The Medium

# FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p Medium settings in The Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo delivers an average of 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core 7 150U (17395, delta 0.6%). It sits slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, delta -0.6%) and Intel Core i3-14100T (17648, delta -0.8%).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3070 ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database, based on its average benchmark score of 17208.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 outperform the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT in average GPU benchmarks?

A: Yes, the RTX 3070's average score of 17208 is 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT's 17083, though the difference is marginal.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 111, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 104 FPS at 2560x1440 Low, followed by 81 FPS at 3840x2160 Low.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for The Medium?

A: This combo ranks 1630 out of 3724 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database for this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, with a die size of 392 mm² containing 17,400 million transistors. Its memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and boosts to 1725 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

In The Medium, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth play a critical role. The game's measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 29 FPS average, while at 4K Low it reaches 81 FPS. This wide spread—from 29 to 81 FPS at the same resolution—indicates that the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lower presets, but the Ultra preset's demands push the GPU to its limits.

The GPU's 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 96 ROPs contribute to its pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS (also 20.31 TFLOPS for FP16 at 1:1 ratio) provides the raw horsepower needed for the game's fixed-camera horror rendering. The RTX 3070's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores support ray-traced effects, though The Medium's measured results suggest standard rasterization dominates the performance profile.

The GPU's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are paired with a 550 W suggested PSU, and it uses a single 12-pin power connector. Its PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface ensures adequate bandwidth for data transfer. The benchmark scores show a PassMark G3D score of 22214 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162, placing the GPU in the 61st percentile overall.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how this combo scales across resolutions. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 77 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p (a 15.6% reduction) and then to 51 at 4K (a 33.7% reduction from 1440p). This progressive decline indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

At Low settings, the scaling is more linear: 111 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p (6.3% drop), and 81 FPS at 4K (22.1% drop from 1440p). The smaller percentage drops at Low settings suggest that the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads can keep up with the lower graphical load, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs.

High settings tell a different story: 55 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p (16.4% drop), and 36 FPS at 4K (21.7% drop from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the steepest curve: 44 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p (15.9% drop), and 29 FPS at 4K (21.6% drop from 1440p).

The pattern across all presets shows that the transition from 1080p to 1440p consistently costs 15-16% performance, while 1440p to 4K costs 21-22% at higher presets. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may be partially limiting performance, especially at Low settings where the GPU has headroom. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the RTX 3070 becomes the definitive bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The combo delivers its best performance at this resolution. Low settings produce an average of 111 FPS, which is the highest recorded across all configurations. Medium settings average 77 FPS with a range of 65-88 FPS. High settings drop to 55 FPS average, while Ultra is playable at 44 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS, demonstrating a 60.4% performance difference purely from settings changes.

2560x1440: At 1440p, Low settings maintain excellent performance at 104 FPS average. Medium settings average 65 FPS, with minimum 55 FPS and maximum 74 FPS. High settings fall to 46 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 67 FPS, identical to 1080p, indicating that the settings scaling is consistent regardless of resolution for this combo.

3840x2160: At 4K, the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM becomes a factor. Low settings still manage 81 FPS average, which is surprisingly strong. Medium settings average 51 FPS with a range of 43-58 FPS. High settings reduce performance to 36 FPS, and Ultra brings it down to 29 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration below 30 FPS, making it marginal for smooth gameplay.

The Medium settings row at each resolution provides the most complete data with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the 65-88 FPS range shows reasonable consistency. At 1440p Medium, the 55-74 FPS range tightens slightly. At 4K Medium, the 43-58 FPS range indicates more frame-time variability, likely due to VRAM pressure and memory bandwidth saturation.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 4600G scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1919 in single-core. The Geekbench scores are 6637 multi-core and 1460 single-core. PassMark multithread score is 15992, with single-thread at 2653. The 3DMark scores show 4889 at max threads and 726 at single thread. These numbers place the CPU in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507.

The CPU's nearest rivals show it is well-matched: the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 (0.1% lower), the Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614 (0.6% higher), the Core 7 150U scores 17395 (0.6% lower), and the Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (0.8% higher). This tight grouping indicates the 4600G's performance is very consistent with its class.

In The Medium, the CPU's role is evident in the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 111 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower settings. However, the drop to 55 FPS at 1080p High (a 50.5% reduction) while the GPU load increases suggests that the CPU's 6 cores may be a limiting factor at higher presets. The 12 threads help maintain frame pacing, as evidenced by the relatively tight min-max ranges at Medium settings.

The CPU's 4.20 GHz boost clock and 8 MB L3 cache are modest by modern standards, but the single-thread score of 1919 in Cinebench R23 indicates adequate per-core performance for this game's fixed-camera design, which tends to have lower CPU demands than open-world titles.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference.

At 1080p: The Medium preset delivers 77 FPS average with a 65-88 FPS range, offering the best balance of visual quality and smooth performance. High settings at 55 FPS are playable but may feel less fluid during camera transitions common in horror games. Ultra at 44 FPS is the most visually demanding option but sacrifices the smoothness that benefits this genre's tense atmosphere. Low at 111 FPS is unnecessary for a game like The Medium, where horror pacing benefits from graphical fidelity.

At 1440p: Medium settings at 65 FPS (55-74 FPS range) provide the best experience, maintaining smooth playback while preserving visual details. High at 46 FPS is borderline for a horror game where sudden movements can occur, while Ultra at 37 FPS may introduce noticeable stutter. Low at 104 FPS is smooth but sacrifices the atmospheric lighting and shadow quality that define the game's horror aesthetic.

At 4K: Medium settings at 51 FPS (43-58 FPS) are the recommended choice, offering the only preset with both playable frame rates and meaningful graphical quality. Low at 81 FPS is the smoothest option but significantly reduces visual fidelity. High at 36 FPS and Ultra at 29 FPS fall below comfortable thresholds for a game requiring quick reaction to environmental cues.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality, with the data showing it consistently provides 51-77 FPS depending on resolution. The min FPS values at Medium (43-65 FPS) remain above the 30 FPS threshold for all resolutions, ensuring no severe frame drops during gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 1630 out of 3724 tested combinations in The Medium, placing it in the 56th percentile (1630/3724 = 43.8% from the top, meaning it outperforms 56.2% of combos). This ranking reflects a mid-to-upper tier position, which aligns with the component specifications: the RTX 3070 in the 61st GPU percentile and the Ryzen 5 4600G in the 71st CPU percentile.

The ranking indicates that while this combo can handle The Medium at playable frame rates across most settings, it is not among the top performers. The 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS pulls the overall ranking down, as higher-end combos would maintain higher frame rates at maximum settings. Conversely, the strong 1080p and 1440p Medium results show that this combo is well-suited for mainstream gaming at those resolutions.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the 4600G's performance is statistically tied with the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Core 7 150U, meaning the ranking is more influenced by the GPU's capabilities. The RTX 3070's position among its rivals—slightly ahead of the RX 7600 XT but behind the Tesla K40c—suggests that pairing this GPU with a stronger CPU would yield better results in CPU-limited scenarios like 1080p Low.

The rank of 1630 out of 3724 confirms that The Medium is a demanding title that benefits from high-end hardware, and this mid-range combo delivers a playable experience with appropriate settings adjustments. For users targeting 4K gaming, the data suggests that dropping to Medium settings is necessary, while 1080p and 1440p users can enjoy the Medium preset with confidence.