Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a highly capable Archeage experience, particularly at 1440p and 1080p. The data shows a wide performance spread across presets, with the GPU clearly dominating the workload at higher resolutions. This combination sits in the 70th percentile of all tested CPU configurations and the 69th percentile for GPUs, translating to strong, but not top-tier, overall performance in this MMORPG.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Archeage with this hardware for a smooth experience?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 81, which is excellent for an MMORPG. At 1920x1080, the average FPS jumps to 120 on High, and even 177 on Medium, making 1080p the best option for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the performance is demanding. The average FPS on High settings is 46, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. For a smoother 4K experience, dropping to Medium yields an average of 68 FPS, while Low settings reach 76 FPS.

Q: Which graphics preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice. It delivers an average of 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, providing a significant performance boost over High (81 FPS) while maintaining much better visual fidelity than Low.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system for Archeage?

A: At 1080p, the data shows a massive FPS jump from 82 on Ultra to 198 on Low, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU is not holding back the frame rate, as evidenced by the high FPS numbers at lower settings and resolutions.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25,517. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25,530, which is only 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485, a 0.1% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550, also a 0.1% difference. Performance is effectively identical to these parts.

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 has a passmark G3D score of 25,381 and sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, scores 24,063, which is 0.8% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24,170, a 1.2% difference.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Archeage. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's clock speeds are substantial, with a base of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. This hardware configuration is well-suited for the high-resolution textures and draw distances common in MMORPGs.

The data indicates that the GPU's performance scaling is the primary driver of FPS changes. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on High settings, the average FPS drops from 120 to 81, a 32.5% decrease. This steep drop highlights how the RX 9070's raw compute power is taxed as pixel count increases. The GPU's 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 128 ROPs are clearly being utilized heavily.

At 1080p, the GPU is so powerful that it can push frame rates to very high levels, but this also reveals a CPU-related ceiling. The jump from 120 FPS on High to 198 FPS on Low shows the GPU has more headroom, but the game engine and CPU begin to limit the absolute maximum frame rate. The RX 9070's performance in Archeage is strong, but it is not so overwhelming that it can brute-force the Ultra preset at 4K, where the average FPS falls to just 32.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 82 FPS. While playable, this is a significant drop from the High preset's 120 FPS. The Medium preset offers the highest frame rates for high-refresh displays, with an average of 177 FPS and a minimum of 150 FPS. Low is extremely fast at 198 FPS but sacrifices visual quality.

For 2560x1440 users, the Medium preset is the sweet spot for a premium experience. It provides a 119 FPS average with a minimum of 101 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in crowded areas. The High preset at 81 FPS is also perfectly acceptable for a less competitive, more visual experience. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players prefer for an MMORPG.

At 3840x2160, settings must be managed carefully. The High preset's 46 FPS average is borderline, and the Ultra preset's 32 FPS is not recommended for general play. The Medium preset, with a 68 FPS average and a minimum of 58 FPS, is the best option for 4K, offering a balance of visual quality and playable frame rates. The Low preset at 76 FPS is the safest choice for consistent performance.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best overall experience for this hardware. It provides a substantial performance uplift over High while retaining enough graphical detail to be visually appealing. At 1440p, it is the recommended choice. At 1080p, it is ideal for competitive play. At 4K, it is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 configuration ranks 1107 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places the system in the top 30% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-to-high-range pairing. The CPU's percentile of 78 and the GPU's percentile of 69 both contribute to this solid overall ranking.

This ranking indicates that the system is well-balanced for this game, but there is still a significant amount of performance above it. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, so upgrading the graphics card would yield a more substantial performance increase than upgrading the CPU. The CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU in most cases, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

The combo's rank is not surprising given the GPU's 69th percentile standing. While the GPU is capable, it is not a top-tier part, and Archeage's demanding nature at higher resolutions means that many higher-end GPUs will outperform it. The system is a solid performer, but it is not a leaderboard-topping combination. The rank of 1107 out of 3708 shows that a large number of users with more powerful configurations will achieve higher frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU's workload. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 120 at 1920x1080, to 81 at 2560x1440, and finally to 46 at 3840x2160. This represents a 32.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 61.7% drop from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

This scaling behavior indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the primary performance limiter. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS at 1080p would be closer to the FPS at 1440p. The large gap between these resolutions shows the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are being saturated as resolution increases.

The scaling is less severe between 1440p and 4K. The drop from 81 to 46 FPS is a 43.2% reduction. This is a slightly smaller percentage drop than from 1080p to 1440p, which may suggest that the CPU is starting to have a minor influence at 4K, as the GPU is already heavily loaded. However, the overall trend is clear: this system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. The Low preset averages 198 FPS, the Medium preset averages 177 FPS with a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 203, and the High preset averages 120 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that drops below the 120 FPS mark, averaging 82 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset averages 134 FPS, the Medium preset averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 137, and the High preset averages 81 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, which is noticeably lower than the other presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, the Medium preset averages 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 and a maximum of 78, and the High preset averages 46 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging just 32 FPS, which is not a playable experience for most users.

The Medium preset consistently provides the highest minimum FPS values across all resolutions, indicating good frame time consistency. The gap between High and Ultra is particularly large at all resolutions, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces a significant performance cost for marginal visual gains. For example, at 1440p, the jump from High to Ultra drops the average FPS from 81 to 55, a 32% reduction.