Archeage

# Archeage with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers playable frame rates in Archeage at 1080p, but struggles significantly at higher resolutions and maximum settings. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo averages 94 FPS, which drops to 64 FPS at High and 44 FPS at Ultra. The pairing ranks 3075th out of 3708 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower percentile of tested systems, yet the data shows it remains viable for 1080p gaming at mid-range presets.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS. At 1080p Low, it averages 106 FPS; at Medium, 94 FPS; at High, 64 FPS. The 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 resolutions all fall below 71 FPS even at Low settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780, placing it 0.2% behind the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803) and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832). It sits 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M10 and 0.7% ahead of the Tesla C2070, indicating it performs in a tightly clustered mid-range tier.

Q: What settings preset gives the most balanced experience at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides the best balance, with an average of 94 FPS and a minimum of 80 FPS. This keeps frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold while offering higher visual fidelity than Low, which averages 106 FPS but with reduced graphical quality.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F competitive with other CPUs in its class?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores an average of 36945 in benchmarks, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D by 0.2% (37018) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.4% (37093), but sits just 0% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938).

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

A: At 3840x2160, the combo averages 41 FPS on Low and 25 FPS on High settings. The Ultra preset drops to 17 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical except at the lowest settings, and even then the frame rate hovers below the 60 FPS ideal.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested systems for Archeage?

A: The combination ranks 3075th out of 3708 tested combos, placing it in the lower 17% of systems. This ranking reflects the GTX 1070's age and the demanding nature of Archeage at higher resolutions, though the CPU's strong single-thread performance helps maintain 1080p playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, while memory runs at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, with 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS places it in the mid-range tier of its era, and the benchmark data confirms this positioning. The GTX 1070 scores 13498 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 47th percentile among all GPUs. Its DirectX 11 score of 100 and DirectX 12 score of 48 show that it handles legacy APIs better than modern ones, which is relevant for an MMORPG like Archeage that launched in 2014 and relies heavily on older rendering paths.

In Archeage, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gameplay at most settings, but the 4K Ultra preset at 17 FPS indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at high pixel counts. The 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for the game's textures at mid-range settings, yet the measured FPS drop from 106 at 1080p Low to 41 at 4K Low shows a 63% performance reduction as resolution scales, highlighting the GPU's limited headroom at higher resolutions.

The GTX 1070's end-of-life production status and 2016 release date mean it lacks modern features like ray tracing cores and tensor cores, but for Archeage's relatively simple geometry and lighting, the Pascal architecture still delivers acceptable performance at 1080p. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector suggest it draws modest power, though the data does not include power consumption figures for this specific workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and the processor includes ECC memory support.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. It scores 2872 in Passmark single-thread tests and 19236 in multi-thread tests, with an average benchmark score of 36945 that places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4% delta), indicating the 5600F sits in a competitive performance tier.

For Archeage, an MMORPG with significant CPU overhead from player count and world state management, the 5600F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate processing power. The high single-thread score of 2872 is particularly relevant, as MMOs often rely on a single primary thread for game logic. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps maintain low latency for frequently accessed game data, and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU without creating a bottleneck at 1080p resolutions.

However, the CPU's role becomes less critical as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to sustain 106 FPS at Low settings, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations cap performance at 41 FPS on Low. The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load rather than showing CPU-bound stalling. The 5600F's 4.00 GHz boost clock and Zen 3 architecture provide ample headroom for Archeage's CPU demands, though the game's 2014 engine may not fully utilize all 12 threads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 106 FPS, Medium averages 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 and maximum of 108, High averages 64 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs only 12 FPS (11.3%), while the step from Medium to High costs 30 FPS (31.9%), and High to Ultra costs an additional 20 FPS (31.3%). This pattern indicates that the High preset introduces significant visual effects that tax the GPU, while Low to Medium is a relatively modest increase.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops substantially. Low settings average 71 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 and maximum of 73, High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings results in a 33% FPS reduction (94 to 63), while at High settings the reduction is 32.8% (64 to 43). The Ultra preset at 1440p (29 FPS) falls below the playable threshold, and even Low settings at 1440p (71 FPS) are only marginally above the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes severely bottlenecked. Low settings average 41 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 and maximum of 42, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 42.3% (71 to 41), while at Medium the drop is 42.9% (63 to 36). The 4K Ultra preset at 17 FPS is essentially unplayable, and even 4K Low at 41 FPS falls below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

The minimum and maximum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows consistent frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 80 to 108 FPS, a spread of 28 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 54 to 73 FPS (19 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium, the range narrows to 31 to 42 FPS (11 FPS spread). The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is consistently saturated, reducing variance but also lowering overall performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3075th out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage, placing it in the bottom 17% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the GPU's age and mid-range positioning, as the GTX 1070 sits in the 47th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating a significant imbalance between the two components.

The combo's ranking suggests that while the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic and physics, the GPU holds back overall performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The 3075th rank out of 3708 means that 633 combos performed worse, but the majority of tested systems outperformed this pairing. This ranking is consistent with the GTX 1070's position among its nearest GPU rivals, which all cluster within 0.7% of each other in average benchmark scores.

For context on the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36938 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta). These small deltas mean the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo's ranking. Instead, the GPU's 47th percentile positioning and the game's demanding nature at high settings drive the overall rank downward.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at Low to Medium settings, where it achieves 94-106 FPS. At 1440p, the combo can manage 60-71 FPS at Low to Medium settings, but anything above Medium becomes marginal. At 4K, the combo is not viable for competitive or smooth gameplay, with even Low settings failing to reach 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combo depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers the best overall experience, averaging 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS. This preset provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while offering substantially better visual quality than Low settings. The High preset at 1080p (64 FPS) is also viable but leaves less headroom for frame drops in crowded MMO environments.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates at 1080p, the Low preset at 106 FPS offers the smoothest experience, though the visual downgrade may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS standard and the visual improvements over High are marginal relative to the 31.3% performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset (71 FPS) is the only configuration that reliably exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset (63 FPS) is borderline playable with a minimum of 54 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in busy areas. Players at 1440p should accept Low or Medium settings, as High (43 FPS) and Ultra (29 FPS) are below playable thresholds.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The Low preset (41 FPS) is the only configuration that approaches playability, but even this falls short of smooth performance. Players attempting 4K should either lower resolution or accept sub-60 FPS gameplay, as the GPU lacks the raw performance for this resolution in Archeage.

The data suggests the Medium preset at 1080p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with a 94 FPS average and 80 FPS minimum. This configuration maximizes the combo's strengths while avoiding the steep performance penalties of High and Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 94 at 1080p to 63 at 1440p (a 33% reduction), then to 36 at 4K (a 42.9% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 61.7%, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly strained at higher pixel counts.

At Low settings, the scaling is slightly less severe: 106 FPS at 1080p drops to 71 FPS at 1440p (33% reduction) and then to 41 FPS at 4K (42.3% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 61.3%. At High settings, the pattern continues: 64 FPS at 1080p drops to 43 FPS at 1440p (32.8% reduction) and then to 25 FPS at 4K (41.9% reduction), totaling a 60.9% drop from 1080p to 4K.

The consistency of these percentage reductions across all settings presets indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in all scenarios. The CPU's performance remains constant regardless of resolution, so the FPS scaling directly reflects the GPU's ability to process pixels. The GTX 1070's 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate are the primary constraints at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset shows a slightly different pattern: 44 FPS at 1080p drops to 29 FPS at 1440p (34.1% reduction) and then to 17 FPS at 4K (41.4% reduction), totaling a 61.4% drop. The slightly larger first-step reduction at Ultra suggests that the additional visual effects at this preset place extra strain on the GPU, particularly in terms of pixel shading and texture sampling.

The data indicates that the combo is firmly GPU-bound at all resolutions above 1080p. The Ryzen 5 5600F's strong single-thread performance (2872 Passmark single-thread score) and 6-core/12-thread configuration are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU's limitations dominate. Players seeking higher resolutions would need a more powerful GPU to maintain frame rates, as the CPU would likely still have headroom even at 4K if paired with a faster graphics card.