The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a playable but demanding experience in The Medium, a horror title that clearly stresses both components. The measured data reveals a system that is consistently capable at 1080p, but which struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can leverage its strengths without being overwhelmed by the game's graphical demands.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for settings presets, with the most balanced experience found at the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields an average of 57 FPS, which is a significant jump from the 41 FPS seen at High and a substantial improvement over the 33 FPS at Ultra. While the Low preset achieves a much higher 92 FPS average, the Medium preset offers a more visually appealing experience while still maintaining a frame rate that is above the 60 FPS threshold only marginally, suggesting it is the optimal choice for a smooth and detailed experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Medium preset drops to an average of 48 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show the strain on the system. The data shows that at this resolution, the Low preset is the only one that consistently provides a high frame rate, with an average of 77 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more challenging; the Medium preset averages just 38 FPS, and the Low preset is required to reach a playable 61 FPS average. Therefore, the best experience per the measured rows is achieved by using the Medium preset at 1080p, as it balances visual fidelity with a frame rate that remains fluid. For users prioritizing higher resolutions, the Low preset is the only viable option to maintain acceptable performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of graphical performance, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial, and the data shows that it is sufficient for the game's demands at lower settings, but it is likely a limiting factor at higher presets and resolutions. The GPU's core clocks are listed as a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz, with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, which are key specifications for determining rasterization performance.

The benchmark results suggest that the GPU's compute power is a significant constraint in this title. The average frame rates drop dramatically as settings are increased, indicating that the GPU is struggling to process the increased graphical load. For instance, at 1920x1080, the average FPS falls from 92 at Low to 33 at Ultra, a reduction that points directly to the GPU's limits. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 62 places it in the middle of the pack, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with a deltaPct of -0.4, indicating similar performance levels. This shows that while not a top-tier card, it is a capable performer for its class, but The Medium's heavy effects and detailed environments push it to its limits at higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 92 FPS at 1920x1080 to 77 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 61 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a relatively gentle decline, suggesting that at Low settings, the system is not entirely bottlenecked by the GPU, and the CPU can help maintain performance. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 31 FPS, which is a 33.7% reduction.

However, the scaling becomes more severe at higher settings. At the Medium preset, the average FPS falls from 57 at 1080p to 48 at 1440p, and then to 38 at 4K. This steeper decline indicates that as the graphical load increases, the GPU becomes the primary limiting component. At the Ultra preset, the frame rates are already low at 1080p (33 FPS), and they fall to 27 FPS at 1440p and 21 FPS at 4K. This pattern strongly suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as the performance degradation is directly proportional to the increased pixel count and graphical complexity. The data implies that the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU's processing power is insufficient to handle the demands of higher resolutions with high-quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for this combination is as follows:

At 1920x1080:

• Ultra: Average 33 FPS
• High: Average 41 FPS
• Medium: Average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS
• Low: Average 92 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Ultra: Average 27 FPS
• High: Average 35 FPS
• Medium: Average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS
• Low: Average 77 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Ultra: Average 21 FPS
• High: Average 27 FPS
• Medium: Average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS
• Low: Average 61 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern where each step down in settings provides a significant boost in average FPS. The Medium preset is the only one that provides min/max data, showing a variance of 17 FPS at 1080p, 14 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K. This variance suggests that the frame rate is not entirely stable, but the average values are representative of the overall experience. The jump from Medium to Low is particularly large, with an increase of 35 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K, indicating that the Low preset significantly reduces the GPU's workload.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play The Medium with this hardware?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At this resolution, the Medium preset achieves an average of 57 FPS, which is the highest playable frame rate with balanced visual quality. Higher resolutions like 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 require dropping to the Low preset to maintain a similar level of performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 18093, placing it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which has a deltaPct of -0.4, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which has a deltaPct of -0.5. This indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is within a very narrow performance band of these competing cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 92 FPS, which is a high frame rate. However, as settings and resolution increase, the frame rate drops significantly, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 61 FPS, while the Ultra preset only manages 21 FPS. This is a difference of 40 FPS, with the Low preset providing a much more fluid experience.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051. This is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K, which has a deltaPct of -0.2, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, which has a deltaPct of 0.4. This shows the CPU is well-matched with these competitors.

Q: Does the game favor more CPU cores or higher clocks?

A: The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The data from the game shows that frame rates scale more with GPU settings than with CPU settings, implying that the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU's capabilities than on the CPU's core count or clock speed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 79 indicates that it outperforms the majority of processors on the market. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, has a deltaPct of -0.2, showing that the 5700G is essentially on par with this older high-end chip.

In the context of The Medium, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system can achieve 92 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the CPU is providing enough data to the GPU. However, as the GPU load increases with higher settings, the frame rate drops, indicating that the CPU is not the primary constraint. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for feeding the GPU, as evidenced by the relatively high frame rates at lower settings. The data implies that the CPU is a capable partner for the RTX 2060 SUPER, allowing the GPU to be the deciding factor in overall performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER holds a rank of 2606 out of 3724 total combos. This places it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is a mid-to-lower-tier performer for this specific game. The ranking suggests that while this setup is far from the worst, it is also not among the top performers.

This rank is likely influenced by the GPU's limitations in The Medium. The RTX 2060 SUPER, while a competent card, is not powerful enough to handle the game's highest settings at high resolutions, as shown by the 21 FPS average at 4K Ultra. The CPU, on the other hand, is a strong performer and likely contributes positively to the combo's overall standing. The combination of a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but falls behind combos with more powerful GPUs. The data indicates that users with this hardware should focus on 1080p and medium settings to get the best experience, as this is where the combo is most effective.