The Medium
AVERAGE FPS
99
good
This combination provides smooth gameplay with an average of 99 FPS, suitable for most gaming scenarios.
Performance Analysis
Combining the Intel Xeon 656 with a NVIDIA ION delivers reliable performance in The Medium. At 4K resolution, this setup achieves 81 FPS on average, enabling smooth ultra-high-definition gaming. 1440p performance is excellent at 101 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. Full HD delivers a smooth 117 FPS experience. The Intel Xeon 656 brings 20 cores, 40 threads, 4.8 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Ultra settings are fully playable, delivering 60 FPS without compromise.
4K Ultra HD
81 FPS
1440p QHD
101 FPS
1080p Full HD
117 FPS
Hardware Specifications
Intel Xeon 656
Cores / Threads
20 / 40
Base Clock
2900 MHz
Boost Clock
4800 MHz
TDP
210W
Socket
Intel Socket 4710
NVIDIA ION
VRAM
System Shared System Shared
Base Clock
450 MHz MHz
Boost Clock
—
TDP
20 WW
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Xeon 656 + NVIDIA ION in The Medium
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 48.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 60.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 83.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 131.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 60.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 76.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 105.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 161.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 71.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 90.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 123.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 184.0 |