Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers measured performance in Archeage across three resolutions and four presets. The CPU brings 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the GPU offers 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. In the database, this combo ranks 564th out of 1727 tested combinations. At 1080p High, the average frame rate is 118 FPS; at 1440p High it is 81.6 FPS; and at 4K High it drops to 46 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS falls across all presets. For High settings, the average goes from 118 at 1080p to 81.6 at 1440p and 46 at 4K. Low settings start at 198.6 at 1080p, drop to 133.5 at 1440p, and reach 73.8 at 4K. Medium follows a similar curve: 179.5, 119.3, and 70.4. Ultra is the most demanding: 80.3 at 1080p, 52.4 at 1440p, and 32.4 at 4K.

The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper than from 1080p to 1440p for every preset. For example, High loses 36.4 FPS from 1080p to 1440p, but loses 35.6 FPS from 1440p to 4K? Actually, the numbers are 118 to 81.6 (a loss of 36.4) and 81.6 to 46 (a loss of 35.6). These are not in the pack, so we cannot state them. Instead, we can say: "The gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p for every preset." That is a qualitative observation based on the raw numbers. At 4K, High and Ultra both fall below 50 FPS, while Low and Medium stay above 70 FPS. This indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiter at 4K, as the frame rate drops sharply when pixel count increases. At 1080p, even Ultra maintains an average above 80 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not the bottleneck at that resolution.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost of 5.00 GHz. It has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 22799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3218 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 24993, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24974) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24897), while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X by 0.3% (25057) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F by 0.3% (25064). The CPU has a launch MSRP of $179.

In Archeage, the CPU's performance is evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 198.6 FPS, and at 1080p Medium 179.5 FPS. These high frame rates suggest that the CPU can feed the GPU well at 1080p. The 12 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock likely help in an MMORPG with many players and entities. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is the highest in the dataset, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor at that setting. The CPU's strong single-thread score (3218 in Cinebench R23) and multi-thread score (22799) align with the high frame rates observed at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

According to the database, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 564th out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the upper portion of the field, though not at the top. The CPU's individual percentile is 82, and the GPU's is 79, so the combo rank is consistent with both components being above average. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and presets, with the combo achieving playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggling at 4K on higher presets. The rank of 564 out of 1727 means that the combo outperforms a majority of tested configurations, but there is still a significant number of faster combinations. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results pull the overall rank down.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High?

A: The average FPS at 1080p High is 118.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-11850H?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-11850H's 24974.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which preset at 4K yields the highest average FPS?

A: Low, at 73.8 FPS, followed by Medium at 70.4 FPS, High at 46 FPS, and Ultra at 32.4 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Archeage?

A: It ranks 564th out of 1727 tested combos.

Q: What is the GPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on RDNA 4.0 with a Navi 48 chip. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1330 MHz, with a boost of 2520 MHz and a game clock of 2070 MHz. It features 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs, along with 56 ray tracing cores. In synthetic tests, it scores 6290 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 133741 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 165532 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 34780, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2 (34866) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677). The GPU has a launch MSRP of 549 USD.

The GPU's performance in Archeage is directly visible in the resolution scaling. At 1080p, the combo delivers over 118 FPS on High, but at 4K High it drops to 46 FPS. The 16 GB frame buffer is more than sufficient for this game's textures, and the high bandwidth supports the large resolutions. The drop from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The GPU's 128 ROPs and 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance contribute to the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show that even this capable GPU cannot maintain high FPS on the most demanding presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, all four presets deliver average frame rates above 80.3 FPS, with Low at 198.6, Medium at 179.5, High at 118, and Ultra at 80.3. At 1440p, Low (133.5), Medium (119.3), and High (81.6) all remain above 80 FPS, while Ultra drops to 52.4. At 4K, only Low (73.8) and Medium (70.4) stay above 70 FPS; High falls to 46 and Ultra to 32.4. Therefore, for 4K gaming, Low or Medium are the only presets that maintain a smooth experience. For 1440p, High is a strong choice, and for 1080p, even Ultra is playable. The data shows that the difference between Low and Medium at 4K is small (73.8 vs 70.4), while High and Ultra incur significant penalties. Users targeting 4K should select Low or Medium to keep frame rates above 70 FPS. At 1440p, High provides a good balance, and at 1080p, all presets are viable, with Ultra still delivering 80.3 FPS.