The Medium

# The Medium: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

This combo ranks 2026th out of 2911 tested configurations in The Medium, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the benchmark database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part on the AM5 socket, sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, a Turing-generation GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, ranks at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. This pairing produces playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but struggles at 4K resolution where the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2026th position out of 2911 combos indicates this configuration sits in the 30th percentile of tested systems for The Medium. This ranking reflects a hardware pairing where the CPU is notably stronger relative to its peers than the GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F achieves an average benchmark score of 32750, which places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707) and 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662), while edging out the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% (32812). The RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, posts an average benchmark score of 18093, landing within 0.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159) and 0.5% of the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189), while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 460 by 1.5% (18373) and the Intel Arc A770M by 1.6% (18383).

This imbalance manifests directly in game performance. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 suggest ample headroom for game logic and physics, yet the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate become the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that this combo's ranking is largely dictated by the GPU tier; systems with similar CPU scores but stronger GPUs rank substantially higher in The Medium's benchmark hierarchy.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 92 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, while Medium drops to 57 FPS and High to 41 FPS. The Ultra preset yields 33 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players would consider ideal for a horror title where atmosphere benefits from fluid motion. Given the measured numbers, Medium at 1080p offers the best balance, providing 57 FPS with the min/max range of 49-66 FPS indicating consistent frame pacing.

At 1440p, the same pattern emerges with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce 77 FPS, Medium drops to 48 FPS, High to 35 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p remains playable at 48 FPS, but the 41 FPS minimum suggests potential stutter in demanding scenes. For 1440p, Low settings are the safer recommendation if frame consistency is prioritized, though Medium remains viable for players who accept slightly lower frame rates in exchange for visual fidelity.

At 4K, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings deliver 61 FPS, which is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium drops to 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 FPS, High to 27 FPS, and Ultra to 21 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires Low settings for acceptable performance, and even then, the 61 FPS average leaves little margin for demanding scenes. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, but the raw compute throughput is insufficient for higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this workload. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 57 at 1080p to 48 at 1440p (a 15.8% reduction) and then to 38 at 4K (a 33.3% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU that becomes progressively more saturated as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains adequate headroom throughout.

At Low settings, the scaling is steeper: 92 FPS at 1080p falls to 77 FPS at 1440p (16.3% drop) and then to 61 FPS at 4K (33.7% drop from 1080p). The fact that Low settings still show substantial FPS loss at higher resolutions indicates that even with reduced shading complexity, the GPU's pixel throughput is the bottleneck. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 64 ROPs are simply not sufficient for 4K at higher presets.

The High preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 41 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p (14.6% drop), and 27 FPS at 4K (34.1% drop from 1080p). This consistent ~15% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and ~34% reduction from 1080p to 4K across all presets points to a GPU that is uniformly saturated by resolution increases, with no evidence of CPU limitations emerging even at 1080p Low where the CPU would theoretically have more room to become a factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets was measured. Low settings produce the highest average at 92 FPS, which represents the ceiling for this combo at 1080p. Medium settings yield 57 FPS with a measured minimum of 49 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS, providing a playable experience with some headroom. High settings drop to 41 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less smooth. Ultra settings bring the average down to 33 FPS, which is marginal for a horror game where quick camera movements can exacerbate perceived stutter.

At 2560x1440, the measurements show a similar pattern with reduced headroom. Low settings deliver 77 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings yield 48 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS, indicating that frame times can become inconsistent during intense scenes. High settings drop to 35 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 27 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that 1440p gaming is viable only at Low or Medium settings.

At 3840x2160, the measurements reveal significant constraints. Low settings produce 61 FPS, which just meets the 60 FPS target but leaves no margin for demanding sequences. Medium settings yield 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 FPS and maximum of 43 FPS, indicating substantial frame rate fluctuation. High settings drop to 27 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 21 FPS, both of which are unsuitable for playable performance. The 4K data confirms that this combo is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the experience is borderline.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1080p Medium providing 57 FPS average with a 49-66 FPS range, which is the highest preset that maintains playable frame rates. At 1440p, only Low (77 FPS) and Medium (48 FPS) are viable, while 4K is limited to Low settings at 61 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 on average, which is 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662), and 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average, which is 0.4% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159), 0.5% below the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189), 1.5% below the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373), and 1.6% below the Intel Arc A770M (18383).

Q: Is this combo suitable for 4K gaming in The Medium?

A: According to the data, 4K is only playable at Low settings with 61 FPS average. Medium settings produce 38 FPS with a 32 FPS minimum, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Higher presets are not recommended at 4K.

Q: What causes the FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The FPS scaling pattern, with consistent ~15% drops from 1080p to 1440p and ~34% drops from 1080p to 4K across all presets, indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is insufficient for higher resolutions at demanding settings.

Q: What are the key specifications of the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, featuring 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support. The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides substantial compute headroom for The Medium's game logic and physics simulation. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072. The 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock, combined with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this game's performance profile.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, places it well above the GPU's 62nd percentile ranking. This disparity is evident in the measured FPS data: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 92 FPS, indicating that the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at reduced settings. The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals—within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360—suggests that CPU selection is not a limiting factor for this combo's ranking.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC contribute to its efficiency, though these specifications do not directly impact in-game performance. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 indicate strong general-purpose performance that translates well to gaming workloads. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU has the least work to do, the CPU does not become a constraint, as evidenced by the 92 FPS result that is well above typical monitor refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the determining factor for this combo's performance in The Medium. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU has sufficient memory capacity and throughput for the game's textures and assets. However, the 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate are the primary constraints at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU's 62nd percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 18093, places it within 1.6% of its nearest rivals. The RTX 2060 SUPER's base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s. This pixel throughput is insufficient for 4K resolution at higher presets, as demonstrated by the 4K Ultra result of 21 FPS.

The GPU's memory configuration is notable: 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s, which is adequate for The Medium's requirements at 1080p and 1440p. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU's compute capabilities, not memory bandwidth, are the limiting factor. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, while at 1440p Medium, it drops to 48 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS. This scaling pattern, consistent across all presets, indicates that the GPU's shading and texture units are saturated as resolution increases, while the memory system has sufficient headroom. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 12 nm process node and 175 W TDP are characteristics that affect power consumption and thermals, but the benchmark data confirms that raw compute throughput is what determines this combo's ranking in The Medium.