The Medium

The data indicates that this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a playable but demanding experience in The Medium, with performance heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The benchmark results show a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the 8-core CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid limiting frame rates at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for a horror title like The Medium, which is known for its dual-reality rendering mechanic that can stress multiple threads simultaneously. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample data throughput for game logic and asset streaming.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5700G scores 8,717 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 1,230 in single-core, while its 3DMark 16-thread score reaches 6,629. These numbers show a processor with strong multi-threaded capability, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows it is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (delta of -0.3%), the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (+0.4%), and the Intel Core 5 210H (+0.5%). This means the 5700G is neither a standout nor a weak link in its performance class.

For The Medium, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process the game’s simulation. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 93.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor in this scenario. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 35.2 FPS result is more likely constrained by the GPU’s ability to render the increased visual effects than by CPU thread saturation. The 5700G’s 8 physical cores and 16 threads provide enough parallel processing power to handle the game’s demands without becoming a bottleneck at the tested settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock of 1410 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with 4,864 shading units, give it a solid foundation for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS and 38 RT cores are relevant for The Medium, which uses ray-traced reflections and shadows to create its eerie atmosphere.

In benchmark comparisons, the RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,349 in Passmark G3D and 10,906 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show it is nearly neck-and-neck with the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (delta of -0.2%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (-0.5%), and the AMD Radeon 890M (-0.5%). This indicates the 3060 Ti is a mid-range performer that can handle most games at high settings, but it has clear limits at higher resolutions.

The measured FPS data reveals the GPU’s influence on The Medium’s performance. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 23.3 FPS, which is effectively unplayable, while at 4K Low it recovers to 59.2 FPS. This dramatic swing shows that the 8 GB VRAM and the GPU’s compute power are stretched thin by the game’s high-resolution textures and effects. The 3060 Ti is clearly the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU is unlikely to cause such a steep performance cliff solely from resolution changes.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the expected average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 56.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which is a playable frame rate for a horror game that relies on atmosphere over fast-paced action.

Q: How does performance at 1440p compare to 1080p?

A: At 1440p High, the average FPS is 31.9 compared to 43.8 at 1080p High, representing a drop of approximately 27% when moving from 1080p to 1440p. This indicates the GPU is under increasing load at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The data suggests it is not ideal. At 4K High, the average FPS is 25.1, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 23.3, both below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Only at 4K Low does it reach 59.2 FPS, which is borderline playable.

Q: What settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 45.9 FPS, which is the highest average above 30 FPS that still retains moderate visual fidelity. Low settings provide 79.3 FPS but sacrifice significant visual quality.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G scores 8,717 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, as the delta between them is only -0.3% in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 93.3 at 1080p with Low settings. This is the only setting where the system exceeds 90 FPS, indicating that lower graphical demands allow the CPU and GPU to work efficiently.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system produces a broad range of results depending on the preset. Low settings deliver 93.3 FPS, making this the only configuration that approaches high-refresh-rate gaming. Medium settings drop to 56.7 FPS, which is still comfortable for most players. High settings reduce the average to 43.8 FPS, while Ultra brings it down to 35.2 FPS. This scaling shows that each step in quality costs roughly 10-15 FPS at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens. Low settings still manage 79.3 FPS, but Medium falls to 45.9 FPS. High settings yield 31.9 FPS, which is barely above the 30 FPS playability threshold, and Ultra drops to 25.3 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium at 1440p represents a significant 42% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the GPU’s struggle with intermediate settings.

At 3840x2160, the results are dramatically lower. Low settings achieve 59.2 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium drops to 35.8 FPS, while High falls to 25.1 FPS and Ultra bottoms out at 23.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 23.4 FPS, showing that even a moderate increase in visual quality has a severe impact on performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1,221 out of 1,689 tested combos in The Medium. This places it in the bottom 28% of all configurations, which is a lower ranking than the individual component percentiles might suggest. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 69th percentile ranking do not translate directly to in-game performance, because the game’s specific demands and the combination’s balance matter more than raw compute scores.

This rank indicates that while the components are individually capable, the pairing is not optimally balanced for this particular title. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM and mid-range compute power are likely the limiting factors, as the game’s high-resolution textures and effects can exceed the GPU’s capacity. The CPU, with its strong multi-threaded scores, is not the primary constraint, but the combination as a whole sits in the lower tier of tested systems.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data points to 1080p Medium as the sweet spot. At 56.7 FPS, this preset provides smooth gameplay with moderate graphical detail, suitable for a horror game where atmosphere matters but frame rate stability is crucial. At 1080p High, the 43.8 FPS result is still playable but shows a noticeable drop that could affect the game’s tense moments.

At 1440p, the recommendation is Low settings, which yield 79.3 FPS and provide a better experience than Medium’s 45.9 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 33.4 FPS, which is too steep a price for the modest visual improvement. For 4K, only Low settings are viable at 59.2 FPS, but this is marginal, and players would likely prefer 1440p Medium over 4K Low for a more consistent experience.

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. The highest average FPS at Ultra is 35.2 at 1080p, which is below the ideal threshold for a game that requires quick reaction times during chase sequences. The data clearly shows that the RTX 3060 Ti is not designed for Ultra presets in The Medium, and the measured results confirm this limitation.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a consistent pattern across all settings. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 43.8 at 1080p to 31.9 at 1440p, a 27% reduction, and then further to 25.1 at 4K, a 43% reduction from 1080p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU’s performance is relatively constant regardless of resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe but still significant. The system goes from 93.3 FPS at 1080p to 79.3 FPS at 1440p, a 15% drop, and then to 59.2 FPS at 4K, a 37% drop from 1080p. This suggests that even at low graphical loads, the GPU is still the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to maintain frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

The 4K results are particularly telling. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 23.3, which is only 66% of the 1080p Ultra result of 35.2 FPS. This disproportionate drop at the highest resolution and settings confirms that the RTX 3060 Ti’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient for The Medium’s most demanding configurations. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor; rather, the GPU’s compute and memory resources are exhausted as pixel count increases.