Archeage

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 sits in a tightly contested performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 40081 places it within 0.6% of several nearby processors. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which scores 40048, a delta of just 0.1%. The Intel Core 5 221E trails by 0.2% with a score of 40144. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.4% ahead at 40246. The Intel Core i9-13905H leads the group at 40313, a 0.6% margin over the Ryzen 7 7700. For gaming workloads, any of these processors would deliver nearly interchangeable frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though the Ryzen 7 7700’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 32 MB of shared L3 cache position it well for MMO environments with many concurrent players.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B370 is an outlier in the database. Its single recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are all older discrete and mobile parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2% margin over the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 trails at 1168, a 1.4% deficit. These deltas are trivial; the data shows the Arc B370 performs in the same tier as these legacy parts. Its 25 W TDP and integrated design suggest it is intended for low-power systems rather than high-end gaming. For Archeage, this GPU will be the primary constraint at every resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Archeage, the balance of CPU and GPU responsibility shifts with resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark: Low averages 65 FPS, while Ultra drops to 27 FPS. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2525 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1049, is sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution. The 1080p Medium preset, which averages 57 FPS, shows the GPU struggling as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU bottleneck becomes more severe. The average FPS at Low is 43, at Medium 39, at High 26, and at Ultra 18. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is a 33% reduction, from 65 to 43 FPS. This is consistent with a GPU that cannot maintain performance as pixel count rises. The CPU’s role remains secondary; its 16 threads and high boost clock of 5.30 GHz are more than adequate for Archeage’s MMO logic, which rarely scales beyond a few cores.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is completely overwhelmed. Low settings yield only 25 FPS, Medium 22 FPS, High 15 FPS, and Ultra 10 FPS. The CPU has little influence here; even the fastest processor would not change these results because the Arc B370’s 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs cannot render 4K frames quickly enough. Across all resolutions, the recorded data indicates that Archeage is GPU-bound for this combo. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40081, is far above the GPU’s 5th percentile. Upgrading the GPU would yield far larger FPS gains than any CPU change.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the playable preset is Low, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 66. High averages 39 FPS. Ultra averages 27 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 8 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 18 FPS, indicating a steep drop-off once the GPU hits its limits. The minimum FPS at Medium, 49, is below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that even Medium is not consistently smooth.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low averages 43 FPS. Medium averages 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 44. High averages 26 FPS. Ultra averages 18 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 33 FPS shows significant frame dips, which would be noticeable in crowded MMO zones. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly a 33% to 35% reduction across Low, Medium, and High presets.

At 3840x2160, all presets are far below playable. Low averages 25 FPS. Medium averages 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25. High averages 15 FPS. Ultra averages 10 FPS. The minimum of 19 FPS at Medium indicates the GPU is at its absolute limit. No 4K setting produces a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3423 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems in the database. The rank reflects the GPU’s severe limitations; the CPU is a strong component, but the pairing drags the overall result down. For context, the Ryzen 7 7700 alone sits in the 87th percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among GPUs. The combo rank of 3423 is far closer to the GPU’s percentile than the CPU’s, confirming that the graphics card dictates this system’s performance in Archeage. Any combo with a mid-range or higher GPU would rank substantially better, regardless of the CPU.

The Verdict

This PC cannot run Archeage at 60 FPS at 2560x1440 or 3840x2160 under any preset. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 57 FPS, which falls short. Ultra and High at 1080p are not playable, with averages of 27 and 39 FPS respectively. At 1440p, the best result is Low at 43 FPS, well below the threshold. At 4K, even Low averages only 25 FPS.

The data shows a clear verdict: this combo is only viable for 1080p gaming on the lowest settings. Players who prioritize visual quality will need a different GPU. The CPU is not the constraint, as its benchmark scores are strong, but the Arc B370’s 5th percentile ranking makes it unsuitable for demanding MMO scenarios at higher resolutions. For Archeage specifically, which can feature large player gatherings and complex UI elements, the 49 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium suggests that even the playable Low preset may experience dips in heavy combat zones, though the 65 FPS average offers some headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium falls to 57 FPS, which is below the threshold, so Low is the only option. The minimum FPS for Low is not recorded, but the average is sufficient.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is Low at 43 FPS. Medium averages 39 FPS, High 26 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS. There is no recommended setting at this resolution for a 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is Low at 25 FPS. Medium averages 22 FPS, High 15 FPS, and Ultra 10 FPS. This resolution is not viable for this combo.

For users who must play at 1080p, Low settings provide the only playable experience. The 65 FPS average is 8% above the 60 FPS threshold, offering a small buffer. For those willing to accept lower frame rates, Medium at 1080p delivers 57 FPS average with a 49 FPS minimum, which may be tolerable in less crowded areas but risks stuttering in large fights. At higher resolutions, the recommendation is to lower the resolution to 1080p rather than adjust settings, as the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at 1440p or 4K regardless of preset.