Archeage

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Archeage shows a predictable pattern across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck as pixel count rises. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 168.1 FPS at Low settings, 162.9 FPS at Medium, 142.5 FPS at High, and 98.4 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, those figures drop to 147.3 FPS, 142.8 FPS, 93 FPS, and 65.8 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the same settings yield 88.7 FPS, 79.8 FPS, 57.5 FPS, and 39.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings reduces performance by roughly 47%, from 168.1 FPS to 88.7 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is more severe, falling from 98.4 FPS to 39.5 FPS, a decline of about 60%. This pattern indicates that while the Ryzen 5 3600 can feed the RTX 4070 SUPER adequately at lower resolutions, the GPU’s workload at 4K Ultra becomes the limiting factor, pushing the frame rate below the 40 FPS threshold.

The 1080p results show a smaller gap between Low and Medium settings (168.1 FPS vs 162.9 FPS) than between High and Ultra (142.5 FPS vs 98.4 FPS). That suggests the CPU is keeping pace at lower settings, but the jump to Ultra introduces enough additional GPU load to create a 44 FPS difference. At 1440p, the Low-to-Medium gap narrows further (147.3 FPS vs 142.8 FPS), while the High-to-Ultra gap widens to 27.2 FPS. The 4K data shows the most pronounced separation: Low delivers 88.7 FPS, Medium 79.8 FPS, High 57.5 FPS, and Ultra 39.5 FPS. The 31 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is nearly double the 16 FPS difference seen at 1080p, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering load scales disproportionately with resolution and settings. For a game like Archeage, which is an MMORPG from 2014, the data reveals that the GPU is not being fully utilized at 1080p, where the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads are likely the primary constraint in high-density player scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves at 1920x1080?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 168.1 at Low settings. Medium reaches 162.9 FPS, High hits 142.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 98.4 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 3840x2160 Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 39.5, which is below the 60 FPS target typically expected for smooth gameplay. High settings at 4K achieve 57.5 FPS, while Medium reaches 79.8 FPS and Low 88.7 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes at lower settings. The gap between Low (168.1 FPS) and Medium (162.9 FPS) is only 5.2 FPS at 1080p, indicating the CPU limits the frame rate. At 1440p, the same gap is 4.5 FPS, and at 4K it widens to 8.9 FPS, showing the GPU becomes more influential.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in Archeage?

A: The combination ranks 394th out of 1,727 tested combos, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations. This position reflects a strong mid-to-high-tier performance level for this specific game.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in average GPU score?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42,576. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 42,653 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE scores 42,723 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 580X scores 41,991 (1.4% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41,897 (1.6% lower).

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking versus all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 76th percentile, meaning it outperforms 76% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 18,129, with the nearest rival being the Intel Core i5-11400 at 18,150 (0.1% higher).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip features 32 MB of shared L3 cache, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 15,045 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,124 in single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 17,700, while single-thread is 2,562. These numbers place it at the 76th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,129. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18,150, a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18,101 (0.2% lower).

In Archeage, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the frame rate of 168.1 FPS is likely capped by the processor’s ability to handle game logic, entity updates, and draw calls. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is only 5.2 FPS, suggesting the GPU is not the primary constraint. At 1440p Low, the FPS rises to 147.3, a 12.4% drop from 1080p, which still indicates CPU involvement. However, at 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 88.7 FPS, a 39.8% drop from 1440p, demonstrating that the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with 7,168 shading units and 80 ROPs, is clearly capable of higher frame rates at lower resolutions, but the Ryzen 5 3600’s single-thread performance (2,124 in Cinebench R23 single-core) may not be sufficient to drive Archeage’s MMO workloads beyond the observed thresholds.

The CPU’s 12 threads help in multi-threaded scenarios, as evidenced by its 3DMark 16-thread score of 4,605 and max-thread score of 4,603. Yet, Archeage, being a 2014 title, may not fully utilize all cores, making single-thread performance more critical. The Ryzen 5 3600’s single-thread score of 696 in 3DMark is modest compared to modern CPUs, but it still achieves 168.1 FPS at 1080p Low, which is above the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The data shows that the CPU can sustain high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where the 39.5 FPS result is likely due to the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering load rather than CPU limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Archeage, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 394th out of 1,727 combos. This places it in the 77.2nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 77% of configurations. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU’s 76th percentile standing and the GPU’s 84th percentile among all GPUs. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score is 42,576, while the Ryzen 5 3600’s is 18,129. The combination’s rank in-game is not solely determined by these scores, as Archeage’s performance depends on specific engine bottlenecks.

Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 SUPER is closely matched with the RTX A6000 (0.2% lower score) and the RX 7650 GRE (0.3% lower), but slightly ahead of the Radeon Pro 580X (1.4% higher score) and Tesla M40 (1.6% higher score). This suggests that the GPU is well-positioned among high-end cards, but the CPU’s 76th percentile ranking may hold back overall performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The combo’s rank of 394 out of 1,727 indicates that many systems with faster CPUs achieve better frame rates in Archeage, even if their GPUs are less powerful.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 98.4 FPS, which is competitive with many mid-range systems. However, at 4K Ultra, the 39.5 FPS result is below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the combo is better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. The rank of 394 out of 1,727 means there are 393 tested combos that deliver higher average FPS across the measured settings, likely including configurations with newer CPUs like the Ryzen 5 7535HS (which scores 18,101, 0.2% lower than the 3600) or Intel equivalents. The data does not specify which settings are used for ranking, but the pattern of results indicates that the combo is a solid mid-tier performer, not a top-tier contender.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings provide playable frame rates, with Low at 168.1 FPS, Medium at 162.9 FPS, High at 142.5 FPS, and Ultra at 98.4 FPS. For a 144 Hz monitor, High settings deliver 142.5 FPS, which is close to the refresh rate, while Ultra drops to 98.4 FPS, still above 60 FPS. The data suggests that High is the best balance between visual quality and performance at 1080p, as the jump from High to Ultra costs 44.1 FPS (a 31% reduction) for marginal visual gains. Medium offers similar performance to Low (162.9 vs 168.1 FPS), so choosing Medium over Low provides better visuals with only a 3.1% frame rate penalty.

At 2560x1440, the recommended settings shift. Low achieves 147.3 FPS, Medium 142.8 FPS, High 93 FPS, and Ultra 65.8 FPS. For 1440p, Medium is the sweet spot, delivering 142.8 FPS with better fidelity than Low. High at 93 FPS is still smooth for most displays, but Ultra at 65.8 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz monitors, though it may be acceptable for slower-paced MMO gameplay. The drop from Medium to High at 1440p is 49.8 FPS (a 35% reduction), which is substantial, so players should prioritize Medium unless they have a high-refresh-rate 1440p panel and prefer visual detail.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that only Low (88.7 FPS) and Medium (79.8 FPS) maintain frame rates above 60 FPS. High drops to 57.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.5 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the recommended setting, as it provides 79.8 FPS while retaining moderate visual quality. Low at 88.7 FPS is an alternative for those who prioritize frame rate over visuals, but the difference between Low and Medium is only 8.9 FPS, making Medium the better choice. High and Ultra at 4K are not advisable for smooth gameplay, as both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra nearly halving the frame rate of Medium. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, but the GPU’s raw compute (35.48 TFLOPS FP32) is not enough to handle Ultra settings at that resolution in Archeage.

The best overall experience for this combo, considering all measured rows, is 1440p Medium, which offers 142.8 FPS and a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, High is recommended for its 142.5 FPS, while at 4K, Medium is the only setting that delivers a consistent 60+ FPS experience. Players with 60 Hz displays can use 1440p High (93 FPS) or 4K High (57.5 FPS) with minor frame drops, but