Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly constrained gaming experience in Archeage, according to the recorded data. The measurements show a system that can handle the game smoothly only under specific conditions, with the GPU appearing to be the dominant limiting factor across all tested resolutions. The data reveals a clear ceiling around 1080p, where the system barely crosses the 60 FPS threshold at medium settings, while higher resolutions fall well short of playable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a steep drop-off as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its best results. The Low preset delivers an average of 71 FPS, which is the only setting to clear the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The Medium preset follows at 64 FPS average, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, indicating some frame dips below the playable threshold. High settings at 1080p drop to 43 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS average, showing a dramatic scaling penalty for higher visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance collapses. The Low preset averages 48 FPS, Medium averages 43 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 49 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. None of these configurations reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 28 FPS, which is a significant range but still leaves every option below the target.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes even more restrictive. The Low preset averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS. The gap between the best and worst presets at 4K is only 17 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is saturated regardless of settings. The minimum FPS recorded for Medium at 4K is 21 FPS, which is barely above a slideshow level of interactivity. The data shows no min or max values for Low, High, or Ultra at 4K, indicating either uncapped frame pacing or measurement limitations, but the averages alone paint a clear picture of unplayable performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. The scaling between resolutions is telling: dropping from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings reduces the average FPS from 64 to 43, a 33% decrease. Dropping further to 4K at Medium brings the average down to 25, another 42% decrease from 1440p. This steep resolution scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the render resolution directly impacts the frame rate.

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, has a passmark multithread score of 17700 and a single-thread score of 2562, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1260P with an average score 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i5-11400 with an average score 0.2% lower. These scores suggest the CPU has ample headroom for a game like Archeage, which is not typically considered a CPU-heavy title in modern benchmarks. The fact that FPS drops by roughly 20-30% when moving from Medium to Ultra at any given resolution, while the CPU load would not change dramatically, further supports the GPU as the limiting factor.

The GPU's benchmark results are stark. The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score 1.3% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M with a score 1.5% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM with a score 2.5% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 with a score 2.7% higher. These are all entry-level or legacy mobile GPUs, indicating that the Arc B390 is positioned at the very bottom of the discrete GPU performance spectrum. The system shared memory and system dependent bandwidth further emphasize that this is an integrated-class graphics solution.

At 1080p, the CPU may still matter for minimum frame pacing, but the data shows that even the Low preset, which would reduce CPU draw calls, only marginally improves over Medium. The difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 7 FPS (71 vs 64), while the difference between High and Ultra is 14 FPS (43 vs 29). This suggests that the GPU is the main driver of performance variance, and the CPU is not exhibiting a significant bottleneck at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600's nearest rivals in the database are very close in overall average benchmark score. The Intel Core i7-1260P is 0.2% faster, the Intel Core i5-11400 is 0.2% slower, the AMD EPYC 7573X is 0.2% slower, and the AMD EPYC 7742 is 0.2% faster. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Archeage when paired with the same GPU, since the graphics card is the limiting factor. The choice between these CPUs would not meaningfully change the playability verdict.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390's nearest rivals are all significantly older or lower-end parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710 all score within 1.3% to 2.7% of the Arc B390 in the recorded 3dmark test. This means that a system with the Ryzen 5 3600 paired with any of these GPUs would exhibit very similar FPS numbers in Archeage. The performance delta between them is so small that the playable settings would remain identical: 1080p Low and Medium would still be the only options above 60 FPS, and 1440p and 4K would remain unplayable.

The data suggests that swapping the CPU for a much stronger processor, such as the AMD EPYC 7742 which scores 0.2% higher, would not unlock any additional FPS in this scenario because the GPU is already saturated. Conversely, swapping the GPU for a slightly weaker part like the GT 710 would likely push the 1080p Medium average below 60 FPS, given the 2.7% score deficit.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. This low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU alone sits in the 71st percentile of all processors. The rank indicates that the vast majority of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this game, which aligns with the measured FPS numbers showing sub-60 averages at every resolution except 1080p Low and Medium.

Breaking down the rank, the system is capable of running the game at a basic level, but it cannot handle high or ultra settings at any resolution without dropping below 30 FPS. The 1080p Medium average of 64 FPS is the only configuration that exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold while maintaining some visual quality, and even that has a minimum FPS of 54, which dips below the threshold. The overall rank reflects this marginal playability, as most competing systems with even mid-range GPUs would achieve significantly higher scores.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Archeage, but only at 1080p with Low or Medium presets. The verdictByResolution field lists 1920x1080 as the only resolution with playable settings, specifically Low and Medium. The best settings at 1080p are Medium, achieving an average FPS of 64. At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings, meaning every preset averages below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is equally unplayable with no settings reaching the threshold.

The 1080p Medium preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 64 FPS. The 1080p Low preset averages 71 FPS, which is smoother but visually reduced. For players who prefer higher visual fidelity, the 1080p High preset at 43 FPS may be tolerable for a slower-paced MMORPG, but it does not meet the 60 FPS playable threshold defined in the database. At 1440p and 4K, the system cannot maintain playable frame rates under any settings, so those resolutions should be avoided for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Medium, which delivers an average FPS of 64. This is the only resolution where the system can achieve a playable experience with reasonable visual quality. The Low preset at 71 FPS is the only other option that clears the 60 FPS threshold, but it sacrifices graphical detail. The Medium preset offers a balance, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but generally smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, there are no best settings because no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest option is Low at 48 FPS, followed by Medium at 43 FPS. These are not playable according to the 60 FPS threshold, so the database lists no best settings for this resolution. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with Low averaging only 28 FPS and Ultra averaging 11 FPS. Neither resolution offers a configuration that meets the playability criterion.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1080p with Low settings the average FPS is 71, and with Medium settings the average is 64. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 54, so there may be occasional dips below 60, but the average stays above the threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The only resolution with playable settings is 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, the highest average FPS is 48 on Low, and at 3840x2160, the highest is 28 on Low, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component limits performance more, the CPU or GPU?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Intel Arc B390 scores in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 sits in the 71st percentile of CPUs. The steep FPS drops with resolution increases confirm GPU-bound behavior.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in the 3dmark test, which is 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% lower than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% lower than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% lower than the GT 710. These are all very close in performance.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this system?

A: The highest average FPS is 71, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest maximum FPS recorded is 73, at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: Is the 1080p Medium preset stable enough for gameplay?

A: The Medium preset averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS. This indicates that while the average is above 60, there are frame drops that could be noticeable in crowded MMORPG scenes. The Low preset at 71 FPS would be more stable.