The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 286th out of 2,911 tested combos in The Medium, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a horror title that relies heavily on atmospheric rendering and sustained frame pacing. The combo’s percentile standing among all CPUs is 83, and the GPU sits at the 86th percentile, indicating both components are well above average for their respective categories. However, the in-game ranking reveals that the pairing is more about balanced consistency than raw dominance, as the measured frames per second vary significantly depending on resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 286 out of 2,911 tested configurations shows that it outperforms roughly 90% of all possible pairings in The Medium. This places it in the upper echelon of systems, though not at the absolute top tier—there are still 285 combinations that deliver higher average frame rates. The data suggests this is a high-end pairing that handles the game’s demanding visuals without breaking a sweat at lower resolutions, but it does encounter limitations at 4K Ultra settings.

When examining the CPU’s benchmark performance relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F posts an average benchmark score of 32,750. This is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32,707 with a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, which scores 32,697 with a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores slightly higher at 32,812, giving it a -0.2% delta, meaning the 7400F trails by a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662, putting the 7400F ahead by 0.3%. These differences are within noise levels, so the CPU’s computational power is effectively on par with its immediate competitors.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 49,957, which is remarkably close to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64’s 50,001 (a -0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A550M’s 49,737 (a 0.4% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50,951, putting it 2% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48,477, which the RTX 5070 Ti beats by 3.1%. This indicates the GPU is competitive with previous generation high-end cards, though not a clear leader in raw compute.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070 Ti is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB203 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 45,600 million transistors. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2,295 MHz, boosting to 2,452 MHz, and memory runs at 1,750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. These specifications translate to 8,960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines.

In The Medium, the GPU’s role becomes clear when looking at the frame rate scaling across presets at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo achieves 154 FPS, which drops to 113 FPS at Medium, 81 FPS at High, and 64 FPS at Ultra. This steady decline indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as each preset increase adds significant rendering load. The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is more than sufficient for the game’s texture and geometry demands, as evidenced by the smooth performance at 4K Medium where the combo still manages 74 FPS.

The GPU’s FP32 compute of 43.94 TFLOPS and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s are high enough to handle the game’s fixed-camera angles and layered scenes. The dual-slot cooler and 300 W TDP suggest it is a power-hungry card, but the data does not indicate any thermal throttling issues affecting the measured FPS. The pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s allows for efficient fill-rate at 4K, which is why the 4K Medium preset stays above 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the combo delivers 113 FPS at 1920x1080, which drops to 95 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 74 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 16% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 35% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The frame rate drop is not linear, indicating that the GPU is becoming more saturated as pixel count increases.

At High settings, the scaling is similar: 81 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. This is a 16% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 22% drop from 1440p to 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 64 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. Here, the 4K result falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution.

Low settings show the least scaling: 154 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K. The smaller gap between 1440p and 4K (18%) compared to Medium (22%) and High (22%) indicates that at Low settings, the CPU may be providing a more significant contribution to frame rates, as the GPU has less work to do. Overall, the data shows that the RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra and High, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and settings.

FAQ

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

A: The 2560x1440 resolution at High settings provides a balanced experience with 68 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the combo only exceeds 60 FPS on Low (119 FPS) and Medium (74 FPS) presets, so 1440p is the optimal balance for visual fidelity and smoothness.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware in terms of CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32,750 on average benchmarks, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3%, making it statistically tied with its nearest rivals.

Q: Is the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM sufficient for The Medium at 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows the combo achieves 74 FPS at 4K Medium and 53 FPS at 4K High, indicating the 16 GB GDDR7 memory is not a bottleneck. The game’s memory demands are met without issues, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across presets.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 64 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 42 FPS. This is a 34% reduction, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K with maximum settings, pushing the experience below smooth playability.

Q: Which component is more responsible for performance at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 154 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly. The Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is sufficient for the game’s single-threaded tasks at this setting.

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

A: It ranks 286th out of 2,911 combos, placing it in the top 10%. This indicates that while it is not the absolute fastest, it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested in The Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 154 FPS on Low, 113 FPS on Medium, 81 FPS on High, and 64 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS, indicating good frame pacing with a 34 FPS spread.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 145 FPS on Low, 95 FPS on Medium, 68 FPS on High, and 54 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again shows the only min/max data, with 81 FPS minimum and 109 FPS maximum, a 28 FPS spread. This tighter range suggests more consistent performance at higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 119 FPS on Low, 74 FPS on Medium, 53 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS, which is a 23 FPS spread. This shows that even at 4K, the combo maintains stable frame delivery on Medium settings, though it falls below 60 FPS on High and Ultra.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 41 FPS, from Medium to High costs 32 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 17 FPS. At 1440p, the drops are 50 FPS, 27 FPS, and 14 FPS respectively. At 4K, the drops are 45 FPS, 21 FPS, and 11 FPS. This data indicates that the performance hit from each preset increase is most pronounced at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, totaling 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die.

In The Medium, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 154 FPS, which indicates the CPU can keep up with the frame generation demands. The single-thread performance is strong, as shown by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072, which is crucial for the game’s logical updates and camera controls.

The multi-threaded performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765. This helps with the game’s loading of assets and background processes, though The Medium is not known for heavy CPU utilization. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,689 and multithread score of 25,645 further confirm the CPU’s capability. The 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a solid mid-to-high-end processor, though it does not have the extreme core counts of higher-tier chips.

The nearest rivals show that the 7400F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, meaning any performance differences in the game are likely due to the GPU rather than the CPU. The memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s from dual-channel DDR5 support is adequate for feeding the GPU, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes ensures no bottleneck in data transfer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 81 FPS provides a smooth experience with good visual quality, while Ultra at 64 FPS is still playable for those who prioritize fidelity. The Medium preset at 113 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, offering a significant frame rate boost with minimal visual compromise.

At 1440p, the High preset at 68 FPS is the best balance, as it stays above 60 FPS while delivering enhanced detail. The Medium preset at 95 FPS is excellent for competitive play or smoother motion, but the visual downgrade may be noticeable in a horror game that relies on atmosphere. Ultra at 54 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, so it is only recommended for players who can tolerate slight stutter in exchange for maximum quality.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 74 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it maintains playable frame rates while still offering decent visual quality. The High preset at 53 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 42 FPS is not advisable for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 119 FPS is viable for players who prioritize performance over visuals, but it may detract from the game’s intended moody aesthetic.

The data shows that the combo is best utilized at 1440p High or 4K Medium, where it delivers above 60 FPS without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The Ultra preset is only recommended for lower resolutions, while the Low preset serves as a fallback for maximum frame rates on high-refresh displays. Overall, the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 5070 Ti provide a capable platform for The Medium, with the GPU being the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions.