Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a remarkably strong experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle-platformer that is far more dependent on raw GPU throughput than CPU muscle. The data shows this combo achieving a 123.8 average FPS at 1080p Ultra and even managing a playable 55.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, placing it in the 79.3rd percentile of tested combos for this title. While the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and Turing architecture are dated, the game’s modest visual demands allow this pairing to punch well above its weight class, making it a viable choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p or smooth 1440p gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?*

A: The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot, with an average of 95.1 FPS at High settings. This balances visual fidelity with a frame rate that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, whereas 4K High drops to 57.9 FPS.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the measured average FPS jumps from 123.8 on Ultra to 254 on Low, a difference of 130.2 FPS. This shows that the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset, while Low settings nearly double the output.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, but only with settings adjustments. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 55.1, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Lowering to Medium raises it to 93.5 FPS, and Low settings hit 118.9 FPS, making 4K viable if visual fidelity is sacrificed.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 96 MB L3 cache provides ample headroom. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K (from 254 to 118.9 FPS on Low) indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score is 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 by 1.7%.

*Q: Is the 6 GB VRAM a concern for Inside?*

A: No. The game’s measured performance, even at 4K Ultra with 55.1 FPS, shows that the 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient. The bottleneck at higher settings is more likely the GPU’s compute throughput (6.451 TFLOPS FP32) than memory capacity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060’s role in Inside is defined by its Turing architecture and 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. With a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, the GPU provides a moderate compute foundation, evidenced by its 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 rating. The measured frame rates show a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with settings having a dramatic impact. For instance, at 1440p, the average FPS drops from 183.2 on Low to 87.5 on Ultra, a 95.7 FPS swing that underscores the GPU’s sensitivity to shader complexity and pixel fill rate.

The 192-bit memory bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game’s texture loads, but the 6 GB capacity might be a theoretical concern for newer titles. In Inside, however, the data shows no such limitation. The GPU’s 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs handle the 2D platforming environments with ease, as seen in the 254 FPS average at 1080p Low. The RTX 2060’s 58th percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074, places it just above the RX 7600S (0.5% delta) and well ahead of the Pro W5500 (1.8% delta). For Inside, this translates to playable 4K performance when settings are reduced, but the GPU’s age shows at Ultra presets where frame rates dip below 60 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1440p is the recommended choice, delivering a measured 148.6 FPS average. This provides a smooth experience that fully utilizes high-refresh-rate monitors without the sharp drop seen at Ultra. At 1080p, High settings are optimal, with a 130.8 FPS average that remains well above the 120 FPS threshold for competitive play. Ultra at 1080p is still viable at 123.8 FPS, but the 7 FPS gain over High is marginal given the increased GPU load.

For 4K, players must compromise. High settings yield a 57.9 FPS average, which is just below the 60 FPS target. Dropping to Medium raises this to 93.5 FPS, a 61.6% improvement, while Low settings hit 118.9 FPS. The data suggests that Medium is the highest preset for 4K gaming, as Ultra’s 55.1 FPS average is inconsistent with a smooth experience. For players prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, Low at 1440p offers a massive 183.2 FPS average, but this is excessive for a game where 60 FPS is standard. The sweet spot is 1440p Medium or 1080p High, both of which provide a significant buffer above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings achieve a 254 FPS average, which is a testament to the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU in less demanding scenes. Medium settings drop to 206.1 FPS, while High and Ultra yield 130.8 and 123.8 FPS respectively. The delta between Low and Ultra is 130.2 FPS, showing a steep curve that indicates the GPU’s shader units are the primary bottleneck at higher settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but scale down predictably. Low settings produce a 183.2 FPS average, Medium hits 148.6 FPS, and High drops to 95.1 FPS. Ultra is the least efficient at 87.5 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 52.2% reduction from Low. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed. Low settings manage a 118.9 FPS average, but Medium falls to 93.5 FPS, High drops to 57.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 55.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-60 FPS figure in the entire dataset, indicating that this resolution is only suitable with reduced settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario, particularly at lower settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 254 at 1080p to 183.2 at 1440p (a 27.9% reduction) and then to 118.9 at 4K (a 53.2% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is consistent with pixel count increases: 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, while 4K has 4 times. The measured drop from 1080p to 4K Low is 135.1 FPS, which is less than the theoretical 4x reduction, suggesting some CPU overhead is being masked at lower resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the drop is less severe in absolute terms but more significant proportionally. The 1080p Ultra average of 123.8 FPS falls to 87.5 FPS at 1440p (29.3% reduction) and then to 55.1 FPS at 4K (55.5% reduction from 1080p). This indicates that at Ultra, the GPU is already saturated at 1080p, and the additional pixel load at 4K cannot be fully compensated. The data suggests that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component at all resolutions, as the CPU’s 8-core configuration with a 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.10 GHz boost provides ample headroom. The 96 MB L3 cache likely helps maintain consistent frame pacing, but the GPU’s 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D plays a supporting role in Inside, a game that is not thread-heavy. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU provides substantial compute resources that are largely underutilized. Its 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.10 GHz boost clock, combined with a 96 MB shared L3 cache, deliver strong single-thread performance, as seen in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3157 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 804. Multi-threaded scores are equally robust, with a Cinebench R20 multicore result of 9393 and a Passmark multithread score of 26318.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (254 FPS) is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame delivery rate, but the consistent scaling across resolutions suggests the CPU is not hindering performance. The 5700X3D’s 82nd percentile rank among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24673, places it just 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-11600 and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P. For a game like Inside, which relies on simple physics and 2D rendering, the CPU’s 16 threads are overkill, but the high single-thread performance ensures that frame times remain stable even when the GPU is maxed out at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1325 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 79.3rd percentile. This is a strong showing for a mid-range GPU that is now end-of-life, especially given the CPU’s recent release in 2024. The rank reflects the game’s accessibility, as the RTX 2060’s performance is sufficient to achieve playable frame rates at most settings. The combo’s ranking is likely boosted by the CPU’s high average benchmark score (24673), which is 82% higher than the median CPU, but the GPU’s 58th percentile rank (16074 average score) tempers the overall result.

When compared to other combos, this pairing is competitive because the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU. The data shows that the combo outperforms what the GPU alone might suggest, as the 5700X3D’s 96 MB L3 cache and 16 threads ensure that the RTX 2060 operates at its full potential. The 1325th rank out of 1671 means that 346 combos (20.7%) test faster, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 2070 or above. However, for Inside, the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and 6.451 TFLOPS are more than adequate, making this combo a reliable choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming without the need for a more powerful GPU.