Archeage

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combo in Archeage?

A: This combo ranks 1,848 out of 3,708 tested combinations in Archeage, placing it in the middle of the pack (approximately the 50th percentile) for this specific game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its closest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 25,517 in average benchmark scores. It is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,530, 0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25,550, 0.1% faster), while slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485, 0.1% slower) and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25,446, 0.3% slower).

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic performance relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16,129. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16,351, 1.4% faster) and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16,361, 1.4% faster), while leading the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16,014, 0.7% slower) and AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862, 1.7% slower).

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of playability and visual quality?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo achieves 141 average FPS with a minimum of 120 and maximum of 162. This is the highest resolution/settings combination that maintains an average above 100 FPS while still delivering reasonable visual quality.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High settings, average FPS is 96. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops it to 65 FPS, and further to 3840x2160 High brings it down to 37 FPS. That represents a 61% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at High settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration with strong single-thread performance (3,296 in PassMark single-thread) is sufficient to push the RTX 3060 Ti to 159 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating headroom that becomes irrelevant as GPU load increases at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sits at rank 1,848 out of 3,708 tested combos in Archeage. This places the configuration almost exactly at the median of all tested systems, which is notable given the hardware's mid-range positioning. The ranking indicates that while this combo is far from the top-tier performers, it provides a fundamentally solid foundation for this MMORPG, with the bottleneck shifting between CPU and GPU depending on resolution and settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 78 among all processors shows the Ryzen 7 5700 is a strong contributor to the overall combo rank. Its average benchmark score of 25,517 puts it in the upper quartile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within a 0.3% performance delta, indicating a tightly contested performance tier. The GPU, however, sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, which is more modest and likely drags the combo's overall position down from what the CPU alone could achieve.

The delta between the CPU's strong showing and the GPU's mid-pack positioning suggests that Archeage's measured FPS results are heavily influenced by the GPU at higher settings. This is consistent with the measured FPS data showing dramatic drops at 4K Ultra (25 FPS) versus 1080p Low (159 FPS). The combo's rank of 1,848 out of 3,708 reflects this balance — not a top-tier system, but one that delivers playable performance across most of the tested configurations. The data indicates that users upgrading from weaker GPUs would see substantial gains, while those with stronger GPUs would likely see the CPU become more relevant at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 17,400 million transistors. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications position the card as a capable mid-range option, which is reflected in its 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the RTX 3060 Ti delivers 96 FPS on High settings, suggesting the card has sufficient headroom to handle the game's demands at this resolution. However, the transition to 2560x1440 shows a clear performance cost, with High settings dropping to 65 FPS. The 4K results at 3840x2160 demonstrate the card's limits, with High settings yielding just 37 FPS and Ultra dropping to an unplayable 25 FPS.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely factors in the performance scaling. At 4K Ultra, the combination of higher resolution textures and increased draw distances typical of MMORPGs can strain both memory capacity and bandwidth. The measured FPS data shows a 32% drop from High to Ultra at 4K (37 to 25 FPS), and a similarly steep 33% drop at 1440p (65 to 44 FPS). These scaling patterns indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings, with the CPU's performance headroom becoming irrelevant beyond 1080p Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Archeage with this combo spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling.

1920x1080: At this resolution, the combo performs strongly across all settings. Low settings produce 159 average FPS, which is the highest measurement in the entire dataset. Medium settings deliver 141 average FPS with a minimum of 120 and maximum of 162, indicating smooth performance with minimal frame drops. High settings reduce the average to 96 FPS, while Ultra settings drop significantly to 65 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear pattern: the combo can easily maintain high frame rates at lower settings but experiences a steep 32% drop from High to Ultra.

2560x1440: Moving to 1440p, performance remains playable but the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce 107 average FPS, which is still commendable. Medium settings deliver 95 average FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 109, demonstrating consistent frame times. High settings drop to 65 average FPS, which is the same as 1080p Ultra. Ultra settings at 1440p yield just 44 average FPS, making this the first configuration where playability becomes questionable for demanding users.

3840x2160: At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates except at Low settings. Low settings produce 61 average FPS, which is barely acceptable for smooth gameplay. Medium settings deliver 54 average FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, showing noticeable frame dips. High settings drop to 37 average FPS, and Ultra settings are effectively unplayable at 25 average FPS. The 4K results clearly demonstrate that this combo is not designed for high-end 4K gaming in Archeage.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the performance gap between settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 94 FPS. At 1440p, this gap narrows to 63 FPS. At 4K, it shrinks further to 36 FPS. This indicates that the GPU becomes the overwhelming bottleneck at 4K, regardless of settings, while at 1080p the CPU has more influence on the frame rate ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's target resolution and preference for visual quality versus frame rate.

For 1080p users: Medium settings provide the best overall experience with 141 average FPS, a 120 FPS minimum, and a 162 FPS maximum. This configuration maintains frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while still offering better visual quality than Low settings. Users with high refresh rate monitors can consider Low settings at 159 FPS for maximum smoothness, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the 13% frame rate increase. High settings at 96 FPS remain perfectly playable and offer a good balance for those prioritizing visual fidelity, but Ultra at 65 FPS is not recommended given the significant drop from High.

For 1440p users: Medium settings are the clear recommendation, delivering 95 average FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold and ensures frame dips remain acceptable. Low settings at 107 FPS are an option for competitive play or high refresh rate displays, but the visual quality reduction is substantial. High settings at 65 FPS are borderline playable but leave little headroom for demanding scenes typical of MMORPGs, such as large-scale battles or crowded cities. Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended for any serious gameplay.

For 4K users: The data shows that this combo is not well-suited for 4K gaming in Archeage. Low settings at 61 FPS are the only configuration that achieves playable frame rates, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is minimal. Medium settings at 54 FPS with a 46 FPS minimum are likely to cause noticeable stuttering in demanding situations. High and Ultra settings at 37 and 25 FPS respectively are effectively unplayable. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p or accepting Low settings at 4K.

The overall recommendation is to use Medium settings for most users, as this preset consistently provides the best balance of performance and visual quality across all three resolutions. The Medium preset at 1080p is the standout configuration, offering high frame rates with a minimum above 120 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and has a 65 W TDP. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, and is unlocked for overclocking.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5700 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a 3DMark max threads score of 6,617 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655. Its single-thread performance is also respectable, with a 3DMark single thread score of 901 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,296. The processor's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its position as a solid mid-range to upper-mid-range option.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,628 and 8-thread score of 5,585 indicate the processor can handle the multi-threaded workloads typical of MMORPGs, which often involve numerous NPCs, player characters, and game systems running simultaneously. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 16 threads help ensure smooth performance in populated areas.

However, the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases. The data shows that at 4K, frame rates are primarily limited by the GPU, with even Low settings dropping from 159 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 4K. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 has sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck in Archeage, even at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The processor's nearest rivals, including the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, all perform within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700, confirming that this CPU tier is well-matched to the RTX 3060 Ti for this game.