The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing in The Medium presents a clear case of a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range, APU-oriented processor. The data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at most settings, but the relationship between the CPU and GPU shifts depending on resolution and quality preset. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, what it means for the limiting component, and how this specific combination stacks up against other tested hardware.

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, codenamed Cezanne. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, built on a 7 nm process node from TSMC. The chip has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache.

In terms of raw compute, this CPU is competitive. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 20755, and the single-core score is 2930. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 6629, while the 8-thread score sits at 5648, showing moderate scaling beyond 8 threads. The PassMark multithread score is 24419, and the single-thread score is 3283, placing the chip in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which is 0.3% slower, and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which is 0.4% faster.

For The Medium, a horror title that tends to load multiple threads for scene rendering and AI, the 5700G provides sufficient headroom. At 1080p with Low settings, the game runs at 139.2 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution and preset. However, the fact that the CPU includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics is irrelevant here since a discrete RTX 4070 Ti is present. The processor’s 16 threads are more than adequate for the game's demands, and its single-thread performance ensures that the game's main logic thread does not hold back the GPU. The data suggests that the CPU is a stable foundation, but not the star of the show; it provides consistent performance without becoming the limiting factor until the GPU is fully saturated.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of performance in this configuration. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring the AD104 chip with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are substantial. It has 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is 40.09 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 208.8 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. The card sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% faster) and the Intel Arc A730M (1.5% faster), showing that this desktop card is in a strong position.

In The Medium, the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of VRAM is a key asset. At Ultra settings, the game demands significant memory bandwidth, and the card delivers. The measured results show that at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 65, which is playable but not smooth. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at higher settings, as the CPU has headroom to spare. The boost clock of 2610 MHz ensures that the card can push high frame rates when the settings are lowered, but the data indicates that the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are more critical at 4K Ultra, where the card drops to 40.5 FPS. This is a case where the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and its performance ceiling is what defines the experience.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 139.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops this to 132.5 FPS, a modest decline of about 4.8%. At 4K (3840x2160) with Low settings, the average FPS falls to 115.7, which is a 16.9% drop from 1080p. This relatively small decline suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is still able to feed the GPU adequately, and the GPU is not fully saturated.

The scaling changes dramatically at higher settings. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 77.7. At 1440p High, it drops to 66, a 15.1% decrease. At 4K High, it falls to 55.2, a 29.0% drop from 1080p. This steeper decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as the resolution increases. The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings: 1080p Ultra runs at 65 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 54.4 FPS, and 4K Ultra at 40.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 37.7%, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts based on settings. At Low settings, the CPU and GPU are relatively balanced, with the GPU handling the load well. At High and Ultra settings, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count. The RTX 4070 Ti is a strong card, but The Medium at 4K Ultra is a demanding scenario that pushes it to its limits. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, does not appear to be the constraint, as the frame rates scale in a way that is consistent with a GPU-bound workload.

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

At 1920x1080, the system runs the game with a wide range of performance based on settings. The Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 139.2. Medium settings produce an average of 113 FPS. High settings reduce this to 77.7 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with an average of 65 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 74.2 FPS, which shows that the settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 132.5 FPS, which is only slightly lower than 1080p. Medium settings average 91.2 FPS. High settings drop to 66 FPS. Ultra settings average 54.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 78.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is working harder to maintain frame rates at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is under the most stress. The Low preset averages 115.7 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 69.4 FPS. High settings drop to 55.2 FPS. Ultra settings are the lowest at 40.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 75.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the only scenario in the entire dataset that falls below 60 FPS. This suggests that for a smooth experience at 4K, users should stick to High settings or lower, as the card cannot maintain a high frame rate at the maximum preset.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 235th out of 1689 tested combos in The Medium. This places it in the top 14% of all configurations tested. The rank is a strong indicator of overall performance, but it is important to contextualize it with the CPU and GPU’s individual standings. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. The combo rank of 235 is slightly lower than what these percentile scores might suggest, which could be due to the CPU’s limitations in certain scenarios or the game’s specific optimization.

Compared to other combos, this system is well-positioned but not at the top. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, and its high percentile score is the main reason for the combo’s strong rank. The CPU, while capable, is not a top-tier performer in absolute terms, but it does not significantly hold back the GPU in this game. The rank of 235 out of 1689 indicates that there are many higher-performing combos, likely featuring more powerful CPUs, but this pairing still delivers a solid experience for most users. The data suggests that if a user were to upgrade the CPU, the frame rates in The Medium would likely improve, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU has more influence.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting to use for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 66 FPS, which is above 60. The Medium preset averages 91.2 FPS, providing more headroom. Ultra averages 54.4 FPS, which is below 60, so High or Medium are the recommended choices for a stable frame rate.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 115.7 FPS, and Medium averages 69.4 FPS, both of which are playable. High averages 55.2 FPS, which is slightly below 60. Ultra averages 40.5 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth experience. For 4K, Medium settings are the sweet spot.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25626. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U is 0.3% slower, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER is 0.4% faster, and the Intel Core 5 210H is 0.5% faster. The scores are all within 1% of each other, indicating very similar performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 65. The GPU is likely the limiting factor, as the CPU has sufficient headroom. The GPU’s high workload at Ultra settings is the primary constraint on performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it relate to performance?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is a key factor in the game's performance, especially at higher resolutions and settings, as the game requires significant data transfer to maintain frame rates.

Q: How does this combo rank in the game's overall database?

A: This combo ranks 235th out of 1689 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations. This is a strong ranking, driven mainly by the GPU’s high performance percentile.