Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers a performance profile in Archeage that shifts dramatically based on resolution and quality settings. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to show how this pairing behaves across the tested configurations, how it ranks against other combinations, and what the numbers suggest about the underlying hardware roles.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable degradation in performance as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation is heavily influenced by the quality preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 233 FPS at 1920x1080 to 204 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 29 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls to 125 FPS, which represents a 54 FPS drop from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern suggests that at Low settings, the system is so far ahead of the game's demands that neither the CPU nor GPU is fully saturated until higher resolutions.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend but with a slightly different profile. The average at 1080p is 223 FPS, dropping to 195 FPS at 1440p (a 28 FPS decline), and then to 112 FPS at 4K (an 83 FPS decline). The 4K result also includes a min FPS of 95 and a max of 128, indicating some frame pacing variance at this higher resolution. The High preset demonstrates a more significant drop between 1440p and 4K: 132 FPS to 76 FPS, a 56 FPS reduction. Meanwhile, the 1080p High result is 193 FPS, which is only 61 FPS higher than the 4K result.

Ultra settings produce the most pronounced scaling. At 1080p, the average is 134 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 90 FPS, a 44 FPS reduction. At 4K, the average plummets to 52 FPS, which is 38 FPS lower than the 1440p result and 82 FPS lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline at Ultra settings points to a GPU bottleneck, as the RTX 5090 D is being asked to render increasingly complex scenes with less headroom. The fact that the 4K Ultra score of 52 FPS is less than half of the 4K Low score of 125 FPS shows that the GPU's workload scales almost directly with the quality preset, whereas the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant. The limiting component at 4K Ultra is clearly the GPU, while at 1080p Low, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are likely the bottleneck, as the GPU has ample capacity to render more frames.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for the Ryzen 5 7500X3D and RTX 5090 D at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 193 at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is the third-highest 1080p result behind the Low and Medium presets, which achieve 233 FPS and 223 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the 4K performance compare between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 125 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 52 FPS. This represents a 73 FPS difference, demonstrating that the GPU is significantly taxed by the Ultra preset's additional visual effects.

Q: Is the system more CPU-limited at lower resolutions?

A: Yes, the data suggests this is the case. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 99 FPS (233 FPS vs 134 FPS), but the CPU's role is more pronounced because the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it. The 1080p Low result of 233 FPS is likely near the CPU's maximum throughput for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 233, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This is the only configuration in the data set that exceeds 230 FPS.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 1440p provide a stable frame rate?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 195 FPS, with a min FPS of 166 and a max of 224. The 58 FPS spread between the min and max indicates some variability, but the average is still well above the 90 FPS recorded for the Ultra preset at the same resolution.

Q: How does the combo's rank in this game reflect its overall capability?

A: The combo ranks 93rd out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage, placing it in the top 2.5% of all tested systems. This rank is based on the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a key characteristic of the X3D line. The CPU's PassMark multithread score is 25047, and its single-thread score is 3494. These scores place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 233, which is only 28 FPS higher than the 1080p High result of 193 FPS. This relatively small gap between Low and High settings at the same resolution suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has enough headroom to render more frames if the CPU could supply them. The 1080p Ultra result of 134 FPS further confirms this, as the drop from Low to Ultra is 99 FPS, but the CPU's workload does not change significantly with quality settings. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep the game running smoothly, but they cap the maximum frame rate in less demanding scenes.

The CPU's benchmark scores relative to its nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The PassMark average score for the 7500X3D is 44573. This is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466) and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342). It is also 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309) but 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600 (44889). These tight margins show that the 7500X3D is performance-competitive with other high-end desktop and mobile processors, but its advantage is narrow. In a game like Archeage, which may not be heavily multi-threaded, the single-thread score of 3494 is likely more indicative of the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p. The 96 MB L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data access patterns, which can help maintain consistent frame times.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 233 FPS. The Medium preset averages 223 FPS, with a min of 190 and a max of 257, showing a 67 FPS range. The High preset averages 193 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 134 FPS. This 1080p data shows a clear hierarchy where each increase in quality reduces the average FPS, but the system remains well above 60 FPS even at Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 204 FPS, a 29 FPS drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 195 FPS, with a min of 166 and a max of 224, representing a 58 FPS range. The High preset averages 132 FPS, a significant 61 FPS drop from the 1080p High result. The Ultra preset averages 90 FPS, which is a 44 FPS drop from the 1080p Ultra result. At 1440p, the system still maintains playable frame rates across all presets, with the Low and Medium settings comfortably exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 125 FPS. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, with a min of 95 and a max of 128, indicating a 33 FPS range. The High preset averages 76 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 52 FPS. The 4K results show a more pronounced impact of the GPU's workload, particularly at High and Ultra settings where the average FPS drops below 80. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only configuration in the entire data set that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this preset is too demanding for a consistently smooth experience at this resolution. The 4K Medium result of 112 FPS is notable because it provides a high frame rate while maintaining a min FPS of 95, which is above the 90 FPS threshold for most competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D and RTX 5090 D combination ranks 93rd out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the top 2.5% of all tested systems, which is an exceptional result. The rank is derived from the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, meaning it reflects the combo's overall capability rather than a single configuration.

This rank is particularly impressive given the CPU's position in the broader benchmark landscape. The 7500X3D has an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and the RTX 5090 D has a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs. The combo's 93rd-place finish in this game suggests that Archeage is well-optimized for the hardware, or that the game's engine scales well with the CPU's large cache and the GPU's high bandwidth. The rank also indicates that there are 92 other combinations that perform better in this specific game, but those likely include more powerful CPUs or GPUs that are better suited to the game's engine. The 3708 total combos include a wide range of hardware, so being in the top 100 is a clear indication of high-end performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% higher average score), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (2.1% and 2.4% lower). These rivals have lower average benchmark scores, but the RTX 5090 D's advantage in this game is likely more pronounced due to its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its average score, so the CPU is not a differentiating factor in the combo's rank. The rank is more likely driven by the GPU's ability to handle high resolutions and settings, as well as the CPU's strong single-thread performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 195 FPS with a min of 166 and a max of 224. This keeps the frame rate well above 144 Hz, which is the refresh rate of many high-end monitors. The 166 FPS min is still very high, so there is no risk of noticeable stuttering. The High preset at 1440p averages 132 FPS, which is also playable, but the 63 FPS drop from Medium to High is substantial, and the Medium preset offers a smoother experience.

For 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It averages 112 FPS with a min of 95 and a max of 128. This is the only 4K configuration that maintains an average above 100 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 76 FPS, which is still playable, but the drop to 52 FPS at Ultra is too severe for a consistent experience. The 4K Low preset averages 125 FPS, but it sacrifices too much visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 4K provides a good middle ground, with a 95 FPS minimum that ensures the frame rate never dips below the 90 FPS threshold.

At 1080p, the High preset is the best option for most users. It averages 193 FPS, which is high enough for any monitor, and it offers better visual quality than the Medium preset (223 FPS) without the 59 FPS penalty that comes with the Ultra preset (134 FPS). The 1080p High result is also more stable than the 1080p Medium result, which has a 67 FPS range between its min and max. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended because the 134 FPS average is significantly lower than the High preset, and the visual difference is unlikely to justify the 59 FPS loss.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a high-end graphics card from the GeForce 50-series, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with 21760 shading units and 176 ROPs. Its PassMark G3D score is 44065, and its PassMark GPU compute score is 28396, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution and quality settings increase. At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance caps the frame rate. However, at 4K, the GPU's workload becomes the primary constraint. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is a clear indicator that the GPU is being pushed to its limits. The 32 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Archeage, even at 4K Ultra, but the GPU's raw compute power is what determines the frame rate at these settings.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is particularly relevant for high-resolution gaming, as it allows the GPU to quickly access textures and geometry data. The 4K Medium result of 112 FPS shows that the GPU can handle this resolution well when the settings are not maxed out. The GPU's performance in this game is also reflected in its benchmark scores. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, has a 1.1% higher average score, but the RTX 5090 D's advantage in this game is likely due to its higher memory bandwidth and larger VRAM pool. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz is competitive with other high-end cards, and its 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample compute power for modern game engines. The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU takes precedence at 1080p.