Archeage

Archeage, released in 2014, remains a demanding title for modern hardware, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU. The data, derived from direct measurement, reveals a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics component, with performance scaling that indicates a clear bottleneck. The following sections break down the results by resolution, settings, and component role, providing a methodical look at what this combo can and cannot deliver.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 65 FPS. This drops to 43 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 25 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61.5% performance loss from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the rendering workload is scaling heavily with pixel count.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 57 at 1080p to 39 at 1440p, and then to 22 at 4K. For High settings, the numbers are 39, 26, and 15 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, shows the most dramatic drop: 27 FPS at 1080p, 18 FPS at 1440p, and a nearly unplayable 10 FPS at 4K. The consistency of this drop-off across all settings strongly suggests that the limiting factor is the GPU's fillrate and pixel processing capability, which are directly tied to resolution.

The scaling behavior is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. When the resolution increases, the number of fragments and pixels that need to be shaded and written to the framebuffer grows quadratically. The Intel Arc B370, with its 20 ROPs and a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s, is simply overwhelmed as the resolution climbs. The data shows that the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, is not the primary constraint here; if it were, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the average FPS drops by roughly half or more at each step up in resolution, which is a hallmark of a GPU bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result of 10 FPS is a clear indicator that this configuration is not intended for high-fidelity 4K gaming in Archeage.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo are heavily dependent on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset provides the only consistently smooth experience, with an average of 65 FPS. The Medium preset, while playable at 57 FPS, is still a compromise. The High preset drops to 39 FPS, which may be acceptable for a slower-paced MMORPG but is below the threshold for fast, responsive gameplay. The Ultra preset at 27 FPS is not recommended for a fluid experience.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more restrictive. The Low preset delivers 43 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches playability. The Medium preset at 39 FPS is marginal, and High at 26 FPS is too low for comfortable play. Ultra at 18 FPS is effectively a slideshow. For 3840x2160, none of the presets are truly playable. The Low preset at 25 FPS is the highest average, but it still falls short of a smooth experience, and the High and Ultra presets at 15 and 10 FPS respectively are not viable for gameplay.

The data suggests that the best experience per the measured rows is achieved by using the Low preset at 1920x1080. This is the only combination that breaks the 60 FPS barrier. For users who prefer higher visual fidelity, the Medium preset at 1080p is the best compromise, offering 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, which keeps frame pacing relatively stable. There is no scenario where High or Ultra settings provide a performance level that is recommended based on the data. The performance gap between Low and Medium is relatively small (65 vs 57 FPS at 1080p), suggesting that the Medium preset may be a worthwhile trade-off for improved visuals if the user is willing to accept a 8 FPS average reduction.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a modern 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a multi-core score of 12,735 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 1,852 in the same test. In Geekbench, it scores 13,413 multi-core and 2,521 single-core. The CPU's percentile ranking is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which has a deltaPct of 0.2, and the Intel Core i9-11900KF with a deltaPct of 0.4, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7600 is right at the top of its performance class.

However, in the context of Archeage with the Intel Arc B370, the CPU's role is largely to feed frames to a GPU that cannot keep up. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 65 FPS, which is a reasonable frame rate. The fact that this number drops so precipitously at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 7600 has more than enough processing power to handle the game's logic and draw calls at these frame rates. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for this workload.

The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Passmark multi-thread score of 27,058, further underscores its capability. It is not a weak component. The data shows that the CPU is effectively "waiting" for the GPU at most settings and resolutions. The only scenario where the CPU might start to matter more is at very low resolutions and settings where the GPU load is minimal, but even at 1080p Low, the 65 FPS result is likely still GPU-limited. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for an MMORPG like Archeage, which does not typically scale perfectly across many cores, but the strong single-thread performance (3,910 in Passmark single-thread) ensures that the main game thread is handled efficiently.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks at position 2,546 out of 2,761 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. The combo rank of 2,546 out of 2,761 is a strong indicator of its overall performance level. This low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, which is an integrated part with a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The Intel Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, and its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (deltaPct -0.2) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (deltaPct -0.5). These are very old, low-end discrete graphics solutions. This shows that the Arc B370's raw graphics processing power is in the same league as graphics cards from over a decade ago. The CPU, on the other hand, is a high-performing part, ranking in the 78th percentile. The massive disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's low percentile creates a system that is fundamentally unbalanced.

This ranking means that while the CPU is capable of powering much more robust graphics cards, it is held back by its current partner. The data shows that the combo's performance is severely limited by the GPU's capabilities. The rank is not a reflection of the CPU's quality, but rather the result of pairing a top-tier mainstream CPU with a bottom-tier integrated GPU. In a database of 2,761 combos, being at 2,546 indicates that the vast majority of other tested systems, even those with older or slower CPUs, are able to outperform this one because they are paired with more capable graphics solutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary factor limiting this system's performance. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's DDR5 RAM, with bandwidth dependent on the system. It has 1,280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Its theoretical performance is 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 and a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results are extremely poor. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, which are both from 2009-2010 era. This context is crucial for understanding the FPS data. The integrated GPU is not designed for gaming, and its performance in Archeage confirms this.

The data shows that the GPU is the clear bottleneck at all times. The FPS scales directly with resolution and settings, which are the primary factors affecting GPU load. The system's inability to maintain a high frame rate at 1080p Low (65 FPS) is telling. While 65 FPS is acceptable, it is not the high refresh rate performance one would expect from a modern CPU. The GPU's limited ROP count and pixel rate restrict the number of pixels that can be output per second. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is respectable for an IGP, but it cannot compensate for the low core count and memory bandwidth limitations. The data indicates that this GPU is only suitable for playing Archeage at very low settings and resolutions, and even then, it struggles to provide a consistently smooth experience at 1440p or higher.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 65, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 a discrete graphics card?

A: No, the data describes it as an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a bus interface of "IGP" and a slot width of "IGP".

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26,324. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, has an average score of 26,274, a deltaPct of 0.2. The Intel Core i9-11900KF has an average score of 26,212, a deltaPct of 0.4.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for this configuration is 33, with an average of 39 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the benchmark database?

A: The combo ranks 2,546 out of 2,761 tested combinations.

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank among all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. Where available, minimum and maximum FPS are also provided.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 3840x2160 | High | 15 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 25 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 22 | 19 | 25 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 10 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 26 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 43 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 39 | 33 | 44 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 18 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 39 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 65 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 57 | 49 | 66 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 27 | - | - |

This data clearly illustrates the performance hierarchy. At 1080p, the Low preset is the only one to exceed 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the only other playable option, staying above 50 FPS. At 1440p, all presets fall below 45 FPS. At 4K, the system cannot provide a playable experience on any preset, with the highest average being 25 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer, dropping to 10 FPS at 4K, which is not a viable gaming experience. The data is clear: this combination is strictly for 1080p gaming at low to medium settings.