The Medium

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows a steep performance curve across presets. Low settings produce an average of 30 FPS, which falls far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 19 FPS average, with minimums of 16 FPS and maximums of 22 FPS. High settings average 14 FPS, while Ultra settings bottom out at 11 FPS. None of these figures approach playability at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves only marginally. Low settings deliver 39 FPS average, still well under the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 24 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS. High settings produce 17 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 14 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 15 FPS, indicating that the preset choice has a substantial impact on frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the best results appear. Low settings reach 46 FPS average, the highest figure recorded for this configuration. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with minimums of 24 FPS and maximums of 33 FPS. High settings produce 21 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 16 FPS. Even at 1080p, no preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 17 FPS, showing that each step up in visual quality costs a significant portion of performance.

The data pattern across all resolutions is consistent: frame rates scale down as settings increase, and the gap between Low and Medium is consistently larger than the gap between Medium and High. For example, at 1440p, Low to Medium is a 15 FPS drop, while Medium to High is only a 7 FPS drop. This suggests diminishing returns in visual quality versus performance cost as you move up the preset ladder.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck in this configuration. The Intel Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, has a passmark multithread score of 19433 and a single-thread score of 3481, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. This is a capable processor for gaming, but the GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it cannot keep pace.

The resolution scaling confirms this analysis. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 46 to 39, a 15% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 2160p at Low settings drops from 39 to 30, a 23% reduction. At Medium settings, the scaling is steeper: 29 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where pixel count directly impacts performance.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the CPU has more headroom, but the GPU still cannot reach 60 FPS. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680 indicate it can handle the game's logic and draw calls without being the primary constraint. The fact that frame rates remain below 50 FPS even at 1080p Low, despite the CPU's strong showing, reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor.

At higher resolutions, the GPU's memory architecture becomes relevant. The Arc B370 uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. This means that at 4K, where memory bandwidth demands increase, the GPU is further disadvantaged. The recorded 11 FPS at 4K Ultra versus 46 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates how severely the shared memory configuration impacts high-resolution performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance level. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average benchmark score of 19047, essentially identical to the i5-12400F's 19039, with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3% lower. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3% lower. Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game when paired with the same GPU, as the CPU is not the bottleneck.

The GPU's nearest rivals paint a clearer picture of its performance tier. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 in the same benchmark, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. These are all legacy GPUs from over a decade ago, yet they benchmark within 2% of the Arc B370. This indicates that the Arc B370's performance class is comparable to those older parts, which explains why it cannot reach 60 FPS in this game.

It is importantly the CPU's rival list includes processors from different market segments, such as mobile and server parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is a mobile processor, and the AMD EPYC 7773X is a server chip. Their similar benchmark scores suggest that the i5-12400F's performance in this game would be matched by those parts, but the pairing with the Arc B370 means the GPU determines the outcome regardless of which CPU is used.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this configuration cannot run The Medium at 60 FPS at any resolution or preset. The verdict by resolution shows empty playable settings lists for all three resolutions, with no best settings identified. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the highest recorded average is 46 FPS at 1920x1080 Low settings.

At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 30 FPS, which is half the target. The Medium preset at 4K averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS. None of these are remotely playable by the 60 FPS standard.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 39 FPS, still 21 FPS short of the target. Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. The best case at 1440p is still below 40 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Low settings reach 46 FPS, the closest this configuration gets to playable. However, this is still 14 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 29 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS.

The combination's rank in the game database is 3439 out of 3724 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested hardware pairings. This confirms that the Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B370 combination is one of the least capable configurations for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

Given the 60 FPS playable threshold, there are no settings at any resolution that achieve the target. The verdict data lists empty playable settings for all resolutions, meaning no preset at any resolution clears 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best performing preset is Low with 30 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate recorded at 4K, but it falls short of playability.

At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 39 FPS average. This is the best result at this resolution, yet still 21 FPS below the threshold.

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 46 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset, but it remains 14 FPS below the 60 FPS target.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, 1080p Low is the only option that approaches playability. The Medium presets at all resolutions fail to reach even 30 FPS, with the 1080p Medium averaging 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 17 FPS, which is substantial, but the Medium preset still cannot achieve the playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F with Intel Arc B370 cannot reach 60 FPS at 1080p with any preset. The highest recorded average is 46 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 29 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this configuration?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates. Low settings at 1080p average 46 FPS, compared to 39 FPS at 1440p and 30 FPS at 4K. However, even at 1080p, no preset reaches the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to similar GPUs?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% higher). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. At 1080p Low, the CPU has sufficient headroom, but the GPU still cannot reach 60 FPS. The frame rate drops proportionally with resolution, confirming GPU-bound performance.

Q: What preset should I use for the best experience?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 provide the highest average frame rate at 46 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p average 29 FPS, which is a significant visual upgrade but comes with a 17 FPS penalty. Since no preset reaches 60 FPS, the choice depends on whether you prefer higher frame rates or better visual quality.

Q: How does this combination rank among tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 3439 out of 3724 tested hardware pairings for The Medium, putting it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary reason for this low position.