Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data shows a system that can handle the game at high refresh rates in most scenarios, with frame rates scaling in a predictable manner that reveals the RTX 2060 as the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 258.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 185.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28%. At 4K, the average falls to 113.7 FPS, which is roughly 56% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the system is heavily influenced by pixel count.

The trend holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 128.4 at 1080p to 91.8 at 1440p, then down to 57.7 at 4K. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory, starting at 207.4 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 149.6 at 1440p, and finally reaching 91.7 at 4K. Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates, with 122.9 FPS at 1080p, 86.2 at 1440p, and 56.9 at 4K.

The fact that 4K performance is roughly half of 1080p performance across all settings suggests a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed by the increased pixel workload. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is unlikely to be the limiting factor here, as the frame rate drops are proportional to the resolution increase, which is a classic sign of GPU saturation rather than a CPU bottleneck.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a 5000 series processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and it features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 24,063 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,397 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

In the context of Inside, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU. The game is a puzzle platformer that, while visually striking, does not appear to demand extreme multi-threaded processing. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU load, the system still produces frame rates well above 120 FPS for all settings except Ultra. This indicates the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions.

The 5800X3D’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is notable. It sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i9-12900HK and AMD Ryzen 5 7600 in average benchmark score, with delta percentages of -0.4% and -0.2% respectively. This suggests that the CPU’s raw processing power is competitive with modern alternatives, meaning any performance shortfall in Inside is not due to the processor. The data implies the CPU is providing a solid foundation, with the 8-core, 16-thread configuration ensuring that frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is under heavy load.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing architecture GPU with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. It has 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, along with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU’s role in Inside is clearly the dominant factor in determining performance. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a direct relationship with the number of pixels rendered, which is a hallmark of GPU limitation. The RTX 2060’s percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range performer, and this is reflected in the 4K results, where even Low settings only achieve 113.7 FPS.

At 1440p, the GPU is still able to deliver high frame rates, with Low settings hitting 185.6 FPS and Medium reaching 149.6 FPS. This suggests the 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at this resolution. However, the drop to 4K reveals the GPU’s limits, as the frame rate at High settings falls to 57.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider optimal for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the RTX 2060’s 160 W TDP and 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are being fully utilized at higher resolutions, with the GPU becoming the clear bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the RTX 2060 ranks 1,334 out of 1,671 combos for Inside. This places it in the lower 20% of all tested systems, which is a significant finding given the CPU’s high performance tier. The rank suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier part, the GPU drags the overall combo down in this specific game.

The combo’s rank is more reflective of the GPU’s capabilities than the CPU’s. The RTX 2060’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which has an average score 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which is 1.7% higher. This indicates the GPU is performing as expected for its class. The CPU, on the other hand, is outperforming its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 8024P, by 0.1%, and the Intel Core i9-11900K by 0.1%.

This discrepancy between CPU and GPU performance tiers is the key takeaway. The data shows a system where the CPU has significant headroom, but the GPU is the limiting factor. For Inside, this means the combo is not in the top tier of performers, but it still delivers playable frame rates at most settings and resolutions, as the measured FPS data confirms.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the High preset delivers 128.4 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset offers 207.4 FPS, which is even better for competitive play, but the visual difference between Medium and High may not justify the frame rate increase for a puzzle platformer.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering 149.6 FPS. High settings drop to 91.8 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium provides a significant performance boost without a drastic visual downgrade. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 86.2 FPS, which is playable but may not feel as fluid as the Medium or High presets.

For 4K, the data recommends the Low preset, which achieves 113.7 FPS. Medium settings at 4K produce 91.7 FPS, which is acceptable, but High and Ultra dip to 57.7 and 56.9 FPS respectively, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Given that the game is a puzzle platformer, the Low preset at 4K provides a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, ensuring the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 258.4 on Low to 122.9 on Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 207.4 FPS, and High reaches 128.4 FPS. These numbers show that 1080p is not a challenge for this combo, with even the most demanding preset exceeding 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still high but show the GPU’s increasing workload. Low settings produce 185.6 FPS, Medium delivers 149.6 FPS, High drops to 91.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 86.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is substantial, indicating that the High preset introduces a significant performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed. Low settings yield 113.7 FPS, Medium produces 91.7 FPS, High achieves 57.7 FPS, and Ultra manages 56.9 FPS. The close results between High and Ultra at 4K suggest that the GPU is hitting a hard performance ceiling, with the additional settings in Ultra providing minimal visual benefit at the cost of frame rate.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the best balance, with Medium settings delivering 149.6 FPS and High achieving 91.8 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The frame rate drops from 113.7 FPS at Low to 56.9 FPS at Ultra with a 4K resolution indicate the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU’s performance is consistent across resolutions.

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

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16,074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, putting it in a competitive mid-range position.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 1080p with high refresh rates?*

A: Yes, the measured data shows 128.4 FPS at High settings and 207.4 FPS at Medium settings, both well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1,334 out of 1,671 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the lower 20% due to the GPU’s mid-range performance.

Q: Does the CPU’s large L3 cache benefit this game?

A: The CPU’s 96 MB of L3 cache contributes to its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, but the benchmark data shows the game’s performance is more dependent on GPU load, as evidenced by the resolution scaling.