Archeage

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X sits in a tight cluster of high-end processors. The database shows its average benchmark score at 57,498, which places it within 1.4% of all four nearest rivals. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57,555, a 0.1% advantage over the 9900X, making it nearly indistinguishable in raw compute throughput. The AMD EPYC 7313 trails by just 0.2% with a score of 57,399. On the Intel side, the Core i9-14900 posts 58,115, putting it 1.1% ahead, while the Xeon Platinum 8260M leads by 1.4% at 58,323. For practical purposes, any of these four processors would deliver effectively the same CPU-bound performance in Archeage, meaning the choice between them should be driven by platform features, socket compatibility, or power delivery rather than frame rate expectations.

The Intel Arc B370 tells a very different story. Its single benchmark score of 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad places it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and it is flanked by legacy mobile and desktop parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, a 0.2% margin over the B370, while the ATI Radeon HD 5770 sits 0.5% higher at 1,190. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% ahead at 1,192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is the only rival that trails, scoring 1,168, which is 1.4% lower. These are all GPU architectures from roughly a decade ago, and the B370 matches their performance level. In Archeage, users who have owned any of those older cards can expect similar frame rates from the B370, though the B370 brings modern API support, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, which older parts lack.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B370 run Archeage at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS average, which falls short of the 60 FPS mark.

Q: What frame rate does this combo achieve at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low settings average 43 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a range of 33 to 44 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 1440p has no playable settings for this configuration.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The B370's Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is essentially tied with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192), all within 0.7%. The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower at 1,168. The B370 sits at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms only a small fraction of the GPU population.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X a bottleneck for the Arc B370 in Archeage?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The 9900X sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 57,498, while the B370 is at the 5th percentile with a score of 1,184. The frame rates recorded are consistent with a GPU-limited scenario, as the CPU's compute headroom far exceeds what this GPU can deliver.

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

A: The best settings preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Low, which produces a 65 FPS average. The verdict data lists Low as the only playable setting at 1920x1080, with a best settings label of Low and an average FPS of 65 at that preset.

Q: Does this combo run Archeage at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, all presets fall far below playability. Low settings average 25 FPS, Medium averages 22 FPS with a range of 19 to 25 FPS, High averages 15 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. The verdict data confirms no playable settings at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for Archeage cover three resolutions and four settings presets each. At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly low. Low settings produce an average of 25 FPS. Medium settings average 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25. High settings average 15 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. None of these numbers approach the 60 FPS threshold, and the frame time consistency at Medium suggests the GPU is saturated even at modest quality levels.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture improves but remains below playability. Low settings average 43 FPS. Medium settings average 39 FPS with a range of 33 to 44 FPS. High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra drops to 18 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is only 4 FPS, indicating that the GPU's limited pixel throughput is the dominant constraint, not the shading workload.

At 1920x1080, the results finally show a playable configuration. Low settings average 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 5 FPS. Medium settings average 57 FPS with a range of 49 to 66 FPS, meaning the minimum dips below playable even though the average is close. High settings average 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 8 FPS on average, while the step from Medium to High costs 18 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 12 FPS. This scaling pattern shows that the B370's 20 ROPs and 40 texture mapping units are the limiting factors, as resolution and settings increases disproportionately hurt throughput.

The Verdict

This PC cannot run Archeage at a playable level at 4K or 1440p. The verdict data lists no playable settings at either 3840x2160 or 2560x1440, and the measured frame rates confirm this. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 25 FPS average, which is less than half of the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, Low settings reach 43 FPS, but that still falls 17 FPS short of playable.

At 1080p, the verdict is more nuanced. The database identifies Low settings as the only playable preset, with an average of 65 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin. Medium settings average 57 FPS, which is below the threshold, and the minimum of 49 FPS confirms that frame drops will be noticeable during busy scenes. High and Ultra settings are not viable, averaging 39 and 27 FPS respectively. So the practical answer is: this combo can play Archeage at 1080p, but only with the lowest quality preset, and the user should expect occasional dips near 50 FPS if they try Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3,423rd out of 3,708 tested combos in Archeage. That places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. The ranking reflects the GPU's severe performance limitation. The 9900X is a top-tier processor by any measure, with a 92nd percentile standing among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 57,498. But the B370's 5th percentile GPU standing and 1,184 Steel Nomad score drag the combined result down. In a game like Archeage, which is a 2014 MMORPG with modest CPU requirements, the GPU is the sole determinant of playability, and this GPU is simply not built for modern gaming workloads. The rank of 3,423 out of 3,708 means that nearly every other tested combination, including those with much older CPUs paired with mid-range GPUs, outperforms this setup.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS. The highest average recorded is 25 FPS at Low settings, which is far below the playable threshold. The verdict data confirms no playable settings at this resolution, so users should avoid 4K entirely with this combo.

At 2560x1440, the situation is the same. Low settings produce the best average at 43 FPS, but this is still 17 FPS short of 60. Medium settings are only slightly worse at 39 FPS average, but neither preset achieves playability. The verdict data lists no playable settings for 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 65 FPS. This is the only playable configuration in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 57 FPS, which misses the threshold, and the minimum of 49 FPS shows that even the average is optimistic for sustained play. For users who insist on higher quality, the data suggests that Medium at 1080p will feel inconsistent, with frame times varying between 49 and 66 FPS. The practical recommendation from the recorded numbers is to run Archeage at 1080p with Low settings, which delivers a stable 65 FPS average and no recorded dips below 60 FPS in the dataset.