The Medium

# The Medium with AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a thoroughly playable experience in The Medium, with measured average frame rates ranging from 167.6 FPS at 1080p Low to 37 FPS at 4K Ultra. This pairing sits in the 243rd position out of 1,689 tested combos for this title, placing it comfortably in the top 15% of all configurations. The data shows a system that is GPU-bound across most resolution and quality tiers, with the CPU's substantial headroom — evidenced by its 91st percentile standing among all processors — rarely becoming the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a predictable but steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo produces 167.6 FPS on Low settings, 103.5 FPS on Medium, 71.5 FPS on High, and 62.1 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, those figures drop to 142.5 FPS (Low), 90.6 FPS (Medium), 64.3 FPS (High), and 52.2 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the scaling becomes more aggressive: 109.9 FPS (Low), 67.8 FPS (Medium), 46.6 FPS (High), and 37 FPS (Ultra).

The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 15% of performance at Low settings (167.6 to 142.5 FPS), but the penalty widens to about 19% at Medium (103.5 to 90.6 FPS) and 16% at High (71.5 to 64.3 FPS). The jump from 1440p to 4K is far more punishing: Low settings lose 23% (142.5 to 109.9 FPS), Medium drops 25% (90.6 to 67.8 FPS), and High falls 28% (64.3 to 46.6 FPS). This pattern indicates that pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint as resolution climbs, with the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth being pushed harder at 4K.

Critically, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 62.1 FPS versus Low's 167.6 FPS — a 63% reduction. At 4K, the equivalent comparison shows 37 FPS versus 109.9 FPS, a 66% reduction. The consistency of this delta suggests that the GPU's shading resources, not memory capacity, are the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, delivers strong synthetic results — a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,302 — but in this title, the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases, confirming a GPU-limited scenario across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination ranks 243rd out of 1,689 tested combos in The Medium, placing it in the 85.6th percentile of all configurations evaluated. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities align well with the Ryzen 7 7700's processing headroom. The GPU itself holds the 84th percentile among all graphics cards, while the CPU sits at the 91st percentile among all processors, suggesting the graphics card is the more constraining component in this pairing.

The Ryzen 7 7700's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks illustrate its competitive positioning. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H by 0.1% in average benchmark score (40,468 versus 40,431), leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 by 0.5% (40,468 versus 40,262), and trails the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6% (40,468 versus 40,712). The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T sits 1.2% behind at 39,995. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU choice is unlikely to create meaningful differences in The Medium's frame rates at any resolution.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42,576 places it within a tight cluster of competitors. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 42,653 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE reaches 42,723 (0.3% higher), while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991) trails by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897) sits 1.6% behind. The combo's 243rd rank reflects that this GPU, while strong, is not at the absolute top tier for this specific title, where higher-end cards would push the average frame rates further.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is the defining component in this configuration for The Medium, and its specifications directly explain the measured performance. With 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, the GPU has substantial raw throughput. The 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for the title's visual effects, though the game's fixed-camera horror presentation leans more on traditional rasterization than heavy RT workloads.

The memory subsystem is a critical factor at higher resolutions. The 12 GB GDDR6X frame buffer operates across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the game demands enough memory and bandwidth that average FPS drops to 37 — a playable but not smooth experience. The 1980 MHz base clock and 2475 MHz boost clock provide the computational foundation, with the GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance handling the pixel and compute shaders. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power profile that allows sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.

The data shows that memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 105.5 FPS (167.6 minus 62.1), but at 4K that gap narrows to 72.9 FPS (109.9 minus 37). This compression suggests that at 4K, both the shading units and memory bandwidth are saturated, preventing the settings from scaling performance as dramatically. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all graphics cards reinforces that while this is a capable card, it does not reach the top tier needed for maximum settings at 4K in this title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Medium?*

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 90.6 FPS on Medium and 64.3 FPS on High, providing a strong balance between visual quality and smoothness. At 1080p, High settings yield 71.5 FPS, while 4K drops to 46.6 FPS on High.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42,576 is 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653), 0.3% below the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723), and 1.4% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The data indicates a GPU-bound scenario across all resolutions. The Ryzen 7 7700 ranks at the 91st percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 84th percentile among GPUs, making the graphics card the primary constraint.

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

A: At 4K, the combo produces 46.6 FPS on High and 37 FPS on Ultra, which is playable but below the 60 FPS threshold. Lowering to Medium at 4K yields 67.8 FPS, making it viable for 4K gaming with adjusted settings.

Q: How does the combo's rank in this game compare to its overall component performance?

A: The combo ranks 243rd out of 1,689 tested combos (top ~15%), which is slightly lower than the CPU's 91st percentile and the GPU's 84th percentile would suggest, indicating that The Medium is particularly demanding on this pairing.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings deliver 167.6 FPS while Ultra produces 62.1 FPS — a 105.5 FPS difference, representing a 63% reduction in average frame rate for maximum visual quality.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in The Medium. At 1080p, High settings deliver 71.5 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay while maintaining substantial visual fidelity over Medium's 103.5 FPS. Ultra at 1080p drops to 62.1 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns for the performance cost.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide the best balance with 90.6 FPS, while High dips to 64.3 FPS — still above 60 FPS but with less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 52.2 FPS may be acceptable for players prioritizing visuals, but the data suggests High is the optimal setting for consistent smoothness.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings at 67.8 FPS offer the best experience, maintaining above-60 FPS performance while providing reasonable visual quality. High at 46.6 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less desirable for action-heavy sequences. Low at 4K delivers 109.9 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality for the resolution's benefits.

The recommendation is to prioritize 1440p with High settings (64.3 FPS) for the best combination of resolution and quality, or 1080p Ultra (62.1 FPS) if maximum visual effects are preferred. Players with 4K displays should select Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates without dropping below the 60 FPS target.