The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers playable performance in The Medium only at lower resolutions and settings. Benchmark data shows this pairing is heavily constrained by the graphics card, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities unable to compensate for GPU limitations at higher visual loads.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest playable option is absent from the data entirely, with all settings falling below the playable threshold. The closest result is Low settings at 52 FPS average, which still misses the 60 FPS target by a significant margin.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the only setting that clears 60 FPS is Low, delivering an average of 66 FPS. This represents the best playable configuration at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 41 FPS average, while High falls to 29 FPS and Ultra to 23 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Low settings achieve 78 FPS average, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best playable preset at this resolution. Medium settings reach 49 FPS average, just below the threshold, while High manages 35 FPS and Ultra drops to 28 FPS.

The data indicates a steep performance cliff between Low and Medium settings at every resolution. At 1080p, the gap from Low to Medium is 29 FPS; at 1440p it is 25 FPS; at 4K it is 20 FPS. This suggests the game's medium preset introduces rendering features that disproportionately impact this particular GPU configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor. Moving from 1080p Low (78 FPS) to 1440p Low (66 FPS) represents a 15% drop, and further to 4K Low (52 FPS) a 33% drop from the 1080p baseline. This resolution sensitivity indicates a GPU-bound scenario.

The CPU's capabilities are substantial — the Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,916 in single-core, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 24,303 and single-thread of 3,296. These figures place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, suggesting ample headroom for gaming workloads.

However, the GPU's performance profile tells a different story. The Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,649 indicates moderate DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with the measured frame rates.

The preset scaling further confirms GPU dominance. At 1080p, going from Low to Medium drops performance from 78 to 49 FPS — a 37% reduction. At 1440p, the same preset change yields a 38% drop (66 to 41 FPS). At 4K, it is a 38% drop (52 to 32 FPS). The consistency of this percentage across resolutions indicates the setting change imposes a fixed additional load that the GPU cannot absorb, regardless of resolution.

At 4K Ultra, the combination produces only 18 FPS average. This extreme drop suggests the Ultra preset activates GPU-intensive features that push the Arc B570 well beyond its capabilities. The CPU, with its 16 threads and Zen 3 architecture, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at any resolution given its strong Cinebench and PassMark results.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run The Medium at 60 FPS at 1080p?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which achieve 78 FPS average. Medium settings fall to 49 FPS average, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Low settings deliver 66 FPS average at 2560x1440. Medium settings reach 41 FPS, which is not sufficient for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 52 FPS on Low settings, which still misses the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings produce only 18 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the GPU in terms of bottleneck potential?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 ranks in the 78th percentile of CPUs with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655, while the Arc B570 ranks in the 65th percentile of GPUs. The GPU's lower percentile and the consistent resolution scaling indicate it is the primary constraint.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 49 FPS with a range of 41 to 56 FPS. At 1440p, Medium averages 41 FPS (35 to 47 FPS). At 4K, Medium averages 32 FPS (27 to 37 FPS).

Q: Does the game support high refresh rate monitors with this setup?

A: At 1080p Low, the 78 FPS average can drive a 75Hz monitor but not a 144Hz display. At 1440p Low, the 66 FPS average similarly suits 60-75Hz panels.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 sits within 0.3% of several comparable CPUs based on average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446 (0.3% higher), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485 (0.1% higher). The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530 (0.1% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550 (0.1% lower). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in The Medium, though the mobile variants (5825U and 7640U) may exhibit different sustained behavior.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest GPU rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20,534 (0.1% higher). The Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (0.1% lower), making it essentially equivalent in raw benchmark terms. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480 (0.4% higher) and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20,662 (0.5% lower). In practice, the Arc A750 would be the closest desktop equivalent, likely producing nearly identical frame rates in The Medium across all resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,999th out of 3,724 tested combinations for The Medium. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, reflecting the GPU's limited capability for this particular game. The ranking percentile is consistent with the measured frame rates — the system handles Low presets at 1080p and 1440p but struggles with anything more demanding.

The low rank is notable given the CPU's strong benchmark position. The Ryzen 7 5700's 78th percentile CPU ranking does not translate into a high game-specific ranking, reinforcing that The Medium is heavily GPU-dependent. Systems with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would likely rank higher in this specific title.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Medium at 60 FPS, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 78 FPS average, clearing the threshold comfortably. At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 66 FPS average, also above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being Low at 52 FPS.

The system cannot handle Medium, High, or Ultra presets at any resolution. The minimum playable configuration is Low at 1440p, which provides a 66 FPS average with enough headroom to avoid frequent dips below the threshold. At 1080p Low, the 78 FPS average offers additional margin, but the 41 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium shows how quickly performance degrades with increased settings.

For players targeting 4K, this hardware is unsuitable for The Medium at playable frame rates. For 1080p and 1440p gaming at Low settings, the combination is functional but leaves no room for visual quality improvements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 18 FPS average
• High: 23 FPS average
• Medium: 32 FPS average (27 minimum, 37 maximum)
• Low: 52 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 23 FPS average
• High: 29 FPS average
• Medium: 41 FPS average (35 minimum, 47 maximum)
• Low: 66 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 28 FPS average
• High: 35 FPS average
• Medium: 49 FPS average (41 minimum, 56 maximum)
• Low: 78 FPS average

The minimum and maximum data for Medium settings show consistent frame pacing within each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range from 41 to 56 FPS indicates noticeable variance near the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the 35 to 47 FPS range shows similar variance. At 4K Medium, the 27 to 37 FPS range confirms the system operates well below playable levels at this resolution. The absence of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra presets limits deeper analysis, but the average values align with the overall performance hierarchy.