Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG that typically relies on a mix of single-thread performance for game logic and multi-thread scaling for draw calls and world streaming, this CPU’s configuration is solidly mid-range. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for the game’s data flow, though the platform is limited to PCIe Gen 3. The processor’s synthetic benchmarks reinforce its position: a single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark and 2319 in Cinebench R23 indicate it can handle the primary game thread, while the multi-thread score of 5411 in 3DMark and 16429 in Cinebench R23 show it can manage background tasks without becoming a severe bottleneck. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 20875. This places it in a competitive tier, nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12500, which scores 20897, a difference of only -0.1%. It is also on par with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900, -0.1%) and slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, 0.1%). For Archeage, this means the CPU is sufficient to drive high frame rates at lower resolutions, but its performance ceiling is not the primary force behind the highest settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Archeage, the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 352 out of 1727 total combos. This places it in the top 20% of all tested systems, indicating a strong overall capability for this specific title. The rank reflects that this combo is well-balanced for the game’s demands, though it is not at the very top tier. The data shows that the combo’s performance is heavily influenced by the graphics card’s capabilities, especially at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end GPU, ranking at the 84th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, which is a -0.2% difference, showing the 4070 SUPER is within a hair’s breadth of that professional-grade card. The GPU’s position suggests that in most scenarios, it is the dominant component in this pair. However, the CPU’s 79th percentile ranking means it is not a weak link, either. The combination’s rank of 352 suggests that while the GPU is powerful, the CPU’s mid-range performance prevents the system from reaching the absolute highest echelons of the leaderboard, likely due to frame pacing or physics calculations in crowded MMO areas.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Archeage reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K, demonstrating how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 204 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately, as the GPU is not yet the primary limiter. Moving to Medium settings at 1080p, the average drops slightly to 197.3 FPS, and at High settings, it reaches 143.2 FPS. The most demanding 1080p preset, Ultra, yields 98.9 FPS, showing that as the graphical load increases, the GPU begins to take on more work, but the CPU still keeps up. At 2560x1440, the scaling continues: Low settings produce 158.4 FPS, Medium 140.4 FPS, and High 92.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 65 FPS, a significant reduction that signals the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, as the pixel count and shader complexity outpace the CPU’s ability to feed frames. Finally, at 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. Low settings yield 87.7 FPS, Medium 81.4 FPS, and High 53.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to a playable but demanding 34.4 FPS. The drop from 204 FPS at 1080p Low to 34.4 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a 83% reduction in performance. This data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is still relevant, but at 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering workload dominates, and the Ryzen 5 5500’s performance becomes secondary.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Archeage?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combo ranks 352nd out of 1727 tested combinations in Archeage.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its closest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000’s score of 42653.

Q: At which resolution does the CPU start to show its limitations?

A: The data shows that at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 34.4, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU can still drive high frame rates, such as 204 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 204, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a high-end processor compared to other CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 ranks at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20875, placing it in the upper-mid range of processors.

Q: How much faster is the 4K Low setting compared to the 4K Ultra setting?

A: At 4K, the Low setting achieves an average of 87.7 FPS, which is more than double the 34.4 FPS achieved on the Ultra setting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Archeage, particularly at higher resolutions. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node, featuring 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for an MMORPG, allowing for high-resolution textures and large draw distances without stuttering. The GPU’s synthetic performance is strong, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29995. Its average benchmark score of 42576 places it at the 84th percentile, making it significantly more powerful than the CPU in relative terms. In Archeage, the GPU’s role is most evident in the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully utilized, as the CPU can maintain over 200 FPS on Low settings. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s workload becomes the limiting factor. The 4K Ultra result of 34.4 FPS shows that even this high-end card struggles with the most demanding settings, indicating that the game’s graphics engine is heavily dependent on raw pixel throughput. The GPU’s ray tracing and tensor cores are present but not specifically tested in this data, yet they contribute to the card’s overall capability. With a TDP of 220 W and a suggested PSU of 550 W, the card is power-hungry, but its performance in this title is clearly defined by the resolution and settings chosen. The data confirms that for players targeting 4K Ultra, this GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate, while the CPU ensures the frame delivery remains stable at lower settings.