Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers a highly playable Archeage experience across most tested configurations, though the data reveals a distinct performance ceiling at higher resolutions and demanding presets. The benchmark results show a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p with medium to high settings, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the specific roles of the CPU and GPU, how performance scales with resolution, and where this combo stands among the 2,761 tested configurations.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer), manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The processor features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. Its memory support is DDR4 via a dual-channel bus, offering a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The chip supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5600F posts a multi-thread score of 19,236 and a single-thread score of 2,872. Its floating-point math score is 34,548, and integer math reaches 59,339. The processor’s data encryption score is 13,839, and its physics score is 1,043. These numbers position the CPU in the 85th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 36,945. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (avg score 36,938, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (avg score 37,018, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (avg score 37,093, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (avg score 37,112, delta -0.5%).

For Archeage, an MMORPG, the CPU’s role is primarily in handling game logic, network processing, and the many entities typical of a massively multiplayer environment. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than adequate for these tasks, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 186 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The single-thread performance, with a score of 2,872, is crucial for the game’s main thread, and the data suggests it handles this load effectively. However, as resolution increases, the frame rate drops, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck rather than the CPU.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, produced on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1330 MHz, a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz. The memory runs at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). The card includes 3,584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, with 56 RT cores. Its compute capabilities are rated at 36.13 TFLOPS for FP32.

In GPU benchmarks, the RX 9070 scores 25,381 in Passmark G3D and 14,737 in Passmark GPU compute. Its DirectX 12 score is 74, while DirectX 11 scores 281. The GPU sits in the 69th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,877. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (avg score 23,736, delta 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (avg score 24,063, delta -0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (avg score 23,628, delta 1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (avg score 24,170, delta -1.2%).

The 16 GB of VRAM is ample for Archeage at any tested resolution, eliminating memory capacity as a concern. The GPU’s role becomes clear when examining the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the system achieves 120 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 46 FPS. This is a reduction of over 60%, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The RX 9070’s raw throughput, while strong for 1080p and 1440p, is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings, where the system only manages 32 FPS. The data indicates that for this game, the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, despite its substantial memory bandwidth and compute resources.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. Starting at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 186 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low, the frame rate drops to 134 FPS, a decrease of 28%. At 3840x2160 with Low, the system manages 76 FPS, which is a 59% reduction from the 1080p figure. This trend is consistent across all settings presets.

For High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. At 1080p, the system hits 120 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 81 FPS (a 32.5% decrease), and at 4K, it falls to 46 FPS (a 61.7% decrease from 1080p). The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 177 FPS at 1080p, 119 FPS at 1440p (a 32.8% drop), and 68 FPS at 4K (a 61.6% drop). The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 82 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop), and just 32 FPS at 4K (a 61% drop).

The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 32-33% across all settings, while the drop from 1080p to 4K is consistently around 61-62%. This consistent scaling behavior indicates that the system is GPU-limited at these resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not decrease so significantly with resolution, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant. The data strongly suggests that the RX 9070 is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to keep up at all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 831st out of 2,761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the 70th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms approximately 70% of the combos tested. The rank is a holistic measure that considers the overall performance across all resolutions and settings.

Given the CPU’s 85th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 69th percentile ranking, the combo’s overall position at the 70th percentile is slightly lower than the CPU’s individual standing but slightly higher than the GPU’s. This suggests that the GPU is the performance limiter in this pairing, pulling the overall rank down from what the CPU alone might achieve. The data shows that while the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates, the GPU’s performance ceiling prevents the combo from reaching higher ranks.

The rank of 831 out of 2,761 indicates a solid mid-to-upper tier placement. The system is not at the top of the charts, but it is well above average. For an MMORPG like Archeage, this level of performance is generally sufficient for a smooth experience at most settings, except for the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration. The combo’s rank reflects a balanced pairing that is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, rather than 4K gaming where it falls short.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 with Medium settings provides an excellent balance, achieving 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS. This offers a high frame rate while maintaining visual quality. At 1920x1080, the system can reach 186 FPS on Low settings, but the 1440p Medium setting is a more optimal use of the hardware.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: The data indicates that 4K is playable but not at high frame rates. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the system achieves 76 FPS. At High settings, it drops to 46 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 32 FPS. For a playable experience above 60 FPS, Low settings at 4K are required.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36,945. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938), which shows a 0% delta. It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37,018) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093). The Intel Core i9-12900T (37,112) is 0.5% ahead.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23,877. It is 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23,736) and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23,628). It is 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24,063) and 1.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24,170).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The consistent frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K (roughly 61% across all settings) indicate that the GPU’s rendering capacity is the constraint. The CPU’s high single-thread score and the high frame rates at 1080p (186 FPS on Low) show it is not holding the system back.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only configuration with a recorded minimum FPS is the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 150 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 101 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 58 FPS. No minimum FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance for this combo in Archeage.

At 1920x1080:

• Low settings: 186 FPS average
• Medium settings: 177 FPS average, with a minimum of 150 FPS and a maximum of 203 FPS
• High settings: 120 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 82 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low settings: 134 FPS average
• Medium settings: 119 FPS average, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS
• High settings: 81 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 55 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low settings: 76 FPS average
• Medium settings: 68 FPS average, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS
• High settings: 46 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 32 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, all settings except Ultra deliver over 120 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience. At 1440p, Low and Medium settings stay above 100 FPS, while High dips to 81 FPS and Ultra to 55 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings manage to exceed 60 FPS, with Medium at 68 FPS, High at 46 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is the only configuration that offers a minimum FPS above 100, indicating high frame time consistency.

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

For the best overall experience, the 2560x1440 Medium preset is the recommended configuration. It delivers an average of 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without significant frame drops. The maximum FPS of 137 also indicates headroom for less demanding scenes. This preset offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance, making it the most versatile choice for this combo.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is also an excellent choice, providing 177 FPS on average with a minimum of 150 FPS. This is the highest minimum FPS recorded for any configuration and guarantees a very smooth experience. If a higher visual quality is desired, the High preset at 1080p still delivers 120 FPS, which is playable. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 82 FPS, is also viable for those who prioritize visuals over maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that Low settings (76 FPS) are the only way to achieve a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K (68 FPS) is also playable, though the minimum of 58 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60. The High (46 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) presets at 4K are not recommended for a smooth experience, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold and the Ultra preset even dips below 30 FPS. For this resolution, players should stick to Low or Medium settings.