Archeage

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has a launch MSRP of $199, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has a launch MSRP of 599 USD.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score of 21765 puts it 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635), but 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899) and AMD EPYC 9534 (21900), and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-11700F (21957).

Q: What are the GPU's memory specifications and how do they relate to Archeage?

A: The RX 9070 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock is 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). For an MMORPG like Archeage, this large memory pool and high bandwidth help maintain consistent frame delivery in crowded scenes.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Archeage?

A: This combination ranks 491 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested hardware pairings for this game.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 scores 882 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2584 in cinebench_r23_singlecore. Its passmark_single_thread score is 3256. These results indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for Archeage's game logic.

Q: What is the GPU's DirectX feature level?

A: The RX 9070 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully compatible with modern and legacy rendering paths in Archeage.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 491 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This places the pairing in the 72nd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of every ten combinations tested in this game.

The rank reflects a balanced pairing. The Ryzen 5 5600 sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs based on average benchmark score, while the RX 9070 XT sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. When combined in Archeage, the resulting rank of 491 out of 1727 suggests that the pairing performs slightly below what the individual component percentiles might imply. This is typical for an MMORPG where game engine limitations and single-threaded bottlenecks can cap overall performance.

The top quartile of combos in this game likely includes newer CPUs with higher single-thread scores and GPUs with similar or better rasterization throughput. The Ryzen 5 5600's 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2584 are respectable but not class-leading. Meanwhile, the RX 9070 XT's passmark_g3d score of 26795 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 7260 demonstrate strong raw GPU capability.

This combo's rank is not a reflection of component quality but rather of the specific demands of Archeage. The game's 2014 release date means its engine was designed around older hardware assumptions, and the data shows that the RX 9070 XT is often not fully utilized at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the primary driver of visual performance in this combo. Built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, the card delivers a pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s. Its FP32 throughput is 48.66 TFLOPS.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: base clock of 1660 MHz, game clock of 2400 MHz, and boost clock of 2970 MHz. The boost clock is what the card sustains under load, and it is significantly higher than the base clock. This wide clock range allows the card to ramp up aggressively when needed but also idle efficiently.

The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for Archeage, even at 4K with high-resolution textures. The 256-bit bus width provides the necessary bandwidth to feed the 4096 shading units. The GPU's 64 ray tracing cores are present but are unlikely to be heavily utilized in this MMORPG, which relies primarily on traditional rasterization.

The RX 9070 XT's passmark_directx_11 score of 292 and passmark_directx_12 score of 78 indicate that the card handles both API paths. For Archeage, which was released in 2014 and may use older DirectX paths, the card's compatibility with DirectX 12 Ultimate ensures forward compatibility while its strong DX11 performance matters for the game's actual rendering.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 209.8 FPS on Low settings, 187 FPS on Medium, 127.8 FPS on High, and 84 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra producing 60% less performance than Low. The 84 FPS at Ultra is still fluid, but the drop from High to Ultra represents a 34% performance penalty.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 138.3 FPS on Low, 124.8 FPS on Medium, 87.2 FPS on High, and 55.5 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show a more gradual performance curve across settings. The step from Medium to High costs 37.6 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 31.7 FPS. The Ultra result of 55.5 FPS is playable but begins to approach the threshold where fast-paced combat might feel less responsive.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 84 FPS on Low, 69.8 FPS on Medium, 47.3 FPS on High, and 30.5 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 30.5 FPS is the only sub-30 result in the entire dataset, and it indicates that Ultra settings at 4K are not viable for smooth gameplay. The 4K Low result of 84 FPS shows that the GPU can handle 4K when settings are moderated.

The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p with reasonable settings, but 4K Ultra is beyond its practical limits.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component limits performance. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 34%. From 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops by approximately 46%. The scaling from 1080p to 4K results in an average FPS reduction of about 63% across all settings.

This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 209.8 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 84 FPS, a 60% reduction. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 84 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 30.5 FPS, a 64% reduction. The consistency of this drop across settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases.

However, at 1080p Low and Medium, the extremely high FPS values (209.8 and 187) suggest that the CPU may be approaching its limit. The Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread performance of 882 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2584 in cinebench_r23_singlecore is sufficient to feed the GPU at these settings, but the game engine's per-thread logic may cap performance. The fact that 1080p Low produces 209.8 FPS while 1440p Low produces 138.3 FPS shows that the GPU is still the primary limiter even at lower resolutions.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where the balance between CPU and GPU utilization results in strong performance across all settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides the processing foundation for this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which benefits game logic that relies on frequent data access.

The CPU's single-thread performance is critical for Archeage. The game's engine, released in 2014, likely has a primary simulation thread that cannot be fully parallelized. The Ryzen 5 5600's 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and cinebench_r15_singlecore score of 260 demonstrate solid per-core capability. The passmark_single_thread score of 3256 confirms this strength.

The multi-threaded performance is also relevant. The CPU scores 5641 in 3dmark_16_threads and 5659 in 3dmark_max_threads, showing that it scales well with additional threads. The cinebench_r20_multicore score of 7689 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 18309 indicate strong multi-core throughput. For an MMORPG, this helps with background tasks, asset streaming, and other players' actions in crowded areas.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is adequate but not exceptional. The memory support for ECC is a feature that matters more for workstation use than gaming. The 65W TDP and 7nm process node from TSMC contribute to efficient operation.

In Archeage, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 209.8 FPS result suggests that the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the game's engine may introduce frame pacing issues beyond that point. The 3dmark_8_threads score of 4798 indicates that the CPU's eight-thread performance is strong, which aligns with the game's likely use of multiple worker threads.