Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong Archeage experience, but the data reveals a clear ceiling: at 4K Ultra, average FPS drops to 34.2, while 1080p Low reaches 208.3. This combo ranks 461st out of 1727 tested configurations, placing it in the upper third of all pairings. The measured results show the RTX 4070 is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600G’s six cores and 12 threads keep frame rates competitive at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression across resolutions follows a predictable pattern, but the magnitude of the drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At Low settings, average FPS falls from 208.3 at 1920x1080 to 145.1 at 2560x1440, then to 82.9 at 3840x2160 — a 60% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates the RTX 4070 is the limiting component at higher pixel counts, as the GPU’s rendering load scales with resolution.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story with even harsher consequences. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 87.5 FPS, but 1440p Ultra drops to 56.6, and 4K Ultra falls to 34.2. That 4K Ultra figure is barely playable for an MMORPG, suggesting the setting is reserved for screenshots rather than sustained gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, Ultra is 58% slower than Low (87.5 vs 208.3), but at 4K, Ultra is 59% slower (34.2 vs 82.9). The consistency of that percentage implies the CPU is not the bottleneck — the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the determining factors.

Medium settings offer a middle ground: 186.6 FPS at 1080p, 124.4 at 1440p, and 70.7 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Medium is 43%, which is less severe than the Low preset’s 43% drop (145.1 to 82.9) but still significant. This pattern confirms that Archeage’s engine scales resolution demands almost linearly with pixel count, and the RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient even at 4K, as no out-of-memory stutters are reflected in the average FPS data.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 is the clear performance driver in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Archeage’s texture-heavy environments. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1920 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, deliver the raw throughput needed for the high FPS numbers at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the RTX 4070 achieves 208.3 FPS, indicating the GPU is far from saturated — the CPU is likely the cap at that point.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its position. The RTX 4070 posts a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (average score 37507, deltaPct -0.6) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (38008, deltaPct -1.9), showing the RTX 4070 sits slightly below those in synthetic tests but still within a narrow band. In actual Archeage gameplay, the RTX 4070’s advantage shows at 4K, where it maintains 51.5 FPS on High — a playable level that few GPUs in the 81st percentile could match.

The GPU’s 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores are irrelevant for Archeage’s traditional rasterization workload, but the 64 ROPs handle pixel output efficiently. The 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate explain why the GPU can push 4K Medium at 70.7 FPS without collapsing. The measured data shows no frame time spikes, so the 12 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in any tested configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G’s six cores and 12 threads, based on Zen 3 architecture, provide enough computational headroom for Archeage’s MMO logic and player-count scaling. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz deliver solid single-thread performance, which is critical for an MMORPG where game logic and network handling often run on a few threads. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365 and multi-core score of 16758 indicate balanced throughput, but the 16 MB L3 cache is modest for a modern desktop processor.

The CPU’s benchmark percentile of 78 shows it is above average, but its nearest rivals reveal a tight cluster: the Intel Core i7-11600H (avg score 19949, deltaPct 0.2) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (20024, deltaPct -0.2) are within 0.3% of the 5600G’s average score of 19983. This means the CPU is not a standout performer, but it is sufficient for Archeage at most settings. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 208.3 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound because the RTX 4070 could easily exceed that in a lighter title. At 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 145.1, showing the CPU still keeps up but the GPU is starting to take over.

The CPU’s integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are present but unused in this configuration, so they do not affect the measured results. The 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node keep thermals manageable, but the CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) could theoretically limit GPU bandwidth, though the RTX 4070’s PCIe 4.0 x16 bus is backward-compatible and the measured FPS shows no such bottleneck. In multi-threaded workloads like Passmark’s multithread test (score 19717), the CPU performs adequately, but Archeage’s reliance on single-thread performance means the 2365 Cinebench R23 single-core score is the more relevant metric.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1727 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Archeage, this pairing ranks 461st. That places it in the 73rd percentile of all combos, which is a strong showing given the CPU’s mid-range positioning. The RTX 4070’s high percentile (81) boosts the combo, but the 5600G’s lower percentile (78) holds it back from the top tier. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary contributor to the rank, as the CPU’s nearest rivals — all hovering around the same average score — would likely produce similar results in this game.

The rank of 461 means there are 460 combos that perform better, but the majority of those likely feature higher-end CPUs like the Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7/i9 parts with more cache or higher clocks. In practical terms, this combo delivers 4K High at 51.5 FPS and 1440p Ultra at 56.6 FPS, which are both playable for an MMORPG. The gap between this combo and top-ranked configurations is not enormous in absolute FPS terms, as the GPU’s performance ceiling is the same regardless of CPU — the difference would show in CPU-bound scenarios like crowded cities or large-scale raids.

The combo’s rank is consistent with its hardware profile: the RTX 4070 is a high-end GPU, and the 5600G is a solid mid-range CPU. The data shows no unusual synergy or bottleneck, meaning the rank is predictable based on the components’ individual percentiles. For users upgrading from a weaker GPU, this combo represents a major jump, but for those seeking top-tier Archeage performance, the CPU would need an upgrade to match the GPU’s potential fully.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to Medium as the optimal preset for most users. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 186.6 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for dips in crowded areas. At 1440p Medium, 124.4 FPS is excellent, and even 4K Medium at 70.7 FPS is playable. High settings are also viable: 124.4 FPS at 1080p, 83.5 at 1440p, and 51.5 at 4K. The difference between Medium and High is marginal in FPS terms, so High is recommended for better visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Ultra is only advisable at 1080p, where 87.5 FPS is still smooth. At 1440p Ultra, 56.6 FPS is borderline for fast-paced gameplay, and 4K Ultra at 34.2 FPS is too choppy for an MMORPG where quick reactions matter. Low settings are unnecessary for this hardware, as even 4K Low (82.9 FPS) exceeds playability, but the visual downgrade is not worth the FPS gain when Medium or High already perform well. For the best balance, users should select High at 1080p or 1440p, and Medium at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 208.3, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo run Archeage at 4K smoothly?

A: Yes, at Medium settings it averages 70.7 FPS at 3840x2160, and at High settings it averages 51.5 FPS. Ultra at 4K drops to 34.2 FPS, which is not smooth.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 19983, with the Intel Core i7-11600H at 19949 (deltaPct 0.2) and the AMD EPYC 7713P at 20024 (deltaPct -0.2), showing a near-tie within 0.3%.

Q: Is the RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Archeage at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured data shows no memory-related FPS drops at 3840x2160, as the 4K Medium average of 70.7 FPS and 4K High of 51.5 FPS are stable.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 461st out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the upper third of all results.

Q: Which settings preset delivers the best experience at 1440p?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 averages 124.4 FPS, while High averages 83.5 FPS. High is recommended for better visuals, but Medium offers a larger FPS buffer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 208.3 FPS on Low, 186.6 on Medium, 124.4 on High, and 87.5 on Ultra. These numbers show a steady decline as settings increase, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra (a 30% reduction from 124.4 to 87.5). The 1080p results indicate the CPU handles the resolution well, as even Ultra exceeds 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 145.1 FPS on Low, 124.4 on Medium, 83.5 on High, and 56.6 on Ultra. The Medium and High settings produce identical FPS to 1080p Medium (124.4) and 1080p High (124.4), which is coincidental but shows the GPU is still not fully stressed at 1440p Medium. The Ultra setting at 1440p falls below 60 FPS, making it a marginal choice.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 82.9 FPS on Low, 70.7 on Medium, 51.5 on High, and 34.2 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 15%, while the gap between Medium and High is 27%, and High to Ultra is 34%. This progressive degradation highlights the GPU’s limit at 4K, where only Low and Medium provide consistently smooth frame rates above 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 34.2 FPS is the only measured value below 40 FPS, reinforcing that this preset is not intended for playable performance with this hardware.