The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B570 in The Medium produces a performance profile that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset selection. The measured data reveals a configuration that is capable of smooth gameplay at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain playable frame rates as graphical demands escalate. This analysis breaks down the specific performance metrics, compares the combo against other tested configurations, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the observed frame rate data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the escalating burden on the Intel Arc B570. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 78 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 66 FPS, a reduction of 12 FPS or approximately 15%. The transition to 4K Low further reduces the average to 52 FPS, which is a 33% decrease from the 1440p result and a 33% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU has sufficient headroom at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced at higher presets. At Medium settings, the average frame rate falls from 49 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 1440p, and then to 32 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings is 9 FPS, or roughly 22%, which is a steeper decline than the Low preset's 21% drop over the same resolution step. This suggests that the additional graphical features in the Medium preset disproportionately impact the GPU's rendering throughput at higher resolutions.

For the High preset, the frame rate averages are 35 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K here results in a 34% performance loss, which is consistent with the Low preset's scaling. However, the absolute values are much lower, indicating that the High preset's effects, likely including more demanding lighting and shadow calculations, place a significant strain on the Arc B570 regardless of resolution.

Ultra settings show the most severe scaling, with averages of 28 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is 10 FPS, a 36% reduction. The data suggests that the Arc B570's 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are overwhelmed by the Ultra preset's demands, and the 18 FPS at 4K is well below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. The overall pattern indicates that this combination is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with performance at 4K only viable on the Low preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo varies by target resolution. For 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 78 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this configuration. The Medium preset at 1080p provides 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS, offering a better visual experience while still maintaining a playable frame rate. However, the jump to High at 1080p drops the average to 35 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users but is a significant compromise on smoothness.

At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 66 FPS, which is the most fluid option at this resolution. The Medium preset yields 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, which is still within the range of playability for a horror title where precise timing is not critical. The High preset at 1440p falls to 29 FPS, which is borderline, and Ultra at 23 FPS is generally not recommended for a consistent experience.

For 4K, the data shows that only the Low preset is viable, with an average of 52 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 32 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 23 FPS and 18 FPS, respectively. Given the significant performance penalties, the recommendation is to use Low settings at 4K, Medium settings at 1440p, and Medium or High at 1080p, depending on the user's preference for visual fidelity over frame rate stability. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a balanced 49 FPS average with a minimum of 41 FPS, making it the most reliable choice for a consistent experience.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications directly correlate with the observed performance in The Medium. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at lower presets, but the data shows it becomes a bottleneck at 4K with higher settings. The Ultra preset's 18 FPS at 4K suggests that the memory subsystem is unable to keep up with the game's asset streaming demands, likely due to the combination of high-resolution textures and the game's fixed camera angles which require large amounts of scene data.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base and boost of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These clocks are consistent across the board, and the benchmark results show that the GPU's raw compute power, rated at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, is adequate for the game's rendering requirements at lower resolutions. The 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units handle the game's visual effects, but the 80 ROPs appear to be a limiting factor when pixel fill rate demands increase at 4K.

The Arc B570's percentile ranking of 65 versus all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. Its average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the Intel Arc A750, which has a deltaPct of -0.1, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which has a deltaPct of 0.1. This close grouping indicates that the Arc B570's performance in The Medium is in line with its general compute capabilities. The GPU's 5 nm process node and 19,600 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, but the measured frame rates show that it is not a high-end solution for this specific title, particularly at 4K where even the Low preset's 52 FPS is the only playable option.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Medium, this particular pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2321 out of 2911 combos. This places it in the lower 20th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that the combo is not well-suited for this game's demands. The rank is likely a result of the CPU's modest performance relative to other processors, as well as the GPU's mid-range capabilities.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-12490F with an average score of 20802 and a deltaPct of -0.3, the Intel Xeon 6325P with a score of 20821 and a deltaPct of -0.4, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with a score of 20826 and a deltaPct of -0.4. These scores are all within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20733, suggesting that the CPU's compute performance is competitive with these alternatives. However, the combo rank in The Medium is low, implying that the game's specific requirements are not well met by this hardware combination.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750 with a deltaPct of -0.1 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a deltaPct of 0.1, both of which have nearly identical average scores. This suggests that the Arc B570 is not a standout performer in this game, and its low combo rank reflects a general lack of optimization or raw power for The Medium's engine. The data indicates that users seeking better performance in this title would need to consider higher-tier components, as this combo's 2321 rank out of 2911 is a clear indicator of its limitations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s provide adequate data throughput for gaming. In The Medium, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, and benchmark results indicate that it is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 78 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 4K Low result of 52 FPS. This difference suggests that the CPU is capable of driving higher frame rates, but the GPU's rendering limits at higher resolutions cap performance. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7986, is sufficient for the game's CPU-bound tasks. The single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1843 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 913, is also adequate for the game's primary thread.

However, the combo's low rank in The Medium suggests that the CPU's performance is not exceptional compared to other tested processors. The CPU's percentile rank of 74 versus all CPUs places it above average, but the game's engine may not scale well with the 6-core configuration. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5523 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 20325 indicate solid multi-threading capabilities, but the game may not utilize all 12 threads effectively. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, but its performance ceiling may prevent higher frame rates at lower resolutions if paired with a more powerful GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 78 FPS, which is the highest recorded. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS, offering a stable experience. The High preset averages 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 28 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS threshold but may be acceptable for a slower-paced horror game.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 66 FPS, which is a 15% drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS, showing a consistent performance level. The High preset averages 29 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 23 FPS, both of which are less playable. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings results in a 16% performance loss, while the High preset loses 17% and the Ultra preset loses 18%.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS, which is marginal. The High preset averages 23 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 18 FPS, both of which are not recommended for a smooth experience. The data shows that the combo's performance degrades significantly with each resolution increase, particularly at the High and Ultra presets where the average frame rates fall below 30 FPS at 1440p and below 25 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest average frame rates, with the Low preset achieving 78 FPS and the Medium preset achieving 49 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 66 FPS, which is also playable, while 4K is only viable on the Low preset with 52 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo run The Medium at 4K with high settings?*

A: No, the measured data shows that the High preset at 3840x2160 averages only 23 FPS, which is not a playable experience. The Ultra preset is even worse at 18 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K, with 52 FPS, is recommended.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is nearly identical to the Intel Arc A750 (20582, deltaPct -0.1) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct 0.1). This indicates similar general compute performance.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 78 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not limiting performance. However, at 4K Low, the frame rate drops to 52 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

*Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations for The Medium?*

A: The combo ranks 2321 out of 2911 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 20th percentile. This indicates that the hardware is not well-optimized for this game compared to other tested setups.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The measured data shows a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS for the Medium preset at 1920x1080, with an average of 49 FPS, providing a stable experience.