The Medium

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a specific, measurable performance profile in The Medium. The data places this pairing at rank 1376 out of 1689 tested combos, meaning it sits in the lower-mid portion of the database, outperforming roughly 18% of tested systems. This is a configuration where the legacy GPU is the clear anchor on overall results, while the modern CPU provides a strong foundation that prevents the processor from ever becoming a bottleneck. The measured FPS data confirms that this combo is capable of playable frame rates at lower settings, but it struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher presets and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1376 out of 1689 tested combinations indicates that the i7-14700F + RTX 2060 pairing is positioned in the lower quartile of all tested systems for The Medium. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s age and performance tier; the RTX 2060 is an end-of-life product from the GeForce 20-series, and its average benchmark score of 16074 places it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is a far more capable component, with an average benchmark score of 54097, placing it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The data reveals a substantial mismatch in capability: the processor is performing near the top of its class, while the graphics card is performing in the middle of the pack. This imbalance means the system’s overall frame rate is dictated almost entirely by the GPU’s limits.

In terms of raw compute, the i7-14700F’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with the Intel chip trailing by only 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively. This proximity in average benchmark scores indicates that the i7-14700F is a high-end processor that can keep pace with flagship silicon in synthetic tests. The GPU’s rivals tell a different story; the RTX 2060 sits close to the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which is only 0.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, which is 1.7% faster. These are mobile and professional parts, which highlights that the RTX 2060 is competing with a different class of hardware than the CPU. The result is a system that has a top-tier brain but a mid-tier muscle, and the game’s measured performance reflects this disparity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the defining component in this combo for The Medium. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1365 MHz, with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, and its memory runs at an effective speed of 14 Gbps. These specifications are modest by modern standards, and the 6 GB VRAM capacity is a limiting factor for a game like The Medium, which uses heavy texture streaming and detailed environments. While the card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and has 30 RT cores, its raw processing power—measured at 6.451 TFLOPS for FP32—is not sufficient to handle the game’s higher presets at demanding resolutions.

The benchmark data shows how the GPU’s capabilities translate into game performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the RTX 2060 manages an average of 84.8 FPS, indicating that the card can provide a smooth experience when the graphical load is reduced. However, the performance drops sharply as settings increase; at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS falls to 27.3, a figure that is below the threshold for comfortable playability. The GPU’s 58th percentile ranking and its average benchmark score of 16074 are consistent with these results, confirming that it is a mid-range part that is being pushed to its limits by the game’s higher settings. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the primary constraint in this pairing, as the CPU is never the limiting factor.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in The Medium?*

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F + RTX 2060 combination is ranked 1376 out of 1689 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the performance spectrum.

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

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is only 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, indicating near-parity with top-tier processors.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 14 Gbps.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 84.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as its performance (58th percentile) is far below the CPU’s (94th percentile), and frame rates scale heavily with graphical settings.

Q: How does the GPU’s performance stack up against its rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S but 1.7% lower than both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear pattern: performance is highly dependent on both resolution and settings, with the GPU’s limitations becoming more apparent as the workload increases. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers an average of 84.8 FPS on Low settings, which is the only configuration that achieves a frame rate high enough for a fluid experience. Moving to Medium settings at 1080p reduces the average to 51.1 FPS, and High settings drop it further to 36.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields a mere 27.3 FPS, making it a playable but not smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases across the board. The Low setting produces an average of 72.4 FPS, which is still respectable, but Medium drops to 43.9 FPS, and High falls to 31.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p manages only 22.4 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles significantly. Low settings yield an average of 57.9 FPS, but Medium drops to 35.3 FPS, High falls to 27.6 FPS, and Ultra produces just 18.9 FPS. These numbers illustrate a clear trend: the RTX 2060 is only capable of delivering consistent 60+ FPS performance at 1080p or 1440p with Low settings, and it falls well short of that mark at higher presets and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals that this combo is heavily GPU-bound, as frame rates drop significantly when moving from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 84.8 at 1080p to 72.4 at 1440p, a decrease of 14.6%, and then to 57.9 at 4K, a further drop of 20% from 1440p. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is approaching its limits, as the increase in pixel count directly impacts the rendering workload. The performance degradation is even more pronounced at higher settings. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 51.1 at 1080p to 43.9 at 1440p and then to 35.3 at 4K. At High settings, the numbers are 36.8, 31.4, and 27.6 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with averages of 27.3, 22.4, and 18.9 FPS as resolution increases.

The pattern of frame rate drops indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not being utilized. The i7-14700F has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and 20 cores, which is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at any of these settings. The fact that frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution and settings, rather than plateauing, confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint. This analysis suggests that to achieve a smoother experience, users would need to prioritize lower resolutions and settings, as the CPU is not the bottleneck and cannot compensate for the GPU’s lack of raw power in this demanding title.