The Medium

The Medium presents a demanding environment that stresses both the rendering pipeline and the CPU’s ability to maintain frame pacing. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER produces a distinct performance profile across the tested resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU’s capabilities become more relevant at lower graphical loads.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for The Medium, a game that utilizes high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The 16 GB frame buffer ensures that at no point in the measured rows does the system appear to be constrained by memory capacity, allowing the GPU to focus on compute tasks rather than data swapping.

The GPU’s clock behavior, with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, directly influences the raw throughput available for rendering. The architecture is Ada Lovelace, built on a 5 nm process, and the chip contains 10240 shading units. This raw power translates into significant headroom at lower resolutions, as seen in the 1920x1080 Low preset achieving an average of 137 FPS. However, the game’s engine scaling shows that the GPU’s workload increases dramatically with resolution and settings. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 45, indicating that even a GPU of this caliber is pushed to its limits by the game’s most demanding configuration. The benchmark scores for the GPU, such as a Passmark G3D score of 34245, place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in this combo, with its capabilities being the deciding factor between playable and unplayable frame rates at 4K.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G provides the processing foundation with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz are adequate for feeding the GPU in most scenarios. The CPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494, shows a balanced capability. The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for game logic and draw call submission, which often rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

In this game, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent when the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 137 FPS, which is the highest average across all tested rows. This suggests that the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates high when the GPU has less work to do. However, the data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions or settings. For instance, at 3840x2160 Low, the average FPS is 120, only slightly lower than the 1080p Low result. This relatively small drop, from 137 to 120 FPS, implies that the CPU can maintain a high frame rate even as the GPU workload increases, but the GPU’s rendering time becomes the bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are sufficient for this game’s data streaming needs. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27051 places it in the 79th percentile, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i9-9900K being only 0.2% faster and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 being 0.4% slower. This shows that the CPU is a competent partner, but its performance headroom is not the primary constraint in this combination.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo scales across different graphical loads. At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high. The Low preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, the Medium preset averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132, the High preset averages 85 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. This progression shows a smooth but significant drop as settings increase, with a 69 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s strain. The Low preset averages 130 FPS, which is just 7 FPS less than the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 and maximum of 115. The High preset averages 72 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 73 FPS, indicating that the higher settings demand substantially more from the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. The Low preset averages 120 FPS, which is still excellent and shows the CPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates. The Medium preset averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 and maximum of 90. The High preset averages 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 45 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 75 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: the RTX 4080 SUPER can handle 4K at lower settings with ease, but the Ultra preset pushes it below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a demanding choice for this game.

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

The scaling of FPS from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 137 at 1080p to 130 at 1440p, a decrease of 5.1%, and then to 120 at 4K, a further decrease of 7.7% from the 1440p result. This relatively modest drop across resolutions indicates that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates even as the pixel count increases, but the GPU is not yet saturated at these lower settings.

At the Medium preset, the FPS drops from 115 at 1080p to 100 at 1440p (a 13.0% decrease) and then to 79 at 4K (a 21.0% decrease from 1440p). This shows a steeper decline, indicating that the GPU’s workload is scaling more aggressively with resolution. At the High preset, the FPS drops from 85 at 1080p to 72 at 1440p (a 15.3% decrease) and then to 56 at 4K (a 22.2% decrease from 1440p). The scaling is even more pronounced here. At the Ultra preset, the FPS drops from 68 at 1080p to 57 at 1440p (a 16.2% decrease) and then to 45 at 4K (a 21.1% decrease from 1440p).

The data shows that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K increases with higher settings. At Low, the total drop is 12.4% (from 137 to 120). At Medium, it is 31.3% (from 115 to 79). At High, it is 34.1% (from 85 to 56). At Ultra, it is 33.8% (from 68 to 45). This pattern indicates that the system is CPU-bound at lower settings, where the GPU can render frames quickly, but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as settings increase. The diminishing returns in FPS at 4K, especially at High and Ultra, confirm that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting component at these higher loads, while the Ryzen 7 5700G provides sufficient headroom to avoid being a bottleneck at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for The Medium, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds a rank of 412 out of 3724 tested combos. This places it in the top 11% of all systems tested for this game. The rank reflects the overall performance across all measured resolutions and settings, weighted by the game’s engine behavior.

The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s strong performance at lower resolutions and settings, where the combo achieves frame rates above 120 FPS. However, the rank also accounts for the system’s relative weakness at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS of 45 is below the 60 FPS target that many users prefer. The data shows that while this combo is not the absolute fastest, it is well above the median performer, providing a solid experience for most users. The GPU’s percentile rank of 86 and the CPU’s percentile rank of 79 both contribute to this overall position, with the GPU’s higher percentile having a greater influence on the game’s performance due to its role as the primary bottleneck. The combo’s rank of 412 suggests that many other tested systems, likely with more powerful CPUs or GPUs, can outperform it, but it remains a competitive choice for this title.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset, averaging 85 FPS, provides a smooth experience without the visual quality sacrifices of the Medium preset. The Ultra preset, at 68 FPS, is also playable, but the 17 FPS drop from High may not be worth the visual gain for all users. The Low preset, at 137 FPS, is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset, averaging 100 FPS with a minimum of 85, offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset, at 72 FPS, is also viable, but the drop to below 75 FPS may be noticeable on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset, at 57 FPS, is borderline, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold, potentially leading to stutter on some displays. The Low preset, at 130 FPS, is again more than necessary.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset, averaging 79 FPS, is the recommended choice for a smooth experience. The High preset, at 56 FPS, is playable but may require V-Sync or a variable refresh rate monitor to avoid tearing. The Ultra preset, at 45 FPS, is not recommended for fast-paced gameplay, as the low frame rate can impact responsiveness. The Low preset, at 120 FPS, is playable but severely reduces visual quality, making it a poor trade-off. The data indicates that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions, delivering a minimum of 67 FPS at 4K and a minimum of 85 FPS at 1440p, ensuring a stable experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in The Medium?

A: The highest average FPS is 137, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

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

A: Yes, at 4K with the Low preset, it averages 120 FPS, and at Medium it averages 79 FPS. However, at High it drops to 56 FPS, and at Ultra it drops to 45 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G’s average benchmark score is 27051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 67, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Medium preset.

Q: How does the GPU’s average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 (54247) and 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828).

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 412 out of 3724 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all systems for this game.