Inside

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Inside with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 show a clear progression as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 126.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 90.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 29%. Stepping up to 4K further reduces performance to 57.1 FPS, which is another 37% decrease from the 1440p result. Across the full span from 1080p to 4K at High settings, the average frame rate falls by about 55%, indicating that the render resolution is a significant factor.

The pattern holds across all quality presets. At Low settings, the system produces 253.6 FPS at 1080p, 184.1 FPS at 1440p, and 117.1 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 27% drop, while going from 1440p to 4K costs another 36%. At Medium settings, the figures are 205 FPS, 146.6 FPS, and 89.4 FPS respectively, with similar proportional declines. Ultra settings yield 120.9 FPS at 1080p, 88.4 FPS at 1440p, and 56.2 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling behavior indicates that this game is heavily dependent on the graphics processor for pixel throughput. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, becomes the limiting component as resolution climbs. The CPU, which provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, has ample headroom even at 4K, as evidenced by the frame rates remaining well above playable thresholds in most configurations.

One notable observation is that the gap between 1440p and 4K is consistently larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p across all settings. This is typical for a GPU-bound scenario where the pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K (roughly 2.25x) outstrips the increase from 1080p to 1440p (roughly 1.78x). The data suggests that users targeting 4K will need to accept lower quality presets to maintain high frame rates, while 1080p and 1440p offer more flexibility.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the dominant factor in these results. Its Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process at TSMC, provides 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The card operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s. These specifications directly influence how the GPU handles the increasing pixel loads at higher resolutions.

The 6 GB memory capacity proves sufficient for Inside at all tested settings, as no configuration shows an anomalous drop that would indicate VRAM exhaustion. The memory runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, and the 192-bit bus width yields the 336.0 GB/s bandwidth figure. For a puzzle platformer with relatively modest texture requirements, this memory subsystem is clearly adequate, since even the 4K Ultra preset maintains 56.2 FPS without any signs of stalling.

The GPU's compute capabilities also play a role. With 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 12.90 TFLOPS of FP16 (at a 2:1 ratio), the RTX 2060 handles the game's rendering workload efficiently. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present in the silicon, though Inside's visual style likely does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS features. The PassMark G3D score of 14111 places this GPU in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% higher score) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.7% lower score), indicating that it sits in a competitive mid-range tier.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 132.7 FPS (from 253.6 down to 120.9), showing that even at lower resolutions, the GPU is the primary constraint. At 4K, the same settings span is 60.9 FPS (from 117.1 down to 56.2), demonstrating that the GPU's performance ceiling is being approached. This consistent pattern confirms that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured result is 253.6 FPS at Low settings. At Medium settings, the system achieves 205 FPS, while High and Ultra deliver 126.7 FPS and 120.9 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 89.4 FPS, which exceeds 60 FPS. High settings produce 57.1 FPS, slightly below the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops to 56.2 FPS. Low settings at 4K yield 117.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its closest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S scores 15996, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 both score 16351, putting them 1.7% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15786, which is 1.8% lower.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark standing relative to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 achieves an average benchmark score of 27220, placing it in the 84th percentile. It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043), 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006), and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1370P (26991). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 26909, which is 1.2% lower.

Q: How does increasing resolution from 1440p to 4K affect performance at High settings?

A: At 1440p High, the average frame rate is 90.3 FPS. At 4K High, it falls to 57.1 FPS, a reduction of 33.2 FPS or approximately 37%. This is a larger proportional drop than going from 1080p to 1440p, where the reduction is 36.4 FPS or roughly 29%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700's memory bandwidth sufficient for gaming workloads?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Given that the measured frame rates at 1080p exceed 120 FPS even at Ultra settings, the memory subsystem does not appear to be a limiting factor for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1376 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is consistent with the hardware's mid-range positioning. The CPU sits in the 84th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile, so the overall combo ranking reflects the GPU being the weaker component.

The ranking context becomes clearer when examining the individual components' rival positions. The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 27220 puts it in close contention with several Intel parts: the Core i9-9900K trails by just 0.7%, the Core i7-12700H by 0.8%, and the Core i7-1370P by 0.8%. This tight grouping suggests that the CPU is not the differentiating factor in most gaming scenarios. On the GPU side, the RTX 2060's nearest rivals are within 1.8% in either direction, indicating that the graphics card's performance tier is well established.

For a game like Inside, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this combo's ranking of 1376 out of 1671 suggests that many other configurations deliver higher frame rates. However, the measured data shows that this system still achieves excellent playability. At 1080p Ultra, it produces 120.9 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra, it manages 88.4 FPS. Even at 4K, which is often considered the domain of high-end hardware, the system maintains playable frame rates on Medium settings (89.4 FPS) and approaches 60 FPS on High (57.1 FPS).

The rank of 1376, while seemingly low, must be interpreted in context. The database includes many combinations with significantly more powerful GPUs, such as higher-tier RTX and RX series cards. The RTX 2060's 58th percentile standing among all GPUs means that roughly 42% of GPUs are slower, yet the combo still ranks below the median due to the distribution of tested configurations. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers strong performance across all presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets are playable, with Low hitting 253.6 FPS, Medium at 205 FPS, High at 126.7 FPS, and Ultra at 120.9 FPS. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, Medium or High offers the best balance, as they maintain frame rates well above 120 FPS while providing improved visual quality over Low. Ultra at 1080p is also viable, sacrificing only 5.8 FPS compared to High while adding the highest fidelity.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. Low produces 184.1 FPS, Medium 146.6 FPS, High 90.3 FPS, and Ultra 88.4 FPS. For smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays, High is the best choice, offering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Ultra is nearly identical in performance (88.4 FPS) and could be selected if the visual improvements are valued. For 144 Hz monitors, Medium is the appropriate choice, as it stays above 140 FPS, while High falls short of that target.

At 4K, the options are more constrained. Low delivers 117.1 FPS, Medium 89.4 FPS, High 57.1 FPS, and Ultra 56.2 FPS. For 60 FPS gameplay, Medium is the clear recommendation, providing a 32.3 FPS margin over High while still offering reasonable visual quality. High and Ultra both fall just below 60 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users but risks visible frame pacing issues. Low at 4K might be preferred for competitive play, though Inside is a puzzle platformer where frame rate beyond 60 FPS is less critical.

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience across resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 205 FPS; at 1440p, 146.6 FPS; and at 4K, 89.4 FPS. This preset avoids the performance cliff seen between Medium and High at 4K (a 32.3 FPS drop) while still providing substantial visual improvements over Low. For users who prioritize a stable experience without tweaking individual settings, Medium is the recommended default, with High being suitable for 1080p and 1440p users who prefer visual quality over maximum frame rates.