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# Inside with AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers strong performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. Measured benchmark data shows this combo achieving a rank of 1326 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with the GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, produce frame rates that range from playable at 4K Ultra to exceptionally smooth at 1080p Low, with the data indicating the system scales predictably across resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best measured performance this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 254.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Ultra settings, the same resolution yields 125.1 FPS, showing the game remains highly fluid even at maximum quality.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 57.8 FPS at Ultra to 118 FPS at Low. High settings produce 58.4 FPS, while Medium delivers 93.5 FPS, indicating 4K is viable, though Ultra sits just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. The Ryzen 9 7900X has a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among GPUs. Frame rate drops between settings tiers (e.g., from 254.9 FPS at Low to 125.1 FPS at Ultra at 1080p) align with GPU workload scaling.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1326th out of 1671 tested combinations. This places it in the 79th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 4 out of 5 configurations perform better, though the absolute frame rates remain high for this game.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications relevant to this game?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It has 64 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), which is sufficient for Inside's relatively modest texture requirements at all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1326 out of 1671 tested configurations places it in the 79th percentile of all combinations in the database. This means 345 tested combos perform worse, while 1326 perform better. The ranking reflects the balance between a high-end 2022 CPU and a mid-range 2019 GPU, where the latter becomes the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

For context, the Ryzen 9 7900X alone ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50556. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (deltaPct -0.1), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (deltaPct -0.4), Intel Core i7-13850HX (deltaPct -0.5), and Intel Core i9-13980HX (deltaPct -0.8). These deltas indicate the 7900X performs within 1% of these alternatives, making it a top-tier processor.

The RTX 2060, by contrast, ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (deltaPct 0.5), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (deltaPct -1.7), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (deltaPct -1.7), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (deltaPct 1.8). The GPU's position relative to these rivals shows it is competitive within its class, but the CPU's superior standing explains why the combo's rank is driven by GPU limitations.

The measured FPS data confirms this interpretation. At 1080p, the difference between Low (254.9 FPS) and Ultra (125.1 FPS) is a factor of 2.04, which aligns with GPU workload scaling. At 4K, the same settings comparison shows 118 FPS versus 57.8 FPS, a factor of 2.04 as well, indicating the GPU consistently limits performance across resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz are high for a desktop CPU, and the 64 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample bandwidth for game data. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Inside's data demands.

The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 43695 multicore and 6168 single-core. The single-core performance is particularly relevant for games like Inside, which rely on a few primary threads for physics and game logic. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 2137 (2 threads) to 12536 (max threads), demonstrating robust multi-threading capability. The PassMark single-thread score of 4238 and multithread score of 51406 further corroborate this.

In Inside, the CPU's role is to maintain frame pacing and handle the game's simulation. The measured FPS data shows no anomalies that would indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 254.9 FPS, which is near the upper limit of what most displays support. Even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate of 57.8 FPS is not CPU-limited, as the GPU's 6 GB memory and 192-bit bus are more likely constraints at that resolution.

The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 50556, places it ahead of 93% of CPUs. Its nearest rivals show it is within 1% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (50598 average score, -0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50738, -0.4%), Intel Core i7-13850HX (50827, -0.5%), and Intel Core i9-13980HX (50944, -0.8%). This grouping indicates the 7900X is at the boundary of the top tier, and in a game like Inside, its performance headroom is largely unused.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 254.9 FPS (Low), 205.9 FPS (Medium), 127.2 FPS (High), and 125.1 FPS (Ultra). The step from Medium to High is a 38.2% drop, while High to Ultra is only a 1.7% drop, indicating diminishing returns at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 182.5 FPS (Low), 148 FPS (Medium), 91.8 FPS (High), and 90.1 FPS (Ultra). The pattern mirrors 1080p, with Medium to High being the largest single drop at 38.0%. The difference between High and Ultra is again small, at 1.9%. This consistency suggests the game's texture and shading options have a threshold effect beyond which additional quality settings have minimal impact.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 118 FPS (Low), 93.5 FPS (Medium), 58.4 FPS (High), and 57.8 FPS (Ultra). The High and Ultra results are nearly identical, differing by just 1.0%. This near-parity indicates that at 4K, the GPU is saturated by the base workload, and the additional settings between High and Ultra do not meaningfully affect performance. The Low-to-Medium step is a 20.8% drop, while Medium-to-High is a 37.5% drop.

The resolution scaling shows that from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS decreases by 28.4% at Low settings (254.9 to 182.5), 28.1% at Medium (205.9 to 148), 27.8% at High (127.2 to 91.8), and 28.0% at Ultra (125.1 to 90.1). From 1440p to 4K, the decreases are 35.3% at Low (182.5 to 118), 36.8% at Medium (148 to 93.5), 36.4% at High (91.8 to 58.4), and 35.9% at Ultra (90.1 to 57.8). The consistent scaling factors indicate the GPU is the limiting component across all configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process, with 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. It features 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are not utilized in Inside, which does not support ray tracing or DLSS. The GPU's base clock is 1365 MHz and boost clock is 1680 MHz, with a 6 GB GDDR6 memory pool on a 192-bit bus delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark scores show its mid-range positioning. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 1242, and in PassMark G3D, it scores 14111. The DirectX 11 score of 110 and DirectX 12 score of 53 indicate the GPU handles modern APIs, though the low absolute numbers reflect its age. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 71278 and Vulkan score of 67425 are consistent with its compute capabilities.

The RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996 average score, +0.5% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, -1.7%), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (16351, -1.7%), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786, +1.8%). These deltas show the 2060 is within 2% of its competitors, confirming its position as a solid mid-range option.

In Inside, the GPU's role is to render the game's 2.5D side-scrolling environments, which feature dynamic lighting and shadow effects. The 6 GB memory capacity is adequate for the game's textures, as evidenced by the small performance gap between High and Ultra settings at all resolutions. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game's data transfer needs, and the boost clock of 1680 MHz provides consistent performance.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's limits clearly. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 57.8 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target. The near-identical performance between High (58.4 FPS) and Ultra (57.8 FPS) at 4K suggests the GPU is fully utilized at these settings, with the resolution being the primary constraint. At 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, as shown by the 254.9 FPS at Low settings, which is likely beyond the CPU's ability to feed frames in some scenes, though the data does not indicate a hard CPU limit.