The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 pairing delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in The Medium, but 4K Ultra settings push the system to its limits. Based on the measured data, this combination ranks 833rd out of 3724 tested combos for this title, placing it in the top quarter of all systems. The benchmark results show a clear performance hierarchy across settings and resolutions, with the system demonstrating strong headroom at lower presets while struggling to maintain smooth framerates at maximum fidelity in 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, using TSMC's 5 nm process with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP. The chip features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor sits on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity (24 lanes from the CPU).

Benchmark data shows the 7400F scoring 21,765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,072 in single-core, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 25,645 and single-thread score of 3,689. The processor achieves an average benchmark score of 32,750, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (avg score 32,707, 0.1% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697, 0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, 0.2% faster).

For The Medium, a horror title that relies heavily on fixed camera angles and pre-rendered transitions, the CPU's role is less demanding than in open-world titles. The 6-core/12-thread configuration provides ample headroom for the game's logic and streaming systems. The measured frame rates show the system achieving 150 FPS at 1080p Low settings, which indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads. The high single-thread score of 3,072 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong per-core performance, which benefits games that are not heavily multithreaded. The L3 cache of 32 MB is shared across all cores, which helps with data locality in gaming workloads.

Interestingly, the 7400F's performance profile places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals, all within 0.3% of each other in average benchmark scores. This means that in CPU-limited scenarios, the choice between these processors would yield nearly identical results. However, in The Medium, the data shows that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, so the CPU's precise standing among rivals matters less at 1440p and 4K.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD104 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, along with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory sits on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The card is rated at 200 W TDP with a dual-slot design and a single 16-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 550 W.

The RTX 4070 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 26,927 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 174,152, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,854. Its average benchmark score is 37,648, placing it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37,628, 0.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507, 0.4% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38,135, 1.3% faster).

In The Medium, the RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 192-bit memory bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate throughput for the game's texture streaming. The measured frame rates reveal a significant scaling pattern: at 1080p Low, the system hits 150 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 35 FPS. This 77% reduction in performance across the resolution and settings spectrum indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized at higher loads.

The ray tracing cores (46) and tensor cores (184) suggest the card is well-equipped for modern rendering techniques, though the measured data for The Medium does not specify whether ray tracing is enabled in any preset. The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS provides substantial compute headroom for the game's fixed-camera rendering approach, which often involves complex lighting and shadow calculations.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher settings. At Low settings, the system delivers 150 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p (a 16% drop), and 99 FPS at 4K (a 34% drop from 1080p). This scaling indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is being pushed harder at higher resolutions, but the CPU still has sufficient headroom.

At Medium settings, the system achieves 93 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p (a 15% drop), and 62 FPS at 4K (a 33% drop). The narrower gap between 1080p and 1440p compared to 1440p and 4K suggests that the GPU's rasterization and memory bandwidth become more critical at 4K. The minimum FPS at Medium settings also scales similarly: 79 at 1080p, 67 at 1440p, and 53 at 4K, maintaining a consistent 15-21% drop per resolution step.

High settings show a steeper decline: 67 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p (a 16% drop), and 44 FPS at 4K (a 34% drop from 1080p). Ultra settings follow the same pattern: 53 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p (a 15% drop), and 35 FPS at 4K (a 34% drop). This consistent scaling across all settings presets confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor, as CPU-bound scenarios would show less degradation at higher resolutions.

The data reveals that the most significant FPS loss occurs between 1440p and 4K, rather than between 1080p and 1440p. This suggests that the RTX 4070's 192-bit memory bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become strained at 4K, particularly with higher-quality textures and effects. The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears adequate, but the bandwidth limitation becomes apparent at 4K Ultra where the system only manages 35 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Medium at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured data shows 99 FPS at 4K Low, while Medium settings drop to 62 FPS and High settings fall to 44 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K achieve only 35 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a smooth 60+ FPS experience?

A: At 1080p, all settings except Ultra (53 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, with Medium achieving 93 FPS and High reaching 67 FPS. At 1440p, Medium (79 FPS) and Low (126 FPS) both clear 60 FPS, but High (56 FPS) and Ultra (45 FPS) fall below.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37,648, which is 1.3% lower than the RTX 4080 Mobile's 38,135. This small delta suggests near-identical performance in most scenarios.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 150 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that CPU limitations would typically surface, yet the system still scales down to 99 FPS at 4K Low, showing the GPU is handling the increased load.

Q: What is the expected FPS range at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS for most players.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F's performance compare to the Intel Core i5-14600T?

A: The 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32,750, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-14600T's 32,707. This places the two processors at near-parity in overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured frame rates for The Medium with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 are presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 150 FPS average
• Medium: 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 108 FPS
• High: 67 FPS average
• Ultra: 53 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 126 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 FPS and maximum of 91 FPS
• High: 56 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 99 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS
• High: 44 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

The data reveals that at 1080p, the system can comfortably handle Medium and High settings, with the 93 FPS at Medium providing a smooth experience and the 67 FPS at High still playable. Ultra settings at 53 FPS dip below the 60 FPS threshold but remain playable for less demanding players. At 1440p, Medium settings at 79 FPS offer the best balance, while Low at 126 FPS provides a high-refresh-rate option. High and Ultra at 56 and 45 FPS respectively require compromises. At 4K, Low at 99 FPS is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS, with Medium at 62 FPS barely clearing the threshold. High and Ultra at 44 and 35 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The minimum FPS data at Medium settings shows consistent behavior: 79 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. The maximum FPS values (108, 91, and 71 respectively) indicate that the system has occasional headroom, but the averages suggest sustained performance is consistent with the minimums.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with a 1080p display, the Medium preset at 93 FPS is the recommended choice. It provides a 55% improvement over High settings (67 FPS) while maintaining a 34 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum of 79 FPS ensures no significant drops during gameplay. For players prioritizing visual fidelity at 1080p, High at 67 FPS is acceptable, but Ultra at 53 FPS should be avoided due to the sub-60 FPS average.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 79 FPS is the clear winner. It delivers 19 FPS above the 60 FPS target, with a minimum of 67 FPS that keeps gameplay smooth. The Low preset at 126 FPS is suitable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra 47 FPS. High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 45 FPS both fall below 60 FPS and are not recommended for a consistent experience.

For 4K displays, the choice is more constrained. The Low preset at 99 FPS provides the best performance, but at a significant visual cost. The Medium preset at 62 FPS is the only other option that clears 60 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS that may cause occasional stutter. Players with 4K displays should consider Medium settings if they can tolerate the minimum FPS dips, or drop to Low for guaranteed smoothness. High (44 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) are not viable for comfortable gameplay at 4K.

The overall recommendation is to use Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K, Low settings provide the most consistent experience, while Medium offers a compromise for those willing to accept occasional frame drops. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor at any tested setting, so players can focus on the FPS data rather than worrying about memory capacity.