The Medium

# The Medium with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a solid but not overwhelming experience in The Medium, with the combo ranking 415th out of 2,911 tested configurations. The data shows this pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 processor provides ample headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower settings. The measured FPS range from a playable 49 FPS at 4K High to a blistering 154 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the deciding factors in this horror title's performance profile.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the performance ceiling lies in this configuration. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 75 FPS at 1920x1080 to 63 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 16% reduction — and then further to 49 FPS at 3840x2160, which represents a 35% drop from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior, as the RTX 4070 SUPER's shading units (7,168), texture mapping units (224), and render output units (80) are being pushed progressively harder as pixel count increases.

The Low preset shows an even more dramatic scaling curve. At 1080p Low, the system produces 154 FPS, dropping to 140 FPS at 1440p (a 9% decrease) and then to 110 FPS at 4K (a 21% drop from 1440p). This steeper decline at 4K Low compared to the 1080p-to-1440p transition suggests that even at minimal graphical settings, the 4K resolution demands significant fill rate and memory bandwidth from the GPU. The 192-bit memory bus and 21 Gbps effective memory clock are working near their limits at 3840x2160, regardless of how many visual effects are disabled.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, including minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 120. Moving to 1440p Medium drops the average to 88 FPS (a 15% reduction) with a minimum of 75 and maximum of 101. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 69 FPS with minimum 59 and maximum 79 — a 22% drop from 1440p. The narrowing of the frame time range at higher resolutions (79-59 = 20 FPS spread at 4K versus 32 FPS spread at 1080p) indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated as resolution increases, reducing frame pacing variability.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario, with averages of 59 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 15%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 22%. This progressive scaling confirms that The Medium's Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the RTX 4070 SUPER, particularly at 4K where the 39 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth for this genre. The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component across all resolutions and settings — the CPU's 3.70 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clocks are more than sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the relatively linear FPS scaling with resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using a 5 nm TSMC process. Its benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,689. Multi-threaded performance is equally respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and a PassMark multithread score of 25,645. These numbers place the CPU in the 83rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32,750.

In The Medium, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain consistent frame delivery and avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The data does not include CPU-specific frame times, but the FPS scaling pattern across resolutions strongly suggests the Ryzen 5 7400F is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, where CPU overhead typically becomes more visible, the system achieves 154 FPS — a figure that would strain many mid-range processors but is well within the capability of a chip with a 4.70 GHz boost clock and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The nearestRivals data for the CPU shows it performs nearly identically to several other processors. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32,707 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32,697 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662 (0.3% higher). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is the only rival that edges it out, scoring 32,812 (0.2% lower deltaPct, meaning the 7400F is 0.2% behind). These tiny differences — all within 0.3% — confirm that the 7400F's processing power is entirely adequate for maintaining the FPS levels measured in this game, and that any of these comparable CPUs would produce nearly identical results.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support and its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes provide ample data throughput for the RTX 4070 SUPER's PCIe 4.0 x16 connection. The 65W TDP and active production status indicate this is a mainstream desktop part designed for broad compatibility with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards. For The Medium specifically, the 6-core configuration is sufficient — the game's horror genre typically does not require massive thread counts, and the 12 threads available here handle any background tasks without interfering with frame delivery.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at Medium settings delivers 88 FPS average with a minimum of 75 FPS, making it the sweet spot for smooth gameplay. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 69 FPS with a 59 FPS minimum, which is still playable but closer to the edge.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The 7400F's average benchmark score of 32,750 is within 0.3% of all four nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32,707 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32,697 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32,812 (0.2% higher than the 7400F).

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER capable of 4K gaming in this title?

A: At 4K Medium, the RTX 4070 SUPER produces an average of 69 FPS with a 59 FPS minimum, which is playable. However, at 4K High the average falls to 49 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 39 FPS — both below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Low setting yields 110 FPS, indicating the GPU can handle 4K when settings are reduced.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 75 at 1920x1080 to 63 at 2560x1440, a 16% reduction. This is a moderate loss consistent with the increased pixel count, and the 63 FPS average at 1440p High remains smooth.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at Ultra settings?

A: Ultra settings produce averages of 59 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. These are the lowest measured values in the data, with the 4K result being the only one that falls below 40 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 415th out of 2,911 tested combos, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations. This indicates the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4070 SUPER combination is above average for running The Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this configuration at rank 415 out of 2,911 tested combinations, which puts it in the 86th percentile of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the combined capability of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER specifically for The Medium, not general-purpose performance. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 83 and the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 83 both contribute to this strong showing, but the game-specific rank of 415 suggests that this pairing is particularly well-suited to the title's rendering demands.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's nearestRivals provide context for its performance class. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (0.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (0.2% higher). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, which is 1% higher. These deltaPct values are all under 1%, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER's synthetic benchmark performance is nearly identical to these rivals — yet the actual in-game FPS in The Medium will be determined by architecture-specific optimizations, driver support, and the game's rendering paths.

The 415th rank out of 2,911 combos means there are 414 tested configurations that perform better in this game, but also 2,496 that perform worse. This top-15% placement is notable for a mid-range desktop CPU paired with a high-end consumer GPU. The ranking also implies that the 6-core/12-thread CPU does not hold back the GPU in this title, as systems with more powerful CPUs but similar GPUs are likely to occupy the ranks above, while systems with weaker CPUs would fall below.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in The Medium. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 104 FPS average with an 88 FPS minimum, which is smooth and consistent. The High preset at 75 FPS is also excellent, while Ultra at 59 FPS is borderline for a horror game where frame pacing matters for atmosphere. The Low preset at 154 FPS is only useful for competitive play, which is not this genre's focus.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset stands out as the optimal choice, delivering 88 FPS average with a minimum of 75 FPS. The High preset at 63 FPS is acceptable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes, while Ultra at 50 FPS drops below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 140 FPS is overkill and sacrifices visual fidelity unnecessarily.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the only reasonable option for maintaining playable frame rates, with 69 FPS average and 59 FPS minimum. The High preset at 49 FPS is playable but noticeably less smooth, and Ultra at 39 FPS approaches the lower boundary of acceptable performance for this genre. The Low preset at 110 FPS is viable for players prioritizing frame rate over visuals.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The minimum FPS values of 88 (1080p), 75 (1440p), and 59 (4K) indicate consistent frame delivery without major dips, which is crucial for a horror game where sudden frame drops can disrupt immersion. The Ultra preset's lack of minimum FPS data suggests the frame times may be less stable, and the 39 FPS at 4K Ultra is not recommended.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings produces the following average frame rates: Low at 154 FPS, Medium at 104 FPS (minimum 88, maximum 120), High at 75 FPS, and Ultra at 59 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 95 FPS, highlighting the significant performance cost of the higher presets at this resolution. The Medium preset's 88 FPS minimum ensures no drops below 60 FPS, making it the safest choice for consistent smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 140 FPS, Medium at 88 FPS (minimum 75, maximum 101), High at 63 FPS, and Ultra at 50 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 75 FPS is still well above 60, while High's 63 FPS average leaves less margin. The 50 FPS Ultra result indicates this settings level is too demanding for 1440p with this GPU.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 110 FPS, Medium at 69 FPS (minimum 59, maximum 79), High at 49 FPS, and Ultra at 39 FPS. The Medium preset's 59 FPS minimum is just below the 60 FPS target, but the 69 FPS average suggests most of the experience will be smooth. The 49 FPS High and 39 FPS Ultra results are both below 60 FPS average, making them less desirable for this resolution.

The progression from 1080p to 4K at each setting shows consistent GPU-bound scaling. At Low, the 154→140→110 FPS progression represents 9% and 21% drops between successive resolutions. At Medium, the 104→88→69 FPS progression shows 15% and 22% drops. At High, the 75→63→49 FPS progression shows 16% and 22% drops. At Ultra, the 59→50→39 FPS progression shows 15% and 22% drops. This consistent 15-16% cost for 1080p→1440p and 21-22% cost for 1440p→4K across all settings confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance scales predictably with pixel count, and that no CPU bottleneck artificially limits any resolution or settings combination.