Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, featuring a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves an average score of 37018, placing it in the 85th percentile of all tested processors. Its performance is nearly identical to that of its closest rivals: it is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, while sitting 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i9-12900T. Specifically, the CPU scores 20363 in Passmark multithread tests and 2941 in single-thread tests, indicating a strong balance for gaming workloads that rely on both high-frequency cores and large cache pools.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG released on January 14, 2014, the CPU's role is significant because these titles often suffer from CPU bottlenecks in crowded areas or during complex calculations. The 5500X3D's large L3 cache is particularly advantageous for this genre, as it can store more game-state data, reducing latency when accessing frequently used information. However, the data shows that the CPU alone does not dictate performance, as the combination with the GPU yields specific results that vary heavily by resolution and settings. The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 195 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed frames well beyond standard monitor refresh rates, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 33 FPS, which points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D provides 6 cores and 12 threads, which is a configuration that handles Archeage's multithreaded background tasks such as asset streaming and network processing without issue. The base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz are modest by modern standards, but the 96 MB shared L3 cache is the standout feature, as it allows for rapid data retrieval that can mitigate stalls in game logic. In the Passmark suite, the CPU scores 60033 in integer math and 34511 in floating-point math, which are indicative of its raw computational throughput. The single-thread score of 2941 is slightly below many contemporary desktop chips, but the cache compensates in gaming scenarios where data locality is high.

Looking at the measured FPS, the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. For example, moving from 1080p Low (195 FPS) to 1440p Low (142 FPS) shows a 27% drop, which is a significant reduction that suggests the GPU is starting to be more involved, yet the CPU still has headroom. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 187, which is close to the Low preset's 195 FPS, indicating that the CPU can handle the extra draw calls without major penalties. The percentile rank of 85 for the CPU versus all processors means it sits above average, but its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% performance delta, showing that this is a mid-tier part in a crowded field. For an MMORPG like Archeage, which may have many players on screen, the 12 threads ensure that background AI and physics calculations do not starve the main render thread, but the data shows that the GPU will ultimately cap frame rates at higher settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and the AD104 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, and operates with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The GPU includes 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores. Its average benchmark score is 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 26927. Its nearest rivals show close competition: it is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, but it trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile by 1.3% and beats the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 by 1.3%.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions and quality settings. The 12 GB of VRAM is ample for this 2014 title, even at 4K Ultra, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor. Instead, the shader and texture throughput dictate performance. The data reveals a stark scaling pattern: at 4K Ultra, the system averages only 33 FPS, which is a playable but not smooth experience for an MMORPG with fast combat. This 33 FPS result is a significant drop from the 4K High preset's 49 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes nearly 50% more GPU load than High. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz is high, but the architecture's efficiency is tested by the game's lighting and shadow calculations. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 195 FPS Low result, but at 1440p High (86 FPS) and 4K High (49 FPS), the GPU's limitations are clear, showing that it can handle 1440p smooth gameplay but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on higher settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet informative scaling pattern across resolutions. Starting at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 195 FPS; at 1440p Low, this drops to 142 FPS (a 27% reduction), and at 4K Low, it falls to 81 FPS (a 58% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases, even on Low settings where the CPU has plenty of headroom. The 1080p Low result of 195 FPS is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output for Archeage, as the GPU can easily render the scene, but the CPU's single-thread performance of 2941 caps the frame rate.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar but with a narrower gap between 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 187, while at 1440p Medium it is 126 (a 33% drop), and at 4K Medium it is 72 (a 61% drop from 1080p). The 1080p Medium result being close to 1080p Low (187 vs 195) suggests that the CPU is still the primary constraint at this resolution, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows exponentially. The High preset shows 127 FPS at 1080p, 86 FPS at 1440p (a 32% drop), and 49 FPS at 4K (a 61% drop from 1080p). This pattern indicates a consistent GPU-bound scenario at 1440p and above. Finally, the Ultra preset yields 87 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 33 FPS at 4K (a 62% drop from 1080p). The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 58-62% across all settings suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) and pixel rate (158.4 GPixel/s) are being saturated, confirming that the RTX 4070 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds up well at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS rows, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and desired smoothness. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 127 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays and provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 87 FPS, which is still smooth, but the 31% reduction from High to Ultra may not be worth the visual gains, especially in a game with many moving elements. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or more), the Medium preset at 1080p offers 187 FPS, which is close to the Low preset's 195 FPS, making Medium the best choice for competitive play without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. Low at 1080p is only marginally faster than Medium, so it is not recommended unless maximum frame rate is critical.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 86 FPS, which is smooth for most users and is the sweet spot for this resolution. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 126 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh displays, and the data shows a 46% improvement over High, making it a strong option for gamers who prioritize frame rate over shadows and textures. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 58 FPS, which is playable but may suffer in busy scenes; the Medium preset is preferable for consistent performance. At 4K, the High preset averages 49 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may not be ideal for fast-paced combat; the Medium preset at 72 FPS is the best recommendation for a playable 4K experience, as it offers a 47% improvement over High and is above the 60 FPS target. The Low preset at 4K (81 FPS) is also viable but sacrifices too much visual quality for the 12% gain over Medium. Overall, the data suggests that Medium or High presets provide the best experience across all resolutions, with Low only being useful for extreme frame rate targets.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 711th out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the top 25.7% of all tested systems, indicating that it is above average but not a top-tier performer. The rank of 711 suggests that there are many other CPU-GPU pairings that achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher single-thread performance. Given that the CPU is in the 85th percentile and the GPU is in the 81st percentile, one might expect a higher combo rank, but the game's age and optimization for older hardware may favor different configurations. The fact that the combo rank is 711 out of 2761 means that roughly 2050 other combinations outperform it, which could be due to GPUs with more VRAM or higher bandwidth, such as the RTX 4080 class, or CPUs with higher boost clocks.

The delta between the CPU and GPU's individual percentiles (85th and 81st, respectively) and the combo's rank suggests that the pairing is well-balanced, but Archeage may be more sensitive to GPU memory bandwidth or CPU single-core speed than the overall benchmark scores indicate. The RTX 4070's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 Mobile, is 1.3% faster in synthetic tests, but the combo rank shows that small GPU differences can translate to significant FPS changes in this game. The rank also implies that for users seeking higher frame rates, upgrading the GPU would yield more benefit than upgrading the CPU, as the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions based on the resolution scaling analysis.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets, with average, minimum, and maximum FPS where recorded.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average FPS is 195, with no minimum or maximum values reported.
• Medium: Average FPS is 187, with a minimum of 159 FPS and a maximum of 215 FPS.
• High: Average FPS is 127, with no minimum or maximum values reported.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 87, with no minimum or maximum values reported.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average FPS is 142, with no minimum or maximum values reported.
• Medium: Average FPS is 126, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS.
• High: Average FPS is 86, with no minimum or maximum values reported.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 58, with no minimum or maximum values reported.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average FPS is 81, with no minimum or maximum values reported.
• Medium: Average FPS is 72, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS.
• High: Average FPS is 49, with no minimum or maximum values reported.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 33, with no minimum or maximum values reported.

The minimum FPS values, where available, show that the Medium preset at 1080p can dip to 159 FPS, which is still high, while at 1440p Medium it dips to 107 FPS, and at 4K Medium it goes as low as 61 FPS, which is close to the edge of smoothness. The maximum FPS values reveal that the system has headroom, with 215 FPS at 1080p Medium and 145 FPS at 1440p Medium. These numbers confirm that the Medium preset is the most consistent across resolutions, with the smallest relative drops and acceptable minimum frame rates.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 127 FPS, with no reported minimum or maximum values.

Q: How does the CPU's multithreaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's score of 36945, and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225's score of 36938.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the GPU among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 195, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 187 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Archeage and how many total combos were tested?

A: The combo ranks 711th out of 2761 tested combinations in Archeage.

Q: Does the GPU's memory bandwidth appear to be a limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the FPS drops significantly across all settings (81 FPS Low, 72 FPS Medium, 49 FPS High, 33 FPS Ultra), which correlates with the GPU's fixed memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, suggesting that bandwidth is a constraint at high pixel counts.