The Medium

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a performance profile in The Medium that is heavily dictated by resolution and the graphics preset selected. The measured frame rates reveal a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities keep performance consistent across the board.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable and steep decline in average frame rates as resolution increases, but the severity of the drop is highly dependent on the quality preset. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 114.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 99.2 FPS, a reduction of 15.1 FPS. The jump to 4K (3840x2160) yields 75.3 FPS, which is 39 FPS lower than the 1080p result.

This trend is much more pronounced when using the High preset. At 1080p, the average is 52.5 FPS. At 1440p, it falls to 45.4 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 31.7 FPS. This indicates that at higher resolutions with High settings, the GPU is struggling to maintain fluid frame rates. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on High settings represents a 30.2% performance loss, highlighting the immense pixel-pushing demand of 4K.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern but with a more dramatic 4K result. 1080p yields 73.4 FPS, 1440p drops to 58.8 FPS, and 4K falls to 48 FPS. This suggests that even the Medium preset is too demanding for a smooth 4K experience, as the frame rate dips well below the 60 FPS target. The performance delta between 1080p and 4K on Medium is 25.4 FPS, or roughly 34.6% lower, which is significant.

The Ultra preset presents the most extreme case of resolution scaling. At 1080p, the average is 42.5 FPS. This falls to 32.6 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 29.4 FPS at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K here is 13.1 FPS, which is a smaller absolute delta than other presets, but the starting point is so low that the game is unplayable at all resolutions under this setting. The data indicates that the limiting component at 4K with High or Ultra settings is the GPU, as its rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT’s role is clearly defined by its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and its clock speeds. The GPU has a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. These figures contribute to a FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS, which is a substantial amount of compute power. However, the measured frame rates suggest that this power is insufficient for maxing out The Medium at high resolutions.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity, paired with a 192-bit memory bus and 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is sufficient for the game’s assets at 1080p and 1440p, as the performance scaling suggests the GPU is not running out of memory. However, at 4K, the combination of higher memory usage and the sheer number of pixels causes a significant performance hit. The drop from 48 FPS at 4K Medium to 31.7 FPS at 4K High shows a 34% performance penalty, which is a direct result of the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth being saturated.

The GPU’s performance relative to other cards in the database is strong. It holds the 79th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 35327 puts it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which has an average score of 35787. The RX 6750 XT is only 1.3% behind that card. This context shows that while it is not a top-tier card, it is a capable performer that sits just below the high-end tier from the previous generation.

In The Medium, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck when the game is set to High or Ultra at 4K. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, has a high multi-threaded benchmark score of 23571 in Cinebench R23, which is more than enough to handle the game’s logic and rendering commands. The evidence points to the GPU being the limiting factor, as the frame rates scale almost linearly with the resolution, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured average FPS, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. For 1080p gaming, the High preset provides a solid balance, achieving 52.5 FPS. While this is below the 60 FPS threshold, it is a playable frame rate for a slow-paced horror title. The Medium preset at 1080p yields a much more comfortable 73.4 FPS, which is a better choice for a smoother experience. The Low preset at 114.3 FPS is for those who prioritize maximum fluidity over visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 58.8 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the High preset’s 45.4 FPS, and the visual difference between Medium and High is often less noticeable than the frame rate gap. The High preset at 1440p is playable but will feel less responsive, and the Ultra preset at 32.6 FPS is not recommended.

For 4K resolution, the data suggests that only the Low preset is viable, with an average of 75.3 FPS. The Medium preset at 48 FPS is borderline, but the High and Ultra presets, at 31.7 and 29.4 FPS respectively, are not suitable for a smooth experience. The performance drop from Low to Medium at 4K is a 27.3 FPS loss, indicating that the visual upgrade is not worth the massive performance cost. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a practical resolution for this combo if any visual quality is desired.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p with this CPU/GPU combo?

A: The Medium preset offers the best experience, delivering 73.4 FPS, which is a significant step up from the High preset’s 52.5 FPS while maintaining a good visual presentation.

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

A: Yes, but only with the Low preset, which achieves 75.3 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 48 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets fall to 31.7 and 29.4 FPS, respectively, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to a high-end card like the RTX 3080?

A: The average benchmark scores are very close. The RX 6750 XT scores 35327, while the RTX 3080 scores 35787, placing the AMD card just 1.3% behind the NVIDIA card in general compute performance.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the clear limiting factor?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The frame rate drops sharply with each preset increase, from 75.3 FPS on Low to 29.4 FPS on Ultra, indicating the GPU’s resources are fully saturated.

Q: Is the CPU performance a concern for this game?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571, which is more than sufficient. The frame rate scaling with resolution confirms the game is GPU-bound, not CPU-bound.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between 1080p and 4K on the High preset?

A: The difference is 20.8 FPS. The combo achieves 52.5 FPS at 1080p and 31.7 FPS at 4K, a 39.6% decrease in performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Medium, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 822nd out of 1689 total combos. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is consistent with the hardware’s individual performance percentiles. The CPU holds the 84th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU holds the 79th percentile among all GPUs.

This ranking reflects a balanced mid-to-high-end system that is capable of running the game well at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles with the demands of 4K. The combo’s position in the middle of the rankings is not a sign of weakness, but rather a reflection of the high number of more powerful, often expensive, combinations that have been tested. The data shows that the RX 6750 XT is a strong performer in its class, as evidenced by its close benchmark scores to the RTX 3080, but it is not a top-tier card for 4K gaming.

The ranking of 822 out of 1689 is a useful metric for gauging the system’s overall capability in this specific title. It suggests that a user with this setup will have a playable experience at mainstream resolutions, but will need to make significant compromises at 4K. The combo’s performance is a direct result of the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute power being pushed to their limits at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s robust multi-threading capabilities ensure it never becomes the limiting factor.