The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in The Medium, with 4K Ultra remaining the only setting where the combination falls short of smooth playability. The data shows a CPU that comfortably feeds the GPU at lower resolutions, while the graphics card’s 12 GB VRAM and Ada Lovelace architecture become the decisive factors as resolution and quality settings climb. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and the specific settings that yield the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB of L3 cache. The chip supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

In the benchmark database, this CPU holds a percentile rank of 83 among all tested processors, and its average benchmark score of 32750 places it within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. It edges out the Intel Core i5-14600T by 0.1% and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H by 0.2%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%. These are effectively negligible differences, meaning the 7400F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For The Medium, the CPU’s role becomes apparent when examining frame rates across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 154 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 116 FPS. The gap between 1080p Low and 1440p Low is smaller: 154 FPS versus 145 FPS, a 9 FPS difference. Meanwhile, the drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low is 29 FPS. This pattern suggests that while the CPU can push high frame counts at lower resolutions, it is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

The 7400F’s single-thread performance, measured at 3072 in Cinebench R23 single-core, ensures that the game’s primary thread is well-served. Its multi-core score of 21765 in the same test indicates ample headroom for background tasks and the game’s fixed-camera rendering style, which often relies on fewer, heavily-loaded threads. The data shows that at 1080p Medium, the combo produces 110 FPS, and at 1440p Medium it delivers 92 FPS—both results indicate the CPU can sustain frame pacing without becoming a limiting factor until very high frame rates are demanded.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines. The chip includes 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory operating at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). Its 285 W TDP requires a 600 W suggested PSU and a single 16-pin connector.

This GPU holds a percentile rank of 84 among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rivals show a mixed picture: the NVIDIA RTX A6000 trails by 1.6%, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT leads by 1.3%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile by 0.8%, and the Intel Arc A730M by 1.7%. These deltas are modest, indicating the 4070 Ti performs in a well-established tier.

In The Medium, the GPU’s influence is stark. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 62 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 41 FPS—a 21 FPS drop. The VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the game’s textures, as the 12 GB allocation does not show signs of a hard cap in the measured data. Instead, the raw compute power of the GPU dictates performance at higher settings. The measured results show that moving from 1080p High to 1440p High costs 13 FPS (79 to 66), while moving from 1440p High to 4K High costs 14 FPS (66 to 52). This linear degradation points to the GPU being the primary driver of frame rate at these settings, with the CPU providing consistent support.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for the best experience. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 110 FPS with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS. This is a stable, fluid experience that avoids the 79 FPS of High and the 62 FPS of Ultra. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 154 FPS, but the visual compromise is unnecessary given the Medium preset’s comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the Medium preset yields 92 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, as High drops to 66 FPS and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p hits 145 FPS, but again, the Medium preset offers a better balance of image quality and performance without dipping below 60 FPS.

At 4K, the Medium preset produces 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. High at 4K drops to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS, both of which are below the smoothness threshold. The Low preset at 4K reaches 116 FPS, but the visual quality loss is substantial for a horror game that relies on atmospheric detail.

The optimal experience across all resolutions is the Medium preset. It provides the highest average frame rate that stays above 60 FPS at every tested resolution, with the 4K Medium result being the standout: 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS ensures no noticeable stutter. For users prioritizing maximum fidelity, High at 1080p (79 FPS) or 1440p (66 FPS) is playable, but Ultra at any resolution is best avoided due to the sub-60 FPS averages.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 340th out of 2911 tested combos in The Medium. This places it in the top 11.7% of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects the balanced nature of the pairing. The rank is determined by the measured frame rates across all resolution and settings combinations, and the data shows that the combo excels at Medium settings while struggling only at 4K Ultra.

The rank relative to other combos indicates that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K capability limited to Medium settings. The CPU’s 83rd percentile and GPU’s 84th percentile scores suggest a harmonious match, where neither component dramatically outclasses the other. In practice, this means the combo avoids the pitfalls of a CPU-bound or GPU-bound mismatch, delivering consistent results across the tested scenarios.

The data shows that this combo performs best at 1080p Medium, where it achieves 110 FPS, and 1440p Medium, where it hits 92 FPS. These results are indicative of a system that can handle the game’s fixed-camera angles and pre-rendered backgrounds without excessive load on either component. The rank of 340 out of 2911 confirms that this is a high-performing configuration, but not an elite one—there are 339 combos that deliver better overall results, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs or CPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals which component limits performance at each tier. At Low settings, the combo produces 154 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 116 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 9 FPS (5.8%), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 29 FPS (20%). This non-linear scaling suggests that at Low settings, the GPU is increasingly stressed as resolution rises, but the CPU still has headroom to maintain high frame counts.

At Medium settings, the frame rates are 110 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 18 FPS (16.4%), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 19 FPS (20.7%). This more even scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at Medium settings, as the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant while pixel count increases.

At High settings, the frame rates are 79 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 13 FPS (16.5%), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 14 FPS (21.2%). This pattern persists across Ultra settings, where 1080p yields 62 FPS, 1440p yields 52 FPS, and 4K yields 41 FPS—drops of 10 FPS (16.1%) and 11 FPS (21.2%), respectively.

The consistent ~16% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~21% drop from 1440p to 4K across Medium, High, and Ultra settings indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component at these quality levels. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s requirements, but the raw compute power scales predictably with pixel count. At Low settings, the CPU’s influence is more pronounced, as the 1080p-to-1440p drop is only 5.8%, suggesting the 7400F can keep up with the GPU’s output at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p Medium achieves 110 FPS, 1440p Medium achieves 92 FPS, and 4K Medium achieves 73 FPS. All three maintain averages above 60 FPS, but 1440p Medium offers the best balance of image clarity and frame rate, with a minimum of 79 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 4K Ultra, the measured average is 41 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium preset is the highest setting that stays above 60 FPS, delivering 73 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T, 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores 44795 on average, which is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A6000, 0.8% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, 1.3% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, and 1.7% lower than the Intel Arc A730M.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 110 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 4K, a total decrease of 37 FPS (33.6%). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 18 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 19 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p High settings?

A: The data shows 66 FPS at 1440p High, compared to 79 FPS at 1080p High—a 13 FPS drop. Since the CPU’s workload is largely resolution-independent and the GPU’s workload scales with pixel count, this indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p High.