The Medium

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for The Medium with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B370 shows a consistent pattern: this combo struggles to deliver smooth gameplay across all tested configurations. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 11 FPS on Ultra to 30 FPS on Low. The Medium preset delivers 19 FPS average with a minimum of 16 FPS and a maximum of 22 FPS. High settings produce 14 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 11 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves but remains far from playable. Low settings yield 39 FPS average, while Medium produces 24 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS. High settings average 17 FPS, and Ultra falls to 14 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 15 FPS, indicating that the preset choice has a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best results appear. Low settings average 46 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all resolutions. Medium settings deliver 29 FPS with a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 33 FPS. High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra drops to 16 FPS. The scaling from 2560x1440 to 1920x1080 at Low settings shows a 7 FPS improvement, while the same resolution change at Medium settings yields only a 5 FPS gain.

The minimum and maximum frame rates provided for Medium settings at each resolution show tight ranges. At 3840x2160, the spread is 6 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 7 FPS; at 1920x1080, it is 9 FPS. This suggests that frame time consistency is relatively stable, but the overall performance level is too low for practical use.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at position 3439 out of 3724 tested combos for The Medium. This places the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B370 in the bottom portion of all tested configurations, roughly in the 8th percentile of system pairings. The rank reflects the GPU's limited capability in this title, as the CPU itself sits in the 79th percentile among all processors in the database's broader benchmarks.

The Intel Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 places it near the bottom of the GPU hierarchy. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186, which is 0.2% higher, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, while the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. These comparisons illustrate that the Arc B370 operates in a performance tier far below what The Medium requires for smooth gameplay.

The CPU, by contrast, holds up well against its peers. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, both scoring 27578. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, which is 0.4% lower. This suggests that the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing; the GPU clearly bottlenecks the system.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 46 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does this combo reach 60 FPS at any resolution or preset?

A: No. The recorded data shows no configuration reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best result is 46 FPS at 1920x1080 Low.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 0.2% higher, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1.4% lower.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: Low settings average 39 FPS, while Ultra averages 14 FPS, a difference of 25 FPS.

Q: Are there any recorded minimum or maximum frame rates for High or Ultra settings?

A: No. The database only provides minimum and maximum values for Medium settings at each resolution. High and Ultra entries list only average frame rates.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636 on average. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K are 0.2% lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.4% lower.

The Verdict

This PC cannot run The Medium at a playable level. The verdict data for all three resolutions lists no playable settings, meaning no preset at any resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the best available average is 46 FPS on Low settings, which falls 14 FPS short of the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the best average is 39 FPS on Low. At 3840x2160, the best average is 30 FPS on Low.

The gap between recorded performance and the playable threshold is substantial. Even at the lowest resolution and preset combination, the system delivers only 76.7% of the required frame rate. At higher resolutions and presets, the deficit grows considerably. Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce 11 FPS, which is 49 FPS below the threshold. The data indicates that this combination, while featuring a capable processor, simply lacks the graphics horsepower for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant constraint in this pairing. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X performs strongly in standalone benchmarks, scoring 15236 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1965 in single-core, with a percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs. The Intel Arc B370, however, sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184.

The scaling between resolutions confirms the GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 reduces the average frame rate from 46 FPS to 39 FPS, a 15.2% drop. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 further reduces it to 30 FPS, another 23.1% drop. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-limited scenario, where increasing pixel count directly impacts performance.

The preset scaling provides additional evidence. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS (46 FPS versus 16 FPS). At 2560x1440, the same preset range shows a 25 FPS difference (39 FPS versus 14 FPS). At 3840x2160, the difference narrows to 19 FPS (30 FPS versus 11 FPS). The narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is already saturated, and additional graphical load has diminishing effects on frame rate.

The CPU's role appears minimal in this title. Even at 1920x1080 Low, where CPU overhead would typically be highest relative to GPU load, the system only reaches 46 FPS. Given the CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Passmark multithread score of 28390 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13858, the processor is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The integrated graphics solution of the Arc B370, with its 25 W TDP and system-shared memory, simply cannot sustain the demands of The Medium.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The best available option is Low settings with an average of 30 FPS, but this falls 30 FPS short of the playability threshold. Medium settings average 19 FPS, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. Low settings provide the highest average at 39 FPS, which is 21 FPS below the threshold. Medium settings average 24 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 46 FPS, the best recorded result for this combo, but still 14 FPS below the playability threshold. Medium settings average 29 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS.

The database does not list a "best settings" recommendation for any resolution because no configuration reaches 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS does not exist for this combination. Users seeking playable performance in The Medium would need to consider a different GPU pairing, as the Intel Arc B370's measured performance falls short across the entire tested range.