Archeage

# Archeage with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + AMD Radeon RX 570

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Archeage among tested hardware combinations?

A: This pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3544 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the lower percentile of systems for this specific title.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 62 FPS. With Medium settings, it averages 55 FPS, and with High settings, it averages 37 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395 (0.6% lower). The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614 (0.6% higher).

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among all tested GPUs?

A: The Radeon RX 570 ranks in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, scores 28874 (0.4% higher), while the AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580 (0.7% lower).

Q: Does the game run better at 1440p Medium than at 1080p High?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo averages 37 FPS, which matches the 1080p High average of 37 FPS. This suggests the resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p does not penalize performance when dropping from High to Medium settings.

Q: Is there a playable configuration at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 24 with Low settings. Medium settings drop to 21 FPS, High to 14 FPS, and Ultra to 10 FPS. None of these configurations reach a smooth 30 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename), fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The chip integrates Radeon Vega 7 graphics, though in this pairing the discrete GPU handles rendering.

Benchmark data positions this CPU in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its multi-threaded performance is substantial for its class: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 13593, while the single-core score is 1919. PassMark multithread results show 15992, with integer math at 50723 and floating-point math at 29947. The CPU's 3DMark results scale from 1430 (2-thread) to 4889 (max-thread), indicating reasonable scaling across thread counts.

In Archeage, an MMORPG, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are relevant for handling game logic, NPC AI, and player interactions in crowded areas. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 4138 suggests that the CPU can distribute load across multiple threads effectively. However, the game's performance ceiling for this combo appears limited by other factors, as the measured FPS values are relatively modest even at lower resolutions.

The nearest rival comparisons show the Ryzen 5 4600G is closely matched with processors like the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% delta), indicating that the CPU's raw compute capability is not the primary bottleneck in this system for Archeage. The single-thread performance, reflected in Cinebench R15 single-core score of 193 and Geekbench single-core score of 1460, is adequate for older MMO engines that may rely on fewer threads for certain tasks.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process by GlobalFoundries. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and boost clock of 1244 MHz, with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The card's pixel rate is 39.81 GPixel/s, texture rate is 159.2 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 5.095 TFLOPS.

In the GPU benchmark hierarchy, the RX 570 sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 28766. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0.4% higher), AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.8% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 M295X (0.7% lower). This places the RX 570 as a mid-range performer that can handle older titles at moderate settings.

For Archeage, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the key specifications. The game's texture streaming and draw calls at higher resolutions and settings will stress the memory subsystem. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 62 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 26 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's fill rate and shading power are sufficient for lower settings but become a limiting factor at higher presets.

The GPU's DirectX 12 (12_0) support and Vulkan 1.3 API compatibility are relevant for modern rendering paths, though Archeage's engine may not fully leverage these. The texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s determine how quickly the GPU can process textured geometry, which is critical in MMORPG environments with many characters and environmental details.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 3544 out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage, placing it in the bottom 5% of all systems tested for this game. This low ranking is surprising given that both components sit in the 71st and 74th percentiles of their respective categories. The discrepancy suggests that Archeage has specific hardware requirements or optimizations that favor other combinations.

The rank data indicates that the vast majority of tested combos outperform this pairing in Archeage. With only 164 combos ranking lower, the Ryzen 5 4600G + RX 570 system is near the bottom of the performance spectrum for this title. This could be due to the game's engine being sensitive to certain architectural features or the combination of CPU and GPU creating a bottleneck chain.

Given that the CPU's nearest rivals show only marginal differences in average benchmark scores (ranging from 0.8% lower to 0.6% higher), the CPU is not the primary cause of the low rank. Similarly, the GPU's rivals are within 1.2% of its average score, indicating the GPU is also not drastically underperforming its class. Instead, the combination of these mid-range parts may be insufficient for Archeage's demanding scenarios, such as large-scale PvP battles or densely populated cities.

The rank of 3544 suggests that users seeking playable Archeage performance would need to consider higher-tier components. The data does not show any specific strength in this combo for this game, as even the best measured FPS (62 at 1080p Low) is below what would be considered smooth for competitive or immersive play.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 62 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 42 FPS, a reduction of 20 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls to 24 FPS, another 18 FPS reduction. This scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly strained.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 55 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 18 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 16 FPS. High settings show 37 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 26 FPS at 1080p, 17 FPS at 1440p, and 10 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling indicates that the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p but become saturated at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops are roughly proportional to the pixel count increase, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role in this scaling is secondary, as the FPS changes align more closely with the GPU's rendering load than with CPU computation.

At 1080p, the combo can achieve playable frame rates at Low (62 FPS) and Medium (55 FPS), but High (37 FPS) and Ultra (26 FPS) are less smooth. At 1440p, only Low (42 FPS) approaches playability, with Medium (37 FPS) borderline. At 4K, no setting achieves 30 FPS, indicating the GPU is overwhelmed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 62 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. Medium settings average 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and maximum of 63 FPS. High settings drop to 37 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 26 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 36 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for higher quality presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases notably. Low settings average 42 FPS, which is 20 FPS lower than 1080p Low. Medium settings average 37 FPS with a range of 32 to 43 FPS. High settings average 25 FPS, and Ultra settings average 17 FPS. The Medium settings at 1440p produce the same average FPS as High settings at 1080p (37 FPS), indicating that the resolution increase requires a one-tier settings drop to maintain equivalent performance.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 24 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings average 21 FPS with a range of 18 to 24 FPS. High settings average 14 FPS, and Ultra settings average 10 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is substantial, with the 4K Low performance being roughly equivalent to 1440p Ultra (24 vs 17 FPS shows a 7 FPS difference favoring 1440p Ultra).

The data shows that the combo's performance envelope is narrow. From the best case (1080p Low at 62 FPS) to the worst case (4K Ultra at 10 FPS), there is a 52 FPS spread. The medium settings at 1080p provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with a 55 FPS average and a minimum of 47 FPS, ensuring relatively consistent frame delivery.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration for this combo is 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This preset delivers a 55 FPS average with a minimum of 47 FPS, providing smooth gameplay for an MMORPG where consistent frame times matter for combat responsiveness. The 47 FPS minimum ensures that frame drops during busy scenes remain manageable.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 1080p Low offers the highest average of 62 FPS. This configuration is suitable for competitive play or situations where maximum responsiveness is required, though it sacrifices texture quality and shadow detail. The 1080p High setting at 37 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth during intense gameplay moments.

At 2560x1440, the Low setting at 42 FPS is the only configuration that approaches smooth gameplay. Medium at 1440p averages 37 FPS, which is borderline acceptable but may exhibit stuttering in crowded areas. Users with 1440p monitors should consider dropping to 1080p for better performance, as the 1440p Medium performance matches 1080p High but with lower visual quality per frame.

4K resolution is not recommended for this combo. Even at Low settings, the 24 FPS average is below playable thresholds. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM and limited bandwidth cannot handle the pixel workload at this resolution. Users should avoid 4K with this hardware for Archeage.

The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p (26 FPS) but does not provide a smooth experience. Given that Medium settings at 1080p deliver more than double the frame rate of Ultra, the visual quality difference does not justify the performance loss. The Medium preset at 1080p represents the best experience per measured frame rate, balancing visual detail with playable performance.