Archeage

ArcheAge, the 2014 MMORPG, is known for its demanding open world, large-scale sieges, and heavy player population draw calls. This analysis examines a specific configuration: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B370. The database contains measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets, alongside benchmark scores for both components. The core question is simple: can this PC deliver a playable experience, and at what settings?

The data indicates that this combination is heavily constrained by the graphics processor. The Intel Arc B370, an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, scores in the 5th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 1184, which places it in the company of legacy mobile parts. The CPU, by contrast, is a modern 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor with a strong 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs. This asymmetry defines the entire performance profile of the system. The CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU is.

With a playable threshold set at 60 frames per second, the verdict is straightforward. At 1920x1080, only the Low preset clears the bar, achieving an average of 65 FPS. Medium falls short at 57 FPS, High at 39 FPS, and Ultra at 27 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best recorded result at 1440p is 43 FPS on Low, while 4K tops out at 25 FPS on Low. For a game like ArcheAge, where smooth navigation and responsive combat matter, this system is only viable at 1080p with the lowest settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run ArcheAge at 60 frames per second?

A: Only at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, where the measured average is 65 FPS. At Medium, the average drops to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p and 4K, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: The database shows that Low is the only playable preset at 1080p, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium is close at 57 FPS, but it does not meet the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, 0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, 0.7% faster). This places it in the performance class of GPUs from over a decade ago.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F a strong CPU for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU is not the limiting factor. It scores 22799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3218 in single-core, with a 77th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13620H, are within 0.2% of its average score. The bottleneck lies entirely with the integrated GPU.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p?

A: No preset is playable at 2560x1440. The Low preset averages 43 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. All fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the game support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: The Intel Arc B370 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means the hardware is capable of modern graphics APIs, but its raw performance is insufficient for high frame rates in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is determined by the measured data. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The highest average recorded is 25 FPS on Low, with Medium at 22 FPS, High at 15 FPS, and Ultra at 10 FPS. At 2560x1440, the situation is identical: no preset reaches the threshold. Low averages 43 FPS, Medium 39 FPS, High 26 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the only playable preset is Low, which delivers an average of 65 FPS. This is the sole configuration that clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium is the next tier down, averaging 57 FPS, which misses the threshold by 3 FPS. High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. For users who prioritize smoothness over visuals, Low at 1080p is the only option. If the threshold were relaxed to 30 FPS, Medium at 1080p would be acceptable, but by the strict 60 FPS standard, the answer is clear.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a stark imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 7500F is a high-end desktop processor with 6 cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as 22799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2374 in Geekbench single-core, place it in the upper quartile of all CPUs. The Arc B370, conversely, is an integrated GPU with a 5th percentile ranking. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, a figure that rivals only ancient discrete GPUs.

This imbalance manifests directly in the frame rates. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset, the frame rate drops significantly, indicating that the GPU is saturated. For example, at Low settings, the average FPS falls from 65 at 1080p to 43 at 1440p, a 33.8% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 39 FPS to 26 FPS, a 33.3% reduction. These are consistent GPU-bound scaling patterns. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multi-thread scores, is not the constraint.

The role of the CPU becomes apparent when examining preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average FPS from 65 to 57, a 12.3% drop. From Medium to High, the drop is from 57 to 39, a 31.6% reduction. These reductions are far larger than what a CPU bottleneck would produce, as the CPU has ample headroom. The GPU is responsible for the frame rate collapse at higher settings. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed completely, with Ultra averaging just 10 FPS. The conclusion is unambiguous: the Arc B370 dictates playability, and the Ryzen 5 7500F is effectively idle, waiting for a more capable graphics solution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for both components. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964. Its closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-11850H (score 24935, 0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (score 25005, 0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-13620H (score 24911, 0.2% slower), and the Intel Core 5 210H (score 24872, 0.4% slower). Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in ArcheAge, meaning the frame rate differences would be negligible if paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370 has an average score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, 0.5% faster), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, 0.7% faster), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168, 1.4% slower). These GPUs are all from the early 2010s, and their performance in modern titles is similarly limited. A system with any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in ArcheAge at the same settings and resolutions. This places the Arc B370 firmly in the legacy performance tier, not the modern gaming tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each configuration. At 3840x2160, the results are as follows: Low averages 25 FPS with no min/max recorded, Medium averages 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and maximum of 25, High averages 15 FPS with no min/max, and Ultra averages 10 FPS with no min/max. These numbers indicate that 4K is unplayable by any standard, with even the lowest settings failing to reach 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the data shows: Low averages 43 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 and maximum of 44, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. The Medium preset displays a narrow variance, from 33 to 44 FPS, suggesting occasional drops that would be noticeable during crowded scenes. None of these presets approach the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the full breakdown is: Low averages 65 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 and maximum of 66, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The Medium preset, while below the threshold on average, shows a maximum of 66 FPS, indicating that simpler scenes can hit playable rates, but sustained gameplay will dip. The Low preset, with its 65 FPS average, provides the only consistent playable experience. The variance in Medium, from 49 to 66 FPS, highlights the instability at that setting, making Low the safer choice.

The Verdict

This PC can run ArcheAge, but only under a narrow set of conditions. According to the verdict data, the playable settings are limited to Low at 1920x1080, where the average frame rate is 65 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for most gameplay. At 1440p and 4K, no preset is playable. The best 1440p result is 43 FPS on Low, and the best 4K result is 25 FPS on Low, both far below the 60 FPS target.

The system ranking in the game is 3423 out of 3708 combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of tested configurations. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's 5th percentile standing. The Ryzen 5 7500F is more than capable, but it is paired with a graphics solution that cannot keep up. For users who already own this system, the recommendation is to run at 1080p with Low settings and accept the visual compromise. For those considering this build, the data shows that the integrated GPU is the limiting factor, and a discrete graphics card would be necessary for higher resolutions or quality presets. The CPU has headroom to spare, but the Arc B370 simply does not have the rendering power for a demanding MMORPG at modern standards.