Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1369th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This ranking reflects the pairing of a high-end 2020 CPU with a mid-range 2019 GPU, where the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. The combo’s position is not a measure of failure—far from it—but it does indicate that this build is not optimized for pushing maximum frame rates in this particular title. The CPU, which sits in the 84th percentile against all tested processors, has ample headroom, while the GPU, in the 58th percentile, is the limiting factor. Consequently, the system’s overall standing is dragged down by the graphics card, even though the processor is a strong performer on its own.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1369 out of 1671 places it in the bottom 18% of all tested configurations for Inside. This is a significant drop from what the CPU alone might suggest, as the Ryzen 7 5800X’s average benchmark score of 27606 puts it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, however, with an average benchmark score of 16074, sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The disparity is clear: the processor is a top-tier part, while the graphics card is a mid-range offering. In the context of Inside, a game that is not graphically demanding by modern standards, the RTX 2060 still manages to deliver playable results, but the system’s rank shows it is outclassed by many other combos in the database. The data suggests that this pairing is mismatched for this title, as the CPU’s potential is largely untapped. For comparison, the CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, scores 27535, a mere 0.3% difference, showing the 5800X is right at its expected performance level. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scores 15996, which is 0.5% lower, confirming the RTX 2060 is also performing as expected. The bottleneck is not a defect in either part, but rather the inherent imbalance of the pairing for this specific game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Inside reveals a clear hierarchy across settings presets, with the optimal choice depending on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 119.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, the Medium preset offers 205.6 FPS, a massive jump in performance with a minimal visual sacrifice for a game of this style. The data shows that the High preset at 127.3 FPS is a balanced middle ground, but the Medium preset is the sweet spot, providing over 70% more performance than Ultra while still looking crisp. At 1440p, the Medium preset again stands out, delivering 147.8 FPS, which is exceptionally high for this resolution. The Ultra preset drops to 86.8 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for a fast-paced puzzle platformer. At 4K, the Medium preset yields 92.8 FPS, making it the best choice for a high-refresh-rate experience at that resolution. The Low preset at 4K produces 114.5 FPS, but the visual downgrade is likely not worth the extra frames. For the best overall experience, the Medium preset is recommended across all resolutions, as it offers the highest frame rates that remain above 90 FPS at 4K and above 200 FPS at 1080p, without the diminishing returns of the Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the pattern reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 258.2 FPS, which is a massive number that suggests the CPU is being pushed hard. Moving to 1440p Low drops the frame rate to 182.6 FPS, a 29% reduction, and at 4K Low it falls to 114.5 FPS, a 37% drop from 1440p. This scaling is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where the graphics card’s workload increases with pixel count. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width are sufficient for this game, but the GPU’s raw compute power is the limiting factor. At High settings, the drop from 1080p (127.3 FPS) to 1440p (90.8 FPS) is a 29% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K (59.2 FPS) is a 35% reduction. This consistent pattern across settings indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is clearly not the issue, as it can easily feed the GPU at all resolutions. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield significant frame rate gains, while a CPU upgrade would provide little benefit in this game. The 5800X’s single-thread score of 3327 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread score of 23571 are more than adequate for Inside’s physics and logic, so the graphics card is the component to watch.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 1440p with Medium settings provides an average of 147.8 FPS, which is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate jumps to 205.6 FPS, but the visual difference between 1080p and 1440p is noticeable, making 1440p the superior choice for this game.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck for this combo in Inside?*

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27606 places it in the 84th percentile, while the GPU’s score of 16074 is in the 58th percentile. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop that is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, confirming the RTX 2060 is the primary constraint.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K with High settings, the system averages 59.2 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. At 4K Medium, it achieves 92.8 FPS, which is smooth. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 56.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a game that benefits from higher frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score is 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996) and 1.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786). It is 1.7% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700, both scoring 16351. This shows the RTX 2060 is competitively positioned among its peers.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 2060?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 had a launch MSRP of 349 USD. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X had a launch MSRP of $449, though this is not directly relevant to the game’s performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X overkill for this game?

A: The data suggests yes. The CPU’s multi-threaded score of 23571 in Cinebench R23 is far beyond what Inside requires, as the game’s FPS is consistently limited by the GPU. The CPU’s performance is more than sufficient, and its 84th percentile ranking shows it has headroom for more demanding titles.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the defining component in this combo for Inside, and its specifications explain the measured results. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than enough for a game like Inside, which does not have massive texture requirements, but the GPU’s compute power is where it falls short. The RTX 2060 has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs. These figures translate to a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s. In practice, these specs allow the GPU to deliver 258.2 FPS at 1080p Low, but this drops to 119.6 FPS at 1080p Ultra, showing the impact of increased graphical load. The GPU’s 12 nm process node and 10,800 million transistors are dated by modern standards, but they are sufficient for this title. The RTX 2060’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure it works well with the game’s engine. The GPU’s low VRAM usage in this game means the 6 GB capacity is not a limiting factor, but the raw processing power is. The data shows that the GPU’s performance is the reason the combo ranks 1369th out of 1671, as the CPU is clearly capable of more. Upgrading the GPU would be the logical step to improve frame rates in Inside, as the current card is the primary bottleneck.