Inside

# Inside: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a surprisingly strong experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that scales well across hardware tiers. The measured frame rates show this pairing handles the game with ease, even at 4K, though the performance ceiling is clearly dictated by the GPU at higher resolutions. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 96 MB shared L3 cache proves more than sufficient for this title's demands, ranking this combo at 1218 out of 1671 tested configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The maximum measured average frame rate is 271.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the game runs exceptionally well at 1080p, far exceeding typical display refresh rates.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with playable performance?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 59.1 FPS average, while High settings yield 64.2 FPS. Even the most demanding settings remain above the 60 FPS threshold in most cases, though Ultra dips slightly below.

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

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 19,774, placing it 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070. It also leads the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 by 0.8% and the Tesla K40m by 1.3%.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,673. This places it in the upper tier of desktop processors, comfortably ahead of most mainstream options.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 202.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 94.7 FPS. This 107.7 FPS gap shows how much headroom exists in the game engine when visual fidelity is prioritized.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER outperform the RTX 2070 in this game's benchmark context?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 2060 SUPER is actually 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070, despite the latter typically being positioned as a higher-tier card. This is a narrow margin but noteworthy for performance comparisons.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D brings substantial processing power to this pairing. Its 8 cores and 16 threads operate at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost up to 4.10 GHz, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process. The 96 MB shared L3 cache is a defining feature, providing ample data storage for game logic and physics calculations that Inside relies on.

For a puzzle platformer, CPU demands are relatively modest compared to modern AAA titles, and this processor handles them without becoming a bottleneck. Single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,157 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 804. Multi-threaded workloads are equally well-served, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 6,755.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors confirms its position as a high-end part. In the context of Inside, the 5700X3D's capabilities far exceed what the game requires, meaning frame rates are almost entirely determined by GPU performance. The processor's 105 W TDP and DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for sustained gaming sessions without thermal throttling concerns.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1218 out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in roughly the 73rd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating a capable but not top-tier pairing for this specific game. The ranking reflects that while the hardware is competent, many higher-end GPUs and CPUs achieve better frame rates in this title.

The CPU's nearest rivals in general benchmark scores are closely matched. The Intel Core i7-1360P sits just 0.2% behind, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D trails by 0.3%, and the Intel Core i5-11600 is 0.5% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6% ahead. These narrow deltas show the 5700X3D is competitively positioned among modern processors, though its ranking in Inside is more heavily influenced by the GPU's limitations.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The RTX 2060 SUPER leads the GTX TITAN by 0.3%, the RTX 2070 by 0.5%, the Quadro K5200 by 0.8%, and the Tesla K40m by 1.3%. These margins are small, suggesting the GPU sits in a tightly contested performance band where minor differences in optimization can shift rankings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests Medium settings provide the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 226.7 FPS, which is 45 FPS below Low but still far above what any display can show. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 162.4 FPS, maintaining high refresh rate compatibility. Even at 3840x2160, Medium achieves 101.3 FPS, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS.

High settings are a viable alternative for those prioritizing visuals, with 139.9 FPS at 1080p, 99.2 FPS at 1440p, and 64.2 FPS at 4K. The latter figure is just above playable thresholds for most users. Ultra settings, while offering the highest fidelity, push 4K to 59.1 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter on 60 Hz displays.

For competitive play or maximum responsiveness, Low settings unlock extreme frame rates: 271.8 FPS at 1080p, 202.4 FPS at 1440p, and 127.5 FPS at 4K. However, the visual downgrade from Medium is significant, and given the game's atmospheric presentation, Medium is the recommended starting point.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, frame rates drop from 139.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 99.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a 29% reduction, and further to 64.2 FPS at 3840x2160, a 54% drop from 1080p. This pattern is consistent with a GPU that becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Inside at all tested resolutions. The GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 64 ROPs handle the game's rendering requirements, though the scaling indicates that the GPU's compute resources are fully utilized at 4K.

Conversely, the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. The 5700X3D's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3,157 Cinebench R23 score, ensures the game logic never becomes a constraint. The data shows that for this title, upgrading the GPU would yield greater frame rate improvements at 4K than upgrading the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings shows exceptional performance. Low settings produce 271.8 FPS, Medium achieves 226.7 FPS, High delivers 139.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 133 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 138.8 FPS, highlighting the game's scalability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues with lower absolute numbers. Low settings yield 202.4 FPS, Medium reaches 162.4 FPS, High produces 99.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 94.7 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 4.5 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings still manage 127.5 FPS, Medium hits 101.3 FPS, High reaches 64.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 59.1 FPS. The High to Ultra gap is 5.1 FPS, while the Low to Medium difference is 26.2 FPS. This indicates that Medium offers the best performance-per-visual-cost at 4K, while Ultra provides marginal gains over High for a noticeable frame rate penalty.

The overall data shows this combo is well-suited for Inside at any resolution, with the caveat that 4K Ultra users may want to enable vsync or cap frame rates to avoid screen tearing at 59.1 FPS. For most users, 1440p Medium at 162.4 FPS represents the sweet spot, balancing high refresh rate smoothness with adequate visual quality.