Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, exhibits a demanding performance profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B570. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily taxed at higher resolutions and settings, with a clear delineation between the capabilities of the CPU and GPU. This analysis will break down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, interpret the data relative to the component’s benchmarks, and provide a clear picture of what this combination delivers.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values across the three tested resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—show a pronounced and consistent drop in performance as pixel count increases. This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of where the performance bottleneck lies for this specific game and hardware pairing.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 110 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 74 FPS, a reduction of 36 FPS or roughly 33%. The jump to 3840x2160 Low yields another significant drop to 42 FPS, which is a further 32 FPS decrease from the 1440p figure. This steep decline, even at Low settings, points directly at the Intel Arc B570 as the primary limiter. The workload is scaling heavily with resolution, which is a GPU-bound characteristic. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is likely not the constraint at these lower settings, as the frame rate is being throttled by the GPU's rendering throughput.

The pattern continues with Medium settings. At 1080p, the average is 98 FPS. This falls to 66 FPS at 1440p, a 32 FPS drop. At 4K, the average plummets to 38 FPS. The relative percentage drops are similar to Low settings, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 56, and the maximum is 76, showing a variance that is typical for an MMORPG environment. At 4K Medium, the minimum and maximum are 32 and 43 FPS respectively, indicating that while the average is 38, the experience will have noticeable dips that can impact smoothness.

High settings follow the same trend, with 66 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 21 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 19 FPS. The scaling here is slightly less steep in absolute terms but still represents a significant performance penalty. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, resulting in 45 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and a nearly unplayable 17 FPS at 4K.

The data shows that the frame rate is almost halved when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings. For instance, at High settings, the 1080p score of 66 FPS is more than double the 4K score of 26 FPS. This is a strong indicator that the Intel Arc B570's rendering capabilities are being saturated. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient for the data, but the raw compute power, measured at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32, appears to be the limiting factor. The resolution scaling suggests that for a smoother 4K experience, the settings must be significantly reduced, and even then, playable frame rates are only achieved at Low settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the central component in determining the achievable frame rates in Archeage. Its specifications, including the 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, define its performance envelope. The benchmark results for the GPU place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which has an average score of 20534 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Arc A750, with an average score of 20582 (a -0.1% difference). This places the B570 in a very specific performance tier.

In Archeage, the GPU's role is clearly shown by the FPS scaling. The card's memory configuration is likely sufficient for the textures and assets of a 2014 MMORPG, even at 4K, as the 10 GB capacity is not a likely bottleneck at these settings. The issue is more likely the shader and texture processing throughput. The card has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. These numbers, combined with the 2500 MHz clock, dictate how quickly the GPU can process draw calls and render the game world.

The measured results show a clear ceiling. At 1080p Low, the 110 FPS average suggests the GPU can handle the load without being fully saturated. However, as the resolution increases, the demands on the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth grow, causing the FPS to drop sharply. The 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are the theoretical limits, and the 4K results indicate that the card is hitting these walls. The Ultra preset at 4K, which likely adds more complex lighting and shadow effects, brings the system to its knees at 17 FPS, showing the GPU is completely overwhelmed.

The VRAM does not appear to be the primary concern. The 10 GB buffer is likely adequate for this title. The performance drop is more directly correlated with the compute and memory bandwidth limits. The fact that the B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, with a 0.1% delta to the RTX 3070 Mobile, suggests that its performance in synthetic tests is on par with that mobile part. However, the measured FPS in Archeage at 4K Ultra (17 FPS) is a clear indication that the card is not designed for such intensive workloads in this title. The data indicates that the GPU is the definitive performance bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p, and even at 1080p with High settings, its limits are being approached.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 110 on Low settings and 45 on Ultra settings. This represents a 65 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding and reduces the frame rate by more than half.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K resolution with this hardware?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS is 42 on Low settings, 38 on Medium, 26 on High, and 17 on Ultra. While the Low and Medium presets may be technically playable, the High and Ultra presets result in an average FPS below 30, which is generally not considered smooth for an MMORPG.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 20582, a difference of -0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a difference of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, a difference of -0.5%.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a high frame rate?

A: The highest average FPS is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, yielding 110 FPS. If a higher visual quality is desired, the Medium preset at 1080p still provides a solid 98 FPS average.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The performance scaling with resolution strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 66 at 1080p to 45 at 1440p and 26 at 4K. This steep decline with increasing pixel count is a signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2222 out of 2761 tested combos for Archeage.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data provides a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and performance.

For players prioritizing a high and consistent frame rate, the 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings is the clear choice, delivering an average of 110 FPS. This is the only configuration that breaks the 100 FPS barrier. The Medium preset at 1080p is also an excellent option, providing an average of 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS. This suggests a good balance, offering improved visuals over Low while maintaining a frame rate that is well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 1080p drops the average to 66 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a significant compromise in performance for the visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 45 FPS average, is the least recommended of the 1080p options, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Low preset yields an average of 74 FPS, which is a solid score. The Medium preset averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS, indicating that it can dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The High preset averages 45 FPS, which is a more noticeable compromise. The Ultra preset at 31 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. For 1440p, the Low or Medium presets are the most viable options, with Medium offering a better visual experience at a modest cost to the average frame rate.

The 3840x2160 resolution is the most challenging. The best result is achieved with Low settings, which averages 42 FPS. The Medium preset follows at 38 FPS. Both of these are below the ideal 60 FPS target but may be playable for some users. The High preset at 26 FPS and the Ultra preset at 17 FPS are effectively unplayable due to the low frame rates. The data suggests that for 4K, users should stick to Low settings to maintain a playable, albeit not high-refresh-rate, experience.

The best overall experience, balancing visual quality and performance, appears to be the Medium preset at 1920x1080. It delivers an average FPS of 98, which is close to the Low preset's 110 FPS, but with a notable increase in visual fidelity. The minimum FPS of 83 also indicates that it holds up well under load. For 1440p users, the Medium preset is the best choice, while for 4K, only the Low preset is a practical option.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B570 combination holds a rank of 2222 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the lower-mid to lower tier of all tested hardware pairings for this specific game. This ranking is a direct consequence of the measured FPS data, which shows that the system struggles to maintain high frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

The rank suggests that a significant majority of other CPU-GPU combinations tested in this database deliver better performance in Archeage. This is an important metric for understanding where this hardware stands. The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, has a percentile ranking of 78 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its performance is strong, but the combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU's limitations in this title.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, but its performance in Archeage, as shown by the measured FPS, is not as strong. The ranking of 2222/2761 indicates that while the components are not the absolute slowest, they are not well-suited for this particular game's demands. A rank in the bottom 20% of all combos is a clear signal that users should not expect high-end performance. The data suggests that this pairing is better suited for less demanding titles or for running Archeage at lower settings and resolutions. The combo's position is a direct reflection of the steep FPS drops observed when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K, confirming that the hardware is not able to keep up with the game's scaling demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for every tested configuration, along with the available minimum and maximum values.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average FPS is 110.
• Medium: Average FPS is 98. The minimum FPS recorded is 83, and the maximum is 112.
• High: Average FPS is 66.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 45.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average FPS is 74.
• Medium: Average FPS is 66. The minimum FPS recorded is 56, and the maximum is 76.
• High: Average FPS is 45.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 31.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average FPS is 42.
• Medium: Average FPS is 38. The minimum FPS recorded is 32, and the maximum is 43.
• High: Average FPS is 26.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 17.

This data shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy. Lower resolutions and settings yield higher frame rates. The 1080p Low setting is the only configuration that surpasses 100 FPS. The 4K Ultra setting is the worst performer, with an average of 17 FPS. The differences between settings at each resolution are substantial, with the Ultra preset often delivering less than half the frame rate of the Low preset. The minimum FPS values for the Medium presets at 1080p and 1440p show that the frame rate can dip, which is important for understanding the consistency of the experience. The lack of min/max data for other settings means only the average can be used for those comparisons.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 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 strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735 and a single-core score of 1852. It has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and a 78th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, has an average score of 26274, a 0.2% difference.

In Archeage, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows a dramatic decline with resolution, which is not a CPU-bound characteristic. A CPU bottleneck would typically manifest as a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, where the CPU cannot feed the GPU fast enough. The data does not show this. At 1080p Low, the FPS reaches 110, and at 1440p Low, it drops to 74. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU is capable of delivering higher frame rates if the GPU could render them.

The CPU's single-threaded performance, as shown by its Geekbench single-core score of 2521, is good, which is important for an MMORPG that often has a primary game thread. However, the data suggests that even this strong performance is not the deciding factor in this specific configuration. The 3dmark single-thread score of 999 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 298 further illustrate its capability. As the resolution increases, the workload shifts entirely to the GPU, and the CPU's influence on the final frame rate diminishes.

The 65W TDP and the fact that it is a desktop-class processor on the AM5 socket mean it has sufficient headroom for this game. The data shows that the CPU is not a performance bottleneck in this pairing. The bottleneck is firmly with the Intel Arc B570. The CPU is likely providing frames as fast as the GPU can render them, but the GPU's rendering speed is the limiting factor. The combo's rank of 2222/2761 is more a reflection of the GPU's performance in this game than the CPU's, as the CPU's high percentile ranking indicates it is a capable part. In summary, the Ryzen 5 7600 provides ample processing power, but the measured results in Archeage are constrained by the graphics card.