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The Medium
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 11 | 14 | 19 | 30 |
| 1440p QHD | 14 | 17 | 24 | 39 |
| 1080p Full HD | 16 | 21 | 29 | 46 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: The Medium on Your System
How This Combo Ranks
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B370 sits near the bottom of the database for The Medium. Out of 3,724 tested combinations, this pairing ranks 3,439th, placing it in the bottom 8% of all recorded systems. That ranking reflects a fundamental mismatch: the CPU is a solid mid-range desktop part, but the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with performance that falls far short of what this horror title demands.
The recorded data shows no resolution or preset combination reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best average frame rate observed anywhere is 46 FPS at 1080p Low, which still misses the target by a wide margin. At 4K, the situation deteriorates sharply: Ultra settings produce just 11 FPS, High reaches 14 FPS, Medium manages 19 FPS, and even Low only hits 30 FPS. The GPU's percentile ranking versus all graphics cards is 5, meaning 95% of tested GPUs outperform it. This is an integrated part with a 25 W TDP, and the benchmark numbers confirm it is not suited for modern third-person horror games at playable frame rates.
The CPU side tells a different story. The Ryzen 5 4600G ranks in the 71st percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,507. Its six cores and twelve threads, based on Zen 2 architecture, provide ample processing headroom. The bottleneck in this combo is overwhelmingly the GPU, not the processor. The Arc B370's single recorded benchmark, a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184, places it in the company of decade-old discrete cards and low-end mobile parts. That score is the entire basis for its 5th percentile standing.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The database's nearest rival data for the CPU and GPU reveals what this combo behaves like. On the processor side, the Ryzen 5 4600G's average score of 17,507 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17,482, a delta of just 0.1% behind. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17,395, 0.6% behind. Two chips sit slightly ahead: the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17,614 (0.6% ahead) and the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17,648 (0.8% ahead). For any user considering a CPU swap, these four parts would deliver nearly identical processing performance in The Medium.
On the graphics side, the Arc B370's average score of 1,184 places it alongside three older AMD parts and one ATI part. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, just 0.2% ahead. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190, 0.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192, 0.7% ahead. The only rival that trails is the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1,168, 1.4% behind. These deltas are all within a couple of percent, meaning any of these GPUs would produce essentially indistinguishable frame rates in this game. None of them are modern gaming parts, which underscores how far behind the curve this integrated solution is.
The practical takeaway from the rival data is that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest neighbors would not change the outcome. The frame rates are GPU-bound across the board. Conversely, replacing the GPU with any of its nearest rivals would also yield no meaningful improvement. This combo's performance ceiling is defined by the weakest link, and the weakest link is the graphics processor.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run The Medium at 60 FPS at any resolution?
A: No. The recorded data shows no resolution or preset combination reaches 60 FPS. The highest average frame rate is 46 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.
Q: What is the best frame rate this combo achieves in The Medium?
A: The best recorded average is 46 FPS at 1080p Low. The next best is 39 FPS at 1440p Low, followed by 30 FPS at 4K Low.
Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17,507 on average. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is 0.1% behind, the Intel Core 7 150U is 0.6% behind, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.6% ahead, and the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% ahead.
Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% ahead, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% ahead, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% ahead, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% behind.
Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor?
A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 71st percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile among all graphics cards. The frame rates track the GPU's low standing.
Q: What settings produce the highest frame rate at 1080p?
A: Low settings produce the highest average at 46 FPS. Medium drops to 29 FPS, High to 21 FPS, and Ultra to 16 FPS.
The Verdict
This PC cannot run The Medium at a playable level. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and every recorded configuration falls short.
The closest any setting comes is 1080p Low at 46 FPS, which is 14 FPS below the target. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 39 FPS. At 4K Low, it falls further to 30 FPS. The gap between this combo and a playable experience is substantial at every resolution. Even the least demanding preset at the lowest resolution cannot reach the threshold.
The data indicates that this combination is only suitable for games with far lighter graphics requirements. For The Medium, a horror title that clearly demands a dedicated graphics solution, the integrated Arc B370 is insufficient. Users seeking to play this game would need a fundamentally different GPU, as the CPU side is not the constraint.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The recorded measurements cover four presets at three resolutions, for a total of twelve data points. Average frame rates, minimums, and maximums are provided where available.
At 3840x2160, the results are as follows. Low settings produce an average of 30 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings average 19 FPS, with a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 22. High settings average 14 FPS. Ultra settings average 11 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 19 FPS, and none of these figures approach playability.
At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats. Low settings average 39 FPS. Medium settings average 24 FPS, with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 28. High settings average 17 FPS. Ultra settings average 14 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 15 FPS, and from Medium to High another 7 FPS.
At 1920x1080, the best results appear. Low settings average 46 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 33. High settings average 21 FPS. Ultra settings average 16 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 17 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS.
The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution drop and each preset reduction improves frame rates, but never enough to reach the 60 FPS target. The minimum and maximum values for Medium settings at each resolution show tight ranges, indicating stable but low performance. For example, at 1080p Medium, the range is 24 to 33 FPS, a span of 9 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 21 to 28 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 16 to 22 FPS.
Best Settings per Resolution
For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS would be the correct choice. However, the data shows no preset at any resolution meets that criterion. The verdict by resolution lists playable settings as empty arrays for all three resolutions, confirming that no configuration clears the threshold.
At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 30 at Low settings. This is the only preset that even reaches half the target. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 20 FPS. The recommended setting, if one had to choose, would be Low, but it still fails the playability requirement.
At 2560x1440, the best average FPS is 39 at Low settings. This is the highest value at this resolution, but it remains 21 FPS short of the target. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 25 FPS.
At 1920x1080, the best average FPS is 46 at Low settings. This is the best result in the entire dataset, but it still misses the 60 FPS threshold by 14 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 30 FPS.
Since no preset at any resolution achieves 60 FPS, there is no "best playable setting" to recommend. The database records no playable settings for any resolution. Users with this combo should expect sub-60 FPS performance across the board, with the least bad experience being 1080p Low at 46 FPS. For any resolution above 1080p, even Low settings produce frame rates below 40 FPS, which is likely to feel stuttery in a horror game that relies on atmosphere and timing. The conclusion is straightforward: this combination does not meet the playable threshold for The Medium at any resolution or preset.