The Medium

FAQ

Q: What is the average framerate for this combo at 1080p Medium settings in The Medium?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers an average of 72 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35,909 in average benchmark score, which places it 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35,802) and 0.5% ahead of both the Intel Core 7 250H (35,728) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,011. It leads the AMD Radeon R9 M395X by 0.5% (25,891) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 1.1% (25,740).

Q: Is there a resolution where this combo achieves above 100 FPS on Low settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 115 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, it still delivers 97 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it drops to 76 FPS.

Q: What is the worst-performing setting/resolution pairing in the measured data?

A: The lowest average framerate is 27 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The next lowest is 34 FPS at both 3840x2160 High and 2560x1440 Ultra.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1,707th out of 3,724 tested combinations in The Medium, placing it in the upper half of all tested hardware pairings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of framerate differences across settings in The Medium. This GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the GPU itself operates at a base clock of 2150 MHz and boosts to 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. These specifications place it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,011.

The VRAM allocation is particularly relevant for a horror title like The Medium, which uses heavy texture streaming and fixed camera angles that can demand substantial memory. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo manages only 27 FPS average, suggesting the GPU is saturated at that resolution and quality level. The 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the game's demands at lower resolutions, but the raw compute throughput becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

The GPU's RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 17,200 million transistors, provides 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s indicate a mid-range performer that can handle 1440p gaming well but struggles at 4K with high-quality presets. The FP32 throughput of 13.31 TFLOPS supports this interpretation — enough for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, but insufficient for 4K Ultra in demanding scenes.

The measured data confirms this GPU-bound behavior. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low (115 FPS) to Medium (72 FPS) represents a 37% performance drop, while the transition from Medium to High (52 FPS) costs another 28%. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: Low (97 FPS) to Medium (61 FPS) is a 37% reduction, and Medium to High (43 FPS) is a 30% reduction. These consistent percentage drops across resolutions indicate the GPU is the bottleneck at every quality level, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom.

The Radeon RX 6750 XT's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% slower), AMD FirePro W7100 (0.6% slower), and AMD FirePro D700 (0.7% slower) — are all older or lower-tier products. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile comes closest in raw score at 25,740, just 1.1% behind, but that is a mobile part. This positioning suggests the desktop RX 6750 XT is a solid mid-range option for 1440p gaming, which the measured FPS data corroborates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X provides the computational foundation for this combo, and in The Medium, its role is to feed the GPU efficiently without becoming a bottleneck. This 8-core, 16-thread processor uses the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) on a 5 nm TSMC process, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core help maintain low-latency access to game data, while the dual-channel DDR5 memory support provides 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores demonstrate strong multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 19,088, while single-core reaches 1,987. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8,859 and max-threads score of 8,852 are nearly identical, suggesting the processor scales well with full thread utilization. In a game like The Medium, which is not particularly CPU-intensive due to its fixed camera angles and linear progression, this processor has ample headroom.

The 7700X ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,909. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7%: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35,802, 0.3% slower), Intel Core 7 250H (35,728, 0.5% slower), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719, 0.5% slower), and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35,670, 0.7% slower). This tight clustering indicates the 7700X is at the top of its performance tier, which is more than sufficient for the game's demands.

Evidence that the CPU is not limiting performance comes from the framerate scaling patterns. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 115 FPS, which is a high but not extreme framerate — if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect similar FPS across all settings at the same resolution. Instead, the FPS drops consistently as settings increase (115 → 72 → 52 → 41 for Low through Ultra), indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The same pattern appears at 1440p (97 → 61 → 43 → 34) and 4K (76 → 48 → 34 → 27).

The CPU's 105 W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 support (24 lanes) ensure it can communicate with the GPU without bandwidth constraints. The Radeon RX 6750 XT uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible and not a bottleneck at these framerates. The processor's 6,570 million transistors and 71 mm² die size reflect a modern, power-efficient design that maintains high clocks under gaming loads.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo in The Medium, depending on the target resolution and desired framerate.

At 1920x1080, Medium settings deliver the best balance of visual quality and performance. The average of 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS ensures smooth gameplay throughout, and the maximum of 83 FPS provides headroom for less demanding scenes. High settings drop to 52 FPS average, which is playable but leaves less margin for dips. Low settings hit 115 FPS, but the visual degradation in a horror game — where atmosphere and lighting are crucial — is not worth the extra smoothness. Ultra at 41 FPS average is too inconsistent for a game that relies on tension and timing.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings remain the recommended choice. The 61 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum is acceptable for most players, though the lower bound approaches the edge of comfort. High settings at 43 FPS average are borderline, and Ultra at 34 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. Low settings at 97 FPS are smooth but sacrifice too much visual fidelity for a horror title where environmental storytelling matters.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Medium settings produce 48 FPS average with 40 FPS minimum and 55 FPS maximum — this is playable if the player tolerates occasional dips below 60 FPS. Low settings at 76 FPS are the only way to achieve a consistent 60+ FPS experience at this resolution, but the visual compromise is significant. High (34 FPS) and Ultra (27 FPS) are not viable for gameplay.

The data pattern is consistent: Medium settings provide the best experience-to-performance ratio across all resolutions. The minimum FPS values for Medium (61 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, 40 FPS at 4K) are all within acceptable ranges for a game that does not require twitch-reflex reaction times. The maximum FPS values (83, 70, 55) show that the GPU has bursts of headroom, which helps maintain pacing during quieter moments.

For players prioritizing framerate over visuals, Low settings at 1440p (97 FPS) or 1080p (115 FPS) are smooth alternatives. However, the game's fixed camera angles and deliberate pacing mean that Medium's visual improvements — likely including better shadows, reflections, and texture filtering — enhance the horror atmosphere more than raw framerate does.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 1,707th out of 3,724 tested combos in The Medium. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested hardware pairings, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of the combinations in the database. Given that this CPU is in the 85th percentile of all processors and the GPU is in the 71st percentile, the combo ranking is lower than either component's individual percentile — indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor in this game.

The rank of 1,707 suggests that many combos with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs outperform this pairing in The Medium. This is consistent with the game's GPU-bound nature: the fixed camera angles and relatively static scenes put more load on shading, texturing, and memory bandwidth than on CPU logic. The 8-core/16-thread CPU is overkill for this title, while the mid-range GPU determines the ceiling.

The gap between the combo's rank and the GPU's percentile (71st) is notable. This suggests that some of the 29% of GPUs above the RX 6750 XT, when paired with any reasonable CPU, will achieve higher framerates in this game. The 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput limits the resolution/settings ceiling.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the combo's strengths are clear at 1080p and 1440p Medium settings, where it delivers 72 and 61 FPS respectively. The 4K Medium result of 48 FPS is respectable but below the 60 FPS target many players prefer. The rank of 1,707 out of 3,724 puts this combo in the upper half, but not the upper tier — it is a solid mid-range pairing that handles 1440p gaming well and can manage 4K with reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured framerate data for The Medium with this combo spans three resolutions and four quality settings. The data is measured (not simulated), providing real-world performance expectations.

1920x1080 (Full HD):

• Low: 115 FPS average. This is the highest framerate recorded for this combo in any configuration.
• Medium: 72 FPS average, with a minimum of 61 FPS and maximum of 83 FPS. This is the most balanced setting at this resolution.
• High: 52 FPS average. Playable but notably lower than Medium, indicating a significant visual quality jump that taxes the GPU.
• Ultra: 41 FPS average. This is the lowest 1080p result, showing that the GPU cannot maintain high framerates at maximum quality even at Full HD.

2560x1440 (Quad HD):

• Low: 97 FPS average. The drop from 1080p Low (115 FPS) is 16%, consistent with the increased pixel count.
• Medium: 61 FPS average, with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 70 FPS. The minimum is above the 50 FPS threshold, making this a viable option.
• High: 43 FPS average. This is a 30% reduction from Medium, reflecting the higher shader and texture loads.
• Ultra: 34 FPS average. This matches the 4K High result, indicating the GPU is heavily strained.

3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD):

• Low: 76 FPS average. Surprising performance at 4K with low settings, suggesting the game is well-optimized for lower quality presets.
• Medium: 48 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS. The minimum is below 60 FPS, so players will notice some stutter during intense scenes.
• High: 34 FPS average. This is a 29% reduction from Medium, making it borderline unplayable for many.
• Ultra: 27 FPS average. The lowest result in the entire dataset, confirming that 4K Ultra is not viable with this GPU.

The scaling across resolutions is consistent: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces framerates by approximately 15-20% at each settings level, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces framerates by an additional 30-35%. This pattern is typical for a GPU-bound game with this hardware. The 12 GB VRAM does not appear to be a limiting factor, as the framerate drops are proportional to pixel count rather than sudden cliff-falls that would indicate memory exhaustion.