The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 presents a specific performance profile in The Medium. The measured data shows a combination that is capable of smooth gameplay, but the optimal experience depends heavily on the player's resolution target. The benchmarks reveal a system where the GPU's 16 GB VRAM provides a solid foundation, yet the performance scaling across settings suggests that the rendering load is the primary variable. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second to determine the best settings, the role of each component, and how this specific combo stacks up against the broader database.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for the best experience across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the standout choice, delivering an average of 72 FPS. This is significantly higher than the 51 FPS average of the High preset, and it maintains a playable minimum of 61 FPS, which is crucial for avoiding stutter in a horror title. While the Low preset achieves an even higher 115 FPS average, the Medium preset offers a better balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, making it the recommended starting point for the most consistent experience.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the Medium preset remains the recommended setting. The data shows an average of 61 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that provides a consistently playable frame rate. The High preset drops to an average of 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target most players prefer for smooth motion. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution, with an average of only 34 FPS. The Low preset, while reaching 97 FPS, represents a significant visual downgrade that may not be necessary given the Medium preset's performance.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more challenging. The Low preset is the only option that provides a high frame rate, with an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset, with an average of 48 FPS and a minimum of 40 FPS, is technically playable but will feel less smooth. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for a good experience, with averages of 34 FPS and 27 FPS respectively. For 4K, players must prioritize frame rate over visual quality, and the Low preset is the only one that delivers a consistently smooth result on this combo. The data suggests that for the best blend of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the optimal choice for 1080p and 1440p, while the Low preset is necessary for 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary driver of performance in The Medium. The data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and the resulting frame rates. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This large memory pool is a key asset, as it allows the game to load high-resolution textures without exceeding the frame buffer, which is often a bottleneck in modern titles. The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1900 MHz and a boost of 2459 MHz, are the engine that processes the visual data.

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions. When comparing the 1080p Medium preset (72 FPS) to the 1080p Ultra preset (41 FPS), the performance drop of over 40% is directly attributable to the increased shading, texture, and post-processing demands placed on the graphics card. The RX 7700's 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs are tasked with rendering these effects, and the data shows they are overwhelmed by the Ultra preset. The GPU's performance percentile of 58 versus all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range performer, and its average benchmark score of 15852 places it in a competitive tier.

The GPU's role is further defined by its nearest rivals. The data shows it is 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in average benchmark score, which suggests comparable raw performance. However, the RX 7700's 16 GB of VRAM gives it a potential advantage in memory-heavy scenarios, though the measured FPS data for The Medium does not explicitly show a VRAM capacity issue. The GPU's FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS provides the computational ceiling for the game's rendering tasks, and the frame rate data confirms that this ceiling is reached more quickly as settings are increased.

Resolution Scaling

The impact of resolution on frame rate is dramatic and clearly demonstrates the GPU-bound nature of this combo. The data shows a consistent and significant drop in FPS as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. Looking at the Medium preset, the average FPS falls from 72 at 1080p to 61 at 1440p, and then to 48 at 4K. This represents a 15% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 33% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth demands of 4K are disproportionately heavier on the GPU.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 115 at 1080p to 97 at 1440p and 76 at 4K. At the High preset, it drops from 51 to 43 to 34. The fact that the frame rate decreases so sharply at 4K suggests that the RX 7700's 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth and 236.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are being saturated by the higher resolution. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is likely not the limiting factor at these resolutions, as the workload shifts almost entirely to the GPU. The data shows that the gap between the Low and Medium presets narrows at higher resolutions; at 1080p the difference is 43 FPS (115 vs 72), but at 4K it is only 28 FPS (76 vs 48). This indicates that the GPU is struggling to maintain high frame rates at 4K regardless of the visual complexity, further confirming it as the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is ranked 1307 out of 2911 tested combos for The Medium. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it performs better than the median combination but is not a top-tier performer. This ranking is a holistic measure that considers the combined impact of the CPU and GPU on the game's performance. The data suggests that while this combo is capable of running the game, it does not achieve the high frame rates seen in the upper echelons of the database.

The ranking reflects the balance between the two components. The CPU's average benchmark score of 20733 is 0.3% lower than its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, showing it is a competent processor. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15852 is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, indicating a similar level of graphics performance. However, the combo's rank of 1307 suggests that these two mid-range components do not synergize to create a performance outlier. The measured FPS data, which shows the combo struggling at 4K and with the Ultra preset, aligns with this mid-pack ranking. It is a solid, dependable combination for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it does not push the boundaries of performance in this specific title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT plays a supporting role in The Medium, providing the necessary processing power to feed the GPU. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers a balanced multi-threaded workload. The CPU's architecture is Zen 3, built on a 7 nm process, and it has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The benchmark data shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438, which indicates it has robust processing capabilities for both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks.

In The Medium, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, AI, and physics calculations. The data does not suggest that the CPU is a bottleneck, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load. For example, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 115 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires a capable CPU to keep up with the GPU. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache helps with data access, and its memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is sufficient for this task. The CPU's percentile of 74 versus all CPUs indicates it is a solid performer, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12490F, have nearly identical average scores. This suggests that the CPU is not holding back the combo, and the performance is primarily dictated by the GPU's capabilities. The CPU's high multi-threaded scores, like the Passmark multi-thread score of 20325, ensure it can handle the game's background tasks without impacting the rendering pipeline.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across all tested settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are as follows: the Low preset averages 115 FPS, the Medium preset averages 72 FPS (with a minimum of 61 and maximum of 83), the High preset averages 51 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 41 FPS. This shows a clear and steep decline as settings are increased, with the Ultra preset offering less than half the performance of the Low preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent. The Low preset averages 97 FPS, the Medium preset averages 61 FPS (with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 70), the High preset averages 43 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are significantly lower. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, the Medium preset averages 48 FPS (with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 55), the High preset averages 34 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 27 FPS. The data shows that the combo is not well-suited for 4K gaming at high settings, as the frame rates fall below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS values for the Medium preset at all resolutions are notably lower than the averages, indicating occasional drops that could be noticeable in gameplay. The overall data shows a system that is well-tuned for 1080p and 1440p gaming on Medium settings, but which requires significant compromises to run at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system?

A: The data shows that the Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 61 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is the highest resolution and settings combination that maintains a consistently playable frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers a higher average of 72 FPS, but 1440p provides a sharper image.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in The Medium?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which averages 76 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K drops to an average of 48 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets fall to 34 and 27 FPS respectively, which are not ideal for a smooth experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. As resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the frame rates drop significantly across all settings, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

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

A: The combo is ranked 1307 out of 2911 tested combos for The Medium, placing it in the upper-middle range. This indicates it performs better than half of the tested systems but is not a top-tier performer.

Q: What is the difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 115 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages only 41 FPS. This is a 74 FPS difference, or roughly a 64% reduction in average frame rate, showing the heavy cost of the Ultra settings on the GPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The minimum FPS is 51, with an average of 61 and a maximum of 70. This minimum value indicates the lowest frame rate experienced during testing, which is still above the 30 FPS threshold for playability.