The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its benchmark profile shows strong single-threaded performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3246. This matters for The Medium because the game’s measured frame rates scale predictably with resolution, suggesting that the CPU is providing a solid foundation even at lower settings where the GPU has more headroom. The processor’s average benchmark score of 26617 places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, scores 26574, a delta of just 0.2%. This near-identical performance indicates that the 7600 is not a bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 162.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even when the graphical load is light. The 12 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample resources for the game’s horror-themed scenes, which often involve complex camera transitions and scripted sequences that benefit from consistent frame pacing. The data suggests the Ryzen 5 7600 is more than adequate for this title, as the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are primarily driven by the GPU, not the CPU.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26617, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s score of 26574. It also edges out the Intel Core i9-11900K, which scores 26546, a 0.3% difference. This places the 7600 in a competitive position among its peers.

Q: What is the maximum measured frame rate for this combo in The Medium?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 162.7 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is significantly higher than the 4K Low result of 120.8 FPS, showing a 34.7% drop when moving to 4K, which indicates the GPU becomes more limiting at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti’s performance close to any other GPU in the database?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 52085—a delta of 0%. This means their overall benchmark performance is statistically identical, though in-game results may vary.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5070 Ti compared to the RTX A1000 in average GPU score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti scores 52086, which is 2.5% higher than the RTX A1000’s score of 50826. This puts the 5070 Ti ahead of the A1000 in the database’s rankings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 151.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 56.1 FPS. This represents a 63.1% reduction in average frame rate, showing the heavy cost of maximum graphical fidelity.

Q: Does the CPU hold back performance at 1080p High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 80.7 FPS. This is below the 162.7 FPS seen at Low settings, but still well above playable thresholds. The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the frame rate scales consistently with resolution and settings changes.

Resolution Scaling

Examining the measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 80.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, this drops to 70.8 FPS, a reduction of 12.3%. At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls further to 54.3 FPS, which is a 32.7% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the CPU has ample headroom to handle lower resolutions. The same trend is visible across other settings. For Low presets, 1080p yields 162.7 FPS, 1440p yields 151.9 FPS, and 4K yields 120.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 25.7%, which is less severe than at High settings, suggesting that even at Low quality, the GPU’s workload increases substantially at higher resolutions. The Medium setting shows a more pronounced decline: 111.7 FPS at 1080p, 96.3 FPS at 1440p, and 72.9 FPS at 4K. This is a 34.7% decrease from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the frame rates are 62.4 FPS at 1080p, 56.1 FPS at 1440p, and 45.7 FPS at 4K, with a 26.8% drop from 1080p to 4K. The data consistently shows that as resolution increases, the gap between settings narrows in relative terms, but the absolute FPS always decreases, confirming that the RTX 5070 Ti is the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600’s strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 999, ensures that it does not introduce frame pacing issues at any tested resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 162.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combo. The Medium preset drops to 111.7 FPS, a 31.3% decrease from Low. High settings yield 80.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 61.7% reduction in frame rate, illustrating the significant cost of higher graphical fidelity. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 151.9 FPS, which is still very high. Medium produces 96.3 FPS, High yields 70.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 63.1%, similar to the 1080p scaling. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 120.8 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K, indicating that the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lighter loads. Medium drops to 72.9 FPS, High falls to 54.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 45.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration tested that falls below 50 FPS, suggesting that players targeting 60 FPS at 4K should avoid Ultra settings. Across all resolutions, the Low preset provides the most consistent performance, with the smallest relative drop from 1080p to 4K (25.7%), while Ultra shows a 26.8% drop. The Medium and High presets show larger relative drops of 34.7% and 32.7%, respectively, indicating that these settings place a heavier load on the GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s is a key asset for The Medium, which often renders detailed environments and lighting effects. The GPU’s boost clock of 2452 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz provide the raw processing power needed for high frame rates, with a peak FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 52086 places it in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 52085—a 0% delta. This indicates that the 5070 Ti is positioned at a performance tier where it can handle demanding titles like The Medium with ease. In the measured results, the GPU shows its strength at lower resolutions and settings. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo hits 162.7 FPS, which is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls rather than the GPU’s rendering capacity. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, especially at Ultra settings where the average FPS drops to 45.7. The GPU’s 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores enable advanced features, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing performance. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that texture-heavy scenes at 4K do not cause memory spills, as evidenced by the 120.8 FPS result at 4K Low. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 further substantiates its DirectX 12 capabilities, which The Medium relies on for its rendering pipeline.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the ideal settings depend on the player’s target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 80.7 FPS offers a balanced experience, providing good visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. Players with high-refresh-rate monitors may prefer Low at 162.7 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The Medium preset at 111.7 FPS is a strong middle ground, offering a 38.4% improvement over High while still maintaining a frame rate above 100 FPS. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 96.3 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers near-100 FPS performance while retaining acceptable visual fidelity. The High preset at 70.8 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize image quality over raw speed, but the Ultra preset at 56.1 FPS may introduce noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz displays. For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 120.8 FPS is the only configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium at 72.9 FPS is the highest quality setting that maintains a playable frame rate. High at 54.3 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 45.7 FPS should be avoided unless the player is willing to accept sub-50 FPS performance. Overall, the data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions, with the exception of 4K where Low is the practical recommendation. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB VRAM ensures that even Low settings at 4K maintain high texture quality, making the trade-off less severe than it might be on GPUs with less memory.