Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a highly variable experience in Archeage, with the data showing a clear shift from GPU-bound performance at 1080p to a configuration that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. This combination ranks in the 20th percentile among tested combos for this MMORPG, indicating that while the hardware is competent for many scenarios, the game’s demands at higher resolutions expose significant limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Archeage shows a steep and consistent decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 110 FPS average, which drops to 74 FPS at 1440p and further to 42 FPS at 4K. This represents a 62% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, a scaling pattern that strongly suggests the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. The Intel Arc B570, with its 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, appears to be saturated as resolution climbs.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The average FPS drops from 66 at 1080p to 45 at 1440p (a 32% reduction) and then to 26 at 4K (a 61% reduction from 1440p). The 4K High result of 26 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that this resolution and preset combination is not viable for this hardware pairing. Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of just 17 FPS, which is effectively unplayable for an MMORPG where responsiveness matters.

The Medium preset provides the only set of measurements with min and max FPS data, offering insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 66 FPS with a range of 56 to 76 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 FPS and maximum of 43 FPS. The narrowing of the min-max range at higher resolutions suggests that frame time consistency improves relatively, but the absolute performance remains insufficient.

The scaling behavior indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, where the GPU delivers 110 FPS at Low settings. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz, provides enough headroom for this title at lower resolutions. However, as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, and the Arc B570’s performance ceiling becomes the dominant factor. The 26 FPS at 4K High versus 42 FPS at 4K Low shows a 38% performance delta purely from settings, further confirming GPU-bound behavior at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where all presets achieve playable frame rates. At 1080p, even Ultra settings average 45 FPS, while Low settings reach 110 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium presets exceed 60 FPS, and at 4K, no preset reaches 45 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 affect performance in Archeage?

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Benchmark scores indicate a passmark multithread score of 13160 and a single-thread score of 2239. In this game, the CPU appears sufficient for 1080p where the GPU delivers high FPS, but the data does not show CPU-specific bottlenecks at higher resolutions, where GPU limitations dominate.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 strong enough for 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: No. The measured data shows 4K average FPS of 42 at Low, 38 at Medium, 26 at High, and 17 at Ultra. All of these are below the 60 FPS threshold, and even Low settings at 4K fall short of smooth gameplay expectations. The GPU’s 10 GB memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient for this game at 4K.

Q: Which preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: At 1080p, Medium settings provide 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS, which is a solid combination. At 1440p, Medium delivers 66 FPS average, while Low reaches 74 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a better balance than High (45 FPS) or Ultra (31 FPS).

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested combinations in Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 2983 out of 3708 tested combos, placing it in the lower 20% of configurations. This rank reflects the overall performance across resolutions and settings, with the GPU clearly limiting high-resolution play.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at different settings?

A: Only Medium settings include min and max FPS data. At 1080p, the range is 83-112 FPS, at 1440p it is 56-76 FPS, and at 4K it is 32-43 FPS. The relative spread narrows as resolution increases, but absolute minimums drop below playable thresholds at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2983 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 20th percentile of all configurations. This ranking positions it below the majority of tested hardware pairings for this specific game, which is notable given the individual component benchmarks. The CPU alone ranks in the 75th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 21484, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 20556. The combination underperforms relative to its component percentiles, suggesting that Archeage’s specific workload does not favor this pairing.

The GPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Arc B570 shows a deltaPct of 0.1% compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, and a -0.1% delta versus the Intel Arc A750. These are essentially performance equals, meaning the B570 sits in a competitive mid-range segment. However, in Archeage, the relatively low rank of 2983 indicates that high resolutions and demanding presets push this GPU beyond its comfortable envelope. The 65th percentile GPU ranking reflects general benchmark performance, but the game-specific data shows that 4K Ultra at 17 FPS and 4K High at 26 FPS drag down the combo’s overall position.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V with a deltaPct of 0.2% and the Intel Core i9-11900H at 0.5%. The Ryzen 5 2600’s 75th percentile ranking is respectable for a 2018 processor, but the 12 nm Zen architecture with a 3.90 GHz boost clock is not a top-tier performer by modern standards. In an MMORPG like Archeage, where large player counts and complex scenes can stress CPU performance, the 6-core/12-thread configuration provides adequate thread count, but single-thread performance (passmark singlethread score of 2239) may limit peak FPS in CPU-bound scenarios.

The combo rank of 2983 out of 3708 means that roughly 80% of tested combinations achieve better overall performance in Archeage. This is primarily driven by the GPU’s inability to maintain high FPS at 1440p and 4K. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo is competitive, with High settings hitting 66 FPS and Low reaching 110 FPS. But the rank aggregates all resolutions, and the poor 4K results (17-42 FPS across presets) significantly penalize the overall standing. For users targeting 1080p, this rank may understate the combo’s suitability, but for higher-resolution displays, the ranking is accurate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 110 FPS average on Low settings, 98 FPS on Medium (with a min of 83 and max of 112), 66 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot, as even the most demanding preset remains above 30 FPS, and the Low and Medium settings offer smooth gameplay. The 1080p Medium result of 98 FPS is particularly strong, putting the system within range of high-refresh-rate monitors. The step from Medium to High costs 32 FPS (from 98 to 66), which is a significant drop for one preset level. Ultra further reduces performance to 45 FPS, a 32% reduction from High.

At 2560x1440, the data shows 74 FPS average on Low, 66 FPS on Medium (min 56, max 76), 45 FPS on High, and 31 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results demonstrate a clear performance cliff between Medium and High. Dropping from Medium to High costs 21 FPS (from 66 to 45), which is a 32% reduction. Ultra settings at 1440p produce 31 FPS, which is borderline playable but not ideal for an MMORPG. The Low preset at 74 FPS is the only 1440p setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 56 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60, but the average of 66 FPS suggests generally smooth play.

At 3840x2160, the results are dramatically lower. Low settings average 42 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS (min 32, max 43), High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS. None of these results are playable for a competitive MMORPG experience. Even Low settings at 4K fail to reach 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 17 FPS is essentially a slideshow. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is just 4 FPS (from 42 to 38), indicating that the GPU is so heavily loaded that preset changes have diminishing returns. The High preset at 26 FPS and Ultra at 17 FPS show that the 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus are inadequate for 4K rendering in this title.

Looking at the scaling across resolutions for each preset, the data reveals consistent patterns. For Low settings, FPS drops from 110 at 1080p to 74 at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 42 at 4K (a 43% reduction from 1440p). For Medium, the sequence is 98, 66, and 38, with reductions of 33% and 42% respectively. High settings show 66, 45, and 26, with a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 42% drop from 1440p to 4K. Ultra settings show 45, 31, and 17, with a 31% drop and then a 45% drop. The consistent pattern of roughly 32-33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 42-45% from 1440p to 4K indicates a predictable scaling behavior tied to pixel count.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture (specifically Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge) using a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts. The CPU features 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 46.9 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor’s benchmark results include a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 and a single-core score of 157.3, a Geekbench multicore score of 5648 and single-core score of 1154, and a Passmark multithread score of 13160.

In Archeage, the CPU’s role is evident from the 1080p results. At Low settings, the combo achieves 110 FPS, which indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game’s multithreaded workload, as evidenced by the Passmark multithread score of 13160. However, the single-thread performance, with a Passmark singlethread score of 2239, is modest by current standards. For an MMORPG, where game logic, networking, and player position updates often depend on single-thread performance, this could be a limiting factor in crowded areas or large-scale battles.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 75 among all CPUs suggests it is above average, but its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (deltaPct 0.2%) and Intel Core i9-11900H (deltaPct 0.5%). These comparisons show that the Ryzen 5 2600 holds its own in synthetic benchmarks. However, the measured FPS data in Archeage does not isolate CPU performance directly. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS drops regardless of CPU capability. The CPU’s 3.90 GHz boost clock and 16 MB L3 cache are adequate for maintaining frame delivery at 1080p, but the system’s overall rank of 2983 suggests that the CPU-GPU pairing is not optimal for this game.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while sufficient for DDR4-2666-class memory, may limit performance in memory-intensive scenarios. Archeage, being an older title from 2014, may not fully utilize modern multi-core processors, making the 6-core/12-thread configuration more than adequate. The data does not show any CPU-specific bottleneck indicators, such as FPS failing to scale with lower resolutions. From 1080p Low at 110 FPS to 1080p Medium at 98 FPS, the drop is proportional to GPU workload, suggesting the CPU is not the primary constraint at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best experience, delivering 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay with a frame buffer above 60 FPS at all times. The Low preset at 110 FPS is marginally faster but sacrifices visual quality. High settings at 66 FPS are playable but represent a significant visual upgrade cost of 32 FPS compared to Medium. Ultra at 45 FPS is not recommended, as it drops below the 60 FPS threshold and the visual gains over High are typically minimal in an MMORPG.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset at 74 FPS is the only setting that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 66 FPS average is also viable, though the minimum of 56 FPS means occasional dips below 60. For users who prioritize frame rate consistency, Low is the safer choice. High at 45 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are not recommended, as the frame rates fall into a range where MMORPG combat and movement can feel sluggish. The data suggests that 1440p users should stick with Low or Medium to maintain playability.

For 3840x2160, none of the presets deliver acceptable performance. The best result is Low at 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and may cause noticeable stutter in gameplay. Medium at 38 FPS and High at 26 FPS are progressively worse, and Ultra at 17 FPS is unplayable. The recommendation for 4K is to avoid this resolution entirely with this combo. If a user must use 4K, Low settings are the only option, but the experience will be compromised.

The overall best experience across the entire dataset is 1080p Medium, which balances the 98 FPS average with the 83 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth performance without the need for the lowest quality settings. For those with 1440p monitors, 1440p Low at 74 FPS is the recommended compromise, though 1080p Medium will provide higher frame rates if the display supports it. The data does not support any 4K usage for this combo, as even the lowest preset fails to reach 45 FPS. In summary, prioritize 1080p for the best results, use Medium settings at 1080p or Low at 1440p, and avoid High or Ultra at any resolution above 1080p.