The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination occupies the 863rd position out of 1689 tested combos in The Medium. This places the pairing squarely in the middle of the database, indicating a balanced configuration that delivers playable performance at most settings but does not push the upper echelons of the ranking. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 24993, sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU’s 35327 average score places it at the 79th percentile. These percentile figures suggest a system that is more capable than the majority of tested hardware, yet the mid-pack combo rank reflects the demanding nature of this horror title, particularly at higher resolutions and quality presets.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the combo performs admirably at 1080p and 1440p with lower settings, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K Ultra. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 974 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218, ensures the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. However, the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become limiting factors when the resolution scales up. The result is a system that offers flexibility for gamers willing to adjust settings, but one that cannot dominate the upper tier of the ranking due to the GPU’s mid-range positioning.

How This Combo Ranks

The 863rd rank out of 1689 combos is a clear indicator of a middle-of-the-pack performer. This is not a top-tier configuration, nor is it a weak one. The rank reflects a balance where the CPU’s capability slightly outpaces the GPU’s, but both components are well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s percentile of 82 shows it outperforms most CPUs in the database, while the RX 6750 XT’s percentile of 79 shows it is similarly strong but slightly less dominant. This margin is reflected in the benchmark scores, where the CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, is virtually identical with a 0.1% delta, and the GPU’s closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, is just 0.2% behind.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo delivers consistent frame rates that are suitable for a horror game like The Medium, where immersion matters more than competitive frame rates. The data indicates that the system is not held back by a glaring bottleneck; instead, it performs as expected for its hardware class. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, based on Zen 4 architecture, provide ample processing power, while the GPU’s 2560 shading units and 40 ray accelerators handle the game’s graphical load. The result is a configuration that ranks in the 51st percentile of all combos, meaning it beats roughly half of the tested systems. This is a respectable showing, but it leaves headroom for improvement with a more powerful GPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in The Medium?*

A: The combo ranks 863rd out of 1689 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the database.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24993 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11850H, which is 0.1% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, which is 0.3% faster. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is also 0.3% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is 0.4% slower.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and how does it affect performance?

A: The RX 6750 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for most settings but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 27.8.

Q: Which resolution and settings yield the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 114.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest is 27.8 at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average score of 35327 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, 0.9% higher than the AMD Radeon 880M, and 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 114.8 FPS, indicating the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 40.2, showing the GPU becomes the primary constraint as settings increase.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the workhorse of this combo, and its role becomes more critical as resolution and settings increase. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. These clocks allow it to push a substantial amount of data through its 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines. The 40 ray accelerators are particularly relevant for The Medium, a horror game that uses ray-traced effects to enhance atmosphere. The GPU’s 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides the raw compute needed for these effects, though the data shows it is not enough for 4K Ultra.

The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is a notable asset, as it allows the GPU to hold larger textures and assets without spilling into slower system memory. This is reflected in the 4K High result of 34.4 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. The memory clocks at 2250 MHz, or 18 Gbps effective, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth is adequate for 1440p gaming, where the combo achieves 42.6 FPS at High settings. However, the GPU’s 250 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it is a mid-range part, and the benchmark data confirms this. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 35327 places it at the 79th percentile, but its nearest rivals include the RTX 3080, which is only 1.3% faster, showing the RX 6750 XT is competitive within its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 114.8, offering a smooth experience for fast-paced scenes. Medium settings reduce this to 70.4 FPS, still well within playable territory. High settings drop the average to 52.3 FPS, which is acceptable for a horror game where pacing is slower. Ultra settings bring the average down to 40.2 FPS, which is borderline but still playable for those who prioritize visual fidelity. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with all settings delivering at least 40 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low settings yield an average of 98.3 FPS, a modest drop from 1080p but still excellent. Medium settings produce 57.8 FPS, which is good for 1440p gaming. High settings result in 42.6 FPS, which is playable but shows the GPU starting to strain. Ultra settings drop to 31.7 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows that 1440p is viable for medium to high settings, but users must be willing to compromise for ultra-quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the combo’s limitations become apparent. Low settings deliver 75.2 FPS, which is surprising and indicates the GPU can handle the resolution when graphical effects are minimized. Medium settings drop to 46.2 FPS, still playable. High settings reduce the average to 34.4 FPS, which is a noticeable strain. Ultra settings plummet to 27.8 FPS, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive. This breakdown shows that 4K is only viable with low or medium settings, and even then, the experience is not optimal.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 114.8 at 1080p to 75.2 at 4K, a reduction of 34.5%. This is a significant drop, but the absolute numbers remain playable. At Ultra settings, the decline is more severe: from 40.2 FPS at 1080p to 27.8 FPS at 4K, a 30.8% reduction. These percentage drops indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, since the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution.

The data suggests that the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K Ultra, where the 27.8 FPS result is below the 30 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for playability. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its high single-thread score of 974 in 3dmark, is not the limiting factor here; the GPU’s raw pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are. At 1440p, the system shows a more balanced profile, with the FPS drop from 1080p being less dramatic. For example, at High settings, the 1080p score of 52.3 FPS drops to 42.6 FPS at 1440p, a 18.5% reduction. This indicates that 1440p is the resolution where the combo offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, as the GPU is not overly taxed.

The scaling pattern confirms that users should target 1080p or 1440p for the best experience. At 4K, the GPU’s 13.31 TFLOPS of compute power is overwhelmed by the pixel count, especially with ultra-quality effects. The CPU’s role is secondary, as its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient data to the GPU without causing a bottleneck. Ultimately, the resolution scaling data shows a system that is well-balanced for mainstream gaming, but one that requires setting adjustments to achieve playable frame rates at higher resolutions.