Inside

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a combo rank of 2431 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places the pairing in the lower third of all tested systems, indicating that while the hardware is capable, it is not optimized for this specific title relative to other configurations in the database. The percentile standing for the CPU is strong at 95, meaning it outperforms most alternatives, yet the overall combo ranking suggests the GPU or system balance holds the pairing back in this game’s specific workload.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo’s performance is respectable but not class-leading. With an average benchmark score of 77740 for the CPU and 26331 for the GPU, the theoretical compute potential is substantial. However, the rank of 2431 versus 3716 combos implies that many other pairings deliver higher frame rates in Inside, likely due to the game’s modest graphical demands favoring different hardware balances. The combo sits in the 65th percentile rank, meaning about 65% of tested combinations perform better, which is a notable gap given the hardware’s raw specifications.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2431 out of 3716 tested combinations places this pairing in the 34th percentile for Inside specifically. This is a surprisingly low position given the CPU’s 95th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU’s 72nd percentile among all graphics cards. The discrepancy suggests that the game’s performance is not primarily limited by the CPU, which excels in multi-threaded workloads, nor by the GPU’s absolute compute power, but rather by other factors such as driver optimization or memory bandwidth allocation.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU demonstrates strong relative performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% in average benchmark score, while leading the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by 1.6% and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P by the same margin. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is 2% behind. These deltas are minor, indicating the CPU is competitive with top-tier desktop and workstation parts. For the GPU, the RTX 5060 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 860M, with a delta of -0.3%, and matches the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at -0.3%. It leads the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT by 1.2% but trails the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary by 0.8%. These small margins show the GPU is in a crowded mid-range segment.

The rank itself tells a story of underutilization. In a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple geometry, the high core count of the CPU and the dedicated VRAM of the GPU should theoretically dominate. Yet, the measured frames per second at 1080p Ultra reach only 137, while other combos in the database likely push higher. This suggests the game engine may be single-thread bound or that the combo’s memory configuration, despite a quad-channel LPDDR5X interface with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, creates a bottleneck not visible in synthetic benchmarks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. For Inside, this memory capacity is more than sufficient, as the game’s art style uses limited textures and simple shading. The GPU’s base clock is 2280 MHz, boosting to 2497 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These clocks are moderate, and the GPU’s FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS indicates a capable but not overwhelming compute unit.

In the measured results, the GPU’s role becomes evident through the scaling between settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 62, while at 4K Low it jumps to 130. This 68 FPS swing demonstrates that the GPU is heavily involved in rendering quality effects, but even at Ultra, the frame rate remains playable. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor here, as Inside’s requirements are low; the bottleneck at higher settings is more likely shader complexity and pixel fill rate, which the RTX 5060 handles with its 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs.

The GPU’s benchmark scores further contextualize its role. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3628, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 112787 and 113321 respectively. Passmark G3D shows 20891, and GPU compute is 10899. These numbers are mid-range, confirming the GPU is not a high-end part. However, for Inside, the data indicates the GPU is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, where the average of 62 FPS is close to the threshold of smoothness.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s rank in Inside?*

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 2431 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of performance for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, but 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the measured FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 137, with no minimum or maximum values recorded.

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

A: Based on the data, the GPU appears to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as FPS scales significantly with settings changes, while the CPU’s high core count (16 cores, 32 threads) is underutilized.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rates at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 166, with a minimum of 141 and maximum of 191, which is suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves an average of 288 FPS on Low settings, 230 FPS on Medium, 144 FPS on High, and 137 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 196 and maximum of 265 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The drop from Low to Medium is 58 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is only 7 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 207 FPS on Low, 166 FPS on Medium, 104 FPS on High, and 99 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 141 and maximum of 191 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 41 FPS reduction, while High to Ultra is a modest 5 FPS drop. At this resolution, the combo still delivers high frame rates, but the gap between Low and Ultra is 108 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s workload increase.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 130 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 120, High averages 65 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium is a 26 FPS loss, while High to Ultra is only 3 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario, with the average FPS barely above 60, while 4K Low remains playable at 130 FPS.

The overall pattern indicates that the combo scales well with resolution, but the GPU’s limits become apparent at 4K with higher settings. The CPU’s influence is minimal, as even at 1080p Low (288 FPS), the frame rate is not CPU-bound, given the high core count and boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz, boosting to 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache hierarchy and high core count make it a formidable multi-threaded performer, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and Geekbench multi-core score of 20992.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is largely supportive. The game is a puzzle platformer with simple physics and AI, so it does not utilize all 16 cores effectively. The single-core performance, measured at 2044 in Cinebench R23 and 2464 in Geekbench, is more relevant. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks are handled swiftly, but the game’s frame rates are not limited by the CPU. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 288 is likely near the game’s engine cap, and the CPU easily keeps up.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s via quad-channel LPDDR5X is another factor. For Inside, this bandwidth is overkill, as the game’s texture and geometry data are small. The integrated Radeon 8060S graphics are present but not used in this combo, as the dedicated RTX 5060 handles rendering. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as Passmark multi-thread at 54934 and floating point math at 128682, show its compute strength, but these do not translate to higher FPS in a game that is GPU-bound at higher settings.

The nearest rival data reinforces the CPU’s position. The Intel Core i9-14900K is only 1.7% faster in average benchmark score, yet in Inside, the combo’s rank is low, suggesting that the CPU is not the differentiator. Instead, the GPU’s mid-range performance and the game’s optimization for different hardware likely explain the ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 137 FPS on average, which is adequate for most displays, but the High preset at 144 FPS offers a slight improvement with potentially better visual fidelity. For users with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher), the Medium preset at 230 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a significant FPS boost over High (86 FPS difference) while still maintaining decent visual quality. The Low preset at 288 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visuals.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It averages 166 FPS with a minimum of 141, ensuring smooth gameplay on 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 104 FPS is also viable for 100Hz displays, but the drop from Medium is 62 FPS, which may be noticeable. Ultra at 99 FPS is marginally slower than High, so it is not recommended unless visual quality is paramount. Low at 207 FPS is excessive for most users, but it provides headroom for future demanding scenes.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the recommended baseline, averaging 104 FPS with a minimum of 89. This ensures a consistent experience above 60 FPS. The High preset at 65 FPS is playable but close to the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset at 62 FPS risks dips below 60 during intense scenes. Low at 130 FPS is the best for 4K high refresh rate gaming, but it sacrifices visual quality. Given the game’s simple art style, Medium at 4K offers a good balance between performance and fidelity.

The data suggests that the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings. At 4K, Medium is the safest choice to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS, while Ultra is only for users who prioritize graphics over smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 288 at 1080p to 207 at 1440p (a 28.1% reduction) and then to 130 at 4K (a 37.2% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU’s performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates even at lower resolutions. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 158 FPS, or 54.9%.

At Medium settings, the averages are 230 at 1080p, 166 at 1440p, and 104 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 64 FPS (27.8%), and from 1440p to 4K is 62 FPS (37.3%). The total reduction is 126 FPS (54.8%), mirroring the Low setting’s percentage drop. This consistency indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate scales almost linearly with pixel count.

For High settings, the averages are 144 at 1080p, 104 at 1440p, and 65 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 40 FPS (27.8%), and from 1440p to 4K is 39 FPS (37.5%). The total reduction is 79 FPS (54.9%). At Ultra, the averages are 137 at 1080p, 99 at 1440p, and 62 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 38 FPS (27.7%), and from 1440p to 4K is 37 FPS (37.4%). The total reduction is 75 FPS (54.7%).

The consistent percentage drops across all settings, approximately 28% from 1080p to 1440p and 37% from 1440p to 4K, strongly indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s role is static, providing enough headroom to not constrain frame rates at any resolution. The RTX 5060’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are sufficient for the game, but its compute power (19.18 TFLOPS) is the ceiling. The combo’s low rank in the database is likely due to this GPU limitation, as other combos with higher-end GPUs achieve better scaling at 4K.