Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B370 combination produces a severely constrained gaming experience in Archeage, with performance figures placing it in the bottom percentile of tested hardware. The data indicates a system that is fundamentally unbalanced, where the capable processor cannot overcome the integrated graphics' limitations, resulting in frame rates that rarely approach playability thresholds at higher settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, featuring a 32 MB shared L3 cache alongside 1 MB of L2 cache per core. This is a modern desktop part with a 65 W TDP, supporting DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Its benchmark profile is strong, with an average benchmark score of 29,713, placing it in the 81st percentile against all CPUs.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG from 2014, the CPU's role is typically significant for handling game logic, player positions, and network processing. The Ryzen 5 9600X's single-thread performance is robust, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2,923 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,183.5. These scores suggest the processor can handle the game's core simulation threads with substantial headroom. Multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,528.5 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 14,438.

However, the measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the system averages only 65 FPS. This is a telling figure because at such a low resolution and preset, the load shifts heavily toward the CPU. A processor of this caliber, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4,570 and a multi-thread score of 30,027, should theoretically be capable of far higher frame rates in a 2014 MMORPG. The fact that it does not reach 100 FPS or beyond in this scenario indicates that the bottleneck lies elsewhere, specifically with the graphics solution. The CPU is not the limiting factor; its performance headroom is largely wasted because the GPU cannot keep up with the rendering demands. The data shows a clear disconnect between the processor's potential and the delivered results, confirming that the CPU is ready to feed frames far faster than the integrated graphics can produce them.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. Its clocks are rated at a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. The critical detail from the fact pack is its memory configuration: the memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the system's DDR5 memory, which, while fast for a CPU, is not optimized for the high-bandwidth demands of a discrete graphics card. The GPU's compute capability is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS FP32.

The benchmark results for this GPU are stark. Its only recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, yields a score of 1,184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which are over a decade old. This context is essential for understanding the measured FPS. The GPU is fundamentally a low-power part, with a 25 W TDP, designed for basic display output rather than gaming.

In Archeage, the GPU's limitations dominate the performance profile. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 65, but this drops to 39 at High settings and a paltry 27 at Ultra. At 4K, the situation becomes unplayable, with an average of 15 FPS at High and 10 FPS at Ultra. The low percentile ranking and the old rival hardware indicate that the Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck in this system. The shared memory architecture means that as resolution increases, the demand on the system RAM bandwidth grows, further degrading performance. The GPU's limited pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for modern resolutions and high-detail settings in a game with a large draw distance and many on-screen entities. The data shows that this GPU is not a gaming part, and its performance in Archeage confirms this assessment.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 65, which occurs at 1080p resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 29,713. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (score 29,656) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (score 29,868).

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 considered a high-performance GPU based on the data?

A: No. It ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1,186 versus the Arc B370's 1,184, a difference of -0.2%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 43 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields an average of 18 FPS. This is a drop of 25 FPS, or approximately 58%.

Q: Does the CPU's strong benchmark performance translate to high frame rates in this game?

A: No. Despite the Ryzen 5 9600X being in the 81st percentile of CPUs, the system's FPS is constrained. At 1080p Low, it only reaches 65 FPS, indicating the GPU is the performance limiter.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium settings at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 shows an average of 57 FPS, with a minimum FPS of 49 and a maximum of 66.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of the playability landscape for this combo. The most balanced experience is found at 1080p with Medium settings, which yields an average of 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. This is the only preset at 1080p that offers a stable frame rate above the generally accepted playability threshold of 30 FPS while maintaining some visual fidelity. The Low preset at 1080p offers a higher average of 65 FPS, but it does so by sacrificing visual quality, and the lack of min/max data makes it harder to assess stability, though the higher average suggests it is the smoothest option.

Moving to the High preset at 1080p drops the average to 39 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less smooth and likely to suffer from frame pacing issues. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it averages 27 FPS at 1080p, which dips below the standard for acceptable performance. At 1440p, the situation worsens. The Low preset averages 43 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset only manages 39 FPS, and High drops to 26 FPS. For a consistent experience, 1080p Low or Medium is the only viable choice. The Medium preset provides a better visual experience over Low with a minimal performance cost (57 vs 65 FPS) and includes min/max data showing a stable range. Therefore, the data suggests that 1080p with Medium settings is the optimal configuration for balancing frame rate and visual quality for this system.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2,546 out of 2,761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the bottom 8th percentile of all tested systems, which is a very poor showing. This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's severe limitation, as the CPU's strong standing (81st percentile) is negated by the graphics solution's 5th percentile ranking. The combo is effectively dragged down by the weakest link in the chain.

In comparison to other systems, this combo is at the lower end of the spectrum. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770, are older parts, and the combo's overall rank reflects this legacy-level performance. The high rank number (2,546) indicates that the vast majority of other tested configurations, whether they use discrete entry-level GPUs or more balanced integrated solutions, outperform this setup. The data suggests that for Archeage, this specific pairing is not a viable gaming platform beyond the very low end of the performance spectrum. The CPU's potential is wasted, and the user experience will be dominated by the GPU's inability to render the game at acceptable frame rates and resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the performance scales as expected with settings. The Low preset averages 65 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with a documented range of 49 to 66 FPS. The High preset averages 39 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 27 FPS. This shows a clear and steep drop-off as visual fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades further. The Low preset averages 43 FPS. The Medium preset averages 39 FPS, with a range of 33 to 44 FPS. The High preset averages 26 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 18 FPS. Moving from 1080p to 1440p results in a significant loss of performance across all settings, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance becomes mostly unplayable. The Low preset averages 25 FPS. The Medium preset averages 22 FPS, with a range of 19 to 25 FPS. The High preset averages 15 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 10 FPS. None of these 4K results approach playable levels, confirming that this combo is not suited for high-resolution gaming in Archeage.

Resolution Scaling

The impact of resolution on frame rate is stark and reveals the limiting component clearly. Scaling from 1080p to 1440p on the Low preset drops the average FPS from 65 to 43, a reduction of 22 FPS or approximately 34%. Scaling from 1080p to 4K on the Low preset drops the average FPS from 65 to 25, a reduction of 40 FPS or approximately 62%. This dramatic scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound system.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively stable as resolution increases, because the CPU's workload (draw calls, game logic) does not change with resolution. However, the data shows a nearly linear relationship between pixel count and frame rate drops, indicating that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are maxed out even at 1080p. The GPU's shared memory architecture and low compute power (6.144 TFLOPS) mean that every additional pixel demands a significant portion of its limited resources.

The performance drop from 1080p Medium (57 FPS) to 1440p Medium (39 FPS) is a 32% loss, and from 1080p Medium to 4K Medium (22 FPS) is a 61% loss. These figures are consistent across the presets, confirming that the GPU is the sole limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 9600X is capable of feeding the GPU far more data than it can process, as evidenced by the 1080p Low score of 65 FPS, which is still likely held back by the GPU. The conclusion is that this system's performance is entirely governed by the integrated graphics, and the CPU's potential is left unrealized in this configuration.