The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination produces a highly resolution-dependent experience in The Medium. At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across most presets, but the demanding nature of the title becomes apparent as resolution increases. The data indicates a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal configurations based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for the smoothest gameplay?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 at Low settings produces the highest average frame rate of 92 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1920x1080 at Medium settings yields an average of 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, but only at the lowest settings. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 61 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 38 FPS, and at High settings, it falls to 27 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 92 FPS at 1920x1080 to 61 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 31 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops from 57 FPS to 38 FPS, a reduction of 19 FPS.

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

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. For example, at 4K Medium, the frame rate is 38 FPS, and the CPU has ample multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593) to handle the game's logic.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 77 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers an average of 27 FPS. This represents a significant 50 FPS drop for the highest visual fidelity.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2606 out of 3724 tested combos for this game. This places it in the lower third of all tested configurations, indicating that while the system is capable, many other pairings deliver higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is ranked 2606 out of 3724 tested combos in The Medium. This percentile placement shows that the system is not a top-tier performer for this specific title, which is known for its demanding rendering techniques. The ranking suggests that a significant portion of the tested hardware pool outperforms this pairing. However, this rank does not mean the system is incapable; rather, it indicates that it is positioned in the lower-to-mid range of the performance spectrum for this game. The data shows that the frame rates are heavily dependent on the chosen settings and resolution, meaning the user can navigate this ranking by adjusting graphical fidelity. The system's overall performance is competitive with some other mid-range parts, but it is not in the upper echelon of combinations tested.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware combo depends heavily on the user's target resolution. For a 1080p display, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It provides a solid average of 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, which should ensure a consistently playable experience without the visual degradation of the Low preset. While the Low preset at 1080p achieves a much higher 92 FPS, the Medium preset offers a better balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, delivering an average of 77 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p drops to 48 FPS, which may be acceptable for some, but the Low setting provides a more comfortable margin. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only way to achieve a playable frame rate, with an average of 61 FPS. The jump to Medium at 4K results in a significant drop to 38 FPS, making it unsuitable for a smooth experience. Therefore, the recommendation is to prioritize the Low preset at 1440p and 4K, while Medium is the sweet spot for 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo starts with a strong 92 FPS average on Low settings. This drops to 57 FPS on Medium, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. The High preset yields 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 33 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease. The Low preset still delivers a respectable 77 FPS average. Medium settings produce an average of 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 27 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset achieves an average of 61 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. High settings average 27 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to a slideshow-like 21 FPS. This data shows a clear pattern: the cost of moving from Low to Ultra is substantial, and the cost of moving from 1080p to 4K is equally significant.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for The Medium. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a crucial resource for a game with high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The GPU's performance, as measured by its Passmark G3D score of 16462, places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. This indicates it is a solid mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and AMD Radeon Pro 5700, with average scores of 18159 and 18189, respectively. The RTX 2060 SUPER's average score is 18093. The data shows that the GPU's core clocks, with a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz, are sufficient to drive the game, but the sheer workload at higher resolutions overwhelms it. The dramatic frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K, particularly at higher settings, directly correlate with the GPU's inability to keep up with the increased pixel count. The transition from 57 FPS at 1080p Medium to 38 FPS at 4K Medium is a clear indicator of the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides a stable foundation for this gaming configuration. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it is well-equipped to handle the game's multi-threaded workloads. Its performance, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593, is more than adequate for this title. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core 7 150U, with average scores of 17482 and 17395, respectively. The fact that the CPU is not the limiting factor is evident when looking at the performance scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 92 FPS, which is a high frame rate. However, as the resolution increases to 4K, the frame rate drops to 61 FPS at Low settings, even though the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally. This indicates that the CPU has the headroom to push more frames, but the GPU cannot render them fast enough. The CPU's architecture, Zen 2, and its 8 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient for this game, and the processor does not appear to be a source of stuttering or frame time issues.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of this system. At Low settings, the average frame rate decreases from 92 FPS at 1920x1080 to 77 FPS at 2560x1440, a drop of 16%. Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rate further decreases to 61 FPS, a 34% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-limited scenario, where the number of pixels to render increases exponentially. The trend is even more pronounced at Medium settings. The frame rate goes from 57 FPS at 1080p to 48 FPS at 1440p, and then to 38 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% drop from 1080p to 4K. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload is largely independent of resolution. The significant frame rate degradation at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the limiting component. This information is crucial for users, as it suggests that lowering graphical settings will have a more substantial impact on performance than upgrading the CPU.