The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2681st out of 2911 tested combos in The Medium. This places the configuration in the bottom 8% of all tested combinations, indicating that this pairing is not suited for a smooth experience in this title. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics solution, with the CPU's substantial processing capabilities largely left untapped due to the GPU's low output.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2681 out of 2911 combos is a clear indicator of its position in the performance hierarchy for The Medium. This is a bottom-tier placement, putting the system in the 8th percentile of all tested configurations. The benchmark results suggest this is not a viable gaming platform for this specific horror title, as even the most favorable settings yield frame rates that are below playable thresholds.

The data indicates a massive imbalance between the two components. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 27051 places it in close competition with the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097, a negligible 0.2% difference. This shows the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic and physics. However, the Intel Arc B370 is a severe bottleneck. This GPU sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its closest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (scoring 1186) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (scoring 1190). The pairing of a high-performing CPU with a GPU that performs in the lowest tier of the database creates a configuration that is fundamentally limited by its graphics processor. The measured frame rates reflect this, as the system cannot deliver a fluid experience at any resolution or settings combination tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in The Medium?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 46, but this is only achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches a playable frame rate, though it still falls short of a smooth 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU is highly capable, ranking in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K. The performance data points to the Intel Arc B370 as the limiting factor, as it ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is on par with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), with negligible percentage differences. This places it in a performance class that is over a decade old, confirming its position as an entry-level or integrated-class graphics solution.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 46 on Low settings to 16 on Ultra settings. This is a significant 30 FPS reduction, representing a 65% performance loss from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Medium?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 30 on Low settings. This is barely playable, and it drops to 14 FPS on High and 11 FPS on Ultra, which are not viable for a horror game that requires smooth movement and reaction.

Q: Does the measured data include frame time variance?

A: The data includes minimum and maximum FPS values for Medium settings at all three tested resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rate fluctuates between 24 and 33 FPS, at 1440p it is between 21 and 28 FPS, and at 4K it is between 16 and 22 FPS, indicating a noticeable variance in frame times.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary component dictating this combo's performance in The Medium. Its specifications reveal why it is the bottleneck. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, which are typical figures, but its memory configuration is its biggest weakness. The Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the system's main DDR4 RAM for its framebuffer. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which in practice means it is subject to the memory bandwidth of the entire system, in this case, the Ryzen 7 5700G's dual-channel 51.2 GB/s. This is a fraction of what a dedicated discrete GPU with its own high-speed VRAM would have, severely limiting texture upload and rendering performance.

The GPU's compute specifications further confirm its low-end status. With 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, it is a minimal configuration. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, which are very low figures for modern gaming. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, which is modest. While it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate with a 12_2 feature level, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, its raw processing power is insufficient to leverage these APIs for high-fidelity rendering in The Medium. The 25 W TDP classifies it as an integrated graphics processor (IGP), and its benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad places it in the 5th percentile, alongside the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M. This data clearly shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as its performance is in the lowest tier of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data paints a clear picture of the system's limitations across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the combo achieves an average of 46 FPS on Low settings. This is the playable peak for this system. Moving to Medium settings, the average FPS drops to 29, with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 33. High settings yield an average of 21 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to a stuttery 16 FPS. The progression shows a steep performance cost for each step up in visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades further. The Low preset delivers an average of 39 FPS, which is still a significant drop from the 1080p result. Medium settings average 24 FPS (min 21, max 28), High settings average 17 FPS, and Ultra settings average 14 FPS. The system is clearly struggling to maintain playable frame rates at this resolution. The data indicates that even the lowest settings are not sufficient to create a smooth experience at 1440p, as the average FPS is below the 40 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance is almost entirely non-viable. The Low preset is the only one that breaks 30 FPS, with an average of exactly 30. Medium settings average 19 FPS (min 16, max 22), High settings average 14 FPS, and Ultra settings average 11 FPS. These frame rates are too low for a game like The Medium, which relies on atmosphere and timing. The data shows a consistent pattern: the system is only marginally playable at 1080p with Low settings, and performance drops off rapidly as resolution and quality increase. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is consistent across resolutions, showing a performance deficit of roughly 30 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K highlights the GPU's severe limitation. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 46 at 1920x1080 to 39 at 2560x1440, a 15% decrease, and then to 30 at 3840x2160, a further 23% decrease from the 1440p figure. This scaling is expected, but the absolute numbers are so low that it doesn't indicate a CPU bottleneck; it indicates a GPU that is overwhelmed by the pixel count. The 1080p to 4K drop at Low settings is from 46 to 30 FPS, a 35% reduction in performance.

The scaling pattern is similar for higher settings. For Medium, the average FPS falls from 29 at 1080p to 24 at 1440p to 19 at 4K. For High, it falls from 21 to 17 to 14. For Ultra, it falls from 16 to 14 to 11. The frame rate drops are relatively linear, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller performance drop when moving to higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload would remain constant while the GPU's workload increases. Instead, the consistent FPS drops across all quality presets confirm that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are exhausted at even 1080p, and the situation only worsens as the resolution demands more from the GPU's limited pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth. The data suggests the CPU is not being fully utilized, as the GPU cannot feed it enough frames to reach its potential.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the only viable configuration for this combo in The Medium is 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the sole preset that provides an average FPS above 40, coming in at 46 FPS. While this is not a locked 60 FPS, it is the only playable option by a significant margin. The next best option is 39 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low, but this is a 7 FPS drop for a resolution increase that may not be worth the performance cost on this hardware.

The data suggests that any attempt to increase visual quality above Low is counterproductive. At 1080p, Medium settings reduce the average FPS to 29, which is a substantial 17 FPS loss for what would likely be a minor visual improvement. High and Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution, as they all yield average FPS in the teens or low twenties, which are not acceptable for a game that relies on tension and timing. The medium preset at 1080p, with a minimum FPS of 24, would cause noticeable stuttering in combat or exploration sequences.

For the best experience, the user should prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity. The benchmark results indicate that the system's performance headroom is minimal, and the priority should be to maintain as high an average FPS as possible. The 46 FPS average at 1080p Low is the only configuration that approaches a playable standard. Users should also consider that the minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows a variance of 9 FPS at 1080p, which would be more pronounced at lower average frame rates. The recommendation is clear: play at 1080p with Low settings. This is the only configuration that allows the game to be played at a consistent enough frame rate to be enjoyable, and it aligns with the system's measured capabilities.