Archeage

# Archeage: AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + Intel Arc B570 — Performance Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B570 in Archeage produces a spread of results that clearly illustrates where each component's influence begins and ends. Across the measured resolutions and settings, the combo lands at rank 2222 out of 2761 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the database. The data reveals a system that can deliver playable framerates at 1080p with adjusted settings, but one that struggles significantly when pushed toward 4K or maximum quality presets. The measured frames per second across the twelve tested configurations show a pattern of steep scaling penalties as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra settings widening dramatically at higher pixel counts. This analysis breaks down the measured results to identify the limiting factors and provide actionable settings guidance based strictly on the observed data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent penalty as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average framerate drops from 110 FPS at 1080p to 74 FPS at 1440p, then further to 42 FPS at 4K. That represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and another 43% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative effect is a 62% loss in average framerate from the lowest to the highest tested resolution at Low settings.

The scaling becomes even more punishing at higher quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 66 at 1080p to 45 at 1440p (a 32% drop), then to 26 at 4K (a 42% drop from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the numbers are 45 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and just 17 FPS at 4K — meaning 4K Ultra delivers only 38% of the 1080p Ultra performance. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 98 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K.

What does this scaling pattern indicate about the limiting component? The fact that even at Low settings, where the GPU workload is minimized, the framerate still drops by over 60% from 1080p to 4K suggests that the graphics card is a significant bottleneck. A CPU-bound scenario would typically show less dramatic resolution scaling because the processor workload remains relatively constant regardless of pixel count. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at higher resolutions, and the data reflects that strain.

However, the scaling is not perfectly linear with pixel count. Moving from 1080p to 1440p (1.78x the pixels) costs roughly 33% performance at Low settings, while moving from 1440p to 4K (2.25x the pixels) costs around 43% performance. This non-linear degradation hints that memory bandwidth or pixel fill rate limits are coming into play at 4K, where the GPU's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are more likely to become constraining factors. The measured data strongly points to the Intel Arc B570 as the primary performance limiter at 4K, while the CPU's role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and higher settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings a specific set of specifications to this pairing, and the measured results align with what those specs would suggest. The GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, operating at a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a moderate figure for a modern graphics card. The card's FP32 throughput is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, positioning it firmly in the mid-range segment.

Looking at the GPU's benchmark scores provides context for its in-game performance. The Arc B570 scores 14195 in Passmark G3D and 2649 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with a percentile ranking of 65 against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), indicating that this card sits in a competitive performance band. The Geekbench scores of 83514 in OpenCL and 96844 in Vulkan suggest solid compute capabilities.

In Archeage specifically, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the framerate collapses at higher settings. At 4K, moving from Low (42 FPS) to Medium (38 FPS) costs only 10% performance, but moving from Medium to High (26 FPS) costs 32%, and from High to Ultra (17 FPS) costs another 35%. This progressive degradation at 4K suggests that the GPU is running out of resources as settings increase, likely due to memory bandwidth saturation or pixel shader limitations. The 10 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this game at the tested settings, as none of the configurations show catastrophic failures that would indicate memory overflow.

The card's 2500 MHz boost clock provides a baseline for performance, but the measured FPS data shows that raw clock speed alone doesn't prevent the framerate drops at 4K. The 19 Gbps effective memory speed and 160-bit bus width result in that 380.0 GB/s bandwidth figure, which appears to be a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data suggests that players should expect the GPU to deliver its best performance at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K gaming requiring significant settings compromises.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G contributes 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide a solid foundation for gaming workloads. The CPU's TDP of 65 W indicates an efficient design that won't create excessive thermal demands in a system with the Arc B570.

The processor's benchmark results show a balanced profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13593 multicore and 1919 single-core, while Geekbench shows 6637 multicore and 1460 single-core. The Passmark multithread score of 15992 and single-thread score of 2653 place it in the 71st percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% faster), showing that this CPU competes well in its segment.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but its influence becomes more apparent at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 110 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. The fact that 1080p Ultra still manages 45 FPS suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution. However, the drop from 110 FPS at Low to 66 FPS at High at 1080p indicates that the GPU is still the primary constraint, as a CPU-bound scenario would show less variation between settings.

The 12 threads of the 4600G are sufficient for an MMORPG like Archeage, which typically doesn't scale perfectly across many cores. The single-thread performance, evidenced by the 1919 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is adequate for maintaining acceptable framerates in crowded areas or during complex combat scenarios. The CPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is unlikely to bottleneck the system given the GPU's 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, meaning data can flow from system memory to the graphics card without significant delays.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings configuration depends heavily on the target resolution and the user's framerate preferences. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 110 FPS average, which is well above what most players would need for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 98 FPS offers a better visual experience with a modest 11% performance cost. The High preset at 66 FPS remains playable for most users, while Ultra at 45 FPS may feel less smooth in fast-paced scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 66 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Low preset at 74 FPS offers a slight framerate advantage but sacrifices visual fidelity. High at 45 FPS is borderline, while Ultra at 31 FPS dips below what most players would consider acceptable for consistent gameplay. The measured minimum and maximum values for Medium at 1440p (56-76 FPS) indicate some fluctuation but generally stable performance.

The 3840x2160 results are challenging across all settings. The Low preset at 42 FPS is the only configuration that approaches playability, while Medium at 38 FPS and High at 26 FPS fall short of smooth gameplay standards. Ultra at 17 FPS is effectively unplayable for most users. The Medium preset at 4K shows minimum and maximum values of 32 and 43 FPS, respectively, indicating significant variance that could cause noticeable stuttering.

For the best experience per the measured rows, 1080p Medium or 1440p Medium offer the most consistent framerates relative to their visual quality. The 1080p Medium configuration provides 98 FPS average, which is 89% of the Low preset's performance while delivering substantially better graphics. At 1440p, Medium's 66 FPS average represents a more playable experience than High's 45 FPS, and the 56 FPS minimum ensures the framerate rarely drops below acceptable levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2222 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 80th percentile of the database (meaning 80% of tested combos perform better). This ranking reflects the system's measured performance across all resolutions and settings, which shows a capable but not exceptional setup for this particular game.

The combo's ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component benchmarks. The CPU sits in the 71st percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile against all GPUs. Yet their combined performance in Archeage places them below what those individual scores might suggest. This discrepancy implies that Archeage may have specific optimization characteristics that don't align perfectly with this hardware combination.

The nearest CPU rivals in the database — the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% slower), Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% faster), and Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% slower) — all show similar average benchmark scores. This tight clustering indicates that the CPU is not the differentiator in this system's ranking. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals, including the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, show less than 1% performance differences, suggesting that the GPU's absolute performance level is well-established.

The 2222nd rank out of 2761 combos means that 539 tested combinations perform worse, while 2221 perform better. This places the system in the lower third of tested configurations for Archeage. The ranking suggests that players using this combo should temper their expectations for high-resolution or high-settings gameplay, but the 1080p and 1440p Medium results show that the system can still deliver a satisfactory experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data across all twelve tested configurations provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance envelope.

At 1920x1080, the results show a clear tiered structure across settings. Low delivers 110 FPS average, which is the highest framerate measured in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 98 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 83 and 112 FPS, respectively, indicating stable performance with only minor fluctuation. High drops to 66 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 59% reduction in framerate, with the largest single-step penalty occurring between High and Ultra (32% decrease).

At 2560x1440, the framerates scale down consistently. Low achieves 74 FPS, Medium manages 66 FPS (with 56-76 FPS variance), High reaches 45 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31 FPS. The jump from Medium to High represents a 32% performance loss, while High to Ultra costs another 31%. The Medium preset's minimum of 56 FPS is notable because it suggests the system can maintain reasonable framerates even during demanding in-game moments.

At 3840x2160, the results are significantly constrained. Low averages 42 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS (with a 32-43 FPS range), High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows the widest relative variance, with the minimum framerate being 74% of the average, indicating potential stuttering during intense scenes. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 60%, which is substantial but less pronounced than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is hitting fundamental performance limits.

The cross-resolution data reveals that the most efficient configuration is 1080p Medium, which delivers 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS. This represents 89% of the peak performance (1080p Low) while providing significantly better visual quality. For users prioritizing framerate consistency, 1440p Medium offers 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum, which remains above the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimum for playability.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 offers the best performance across all settings, with Low achieving 110 FPS and Medium reaching 98 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium still delivers a playable 66 FPS, while 3840x2160 only exceeds 40 FPS at Low settings.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 0.1% higher, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% faster, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% faster in average benchmark scores.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck for the Arc B570?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as framerates drop significantly from 1080p to 4K even at Low settings. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking and competitive benchmark scores indicate it can keep pace at lower resolutions, but the 4K results point to GPU limitations.

Q: What settings should I use for a smooth experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum, making it the most balanced choice. The High preset at 45 FPS may be acceptable for some players, but Ultra at 31 FPS risks dropping below smooth gameplay thresholds.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2222 out of 2761 tested combinations in Archeage, meaning 80% of tested systems perform better. This places it in the lower third of the database, reflecting its mid-range component performance.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, where the system achieves 42 FPS average. Medium produces 38 FPS with a 32 FPS minimum, while High (26 FPS) and Ultra (17 FPS) fall below acceptable playability. Users seeking 4K should expect significant compromises.