Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 pairing delivers a unique performance profile in Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The data shows a system that is heavily influenced by game settings, where the GPU’s raw capabilities are often held back by older engine limitations. This analysis breaks down the measured results to show where this combo excels and where it stumbles.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture (Matisse) using a 7 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of L3 cache is substantial for a desktop part of its generation. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 19087 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2694 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 22458. The processor’s average benchmark score places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, is essentially tied with a deltaPct of -0.1%.

For Archeage, the CPU’s performance is a significant factor, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work. At 1080p Low settings, the system hits 177.1 FPS, indicating that the 3700X’s single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2694, is sufficient to feed the Radeon RX 9070. However, the game’s age means it likely struggles to utilize all 16 threads effectively. The data shows that while the CPU has the multi-core headroom for modern workloads, its performance in this MMORPG is more dependent on clock speed and IPC. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides the necessary speed for the game’s primary logic thread, but the results suggest that the engine’s limitations, not the CPU's core count, dictate the upper bounds of performance. The processor’s 65W TDP indicates an efficient part that won’t create excessive heat, which is typical for the 3000 series.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a modern graphics card built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and the Navi 48 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU has a boost clock of 2520 MHz and a game clock of 2070 MHz. Its compute capabilities are strong, with 3584 shading units and a FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS. In benchmark tests, it scores 25381 in PassMark G3D and 6290 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The GPU sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2, being 0.2% ahead.

In Archeage, the RX 9070’s role is clear from the resolution scaling. At 1080p High settings, the average FPS is 119.4, but at 4K High, it drops to 46.3 FPS. This is a significant reduction, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than enough for a game from 2014, but the card’s raw compute power is what drives the frame rate. The boost clock of 2520 MHz is high, but the game’s engine seems to cap the GPU’s effectiveness at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the card outputs 177.1 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, that number falls to 80.1 FPS. This 97 FPS swing between Low and Ultra at the same resolution shows that the RX 9070 is capable of high frame rates, but the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU, likely due to poor optimization for modern hardware.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 177.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 132.1 FPS, and at 4K Low, it further reduces to 77.9 FPS. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the workload on the graphics card increases with pixel count. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 25.4% decrease, and from 1440p to 4K is a 41.0% decrease. This indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at lower settings, as the CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates until 4K.

The behavior changes with higher settings. At High settings, the frame rates are 119.4 FPS at 1080p, 79.8 FPS at 1440p, and 46.3 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are larger here, with a 33.2% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 42.0% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that as settings increase, the GPU’s workload becomes even more demanding, making it the clear bottleneck. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 80.1 FPS at 1080p, 53.9 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it falls below 30% of the 1080p Low score. This demonstrates that the RX 9070, while powerful, is not able to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra in Archeage, likely due to the game’s inefficient rendering pipeline. The data overall indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component across all resolutions, with the CPU only becoming a factor if the GPU were significantly weaker.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Archeage with this combo?

A: The data suggests 1440p is the sweet spot. At 1440p High, the system averages 79.8 FPS, which is smooth for an MMORPG, while 4K High drops to 46.3 FPS, which is less consistent.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance compared to High?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 1080p, Ultra results in 80.1 FPS, which is a 32.9% drop from High’s 119.4 FPS. At 4K, Ultra produces 32 FPS, which is a 30.9% drop from High’s 46.3 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Archeage at 1080p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s single-core performance is sufficient to deliver 177.1 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU cannot maintain that frame rate at higher settings, dropping to 119.4 FPS at High and 80.1 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested combos in the database?

A: This combo ranks 611th out of 1727 tested combinations in Archeage. This places it in the upper-middle tier of performance, indicating it is a capable pairing for this game.

Q: Can the RX 9070 handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: It can at lower settings. At 4K Low, it averages 77.9 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K High and Ultra, the frame rates drop to 46.3 FPS and 32 FPS, respectively, which are not ideal for competitive play.

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

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 132.1 FPS, while Medium settings produce 120.7 FPS. This is a difference of 11.4 FPS, showing that the Medium preset is only slightly more demanding than Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 611th out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This ranking places it in the 64.6th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a majority of other combinations. The data shows that while this is not a top-tier setup, it is a solid mid-to-high-range performer. The ranking reflects the system’s ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but its performance at 4K Ultra drags it down in the overall standings. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 79th percentile ranking suggest that the pairing is balanced, but the game’s engine limitations prevent the hardware from reaching its full potential. Compared to other combos, this one is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and smooth 1440p gameplay, but it is not optimized for 4K Ultra in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measured for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination in Archeage, broken down by resolution and settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 (4K) | High | 46.3 |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Low | 77.9 |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Medium | 68.8 |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Ultra | 32.0 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | High | 79.8 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Low | 132.1 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Medium | 120.7 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Ultra | 53.9 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | High | 119.4 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Low | 177.1 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Medium | 168.2 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Ultra | 80.1 |

The data shows a clear pattern: the system performs best at 1080p Low, achieving 177.1 FPS, and worst at 4K Ultra, with 32 FPS. The most significant performance cliff occurs when enabling Ultra settings, which consistently reduces the frame rate by more than 30% compared to High settings at the same resolution. For example, at 1440p, the drop from High to Ultra is 25.9 FPS, and at 1080p, it is 39.3 FPS. The Medium preset offers a balanced compromise, with 168.2 FPS at 1080p and 120.7 FPS at 1440p. At 4K, Medium still provides a playable 68.8 FPS, making it the most viable option for 4K gaming with this hardware. The frame rates at Low settings demonstrate the ceiling of this combination, with the CPU and GPU performing in tandem to deliver high numbers. However, the Ultra preset reveals the GPU’s limitations with this game’s heavy effects, making High settings the recommended choice for a balance of visual quality and performance.