Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a playable but heavily settings-dependent experience in Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p the combo is capable of high frame rates, but at 4K it struggles, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint. This analysis breaks down the measured results across resolutions, settings, and component roles.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound title at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 64 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High, the average falls to 43 FPS, a reduction of 21 FPS or roughly 33%. At 3840x2160 High, the average plummets to 25 FPS, which is 39 FPS below the 1080p result and represents a 61% drop from the 1080p High figure. This scaling behavior indicates that the GeForce GTX 1070, with its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus, is the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The pattern holds across all settings. At Low settings, 1080p yields 106 FPS, 1440p yields 71 FPS, and 4K yields 41 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 4K at Low is 65 FPS, showing that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K. At Medium settings, the averages are 94 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings produce the lowest results: 44 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing. At High settings, 1440p delivers 43 FPS while 4K delivers 25 FPS, a 42% reduction. At Ultra, the drop from 29 FPS at 1440p to 17 FPS at 4K is also 41%. This consistent halving of performance when quadrupling pixel count suggests the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are saturated. The GTX 1070 has a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, and these figures become insufficient for 4K Ultra in Archeage.

The data also shows that resolution scaling is not linear. From 1080p to 1440p at High, the average drops from 64 FPS to 43 FPS, a 21 FPS loss. From 1440p to 4K, the loss is 18 FPS (43 to 25). While the absolute loss is similar, the percentage loss is larger at higher resolutions because the baseline is lower. This indicates that the GPU is increasingly the bottleneck; the CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with 8 cores and 16 threads, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions but cannot compensate for the GPU’s limits at 4K.

For players targeting 4K, the data shows that only Low settings (41 FPS) approach playability, while Medium (36 FPS) and High (25 FPS) fall below 30 FPS. Ultra at 4K is effectively unplayable at 17 FPS. At 1080p, the situation is reversed: even Ultra delivers 44 FPS, and Low and Medium provide 106 FPS and 94 FPS respectively, which are smooth for an MMORPG.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Archeage, this pairing ranks 3075 out of 3708 combos. This places it in the lower 17% of all tested configurations. The percentile ranking for the GPU alone is 47, meaning the GTX 1070 sits near the middle of all GPUs tested, but the combo rank is much lower, reflecting how demanding Archeage can be on the full system.

The combo rank of 3075 out of 3708 indicates that most other pairings deliver better average frame rates in this game. This is not surprising given the GPU’s age; the GTX 1070 was released in 2016 and is now end-of-life. The CPU, however, is more modern, released in 2022, and its percentile vs all CPUs is 78, which is higher than the GPU’s 47. This mismatch suggests that the GPU is holding back the system in Archeage.

When examining the GPU’s nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores, the GTX 1070 scores 9780, which is nearly identical to the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, deltaPct -0.2), the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, deltaPct -0.5), the NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724, deltaPct 0.6), and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716, deltaPct 0.7). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the GTX 1070 performs essentially on par with those professional and mobile parts in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Archeage specifically, the combo rank shows that actual game performance is influenced by more than just raw GPU compute.

The CPU’s nearest rivals tell a similar story of close competition. The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER at 25530 (deltaPct -0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 (deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (deltaPct -0.1), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U at 25446 (deltaPct 0.3). All deltas are under 0.5%, so the CPU is competitive with those chips, but the combo rank in Archeage demonstrates that the GPU limits overall performance.

The rank of 3075 out of 3708 should be interpreted with context. Since Archeage is an MMORPG with large player populations and complex scenes, frame rates can vary widely. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 106 FPS, which would be a good result, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 17 FPS. The low combo rank likely reflects the average across all tested resolutions and settings, which pulls down the final ranking.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture using the GP104 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, and the memory runs at 2002 MHz, which translates to 8 Gbps effective. The memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s.

In Archeage, these specifications produce the measured results. At 1080p, the GPU is able to push 106 FPS at Low settings, but at Ultra, the average drops to 44 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 62 FPS, indicating that the game’s Ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the combination of higher resolution textures and effects likely stresses the memory subsystem, though the data does not explicitly show VRAM usage.

The GTX 1070’s FP32 performance is 6.463 TFLOPS, and its texture rate is 202.0 GTexel/s. These figures are modest by modern standards, and the 4K results confirm this. At 4K High, the average is 25 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold often considered minimum for playability. The 4K Ultra result of 17 FPS is even worse, showing that the GPU is overwhelmed.

The GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs is 47, meaning it performs better than 47% of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are all within 1% in average score, so it is not an outlier in either direction. However, in Archeage, the demands of the game, particularly at higher resolutions, push the GTX 1070 to its limits. The GPU’s launch MSRP was 379 USD, and it supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, but those API features do not help when the underlying hardware is saturated.

The measured FPS data for Medium settings includes minimum and maximum values, which provide insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the average is 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS. These ranges show that the GPU maintains relatively stable frame delivery, with the minimum not dropping drastically below the average, which is good for an MMORPG where stutter can be disruptive.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 44 at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest result at 1080p, compared to 64 FPS at High, 94 FPS at Medium, and 106 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Low settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 41. This is the only 4K setting that approaches playability, as High yields 25 FPS, Medium yields 36 FPS, and Ultra yields 17 FPS.

Q: What is the combo rank in Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 3075 out of 3708 tested combinations. This indicates that the pairing performs in the lower 17% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The memory clock is 2002 MHz, which is 8 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz and boost clock is 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rival by average benchmark score?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average score of 9780. Its closest rival, the AMD FirePro W5000, scores 9803, a delta of -0.2%. Other rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, -0.5%), the NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724, 0.6%), and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716, 0.7%).

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 63, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings levels. Starting with 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: average 106 FPS
• Medium: average 94 FPS, minimum 80 FPS, maximum 108 FPS
• High: average 64 FPS
• Ultra: average 44 FPS

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably:

• Low: average 71 FPS
• Medium: average 63 FPS, minimum 54 FPS, maximum 73 FPS
• High: average 43 FPS
• Ultra: average 29 FPS

At 3840x2160, the results show severe degradation:

• Low: average 41 FPS
• Medium: average 36 FPS, minimum 31 FPS, maximum 42 FPS
• High: average 25 FPS
• Ultra: average 17 FPS

The Medium settings data is the only set that includes min and max FPS across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range from min to max is 28 FPS (80 to 108). At 1440p, the range is 19 FPS (54 to 73). At 4K, the range is 11 FPS (31 to 42). This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is consistently hitting its performance ceiling, with less variability because it is fully utilized.

Comparing settings within each resolution, the gap between Low and Ultra grows as resolution increases. At 1080p, Low (106 FPS) is 62 FPS higher than Ultra (44 FPS). At 1440p, Low (71 FPS) is 42 FPS higher than Ultra (29 FPS). At 4K, Low (41 FPS) is 24 FPS higher than Ultra (17 FPS). The absolute gap shrinks because the GPU is so limited at 4K that even Low settings cannot produce high frame rates.

The High settings results are particularly telling for typical gaming use. At 1080p High, the average is 64 FPS, which is smooth. At 1440p High, the average is 43 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. At 4K High, the average is 25 FPS, which is below comfortable playability. For an MMORPG like Archeage, where combat and world exploration benefit from consistent frame rates, the 1440p High setting appears to be the sweet spot for this combo.

Ultra settings are the most demanding. At 1080p Ultra, 44 FPS is acceptable. At 1440p Ultra, 29 FPS is marginal. At 4K Ultra, 17 FPS is unplayable. The data does not include min or max FPS for Ultra settings, but the averages alone indicate that Ultra is only viable at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne. It is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its TDP is 65 W, and it supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In Archeage, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, AI, and player interactions, which are common in MMORPGs. The measured FPS data shows that at lower resolutions, the CPU has enough performance to keep up with the GPU. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 106 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound or balanced. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 44 FPS, indicating that the GPU is now the limiting factor, as the CPU can still provide high frame rates in other workloads.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support this interpretation. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20655 in multicore and 2916 in singlecore. In Geekbench, it scores 9959 in multicore and 1907 in singlecore. These scores show that the CPU is capable of handling many threads, which is relevant for an MMORPG that may have multiple background processes. The 3DMark scores also show strong multi-threaded performance: 6628 in 16-thread, 5585 in 8-thread, and 6617 in max-thread tests.

The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 25517, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of that score. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530 (deltaPct -0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550 (deltaPct -0.1), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446 (deltaPct 0.3). This clustering indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a solid mid-range performer, but not exceptional.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The evidence is that FPS drops consistently when moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, regardless of settings. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect similar FPS across resolutions at the same settings. Instead, the data shows large drops, such as from 64 FPS at 1080p High to 43 FPS at 1440p High to 25 FPS at 4K High. This trend confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint.

However, at 1080p Low, the CPU may become more relevant. The 106 FPS result is close to what a GTX 1070 can achieve in other games, and the CPU’s single-thread performance, as shown by its 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and PassMark single-thread score of 3296, is sufficient for typical MMORPG scenarios. The CPU’s L3 cache is 16 MB, and it has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, which helps with data locality in game environments.

The combo rank of 3075 out of 3708 suggests that the CPU is not the reason for the low ranking. If the CPU were severely underpowered, the combo would likely rank even lower. Instead, the GPU’s age and limitations, as evidenced by its 4K results, are the main factors. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than enough for Archeage, which was released in 2014 and does not require modern multi-threaded performance to the same degree as newer titles.

Overall, the Ryzen 7 5700 provides a stable foundation, but the GTX 1070 cannot fully leverage it at higher resolutions. For players who prioritize 1080p gaming, this combo works well, with the CPU ensuring that frame rates remain high even in crowded areas. For 1440p, the combo is playable at Medium and High settings. For 4K, the GPU drags the experience down, and the CPU’s performance is irrelevant because the GPU is overwhelmed.