Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer that leans heavily on atmosphere and precise timing rather than raw graphical spectacle, but the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combination still reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. The measured results show a system that is more than capable of delivering smooth gameplay at standard resolutions, but which begins to show its limits when pushed to the extremes of 4K and maximum quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a predictable but steep penalty as resolution increases, with the most dramatic drop occurring between 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers an average of 216 FPS, while the same settings at 2560x1440 yield 156 FPS, and at 3840x2160 the average falls to 98 FPS. This represents a 55% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that pixel throughput becomes a significant constraint at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern changes with the Ultra preset, where the frame rate drops from 103 FPS at 1080p to 74 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 47 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p transition at Ultra costs 29 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K transition costs another 27 FPS, showing a relatively consistent per-step penalty. This consistency suggests that the GTX 1660 SUPER’s shading resources are being taxed uniformly as pixel count grows, rather than hitting a sudden bottleneck at any particular resolution.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data set, including minimum and maximum frame rates, which helps illustrate the stability of performance. At 1080p Medium, the average is 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS, at 1440p the average drops to 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, and at 4K the average falls to 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS. The frame time consistency remains strong even at 4K, as the minimum frame rate of 66 FPS is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The resolution scaling data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this equation. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, clearly has ample headroom for a puzzle platformer, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale nearly linearly with pixel count. Instead, the GTX 1660 SUPER, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit memory bus, becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, particularly at the Ultra preset where the 4K average of 47 FPS falls below the playable threshold for many users.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU116 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1530 MHz with a boost clock of 1785 MHz, and its memory runs at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, which is a critical specification for understanding the 4K performance drop, as higher resolutions demand more data throughput to feed the shading units.

The GPU’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory is a notable consideration for 4K gameplay. The benchmark results show that the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 47 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire dataset. While Inside is not typically a memory-heavy title, the combination of high resolution and Ultra settings likely pushes the 6 GB capacity to its limits, causing the GPU to rely on slower fallback methods for texture streaming. The Low preset at 4K, by contrast, achieves 98 FPS, demonstrating that reducing texture and shader complexity significantly relieves memory pressure.

The clock speeds of the GTX 1660 SUPER play a more subtle role in these results. At 1080p and 1440p resolutions, the GPU’s boost clock of 1785 MHz is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, with the Ultra preset still delivering 103 FPS and 74 FPS respectively. However, at 4K, the boost clock cannot compensate for the sheer volume of pixels that need to be processed, and the GPU falls to 47 FPS at Ultra. This suggests that the limiting factor is not clock speed but rather the raw computational throughput, which is rated at 5.027 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The GPU’s position relative to its peers reinforces this interpretation. In the standardized benchmark scores, the GTX 1660 SUPER sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 580, which scores 0.4% higher. The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is also within 0.4%, while the Tesla M2090 is 0.7% lower. These tight margins indicate that the GTX 1660 SUPER is a mid-range performer, and the Inside benchmark results reflect this positioning: capable at 1080p with high refresh rates, adequate at 1440p for smooth gameplay, but struggling to maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum quality settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60 FPS in Inside?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Medium settings produces an average of 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, providing ample headroom above 60 FPS. Even the Ultra preset at 1440p maintains an average of 74 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with Low settings, the average frame rate is 98 FPS, and at Medium settings it is 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS. However, at High and Ultra settings, the average drops to 49 FPS and 47 FPS respectively, which may not be smooth enough for all players.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile in this game?

A: The benchmark data does not include direct in-game comparisons, but the standardized GPU scores show the two are nearly identical, with the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scoring 0.4% higher. In practical terms, users should expect similar performance in Inside.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the GTX 1660 SUPER in this game?

A: No. The CPU scores in the 79th percentile among all processors, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores only 0.2% higher. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the 8-core, 16-thread processor provides far more computational headroom than the GPU can utilize.

Q: What is the difference in frame rate between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 216 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 103 FPS. This represents a 113 FPS difference, or roughly a 52% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the 6 GB VRAM limit performance at 4K?

A: The data suggests this is likely. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 47 FPS, while the Low preset achieves 98 FPS. The large gap between these settings indicates that texture quality and memory usage are significant factors at high resolutions, and 6 GB appears to be a constraint at the Ultra preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combination ranks 3166 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the lower portion of the database, though the percentile ranking requires careful interpretation given the game’s modest graphical demands. The low rank is not a reflection of poor performance in an absolute sense, but rather indicates that many other tested configurations deliver higher frame rates.

The CPU portion of this combo is relatively strong, with the Ryzen 7 5700G scoring in the 79th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the standardized benchmark include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i5-14400T, which scores 0.4% higher. These results show that the CPU is competitive with flagship processors from previous generations, and it is certainly not the weak link in this pairing.

The GPU, however, brings the combo’s overall rank down. The GTX 1660 SUPER sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rivals being the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and Radeon RX 580, both within 0.4% of its score. This mid-range positioning means that while the combo can handle Inside well at lower resolutions, it falls behind configurations equipped with higher-tier GPUs when the resolution and settings are pushed to their maximum.

The combination of a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU creates a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but less competitive at higher resolutions. The data supports this interpretation: at 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 103 FPS, which is perfectly playable, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 47 FPS, placing it well below the performance of higher-ranked combos in the database. The rank of 3166 out of 3716 reflects this performance ceiling, as the system is clearly capable but not exceptional in the context of all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

For users seeking the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the standout recommendation. This configuration produces an average of 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during the game’s most demanding scenes. The minimum frame rate of 106 FPS provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, which is particularly important for a puzzle platformer where precise timing is essential.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset offers the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining an average of 103 FPS. This is an excellent choice for players who prioritize image quality and have a monitor with a 100 Hz or higher refresh rate. The frame rate is high enough that the visual benefits of Ultra settings outweigh the slight reduction in smoothness compared to the Medium preset, which achieves 173 FPS on average.

For 4K users, the Medium preset is the only viable option that guarantees a consistently smooth experience. The average of 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS is acceptable for most players, though those sensitive to frame rate drops may prefer the Low preset, which achieves 98 FPS on average. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, as their averages of 49 FPS and 47 FPS respectively fall below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable stutter.

The Low preset is generally only necessary for 4K gaming or for users who prioritize maximum frame rates above all else. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 216 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors and offers no practical benefit over Medium or Ultra settings. The data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best overall experience across all three resolutions, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates show a clear hierarchy across the four settings presets. The Low preset achieves the highest average at 216 FPS, followed by Medium at 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. The High preset delivers 108 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset produces 103 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is relatively small at just 5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns compared to its increased visual demands.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with lower overall frame rates. The Low preset averages 156 FPS, while Medium achieves 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset drops to 78 FPS, and Ultra falls to 74 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects have a minimal impact on performance at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates decline more steeply. The Low preset averages 98 FPS, Medium achieves 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS, and High drops to 49 FPS. The Ultra preset produces the lowest result in the entire dataset at 47 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 20 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 29 FPS, showing that the High and Ultra presets impose a significant performance penalty at this resolution.

The complete dataset reveals that the GTX 1660 SUPER is most comfortable at 1080p, where even the Ultra preset maintains a triple-digit frame rate. The 1440p resolution offers a good middle ground, with the Medium preset providing a robust 125 FPS average. The 4K resolution is the most demanding, and users must be selective with their settings to maintain a playable frame rate, with Medium being the highest preset that reliably stays above 60 FPS.