The Medium

The Medium on the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling tied directly to resolution. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a robust 110.5 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 67 FPS at High and 54.6 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset still manages a very playable 104.8 FPS, but High falls to 53.4 FPS and Ultra to 48.1 FPS. The most dramatic shift occurs at 3840x2160, where Low settings produce 97.1 FPS, Medium drops to 63.8 FPS, High plummets to 45.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at just 34.3 FPS.

This scaling curve reveals that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor at higher resolutions. The gap between 1080p Low and 4K Low is only 13.4 FPS (110.5 to 97.1), indicating that the RTX 4070 has ample headroom at lower resolutions. However, the more demanding presets tell a different story. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses by 20.3 FPS (54.6 to 34.3), a 37% reduction that points squarely at the graphics card struggling to maintain geometry and shading workloads as pixel count rises. The CPU, with its six cores and twelve threads, does not appear to bottleneck the pipeline at any tested resolution, as even the 4K Low result of 97.1 FPS shows the processor can feed the GPU adequately when settings are lowered.

The data suggests that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra result of 34.3 FPS indicates a hard ceiling for this pairing at maximum fidelity. The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G's Zen 2 architecture and the Ada Lovelace GPU creates a system where the graphics card's raw compute (29.15 TFLOPS FP32) is the primary driver of frame rates, not the CPU's single-thread performance (which scores 726 in 3DMark single-thread). Users targeting higher refresh rates should stay at 1080p, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low for acceptable smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 560th out of 1689 tested combos in The Medium. This places it in the 66th percentile of all system configurations measured, indicating a solidly above-average pairing for this horror title. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's modest multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU's high-end rasterization performance.

Benchmark data shows the RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (avg score 37507, 0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (avg score 38008, 1.9% higher), and the RTX 4080 Mobile (avg score 38135, 2.2% higher). This positions the desktop RTX 4070 as slightly below those mobile and older parts in synthetic tests, but the measured FPS in The Medium tells a more nuanced story. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 26927 and DirectX 12 score of 103 indicate strong real-world capability that aligns with the game's demanding visual effects.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 4600G achieves a 75th percentile rank among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17489. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (avg score 17482, 0% difference), Intel Core i5-12450H (avg score 17475, 0.1% higher), Intel Core i3-14100T (avg score 17636, 0.8% lower), and Intel Core i3-13100F (avg score 17665, 1% lower). The 4600G's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 show it is neither a weak link nor a standout performer. The combo's rank of 560 is likely held back by the CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and PCIe Gen 3 interface, which can limit data transfer rates to the GPU in bandwidth-sensitive scenes.

Compared to higher-ranked combos, this pairing loses ground in CPU-heavy scenarios where the 4600G's passmark multithread score of 15992 trails faster modern chips. However, the RTX 4070 compensates by delivering consistent frame times across most resolutions, making the combo competitive in GPU-bound horror environments with dense lighting and shadow effects.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Medium?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the most consistent performance, with 110.5 FPS at Low and 67 FPS at High. For a balance of visual quality and smoothness, 2560x1440 at Medium (76.8 FPS) is also viable, while 4K requires Low settings (97.1 FPS) to stay above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a primary limiting factor. At 4K Low, the system achieves 97.1 FPS, which suggests the RTX 4070 is being fed adequately. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 4138 and passmark physics score of 676 are sufficient for the game's horror-scene workloads.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic tests?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37283 is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 1.9% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A, and 2.2% lower than the RTX 4080 Mobile. Its percentile rank of 81 places it above those alternatives in overall GPU hierarchy.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 34.3, measured at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only tested configuration that drops below 40 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G competitive with its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 17489 is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0% delta) and only 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H. It trails the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8% and i3-13100F by 1%, showing it is within a narrow performance band of those chips.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming at playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at reduced settings. The 4K Low preset delivers 97.1 FPS, which is highly playable, while 4K Medium drops to 63.8 FPS. High and Ultra settings at 4K produce 45.7 and 34.3 FPS respectively, which are below smooth thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 Resolution:

• Low: 110.5 FPS
• Medium: 90.3 FPS
• High: 67 FPS
• Ultra: 54.6 FPS

The 1080p results show a clear 43% drop from Low to Ultra (110.5 to 54.6 FPS). The gap between Medium and High is substantial at 23.3 FPS, indicating that High settings introduce significant additional shading and texture loads. The Ultra preset's 54.6 FPS remains playable but approaches the lower bound of smooth motion.

2560x1440 Resolution:

• Low: 104.8 FPS
• Medium: 76.8 FPS
• High: 53.4 FPS
• Ultra: 48.1 FPS

At 1440p, the Low preset only loses 5.7 FPS compared to 1080p Low, showing the GPU has spare capacity. Medium drops by 13.5 FPS from its 1080p counterpart, while High and Ultra lose 13.6 and 6.5 FPS respectively. The Ultra setting at 48.1 FPS is noticeably less fluid than 1080p Ultra.

3840x2160 Resolution:

• Low: 97.1 FPS
• Medium: 63.8 FPS
• High: 45.7 FPS
• Ultra: 34.3 FPS

The 4K results exhibit the steepest scaling penalties. Low retains 97.1 FPS, but Medium suffers a 33.3 FPS drop from Low, and High falls below 50 FPS. The Ultra preset's 34.3 FPS represents a 68% reduction from the Low setting, demonstrating the GPU's inability to sustain high fidelity at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4070 excels at lower resolutions and settings, but the performance cliff between Medium and High at 4K suggests the game's high-end effects (likely volumetrics and reflections) are disproportionately demanding on the 12 GB memory buffer and 64 ROPs.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience on this combo, the measured rows indicate that 2560x1440 at Medium settings (76.8 FPS) offers the optimal balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. This configuration keeps frame rates above 60 FPS while retaining enough graphical detail for the horror atmosphere. The 1440p Medium result is 23.3 FPS higher than 1440p High (53.4 FPS), making it the clear sweet spot for players who want resolution over minor quality gains.

At 1920x1080, the High preset (67 FPS) is recommended for users prioritizing image quality, as it stays above 60 FPS and provides a noticeable upgrade over Medium (90.3 FPS) in texture and lighting complexity. The Ultra preset (54.6 FPS) at 1080p is only worth using if the player can tolerate slightly lower frame rates for maximum effects, though the 12.4 FPS penalty over High may not justify the visual difference.

For 4K displays, the Low preset (97.1 FPS) is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, but it sacrifices significant visual detail. The Medium preset (63.8 FPS) is playable but sits close to the 60 FPS threshold, and any demanding scene could cause dips. Players with 4K monitors should strongly consider 1440p Medium as a compromise, as it delivers 13 FPS higher average performance than 4K Medium while retaining most of the game's visual impact. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely at any resolution above 1080p, as the 4K Ultra result of 34.3 FPS and 1440p Ultra result of 48.1 FPS both fall below acceptable smoothness standards.