The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces results that are firmly below the 60 FPS playability threshold in The Medium at every resolution and preset combination recorded in the database. The GPU, which sits in the 9th percentile of all tested graphics cards, becomes the limiting factor in this pairing, with the CPU’s 81st percentile standing offering little to overcome the graphics bottleneck. The recorded data shows a maximum average of 51 FPS, achieved only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Higher resolutions and presets drop off sharply, making this combination unsuitable for smooth gameplay in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data reveals a steep performance gradient. With Low settings, the average FPS is 34, which is the highest recorded at 4K. Medium settings produce an average of 21 FPS, with a minimum of 18 FPS and a maximum of 24 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 15 FPS, while Ultra settings bottom out at an average of 12 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 22 FPS, indicating that the Intel Arc B390 cannot maintain fluid motion at this resolution under any preset. Even the Low preset average of 34 FPS is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the minimum frame rate data for Low is not recorded, but the average itself disqualifies 4K from playable status.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern improves but remains insufficient. Low settings deliver an average of 43 FPS, the best result at this resolution. Medium settings average 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 31 FPS. High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings average 15 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS, a substantial penalty that illustrates how quickly the GPU’s limited shading units, 1536, and texture mapping units, 48, become overwhelmed. The 1440p Low average of 43 FPS is closer to the target but still 17 FPS short, and no preset at this resolution crosses the 60 FPS line.

At 1920x1080, the best-case scenario emerges. Low settings produce an average of 51 FPS, which is the highest average across all tested configurations. Medium settings average 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS. High settings average 23 FPS, and Ultra settings average 18 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 51 FPS is the only configuration within striking distance of playability, but it still misses the 60 FPS threshold by 9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 19 FPS, again showing a non-linear scaling pattern where modest preset increases cause outsized performance losses. For all settings, the minimum frame rates for Low, High, and Ultra are not recorded, but the averages alone confirm that no combination reaches the playable threshold.

The frame rate data shows consistent behavior across resolutions: Low presets are the only ones that approach usable performance, and even then, only at 1080p does the average approach 60 FPS. The GPU’s 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are not sufficient for the demands of The Medium, a horror title that relies on heavy rendering effects. The 80 W TDP and integrated form factor (IGP) suggest this is a low-power graphics solution, and the benchmark results align with that positioning.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database provide context for the processor’s role in this pairing. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, with a percentile standing of 81 among all tested CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, a delta of 0 percent, meaning it performs essentially identically. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3 percent higher than the 5800XT. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, 0.6 percent lower. These delta values are all within a single percentage point, so any of these CPUs would feed the Intel Arc B390 in a nearly identical manner, making no meaningful difference to the frame rates recorded. The processor is not the constraint here; swapping the 5800XT for any of these rivals would change gaming performance by well under one percent.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all tested graphics cards. Its nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower. This grouping means the Arc B390 is competing with entry-level GPUs from more than a decade ago, and the measured FPS in The Medium reflects that tier. A user coming from one of those older NVIDIA cards would see a modest improvement of roughly 1.3 to 2.7 percent, which is negligible in real-world gaming. The Arc B390’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 is the only graphics benchmark recorded, and it aligns with the low position in the percentile ranking.

For this specific game, none of the nearest GPU rivals would change the verdict. A GT 520MX or GT 710 would perform slightly worse, while the delta to the Arc B390 is so small that all of these cards would land in the same unplayable category. The CPU alternatives, meanwhile, would preserve the current frame rates within a fraction of a percent, meaning the system’s overall behavior in The Medium would be unchanged regardless of which of these processors or GPUs were installed.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Medium at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: No, not at the playable threshold. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 Low is 51 FPS, which is 9 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold used in the database. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings at 1080p.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in The Medium?

A: The highest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations is 51 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. No other resolution or preset combination reaches this value.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, 1.3 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29879, while the Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of GPUs with an average benchmark score of 1482. The frame rates show GPU-bound behavior across all settings.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT have any close CPU alternatives?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, 0.6 percent lower.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The recorded average is 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 31 FPS. This is well below the 60 FPS threshold and not considered playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3314 out of 3724 tested combos in The Medium. This places it in the lower portion of the database, with only roughly 410 combinations performing worse. The rank reflects the GPU’s severe limitation; the Arc B390’s 9th percentile standing among all GPUs drags the entire combo down despite the CPU’s much stronger 81st percentile position. The measured frame rates confirm this ranking, as every configuration falls short of the 60 FPS target, and the highest average of 51 FPS at 1080p Low is still below what the database considers playable.

The ranking also makes sense when considering the delta between the GPU and its rivals. Since the nearest GPU alternatives score within 1.3 to 2.7 percent of the Arc B390, any system using those cards would land in a similar rank range. The CPU alternatives, which are all within 0.6 percent of the 5800XT, would also produce comparable rankings. This combo’s position at 3314 out of 3724 is therefore driven almost entirely by the graphics solution, and the data shows that no software or setting adjustment within the tested presets can lift it into playable territory.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: there are no playable settings at any resolution for this combination in The Medium. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and every recorded configuration falls below it. At 3840x2160, the best average is 34 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, the best average is 43 FPS on Low. At 1920x1080, the best average is 51 FPS on Low. None of these reach 60 FPS, and the database records no playable settings for any resolution, with best settings listed as null and average FPS at best also null.

This system cannot run The Medium at a smooth, playable frame rate under any tested condition. The closest it comes is 1080p Low at 51 FPS, but that still produces noticeable stutter and misses the target by 9 FPS. For a horror game that benefits from consistent motion and atmospheric pacing, this level of performance would result in a compromised experience. The data indicates that the Intel Arc B390, with its 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, simply does not have the rendering power for this title’s demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

Since the verdict by resolution records no playable settings at any resolution, there is no preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. The best settings field is null for all three resolutions, and the average FPS at best is also null. The database therefore provides no recommended configuration that meets the playable threshold.

For users who must run this combo despite the shortfall, the closest option is 1920x1080 Low, which delivers an average of 51 FPS. That is the most demanding preset that comes nearest to the target, but it is still below 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low settings give an average of 43 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Low settings give an average of 34 FPS. These numbers illustrate the performance ceiling of this pairing, and the data makes clear that no setting combination will provide a playable experience in The Medium. The recorded results consistently show that the GPU cannot handle the game’s rendering load, and the recommendation, based solely on the measured data, is that this hardware is not suitable for this title.