Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Inside, a game that clearly favors high refresh rates. The data shows a pairing where the GPU is the dominant performance driver at every tested resolution, with the 8-core CPU providing ample headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, scaling behavior, and how this specific combo positions itself among the thousands of tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 (Cezanne) part built on a 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz are paired with a 16 MB L3 cache and 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 12,830.5 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,494 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 9,950 and single-core score of 1,894. These figures place the processor in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. The game’s 2D side-scrolling perspective and modest simulation load mean that even the 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,283 are more than sufficient. The data supports this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 169 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 76 FPS. The framerate decline across resolutions is almost entirely attributable to GPU load, not CPU limitations.

The 5700G’s multi-threaded capability, evidenced by a PassMark multithread score of 24,419 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,629, is effectively idle during gameplay. The measured results show no CPU bottleneck symptoms, such as framerate plateaus or inconsistent frame pacing. Instead, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable baseline, which it does effortlessly. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5700G is virtually tied with the Intel Core i9-9900K (deltaPct -0.2), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (deltaPct 0.4), the Intel Core i5-14400T (deltaPct -0.4), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (deltaPct 0.6). This clustering suggests that any of these processors would yield similar gameplay performance in Inside, given the same GPU.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the clear workhorse in this pairing. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB206 chip on a 5 nm process, it features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 2280 MHz and boost clock of 2497 MHz are supported by 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The GPU’s compute capabilities include 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s.

In synthetic tests, the RTX 5060 scores 20,891 in PassMark G3D and 3,628 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 860M (deltaPct -0.3), NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (deltaPct -0.3), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (deltaPct -0.8), and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (deltaPct 1.2). This indicates the RTX 5060 sits in a competitive mid-range tier.

For Inside, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and fill rate are the key attributes. The game’s art style uses high-contrast lighting and shadow effects, which stress the pixel pipeline. The measured frame rates show the GPU scaling predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 301 FPS, which drops to 161 FPS at 4K Low. This 47% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings highlights the GPU’s pixel throughput limits at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is ample for this title, as Inside does not exhibit texture streaming or memory capacity issues at any tested setting.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K at each settings tier shows consistent, predictable drops in average FPS. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 301 at 1080p, to 255 at 1440p, to 161 at 4K. This represents a 15% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 37% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.

At High settings, the progression is 178 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, and from 1440p to 4K is 37.5%. The larger drop at High settings compared to Low suggests that additional shading effects amplify the GPU load. At Ultra settings, the pattern continues: 169 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, and from 1440p to 4K is 38%.

These figures indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution. If the CPU were bottlenecking, the FPS would show a plateau or smaller drops at lower resolutions where CPU load is relatively higher. Instead, the consistent 28-38% drops per resolution tier are characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s single-thread performance, while not class-leading, is sufficient to feed the RTX 5060 at even the highest frame rates observed (301 FPS at 1080p Low).

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. Low settings yield an average of 301 FPS, Medium settings produce 278 FPS with a minimum of 236 and maximum of 319, High settings average 178 FPS, and Ultra settings average 169 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is substantial at 100 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra is a modest 9 FPS. This suggests that High and Ultra settings impose similar shading loads, with Medium being a significantly lighter preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 255 FPS, Medium averages 204 FPS with a minimum of 174 and maximum of 235, High averages 128 FPS, and Ultra averages 122 FPS. The delta between Medium and High is 76 FPS, and between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS. The 1440p results show that Medium settings still deliver over 200 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. Low settings average 161 FPS, Medium averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 148, High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages 76 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects have diminishing returns at 4K. The Medium preset at 4K still provides a playable 128 FPS, which is noteworthy for a puzzle platformer.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 5060 ranks 1,699 out of 3,716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 54th percentile of all configurations, meaning slightly more than half of the tested combos perform better. Given that the RTX 5060 is a mid-range GPU and the 5700G is an older but capable APU, this rank is logical.

The rank reflects the GPU’s position relative to higher-tier cards. While the RTX 5060 performs admirably, it is outclassed by GPUs with higher fill rates and more memory bandwidth. The 1,699 rank suggests that most combos above it feature higher-end GPUs (e.g., RTX 5070 or above) or newer CPU/GPU pairings. However, the combo’s performance is still respectable, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where it delivers frame rates far above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data shows that this combo is not an outlier in terms of bottleneck behavior. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU’s 72nd percentile, which is a healthy balance for gaming. This configuration is likely to provide a smooth experience for Inside at all settings, with the only compromise being at 4K Ultra where the average FPS drops to 76.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with high refresh rates?*

A: Yes, at 4K Medium settings the combo averages 128 FPS, and at 4K High it averages 80 FPS. For a 60 Hz display, even 4K Ultra at 76 FPS is sufficient. For 120 Hz+ displays, Medium settings are recommended.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: No. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 301 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to rule out significant CPU limitations.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, High averages 178 FPS and Ultra averages 169 FPS, a 9 FPS difference. At 4K, High averages 80 FPS and Ultra averages 76 FPS, a 4 FPS difference. The visual uplift from Ultra may not justify the small FPS loss.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware in the database?

A: The combo ranks 1,699 out of 3,716 tested configurations. The GPU is in the 72nd percentile, and the CPU is in the 79th percentile. This places the combo in the upper half of all tested systems for Inside.

*Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for Inside at 4K?*

A: Yes. The measured results show no indication of VRAM limitations. The game’s art style does not require excessive memory, and the 8 GB GDDR7 allocation is more than adequate.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The combo averages 204 FPS at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. This is ideal for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 278 FPS, which is only 23 FPS less than Low but with better visual quality. The jump to High costs 100 FPS, which is a significant trade-off for marginal visual improvements. At 1440p, Medium averages 204 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays without needing to drop to Low. At 4K, Medium at 128 FPS is the sweet spot, as it maintains a high frame rate while still offering enhanced visuals over Low.

Ultra settings are only recommended for users with 60 Hz displays who prioritize maximum visual fidelity. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still hits 169 FPS, which is playable, but the 9 FPS gain over High is negligible. At 4K Ultra, the 76 FPS average is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the 4 FPS difference over High makes High the more sensible choice for consistency. The minimum FPS data at Medium settings (236 at 1080p, 174 at 1440p, 109 at 4K) indicates that Medium provides the most stable frame delivery, making it the recommended preset for this combo.