The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks at 775 out of 3724 tested combos in The Medium, placing it in the top 21% of all systems. This is a strong result that indicates the pairing delivers well above-average performance in this horror title, though the rank also reveals that the CPU is not providing the same level of headroom as the GPU. The combo’s percentile standing is consistent with a system where the RTX 5070 Ti is doing the heavy lifting, while the Ryzen 7 3700X, despite being a capable eight-core processor, caps overall throughput in certain scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The 775th position out of 3724 combos puts this pairing in the 79th percentile of all tested configurations in The Medium. That is a solidly above-average ranking, but it is not an elite one. For context, the GPU alone sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. The fact that the combo’s rank is slightly lower than either component’s individual percentile suggests there is a minor bottleneck or inefficiency in how these two parts interact in this specific game.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 49957 is 3.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT’s 48477, and 2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT’s 50951. The Ryzen 7 3700X’s average score of 34260 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350’s 34222, differing by only 0.1%. This means the CPU is performing right in line with its direct competitors, but those competitors are not top-tier parts by modern standards.

In practical terms, the data shows that this combo is well-matched for high-refresh 1440p gaming and playable 4K, but it will not consistently hold maximum frame rates at 4K Ultra settings. The rank reflects a system that is faster than the vast majority of tested builds, yet leaves performance on the table when compared to combinations featuring newer, higher-clocked processors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specs make it clear why. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In The Medium, which is a game that can be demanding on memory at high resolutions, this capacity and bandwidth are crucial. The 4K High preset at 53 FPS and 4K Ultra at 42 FPS demonstrate that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at these settings.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2452 MHz, paired with 8960 shading units and 70 RT cores, provides substantial raw compute power. Its FP32 throughput is rated at 43.94 TFLOPS, which is more than enough to handle the game’s fixed-camera angles and layered scene rendering. The 16 GB VRAM is particularly beneficial here, as it prevents texture swapping and stutter that could occur with lower-capacity cards.

However, the GPU’s performance is not uniform across all settings. The measured data shows a steep drop from Low to Ultra at every resolution. At 4K, the difference between Low (97 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) is 55 FPS, a 57% reduction. This indicates that the Ultra preset in The Medium introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU, likely including ray-traced shadows or volumetric lighting that the RT cores must process. The GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that it is a high-end part, but the game’s Ultra settings can still bring it to its knees.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo in The Medium?

A: The data suggests 1440p is the sweet spot. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 68 FPS, Medium delivers 87 FPS, and Ultra delivers 54 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. At 4K, even High drops to 53 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced sections.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 49957, which is 3.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT’s 48477 and 0.4% higher than the Intel Arc A550M’s 49737. It is 2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT’s 50951. This means it sits comfortably between those two AMD cards in overall performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X holding back the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 34260 is only 0.1% different from the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H. While the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, the combo rank of 775 out of 3724, which is lower than the GPU’s individual percentile, suggests that the CPU limits performance in CPU-bound scenarios.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers for this combo?

A: Only the Medium preset provides min and max FPS data. At 1920x1080 Medium, the min FPS is 79 and max is 107. At 2560x1440 Medium, the min is 74 and max is 101. At 3840x2160 Medium, the min is 63 and max is 86. No min or max data is available for other settings.

Q: How does the combo rank change with different settings?

A: The combo’s rank is fixed at 775 out of 3724, but the FPS varies wildly by settings. The largest gap is at 4K, where Low yields 97 FPS and Ultra yields 42 FPS. At 1080p, the gap is smaller, from 111 FPS on Low to 64 FPS on Ultra. This shows that the game’s settings have a more pronounced effect at higher resolutions.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 4K?

A: The data shows it is capable at both, but it excels at 1440p. At 1080p, all settings exceed 64 FPS, with Low hitting 111 FPS. At 4K, only Low (97 FPS) and Medium (74 FPS) are comfortably above 60 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, users would need to stick to Medium or lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 111 FPS on Low, 93 FPS on Medium, 81 FPS on High, and 64 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a min FPS of 79 and a max of 107, showing a tight frame pacing window. This is the most comfortable resolution for high refresh-rate displays, as even Ultra stays above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers drop but remain respectable. Low delivers 105 FPS, Medium 87 FPS, High 68 FPS, and Ultra 54 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS is 74 and max is 101, which is still smooth but shows more variance than at 1080p. Ultra dips below 60 FPS, meaning users seeking a locked 60 FPS experience would need to choose High or lower.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low delivers 97 FPS, which is surprisingly high, but Medium drops to 74 FPS, High to 53 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a min FPS of 63 and a max of 86, which means it can dip below 60 during demanding scenes. High and Ultra are not viable for smooth gameplay, as they sit below the 60 FPS threshold.

The data reveals that the RTX 5070 Ti is powerful enough to handle 4K at lower presets, but the game’s Ultra settings are extremely demanding. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 55 FPS, which is a 57% reduction. This is a much larger percentage drop than at 1080p, where the gap is 47 FPS. This indicates that the higher resolution amplifies the impact of quality settings on GPU load.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a predictable pattern of decreasing performance, but the rate of decline reveals which component is the limiting factor. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 111 at 1080p to 105 at 1440p to 97 at 4K. That is a total reduction of 14 FPS, or 12.6%. This small drop suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU is not being fully utilized even at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 64 at 1080p to 54 at 1440p to 42 at 4K. That is a reduction of 22 FPS, or 34.4%. This much larger drop indicates that at Ultra settings, the GPU is heavily strained, and the resolution increase directly impacts its workload. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the sheer pixel count and effects are too much.

The Medium settings show an intermediate pattern. FPS drops from 93 at 1080p to 87 at 1440p to 74 at 4K. The min FPS also scales similarly, from 79 to 74 to 63. This suggests that Medium settings strike a balance where both the CPU and GPU are contributing to the performance envelope. The fact that the 4K Medium min FPS is 63 indicates that the combo can hold close to 60 FPS at 4K on this preset.

The data points to the CPU being the limiting factor at low resolutions and low settings, while the GPU becomes the limiting factor at high resolutions and high settings. The combo rank of 775 out of 3724, which is lower than the GPU’s individual percentile, suggests that the CPU’s limitations are more apparent in this game than in others.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of L3 cache and 3,800 million transistors indicate a solid mid-range CPU from its generation, but it is not a high-end part by current standards. Its average benchmark score of 34260 places it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, but its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the Intel Core i5-13450HX, which are newer designs.

In The Medium, the CPU’s role appears to be supportive rather than dominant. The game is not heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the relatively small FPS drops between 1080p and 1440p on Low settings. However, the combo’s rank of 775 out of 3724 indicates that the CPU is not providing the same level of performance as the GPU. The CPU’s single-core performance, as shown in Geekbench with a score of 1593, is adequate but not exceptional.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and dual-channel DDR4 support are standard for its era, but they may limit performance in a game that requires fast data access. The fact that the CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, has a nearly identical average score (34222 vs 34260) shows that the 3700X is still competitive, but it is not a mismatch for the RTX 5070 Ti. The data suggests that for most players, the CPU will not be a significant bottleneck, but it will prevent the system from achieving the highest possible frame rates in CPU-light scenes.