Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a broad range of frame rates in Archeage, scaling from a 1080p average of 202.3 FPS on Low settings down to a 4K average of 40.2 FPS on Ultra. This combination ranks 234th out of 1,727 tested combos in this MMORPG, placing it in the top 13.5% of all tested configurations. The data reveals a system where the GPU’s raw power is substantial, but the CPU’s six Zen 3 cores and the game’s own engine constraints create distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution and preset.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: frame rates drop as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the system produces 202.3 FPS at 1080p, 171.8 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. That represents a 15.1% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42.4% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The 4K Low result is 51.1% lower than the 1080p Low result, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count quadruples.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with slightly different magnitudes: 198 FPS at 1080p, 156.9 FPS at 1440p, and 90.6 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 20.8%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 42.3%. High settings show 153.8 FPS at 1080p, 105.6 FPS at 1440p, and 58.3 FPS at 4K — the 1080p to 1440p reduction is 31.3%, and the 1440p to 4K reduction is 44.8%. Ultra settings produce 105.5 FPS at 1080p, 72.5 FPS at 1440p, and 40.2 FPS at 4K, with a 31.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44.6% drop from 1440p to 4K.

The consistent 42-45% drop from 1440p to 4K across all presets strongly suggests the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed near their limits at 4K. However, the smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (15.1%) compared to High settings (31.3%) indicates that at lower presets, the CPU or game engine is holding back performance more than the GPU. The RTX 5070 Ti has a boost clock of 2452 MHz and 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, yet at 1080p Low it cannot exceed 202.3 FPS — a ceiling likely imposed by the Ryzen 5 5500’s single-thread performance or the game’s engine tick rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 836, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2319. These numbers place it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,875. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, scores 20,897 — a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen 5 5500 is statistically tied with that chip in average performance.

In Archeage, an MMORPG from 2014, the CPU role is critical for handling many player characters, NPCs, and game logic. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 202.3 FPS, but at 1080p with Ultra settings, it drops to 105.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution (96.8 FPS) is larger than the gap between 1080p and 4K at Low settings (103.3 FPS). This suggests that the CPU is heavily involved in processing the increased draw calls and object counts that Ultra settings introduce.

The Ryzen 5 5500’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards. Its Passmark multithread score is 19,330, and its 3DMark max-threads score is 5,411. For a 2014 MMORPG, these figures are more than adequate for typical gameplay, but the 1080p Low result of 202.3 FPS may represent a hard engine limit rather than a CPU limit. The CPU’s percentile ranking (79th) indicates it is above average, but its single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark suggests it is not a top-tier performer for lightly-threaded workloads — a common bottleneck in older MMO engines that rely on a single main thread.

FAQ

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

A: At 1440p High, the system produces 105.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High drops to 58.3 FPS — just below 60. For a smoother experience, 1440p High offers a good balance, as 1440p Ultra yields 72.5 FPS and 1080p Ultra reaches 105.5 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 20,875, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12500’s 20,897. It is also 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20,900) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-12600T (20,917 shows a -0.2% delta, meaning the i5-12600T is 0.2% higher).

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 90.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is significantly higher than the 4K High result of 58.3 FPS, and it suggests that Medium settings at 4K are playable, while High and Ultra are more demanding.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 Ti bottleneck the Ryzen 5 5500 at 1080p?

A: The data shows 202.3 FPS at 1080p Low and 198 FPS at 1080p Medium — a narrow 4.3 FPS gap. This small difference between Low and Medium at 1080p indicates that the CPU or engine is the limiting factor, not the GPU, which has a Passmark G3D score of 32,974 and sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in Archeage?

A: This combination ranks 234th out of 1,727 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.5% of all configurations. This rank reflects the system’s ability to maintain playable frame rates across most resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the CPU?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 836 in 3DMark single-thread and 2,319 in Cinebench R23 single-core. For an MMO like Archeage, which often relies on single-threaded game logic, these scores are moderate but not exceptional.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates: 202.3 FPS on Low, 198 FPS on Medium, 153.8 FPS on High, and 105.5 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Medium is just 4.3 FPS (2.1%), while the drop from Medium to High is 44.2 FPS (22.3%), and from High to Ultra is 48.3 FPS (31.4%). This pattern shows that the Low and Medium presets are likely CPU-limited, while High and Ultra introduce GPU-heavy effects that reduce performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are 171.8 FPS on Low, 156.9 FPS on Medium, 105.6 FPS on High, and 72.5 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Medium gap is 14.9 FPS (8.7%), the Medium to High gap is 51.3 FPS (32.7%), and the High to Ultra gap is 33.1 FPS (31.4%). The 1440p High result of 105.6 FPS is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result of 105.5 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is the common bottleneck in both scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 99 FPS on Low, 90.6 FPS on Medium, 58.3 FPS on High, and 40.2 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Medium drop is 8.4 FPS (8.5%), but the Medium to High drop is 32.3 FPS (35.6%), and the High to Ultra drop is 18.1 FPS (31.0%). At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiter, as indicated by the fact that 4K Low (99 FPS) is lower than 1080p Ultra (105.5 FPS), despite Ultra settings being far more demanding at the same resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 234 out of 1,727 tested combos in Archeage. That places it in the 86.5th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning only 13.5% of combos perform better. The GPU alone sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 52,086, while the CPU sits in the 79th percentile with an average score of 20,875. The GPU’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 52,085 — a 0% delta, indicating identical average performance. The CPU’s nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12500 at 20,897, just 0.1% higher.

The rank of 234 suggests that while this combo is strong, it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The CPU’s relatively modest single-thread performance (836 in 3DMark single-thread) likely holds back the system in Archeage’s CPU-bound moments, such as crowded cities or large-scale battles. However, the GPU’s raw power ensures that even at 4K High, the system remains near the 60 FPS threshold at 58.3 FPS. The combo’s rank is consistent with its component percentiles — the GPU is slightly above the CPU in relative standing, and the overall rank reflects a balance where the CPU is the weaker link.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing high frame rates at 1080p, the Medium preset offers 198 FPS, which is nearly identical to the Low preset’s 202.3 FPS. Since the difference is only 4.3 FPS, Medium is clearly the better choice — it provides improved visual fidelity with negligible performance loss. The High preset at 1080p drops to 153.8 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a 22.3% reduction from Medium. Ultra at 1080p yields 105.5 FPS, which is playable but cuts performance nearly in half compared to Medium.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 156.9 FPS, while High delivers 105.6 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs 51.3 FPS (32.7%), but High remains well above 60 FPS. For a balance of quality and speed, 1440p High is recommended, as it provides 105.6 FPS — a comfortable margin over the 60 FPS target. 1440p Ultra at 72.5 FPS is also viable if visual quality is paramount, but the 33.1 FPS loss from High is substantial.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Low settings produce 99 FPS, Medium produces 90.6 FPS, High produces 58.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 40.2 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, Medium is the best option at 90.6 FPS, as High dips below 60 FPS. Ultra is only suitable for players who accept sub-60 FPS gameplay. Across all resolutions, the data suggests that Medium or High presets offer the best experience, with Low providing little benefit outside of 4K and Ultra demanding too much performance for the visual gains.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 8,960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It has a boost clock of 2452 MHz, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256