than Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium costs 28 FPS at 1080p but provides visual improvements that are likely noticeable in a puzzle platformer's atmospheric environments. At 1440p, the Low to Medium drop is 25 FPS (321 to 296), and at 4K it is 21 FPS (275 to 254), making Medium a reasonable upgrade at all resolutions.

Ultra settings provide marginal gains over High at 4K (153 vs 160 FPS, a 7 FPS difference) and at 1440p (243 vs 247 FPS, a 4 FPS difference), but at 1080p the difference is also minimal (271 vs 275 FPS). Given that High settings are only 4-7 FPS faster than Ultra across all resolutions, the Ultra preset is not significantly more demanding and could be selected if the small visual enhancements are desired. However, the data shows that High settings at 4K (160 FPS) still exceed the refresh rate of most displays, so the choice between High and Ultra is largely aesthetic.

The Medium preset's complete min and max data across all resolutions allows for the most confident recommendation, as the minimum frame rates (281 at 1080p, 252 at 1440p, 216 at 4K) demonstrate that this combo never falls below 200 FPS even at 4K. For a game like Inside that emphasizes smooth, deliberate movement, this consistency is valuable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, while the boost clock of 2407 MHz drives 21,760 shading units to achieve 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its high-end positioning, with an average benchmark score of 77712.

In Inside, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra average of 153 FPS, while the lowest measured, still represents a frame rate that exceeds the capabilities of most displays. The GPU's 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs deliver pixel and texture rates of 423.6 GPixel/s and 1,636.8 GTexel/s respectively, which are more than sufficient for this game's 2D-ish puzzle platformer visuals.

The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% faster), and two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (2.1% and 2.4% faster). These tight deltas suggest that the RTX 5090 D's gaming performance in Inside is not dramatically different from these parts, despite the massive specification advantage in raw compute. This indicates that the game is not heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, where the CPU's 999 3DMark single-thread score becomes more influential.

The GPU's 575 W TDP and dual-slot design with a 16-pin power connector reflect its high power requirements, though the suggested 950 W PSU is not a performance metric. The 4K Medium data, with a minimum of 216 FPS and maximum of 292 FPS, shows that the GPU maintains consistent performance even when memory bandwidth is taxed by higher resolutions. The RTX 5090 D's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that the 32 GB frame buffer is never a bottleneck in this title, as evidenced by the relatively small performance drops between Medium and High settings at each resolution.