Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly constrained gaming experience in Archeage, as measured across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data indicates a system where the graphics processor is the dominant performance limiter, with the CPU’s substantial multi-threaded headroom largely untapped. This combination ranks 2453rd out of 2761 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations, a position driven almost entirely by the GPU’s low benchmark standing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a severe and consistent drop in performance as resolution increases, a pattern that strongly indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 71 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average falls to 48 FPS, a 32.4% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average drops further to 28 FPS, representing a 41.7% decrease from the 1440p figure and a 60.6% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This scaling is not linear; the performance penalty accelerates with each step up in resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel processing capability.

This trend is even more pronounced at higher quality settings. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 64 at 1080p to 43 at 1440p (a 32.8% drop) and then to 25 at 4K (a 41.9% drop from 1440p). The data suggests that the Intel Arc B390, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 and a percentile ranking of 9th among all GPUs, is simply overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count. The CPU, meanwhile, is unlikely to be the limiting factor in this scaling, as its workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The results clearly point to a system where the resolution is the single most important variable determining playability, with the GPU’s rendering capabilities being exhausted well before the CPU’s processing power.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 18,309 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 21,541 in Passmark multithread. Its single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,584. These scores place the CPU in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is a capable processor for modern workloads.

However, in this specific game configuration, the CPU’s potential appears to be largely unrealized. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (71 FPS) is the highest achieved at any resolution or setting, and yet it is still a modest figure for a modern system. The data suggests that the GPU is so weak that it cannot provide enough frames to meaningfully engage the CPU’s processing power. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for the demands of an MMORPG like Archeage, which is more likely to be limited by the GPU’s fill rate and shading power. The 12-thread count ensures that background tasks or game engine threads will not starve the main render thread, but the system’s performance ceiling is clearly defined by the graphics solution, not the processor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear bottleneck in this configuration. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, making it one of the lowest-performing graphics solutions in the database. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, deltaPct 1.3) and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, deltaPct 1.5), which are both legacy mobile parts from over a decade ago. This context is critical; the Arc B390 is not merely weak by modern standards, it is positioned at the very bottom of the performance spectrum.

This low compute power directly translates to the measured FPS. The GPU’s 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 24 ROPs are insufficient to drive even a 1080p display at high settings, where it averages only 43 FPS. The memory subsystem is described as "System Shared" with "System Dependent" bandwidth, meaning it relies on system RAM, which further limits its ability to handle high-resolution textures and large frame buffers. The data shows a hard performance ceiling: the best average FPS recorded across any setting and resolution is 71 FPS at 1080p Low, and the worst is 11 FPS at 4K Ultra. This is a GPU that is only suitable for the lowest graphical demands, and even then, it struggles to maintain high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 71 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460).

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 a high-performing CPU in general?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20,468 and ranks in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,309.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average FPS is 11, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit the performance in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B390 is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 74th percentile, and FPS drops drastically with resolution increases, a sign of GPU-bound performance.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the combo achieve exactly 48 FPS?

A: The combo averages 48 FPS at 2560x1440 resolution with Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2453rd out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This places the configuration in the bottom 11% of all systems tested, a ranking that is heavily skewed by the GPU’s poor performance. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking suggests that if paired with a stronger graphics card, this system could perform significantly better. However, as configured, the Arc B390’s 9th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down to a position that is near the bottom of the database.

This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s inability to provide playable frame rates at most settings. The data shows that even at 1080p, the combo only achieves a 64 FPS average at Medium settings, which might be acceptable for some, but the 43 FPS at High and 29 FPS at Ultra are indicative of a system that cannot handle modern graphical demands. The rank of 2453 out of 2761 is not just a number; it reflects a user experience that is likely to be frustrating for an MMORPG, where smooth gameplay is critical. The CPU has the potential to be part of a much higher-performing combo, but in this pairing, its capabilities are wasted.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + Intel Arc B390 combination in Archeage. The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy, with lower resolutions and settings yielding higher frame rates.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ | :------ | :------ |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 71 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 64 | 54 | 73 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 43 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 29 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 48 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 43 | 36 | 49 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 29 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 20 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 28 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 25 | 21 | 28 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 17 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 11 | - | - |

The data reveals a clear pattern: every increase in resolution or quality setting results in a significant FPS drop. The only configuration that provides a playable experience is 1080p Low, with a 71 FPS average. At 1440p, the best achievable is 48 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the combo fails to reach 30 FPS at any setting, making it essentially unplayable at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. This is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold, which is generally considered the baseline for responsive gameplay. The Low preset at 1080p is the recommended starting point for any user seeking a playable frame rate.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the only other viable option, offering a 64 FPS average with a minimum of 54 FPS. This is a 12.5% drop in average FPS compared to Low, but it may provide a more visually appealing experience. However, the minimum FPS of 54 indicates that there will be noticeable dips during intense scenes, which could be problematic in an MMORPG with many players on screen.

At 2560x1440, the data does not support a smooth experience. The Low preset averages 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and the Medium preset averages 43 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS. These figures are likely to result in a visually stuttering and less responsive gameplay. Therefore, the recommendation is clear: to achieve a playable experience with this combo, users must run the game at 1920x1080 resolution. At this resolution, the Low preset is the safest choice, while Medium is acceptable for those willing to accept occasional frame dips. All other settings and resolutions produce average FPS figures that are too low for a satisfactory gaming experience.