Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination delivers a playable experience in Inside, but the data reveals a clear bottleneck: this is a GPU-limited pairing at higher resolutions. The CPU provides ample headroom, while the GPU determines the frame rate ceiling, particularly at 4K.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) part with 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This is a modern desktop processor that sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 23,794, while single-core scores 3,359. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,683 and max-thread score of 7,680 are nearly identical, suggesting the processor scales well up to its full thread count.

For Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer, this CPU is massively overprovisioned. The game’s engine is not demanding on processor resources. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU has the least work, the average frame rate reaches 221.2 FPS. This high ceiling indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29,774, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. It is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming terms.

The processor’s 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for this title. The data shows that the CPU is not a constraint: the frame rate difference between Low settings at 1080p (221.2 FPS) and Low settings at 4K (99.6 FPS) is a 55% drop, which is entirely attributable to the GPU, not the CPU. The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s job is to feed frames, and it does so without breaking a sweat.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the definitive performance limiter in this combo. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Its benchmark data shows a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,061 and a Passmark G3D score of 12,871, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs.

This GPU is an older, mid-range part, and the data reflects that in Inside. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 105.9 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 48 FPS. The 6 GB VRAM is not a concern for this game, as it is a 2D title with modest texture requirements. The GPU’s compute capabilities, however, are the primary factor in the frame rate drops. The GTX 1660 Ti’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 570X (0.4% higher average score) and the NVIDIA Tesla K10 (0.7% lower average score). The RTX A2000 Mobile is 0.8% higher, and the GTX 680 is 0.8% higher. These are close scores, but the GTX 1660 Ti’s real-world performance in this test shows it is just enough for smooth gameplay at 1080p but struggles at 4K Ultra.

The framerate scaling with settings is a clear indicator of GPU load. At 1080p, moving from Low (221.2 FPS) to Ultra (105.9 FPS) is a 52% reduction. At 4K, the same settings change results in a 52% reduction as well (99.6 to 48 FPS). This consistent drop suggests the GPU is the bottleneck in both cases, but the absolute numbers show that the GPU is more stressed at higher resolutions.

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

The measured data shows a clear and predictable pattern: frame rates decrease as resolution increases, and the rate of decrease is steeper at higher settings. At Low settings, the combo delivers 221.2 FPS at 1080p, 155.8 FPS at 1440p, and 99.6 FPS at 4K. This is a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 36% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the numbers are 105.9 FPS, 74 FPS, and 48 FPS respectively — a 30% drop and then a 35% drop.

This pattern indicates a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the processor’s workload does not change with resolution. The fact that the frame rate halves when the pixel count quadruples (from 1080p to 4K) is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, but at 4K, the GPU is saturated. The High settings show this too: 107.3 FPS at 1080p, 76.9 FPS at 1440p, and 51.8 FPS at 4K. The scaling is consistent, confirming the GTX 1660 Ti is the determining factor. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has the power to deliver higher frame rates, but it is waiting on the GPU at every resolution.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience. At 1080p, Medium delivers 177.9 FPS, which is 68% higher than High (107.3 FPS) and 68% higher than Ultra (105.9 FPS). This is a massive performance gain with a likely minimal visual difference in a 2D puzzle platformer. At 1440p, Medium provides 124.3 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and 63% higher than High (76.9 FPS).

At 4K, Medium produces 76.4 FPS, which is still smooth and playable. High at 4K yields 51.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for many users, and Ultra drops to 48 FPS. The data suggests that Low settings are unnecessary for this game, as Medium provides such a high frame rate at all resolutions. If a user has a 144Hz monitor at 1080p, Medium is the sweet spot. For 4K, Medium is the highest preset that maintains a comfortable frame rate. Ultra offers no tangible benefit over High, as the average FPS difference is only 1.4 FPS at 1080p (105.9 vs 107.3), and it is actually slower than High at 4K (48 vs 51.8). Therefore, Medium is the recommended preset for the best balance of performance and visual quality, with High as a fallback for those prioritizing fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ranks 1,446 out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom 14% of all tested system configurations. This is a low ranking, but it is important to contextualize this number. The rank is a combined score that likely weighs the performance of both components. Given that the GPU is a mid-range part from 2019, this ranking is expected.

The CPU alone is in the 86th percentile, but the GPU is only in the 55th percentile. This mismatch drags the combo’s overall ranking down. The data suggests that this combo is a mismatch: a high-end CPU paired with a mid-range GPU. In a game like Inside, the GPU is the limiting factor, so the combo’s performance is more representative of the GTX 1660 Ti’s capabilities than the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s. The rank indicates that many other combinations, likely those with newer or higher-end GPUs, achieve better frame rates. This is not a reflection of the CPU’s inadequacy, but rather a signal of the GPU’s position as the performance ceiling. For users with this combo, the CPU offers a clear upgrade path for the future, but for Inside specifically, the GPU governs the experience.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Inside at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The data shows 76.4 FPS at 4K Medium and 99.6 FPS at 4K Low. High settings (51.8 FPS) and Ultra (48 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The CPU is in the 86th percentile, while the GPU is in the 55th percentile. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K (e.g., from 221.2 to 99.6 FPS at Low) is consistent with a GPU limitation.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE?

A: They are essentially tied. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29,774, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE’s score of 29,740. This difference is negligible in practice.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz 1080p monitor?

A: Medium is the best choice. It delivers 177.9 FPS at 1080p, which is high enough to take advantage of a 144Hz refresh rate. High (107.3 FPS) and Ultra (105.9 FPS) are also viable but leave less headroom.

*Q: Is the 6 GB VRAM sufficient for Inside?*

A: The data shows no VRAM-related issues. The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, and the game is a 2D puzzle platformer. The frame rates are consistent with GPU compute limitations, not memory capacity.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1,446 out of 1,671 total combos. This is a low ranking, primarily due to the GPU’s mid-range performance. The CPU is among the top 14% of all CPUs, but the GPU holds the combo back.

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

The following table shows the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 221.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 177.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 107.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 105.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 155.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 124.3 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 76.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 74.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 99.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 76.4 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 51.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 48.0 |

The data confirms that the GTX 1660 Ti is the primary driver of performance. The Ryzen 7 5800XT provides a solid foundation, but the GPU’s limits are reached quickly as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, the combo is highly capable, but at 4K, users must compromise on settings to maintain smooth gameplay.