The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers playable performance in The Medium only at lower settings, with the data showing a clear ceiling on graphical fidelity. At 1920x1080, the pair averages 90.1 FPS on Low settings, which is the only preset at that resolution to clear the 60 FPS threshold. The situation improves slightly at 2560x1440, where Low settings produce 76.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 44.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS, with even Low averaging just 56.8 FPS. These results place the combo at rank 2767 out of 3724 tested combinations, indicating a mid-to-lower tier position for this specific title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware that would produce broadly similar behavior in The Medium. On the processor side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G scores an average benchmark of 27051, placing it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097, a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, just 0.4% lower, while the Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900, 0.6% below the 5700G. In practical terms, any of these processors would feed the Intel Arc B580 with nearly identical frame pacing in The Medium, as their aggregate benchmark differences fall well below 1%.

For the graphics card, the Intel Arc B580 averages 23021 across its benchmark suite, landing in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% slower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% faster. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1% higher. Since these deltas are all within 1%, swapping the Arc B580 for any of these cards would yield essentially identical frame rates in The Medium at the same settings and resolution. The measured FPS data for this combo should therefore be viewed as representative of a broader cluster of GPU options with comparable compute throughput.

When considering the whole system, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for The Medium's threading model, but the GPU's average benchmark position suggests the graphics card is the primary determinant of playable settings. The nearest rival GPUs all sit within 1% of the Arc B580's average score, so users with any of those cards would likely see the same pattern: playable only on Low at 1080p and 1440p, with no playable preset at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1920x1080 for this combo?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 1920x1080, averaging 90.1 FPS. Medium drops to 55.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G bottleneck the Intel Arc B580 in The Medium?

A: The CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all processors and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores within 0.2%. Since the measured frame rates show a sharp drop between Low and Medium presets, the data indicates the GPU, not the CPU, limits performance.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with any settings?

A: No. The best 4K result is Low at 56.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 23.1 FPS, High 29.1 FPS, and Medium 34.6 FPS, all well below playable levels.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for The Medium?

A: The combination ranks 2767 out of 3724 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: 2560x1440 on Low settings provides 76.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold while offering higher resolution than 1080p. This is the only resolution above 1080p where any preset clears 60 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium at 1920x1080?

A: Low averages 90.1 FPS, while Medium averages 55.4 FPS. This represents a 38.5% drop in average frame rate when moving from Low to Medium, indicating a steep scaling curve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the division of labor shifts across resolutions and presets in The Medium. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 90.1 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this system. Moving to Medium at the same resolution drops performance to 55.4 FPS, a reduction of 34.7 FPS. This steep decline suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical complexity increases, since the CPU's workload for game logic and physics remains relatively constant across presets. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with its 79th percentile standing, indicate it has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at these settings.

At 2560x1440, the pattern becomes more pronounced. Low settings average 76.2 FPS, but Medium falls to 44.6 FPS, and High drops further to 36.2 FPS. The scaling between Low and Medium at 1440p shows a 41.5% performance reduction, which is steeper than the 38.5% drop seen at 1080p. This indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes more dominant, and the gap between settings widens. The GPU's 12 GB of memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for these workloads, but the rendering complexity of The Medium's fixed-camera scenes appears to tax the Arc B580 heavily at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the bottleneck. Even Low settings only reach 56.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 23.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 33.7 FPS, representing a 59.3% reduction. This large scaling range suggests the GPU's raw throughput, measured at 13.67 TFLOPS FP32, is inadequate for high-fidelity rendering at 4K in this title. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal, as the processor's benchmark scores indicate it can sustain frame delivery without constraint well below the frame rates observed.

The data shows that across all resolutions, the transition from Low to Medium produces the largest absolute FPS drop, suggesting The Medium's rendering pipeline imposes significant load increases between these two presets. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs are responsible for this scaling behavior, while the CPU's consistent performance across resolutions confirms its secondary role in this specific game.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B580 can run The Medium, but with significant caveats. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable performance only on Low settings, where it averages 90.1 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings at 1080p drop to 55.4 FPS, which is not playable by the defined standard. At 2560x1440, Low settings average 76.2 FPS, clearing the threshold, but Medium falls to 44.6 FPS. The verdictByResolution data lists only Low as playable at both 1080p and 1440p, with no playable settings at 3840x2160.

At 4K, the best result is Low at 56.8 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS requirement. The data clearly indicates this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in The Medium, as even the lowest preset fails to reach playable frame rates. For users targeting 1080p, the system delivers acceptable performance only at the lowest graphical preset, which may compromise the visual experience of this horror title. At 1440p, the same limitation applies, with Low being the sole playable option.

The overall ranking of 2767 out of 3724 combos reinforces that this configuration sits in the lower tier for The Medium. While the system is technically capable of running the game, it does so with substantial graphical compromises. The 60 FPS threshold is met only at the lowest settings, and higher presets consistently fall short. This combo is best suited for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity and are willing to accept Low settings at 1080p or 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides exact average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 90.1 FPS, Medium averages 55.4 FPS, High averages 36.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 33.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 34.7 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 3 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 76.2 FPS, Medium averages 44.6 FPS, High averages 36.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 27.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 31.6 FPS, slightly less steep than at 1080p, but the gap between High and Ultra widens to 8.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows a consistent reduction: Low drops from 90.1 to 76.2 FPS, Medium from 55.4 to 44.6 FPS, High from 36.9 to 36.2 FPS, and Ultra from 33.9 to 27.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 56.8 FPS, Medium averages 34.6 FPS, High averages 29.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 23.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium at 4K is 22.2 FPS, and the overall range from Low to Ultra is 33.7 FPS. Comparing 1440p to 4K, Low falls from 76.2 to 56.8 FPS, Medium from 44.6 to 34.6 FPS, High from 36.2 to 29.1 FPS, and Ultra from 27.8 to 23.1 FPS. These figures show that resolution scaling has a consistent negative impact across all presets, with Low settings being the least affected by resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2767 out of 3724 tested configurations for The Medium, placing it in the 74.3rd percentile of all tested combos. This means roughly 74% of tested systems perform better in this game, while 26% perform worse. The rank reflects the system's limited ability to run the game at higher presets, as the GPU's 68th percentile standing among all GPUs is offset by the demanding nature of The Medium's rendering requirements.

The GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, all score within 1% of the Arc B580's average benchmark, suggesting that any of these cards would produce similar rankings in The Medium. The CPU's 79th percentile standing is higher than the GPU's 68th percentile, indicating that the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The rank of 2767 is consistent with a system where the GPU's performance ceiling dictates playable settings, and the data shows that ceiling is relatively low for this title.

When interpreting the rank, it is important to note that the combo outperforms 957 other tested configurations, which is a meaningful minority. However, the system's inability to achieve 60 FPS at any preset above Low at 1080p or 1440p, and its complete failure at 4K, places it firmly in the lower portion of the distribution. The rank is driven primarily by GPU performance, as the CPU's benchmark position would suggest better overall results if the game were more processor-bound.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 90.1 FPS. Medium falls short at 55.4 FPS, so Low is the only playable option at this resolution. The verdictByResolution data confirms this, listing Low as the best settings with an average FPS of 90.1.

At 2560x1440, Low is again the only preset that clears 60 FPS, averaging 76.2 FPS. Medium at 44.6 FPS is not playable, and the data lists Low as the best settings for this resolution. The 1440p Low result offers a higher resolution than 1080p Low while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, and the verdictByResolution data lists no playable settings or best settings for this resolution. Low comes closest at 56.8 FPS, but this falls 3.2 FPS short of the playability threshold. Users seeking 4K performance would need to consider a different GPU configuration, as this combo cannot deliver playable frame rates at any settings in The Medium at 4K. The recommended approach is to run the game at 1440p Low for the best balance of resolution and performance, or 1080p Low if maximum frame rate is the priority.