Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 is a combination that delivers playable performance in Archeage, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, this setup provides a smooth experience at High settings, averaging 66 FPS. At 2560x1440, the playable ceiling drops to Medium settings, which also averages 66 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, the data shows no playable settings, as the highest average FPS recorded is 42 at Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this PC in Archeage?

A: The best playable experience is a tie between 1920x1080 at High settings and 2560x1440 at Medium settings, both averaging 66 FPS. At 1080p, High is the highest playable preset, while at 1440p, Medium is the highest playable preset.

Q: Can this system run Archeage at 4K resolution?

A: No. The data shows that at 3840x2160, none of the tested settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best result is 42 FPS at Low settings, which is still below playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. It is extremely close to its rivals, with a 0.2% lead over the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875) and a 0.2% deficit to the Intel Core i7-14700KF (score 70163). It also leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.7% (score 69515) and the Intel Core i7-14700K by 0.9% (score 69355).

Q: What is the performance gap between the Intel Arc B570 and its closest competitors?

A: The Intel Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556. It is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (0.1% slower), and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (0.1% faster). The gap widens slightly with the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% slower) and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% faster).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 74 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 31 FPS. This represents a significant drop of 43 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: Based on the benchmark data, the GPU appears to be the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU’s average benchmark score places it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile. This suggests the GPU is the weaker component, which aligns with the significant FPS drops seen when increasing resolution and settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates a clear shift in which component dominates performance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4691) is sufficient to feed the GPU, allowing the Intel Arc B570 to reach an average of 110 FPS at Low settings. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (from 110 FPS to 45 FPS) shows the GPU becoming more stressed as graphical load increases, but the CPU still maintains playable frame rates.

When moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s limitations become more apparent. The average FPS at Low settings drops from 110 to 74, a 33% decrease, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is smaller (74 to 66 FPS), suggesting that the GPU is starting to bottleneck. At Ultra settings, the average FPS collapses to 31, indicating that the Arc B570 cannot handle the increased pixel count and graphical complexity simultaneously.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is decisively the limiting factor. The average FPS at Low settings is 42, which is already below the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Medium (42 to 38 FPS) and High (26 FPS) shows diminishing returns, while Ultra drops to 17 FPS. The CPU’s role diminishes at this resolution, as the GPU is unable to render frames fast enough to utilize the Ryzen 7 9700F’s capabilities. The data confirms that for this game, the GPU is the dominant factor at 1440p and above, while the CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs well across most presets. Low settings deliver the highest average at 110 FPS. Medium settings follow with an average of 98 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 83 and 112 FPS respectively. High settings average 66 FPS, which is still above the playable threshold. Ultra settings are the exception, averaging only 45 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 76 FPS. High settings average 45 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Ultra settings are the worst, averaging just 31 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings average 42 FPS, Medium settings average 38 FPS (with a minimum of 32 and maximum of 43 FPS), High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings average 17 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the minimum FPS at Medium (32) is below what would be considered a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2983 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the lower 20% of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game at certain settings, it is not a high-performing configuration for this title. The ranking reflects the GPU’s relatively modest performance, as the CPU alone is in the 94th percentile of all processors. The combo’s rank suggests that many other hardware pairings will deliver better results, particularly at higher resolutions or with more demanding settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals data, several alternative components would produce similar results. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F’s closest equivalents are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, Intel Core i7-14700KF, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and Intel Core i7-14700K. All of these processors have average benchmark scores within 0.9% of the 9700F, meaning swapping to any of these would yield nearly identical frame rates in Archeage.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc A750, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X. The performance differences are minimal, ranging from 0.5% slower to 0.5% faster. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would see very similar FPS numbers to the ones measured in this analysis.

The Verdict

This PC can run Archeage, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at Low (110 FPS), Medium (98 FPS), and High (66 FPS) settings. The best playable setting is High, which averages 66 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p are not playable, averaging 45 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low (74 FPS) and Medium (66 FPS). The best playable setting is Medium, which also averages 66 FPS. High and Ultra settings at 1440p fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 45 and 31 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best result is 42 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that this combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in Archeage. For the best experience, users should stick to 1080p at High settings or 1440p at Medium settings, both of which deliver a consistent 66 FPS average.