The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that targets mainstream gaming, but the recorded data for The Medium shows a clear performance ceiling. This horror title is demanding, and the measurements indicate that this specific hardware pairing struggles to reach the 60 FPS playable threshold at any tested resolution and preset. The following analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, compares the components to nearby alternatives, and explains where the bottleneck lies.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run The Medium at 1920x1080 with playable performance?*

A: No. The highest average frame rate recorded at 1920x1080 is 46 FPS on the Low preset, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 29 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS.

Q: What is the best measured average frame rate for this combo?

A: The best result comes from 1920x1080 with the Low preset, where the average frame rate is 46 FPS. No other resolution or preset combination reaches a higher average.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578. It is exactly matched with the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% difference), 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

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

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a strong processor. The Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, which indicates it is a very weak graphics solution relative to the broader database.

Q: Does the game run at a higher frame rate at lower resolutions?

A: Yes, but the improvement is not enough to reach 60 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, the average is 39 FPS. At 1920x1080 Low, the average is 46 FPS. The scaling shows a 7 FPS gain from 1440p to 1080p on the Low preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that no configuration reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict for each resolution lists no playable settings. The best average frame rate at each resolution is observed on the Low preset, but even that does not meet the target.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 30 FPS. This is the highest average at 4K, but it is exactly half of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 19 FPS, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 39 FPS. Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 46 FPS. Medium averages 29 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS.

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS does not exist for this combination. The recorded data indicates that even at the lowest settings and the lowest resolution, the average frame rate falls short of the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X is effectively tied with several other processors in average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-12600K matches it exactly with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% faster. In practical terms for The Medium, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound frame rates, meaning the performance difference would be negligible. The game would still be limited by the GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370 sits in a very low performance tier. Its nearest rivals are older discrete and mobile graphics chips. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% faster, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% faster, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% faster, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower. This places the Arc B370 in the same performance class as those legacy parts, which are from an older era of graphics hardware. Users coming from one of those older GPUs would see very similar frame rates in The Medium, with the Arc B370 being within a couple of percentage points of each.

The data suggests that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would not change the outcome for this game. The bottleneck is overwhelmingly on the GPU side. Swapping the GPU for one of its nearest rivals would also not change the outcome, since they all perform within 1.4% of each other. The entire performance class is unable to reach 60 FPS in this title.

The Verdict

This PC cannot run The Medium at the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. Every single measured configuration falls below 60 FPS average.

The closest result is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average frame rate is 46 FPS. That is 14 FPS short of the target. At 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 39 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average drops to 30 FPS.

Raising the preset makes the situation worse. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 46 FPS to 29 FPS. High drops it to 21 FPS, and Ultra drops it to 16 FPS. The pattern holds at every resolution: the GPU cannot handle the rendering load of this game, even at the lowest settings.

The recorded data is clear. The 60 FPS threshold is not met anywhere. Users with this combination would have to accept frame rates in the 30 to 46 FPS range on Low settings, and lower on any higher preset. This is not a playable experience for a game that targets 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor at all resolutions. The CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X, is a high-percentile part (79th percentile among all CPUs) with strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores. Its performance is not a concern for this game.

The GPU, the Intel Arc B370, is in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its synthetic benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is very low. The frame rate scaling across resolutions confirms this.

Compare the Low preset across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average is 30 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average is 39 FPS. At 1920x1080, the average is 46 FPS. The frame rate increases as resolution decreases, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The number of pixels being rendered is reduced, and the GPU can push more frames.

The scaling is not linear. Dropping from 4K to 1440p reduces pixel count significantly, but the frame rate only goes from 30 to 39 FPS. Dropping from 1440p to 1080p reduces pixels further, but the frame rate only goes from 39 to 46 FPS. This suggests that even at 1080p, the GPU is still saturated.

The CPU's role is minor here. At the same resolution, moving from Low to Ultra changes the frame rate substantially. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (46 FPS) and Ultra (16 FPS) is 30 FPS. That is a massive drop driven by GPU load, not CPU capability. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at any settings; the GPU simply cannot execute the required work.

The data indicates that the game is GPU-limited at all tested points. Upgrading the CPU would yield no measurable benefit. Upgrading the GPU would be the only path to higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Medium, this pairing ranks at 3439 out of 3724 total combos. That places it in the lower portion of the distribution, specifically around the 92nd percentile from the bottom, meaning only a small fraction of tested systems perform worse.

The rank of 3439 out of 3724 reflects the severe GPU limitation. The CPU is above average, but the GPU pulls the overall result down considerably. The combination is not at the very bottom, because there are other systems with even weaker hardware, but it is far from the middle of the pack.

The percentile ranking of the GPU (5th) is the primary driver of this low rank. The CPU (79th percentile) does not compensate. In a game like The Medium, the GPU's rasterization and rendering performance dictate the outcome. A low-GPU combo will always rank poorly, regardless of the CPU.

For context, the rank means that 3438 other tested combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this game. Only 285 combinations perform worse. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all tested systems for this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes all recorded average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values where available.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 11 FPS average, no min/max recorded
• High: 14 FPS average, no min/max recorded
• Medium: 19 FPS average, 16 FPS minimum, 22 FPS maximum
• Low: 30 FPS average, no min/max recorded

At 4K, the Medium preset shows a narrow range from 16 to 22 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that breaks 20 FPS, but it still sits at 30 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 14 FPS average, no min/max recorded
• High: 17 FPS average, no min/max recorded
• Medium: 24 FPS average, 21 FPS minimum, 28 FPS maximum
• Low: 39 FPS average, no min/max recorded

At 1440p, the Medium preset ranges from 21 to 28 FPS. The Low preset reaches 39 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 16 FPS average, no min/max recorded
• High: 21 FPS average, no min/max recorded
• Medium: 29 FPS average, 24 FPS minimum, 33 FPS maximum
• Low: 46 FPS average, no min/max recorded

At 1080p, the Medium preset has a range from 24 to 33 FPS. The Low preset delivers 46 FPS average, which is the highest measured value across all resolutions and settings.

The data shows a consistent pattern. Every preset at every resolution falls below 60 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rates are also below the threshold, indicating that even the frame time variance does not offer any playable moments. The maximum recorded frame rate in the entire data set is 46 FPS (Low at 1080p, average), and the highest individual max is 33 FPS (Medium at 1080p). The conclusion is unambiguous: this hardware combination is not suitable for playing The Medium at acceptable performance levels.