Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a specific performance profile for Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. Benchmark data measured on this combination shows that playability is highly dependent on resolution and quality preset, with a clear ceiling at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, ranking position, component roles, and optimal settings using only the provided data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 124 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 113.2 FPS, which still provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield an average of 77.4 FPS, remaining comfortably playable. The most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, falls to an average of 52.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold used in this analysis. The data shows a clear progression: each step up in preset costs roughly 10-24 FPS on average, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down noticeably. Low settings produce an average of 80.7 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Medium settings maintain an average of 73.6 FPS, indicating that this preset also clears the 60 FPS bar. High settings, however, drop to an average of 52.4 FPS, falling below the threshold. Ultra settings at this resolution are the weakest, with an average of only 35.6 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 21.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 16.8 FPS, showing that the transition from Medium to High is the most punishing step at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 45.9 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 41.3 FPS, High settings average 27.6 FPS, and Ultra settings average 22.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 4.6 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 13.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 4.9 FPS. No preset at 4K reaches the playable threshold, and the data indicates that even the least demanding settings leave a significant performance deficit.

The measured FPS values are average figures; the data set does not include minimum or maximum frame rates for any resolution or preset. Therefore, this analysis relies solely on average FPS to assess playability and smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2792 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the lower portion of the distribution, with roughly 75% of tested combinations outperforming it. The percentile position reflects that while the CPU is a high-end desktop part, the GPU’s overall benchmark percentile is only 68, and the combination’s ranking in this game is constrained by the graphics card’s capabilities.

The combo rank is a single data point for this game, and it does not differentiate between resolutions or presets. The measured FPS data shows that the ranking is likely driven by strong 1080p performance but weak 4K performance. The 3708 total combos indicate a large comparison pool, and a rank of 2792 suggests that many other pairings, possibly including older or lower-tier GPUs, achieve better results in Archeage. The data does not provide specific scores for rival combos, so a direct comparison of frame rates is not possible, but the rank position is clear.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s high performance is evident. The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, has a strong multi-threaded benchmark score of 29300 in Cinebench R23 and a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs. This allows the system to maintain high frame rates even at Low settings (124 FPS), where the GPU is less stressed. The drop from Low to Medium (10.8 FPS) and from Medium to High (35.8 FPS) suggests that the GPU becomes more involved as settings increase, but the CPU still has headroom.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more prominent. The Intel Arc B580 has a 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 23021. The measured FPS at Medium (73.6) versus Low (80.7) shows a smaller relative drop (7.1 FPS) compared to the 1080p Medium-to-High transition. This indicates that at 1440p, the GPU is beginning to limit performance more than the CPU, as the resolution increase adds pixel load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Arc B580’s memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The measured FPS at Low (45.9) is less than half of the 1080p Low result (124), a 63% reduction. The CPU’s performance, while still strong, cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations at this resolution. The scaling between resolutions shows that from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops by 43.3 FPS, and from 1440p Low to 4K Low, it drops by another 34.8 FPS. This non-linear decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288. The closest competitor is the AMD EPYC 7313P, with an average score of 53206, a delta of 0.2% (the EPYC is slightly slower). The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, which is 0.3% faster. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, 0.6% slower. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620, 0.6% faster. These four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Archeage, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 9 7900X for any of these would result in similar frame rates when the CPU is the limiting factor, particularly at 1080p.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, with a score of 23061, 0.2% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% faster. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1% faster. These GPUs would behave similarly to the Arc B580 in Archeage, producing comparable FPS numbers across all resolutions. At 4K, the RTX 3080 might offer a marginal improvement, but the data shows that all four are within a 1% average score delta, so the playability verdict would remain unchanged.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 77.4 FPS. Medium (113.2 FPS) and Low (124 FPS) also clear the threshold, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining a 17.4 FPS margin above the playable limit. Ultra is not playable, as it averages 52.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 73.6 FPS. Low (80.7 FPS) also works, but Medium provides higher quality. High (52.4 FPS) and Ultra (35.6 FPS) are below the threshold. The margin above 60 FPS for Medium is 13.6 FPS, which is adequate but not as comfortable as the 1080p High margin.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 45.9 FPS, but this is still 14.1 FPS below the threshold. Therefore, there is no recommended setting at 4K; the combination cannot deliver playable performance at this resolution.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Archeage, but only at specific resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is playable at Low, Medium, and High settings, with High being the recommended choice for the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440, the system is playable at Low and Medium, with Medium as the recommended setting. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any preset, as even Low settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are viable, with 1080p offering more headroom. The 4K result is a definitive no, with no preset achieving the playable threshold. For users targeting 60 FPS, 1080p High and 1440p Medium are the maximum settings. The data also shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU is sufficient for this game. The combo rank of 2792 out of 3708 suggests that many other configurations are better suited for 4K play, but for 1080p gaming, this pairing performs adequately.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS is 124, measured at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 35.6, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination provides the best playable experience?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 77.4, which is the highest-quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at that resolution. At 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 73.6 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, which is 0.2% faster.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the performance drop at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The measured FPS at Low settings drops from 124 at 1080p to 45.9 at 4K, a 63% reduction, while the CPU’s performance remains high.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU-GPU pairing in Archeage?

A: The combination ranks 2792 out of 3708 tested combos for this game.