The Medium

The Medium is a demanding horror title, and the data for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 shows a combo that is positioned at the very bottom of the performance stack. With a combo rank of 1638 out of 1689 tested combinations, this system is firmly in entry-level territory for this specific game. The benchmark results indicate that achieving playable frame rates will require significant compromises in both resolution and graphical fidelity, as the measured average FPS figures are consistently low across most settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this CPU and GPU combo in The Medium?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where average frame rates approach playability. At this resolution, the Low preset achieves an average of 46.9 FPS, while Medium drops to 30.0 FPS. Higher resolutions like 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 produce averages below 35 FPS even on Low, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this system run The Medium at Ultra settings?

A: No. The benchmark results show that Ultra settings are not viable at any resolution. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 17.6; at 2560x1440, it falls to 13.5; and at 3840x2160, it drops to a mere 8.9 FPS. These numbers are far below the threshold for a responsive gaming experience.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded scores are substantially higher. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13593 multi-core versus 1919 single-core. Similarly, in Geekbench, it achieves 6093 multi-core and 1575 single-core. This indicates a strong 6-core, 12-thread configuration that handles parallel workloads well, but its single-thread performance is more modest.

Q: Is the RX 570's memory bandwidth a potential bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. While this bandwidth is adequate for older titles, the low average FPS figures in The Medium suggest that the card's overall compute power and 4 GB VRAM capacity are the primary limiting factors, not necessarily the memory bandwidth itself.

Q: How close is this GPU's benchmark score to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?

A: The average benchmark score for the RX 570 is 30158, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has an average score of 30109. The deltaPct is only 0.2%, meaning the RX 570 actually scores marginally higher in these aggregate benchmarks, though this does not translate into better gaming performance in this specific title.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates it performs better than the majority of processors in general benchmark tests, but it is not a high-end part. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, has a nearly identical average score with a 0% deltaPct.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The benchmark results show a processor that is capable in multi-threaded scenarios, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and PassMark multithread score of 15992. However, its single-thread performance is less impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919.

In The Medium, the CPU's role appears to be less of a bottleneck than the GPU. Even with the relatively modest single-thread performance, the frame rates are uniformly low across all settings, suggesting the graphics card is the primary constraint. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth are standard for its generation. The data indicates that while the processor is not a top-tier part—sitting in the 75th percentile—it is more than capable of feeding this GPU in a less demanding title. Its performance is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0% deltaPct) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (0.1% deltaPct) in aggregate benchmarks, but its architecture is older than those rivals.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear path for this hardware combination. The only playable scenario is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which yields an average of 46.9 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches a smooth 60 FPS target, and it is still not consistently there. The Medium preset at the same resolution drops the average to 30.0 FPS, which is a significant decrease in fluidity.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces an average of 34.6 FPS, which is playable for some, but the step down to Medium (21.6 FPS) is severe. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution are not viable. At 3840x2160, all presets are unplayable, with even the Low setting only achieving 27.8 FPS. The data strongly suggests that users should prioritize resolution over graphical fidelity. The best experience, based on the measured rows, is to play at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. If a higher resolution is mandatory, then 2560x1440 with the Low preset is the only alternative that stays above 30 FPS, but it comes with a noticeable visual compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and the RX 570 ranks 1638 out of 1689 tested combos in The Medium. This places it in the bottom 3% of all systems tested, which is a clear indication of its performance ceiling for this game. The data shows a system that is far outpaced by the vast majority of other configurations.

This low ranking is not surprising given the individual components' standings. The CPU is in the 75th percentile, but the GPU is in the 74th percentile. However, the game's high demands mean that this pairing, which might be acceptable for older or less demanding titles, struggles significantly here. The rank of 1638 out of 1689 is a stark warning to anyone expecting a high-fidelity experience. It is a ranking that suggests this setup is only suitable for the most basic settings to achieve a playable frame rate. The system is not competitive with the majority of tested hardware in this specific workload.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a 14 nm GPU based on the GCN 4.0 architecture, using the Polaris 20 chip. It features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Its clocks are 1168 MHz base and 1244 MHz boost, with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. Its FP32 performance is 5.095 TFLOPS.

The benchmark results clearly show that the RX 570 is the primary bottleneck in this system for The Medium. The GPU's aggregate benchmark score of 30158 places it in the 74th percentile, but its performance in this title is far below expectations. The data shows a dramatic drop in frame rates as settings increase, which points to the card's limited compute power and VRAM capacity being overwhelmed by the game's demands. The 4 GB VRAM is likely insufficient for higher texture quality settings, contributing to the poor performance. The card's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, but this does not reflect real-world gaming performance in this title, where the RX 570 struggles significantly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a consistent pattern of decline with increased resolution and graphical settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 46.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. The Medium preset drops to 30.0 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 17.9 and 17.6 FPS, respectively. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial, indicating a steep performance cost for even modest visual improvements.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 34.6 FPS, which is the only setting here that remains remotely playable. The Medium preset falls to 21.6 FPS, and High drops to 14.7 FPS. Ultra is the worst at 13.5 FPS. The performance penalty for moving from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low preset losing over 12 FPS.

At 3840x2160, all settings are unplayable. The Low preset averages 27.8 FPS, Medium 21.0 FPS, High 11.6 FPS, and Ultra a mere 8.9 FPS. The data shows that this resolution is simply not feasible for this hardware. The overall pattern is clear: the system is only viable at 1080p with the lowest settings, and even then, it does not consistently hit 60 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is the single largest performance hit, making it the most critical setting to leave off for any semblance of smooth gameplay.