Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 lands at rank 1691 out of 2761 tested combinations for Archeage. That places this combo in the bottom half of the database, at roughly the 61st percentile of all tested pairings. The data suggests this is not a top-tier setup for this specific MMORPG, but it is far from the bottom of the barrel.

What makes this ranking interesting is the nature of the components. The CPU holds a strong 84th percentile ranking among all processors in the database, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile among all graphics cards. Yet the combination only manages to crack the 61st percentile for this game. This discrepancy hints that Archeage may not scale well with the strengths of either component, or that the game's engine creates a bottleneck that neither part can fully overcome. The result is a pairing that performs competently but does not boost either component to its full potential in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's base clock runs at 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and it operates on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 2560 shading units. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 17326 in Passmark G3D and 2502 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 66th percentile of all GPUs.

Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL with a deltaPct of -0.6, the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at -1.0, and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 1.6. The RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 puts it in a tight cluster with these cards, all within roughly 1.6 percent of each other. This suggests the GPU is a mid-pack performer, neither a standout nor a laggard.

In the context of Archeage, the GPU's role appears significant at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo manages only 22 FPS, which is a clear sign that the graphics card is struggling under the load. The 8 GB VRAM capacity, while standard for this class, may be a limiting factor at 3840x2160 with high-detail textures. The memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s seems adequate for most scenarios but could be strained when the game demands large texture fetches at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 136 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 91 FPS, a 33 percent reduction. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 52 FPS, which is a 62 percent drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern suggests the GPU is becoming progressively more stressed as pixel count increases.

The High settings tell a similar story. At 1080p, the combo delivers 82 FPS. At 1440p, that falls to 55 FPS, and at 4K, it drops to 32 FPS. The 4K High result represents a 61 percent reduction from the 1080p High figure. These consistent drops across settings indicate that the limiting component shifts as resolution increases.

At 1080p, the CPU likely plays a more significant role, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly. The jump from Low to High at 1080p only costs 54 FPS (136 to 82), suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The difference between Low and High at 4K is only 20 FPS (52 to 32), which indicates the graphics card is saturated regardless of the quality preset. The data points to a system that is CPU-bound at 1080p but becomes firmly GPU-bound at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for Archeage?

A: The combination ranks 1691 out of 2761 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 scores an average of 21035, which is 0.6 percent behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL and 1.6 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT. It also trails the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile by 1.6 percent.

Q: What is the best FPS achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 136, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings deliver 121 FPS, High delivers 82 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56 FPS.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 52 FPS on Low, 47 FPS on Medium, 32 FPS on High, and only 22 FPS on Ultra. Playable frame rates are possible on Low settings, but higher presets fall below smooth thresholds.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 34260 is 0.1 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and 0.2 percent lower than the Intel Core i5-13450HX. It also leads the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H by 0.5 percent.

Q: What is the FPS range at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At Medium settings, the combo delivers 121 FPS at 1080p with a range of 103 to 139 FPS. At 1440p, it achieves 81 FPS with a range of 69 to 93 FPS. At 4K, it drops to 47 FPS with a range of 40 to 53 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS. This is a substantial improvement over High settings, which only achieve 82 FPS, while still offering better visuals than Low settings at 136 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p appears to be the sweet spot, providing a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, Medium settings again prove to be the optimal choice. The combo achieves 81 FPS with a range of 69 to 93 FPS. This maintains playable performance while offering a higher resolution than 1080p. High settings at 1440p drop to 55 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users but falls below the ideal smoothness threshold. Low settings at 1440p reach 91 FPS but sacrifice visual fidelity.

At 4K, the situation becomes more challenging. Medium settings deliver 47 FPS with a range of 40 to 53 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains an average above 45 FPS. High settings at 4K drop to 32 FPS, which is likely too choppy for most players. Low settings achieve 52 FPS but at a significant visual cost. For 4K gaming, Medium settings represent the best compromise, though users seeking higher frame rates would need to drop to Low.

The data indicates that Medium settings offer the most consistent experience across all resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, this preset keeps frame rates comfortably above 60 FPS, while at 4K it maintains a playable average. The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it produces 56 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and only 22 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 2092 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 204 in single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 22458, with a single-thread score of 2656. The processor sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a 0.1 percent higher score and the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 0.2 percent higher.

The CPU's role in Archeage becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 136 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently. However, the drop to 52 FPS at 4K Low indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 2656 Passmark single-thread score, likely helps in a game like Archeage that may rely on single-core performance for game logic and physics.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 3700X is not the primary bottleneck in this system for Archeage. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all processors indicates it has ample headroom for gaming workloads. The limiting factor appears to be the GPU, especially at higher resolutions where the RTX 5050's mid-pack performance constrains frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 136 FPS on Low, 121 FPS on Medium with a range of 103 to 139 FPS, 82 FPS on High, and 56 FPS on Ultra. This represents a clear progression where each higher preset costs roughly 15 to 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings deliver 91 FPS, Medium delivers 81 FPS with a range of 69 to 93 FPS, High delivers 55 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 33 percent of performance across most presets. The Medium preset at 1440p retains a playable 81 FPS, while High falls below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings achieve 52 FPS, Medium achieves 47 FPS with a range of 40 to 53 FPS, High drops to 32 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is only 5 FPS, suggesting the GPU is saturated. The jump from High to Ultra costs 10 FPS, which is a 31 percent reduction.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame pacing, with the narrowest range between minimum and maximum FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range is 36 FPS (103 to 139). At 1440p Medium, the range is 24 FPS (69 to 93). At 4K Medium, the range is 13 FPS (40 to 53). This consistency indicates that Medium settings provide a stable experience, while other presets may exhibit more variance in frame delivery.