Archeage

Archeage, an MMORPG from 2014, presents an interesting scaling profile for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination. The measured frame rates show a pronounced dependency on resolution, with the gap between settings widening considerably as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the system is clearly capable of high refresh rates, but the transition to 4K reveals a steep performance cliff, particularly at the highest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and expected pattern: frame rates drop as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly by settings preset. For Low settings, the average FPS falls from 175.8 at 1080p to 116.6 at 1440p, a 33.7% reduction, and then to 64.8 at 4K, a further 44.4% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline at 4K, even on Low, suggests the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor, as the rendering load at 3840x2160 is immense.

High settings show a similar trend, with 1080p producing 108.2 FPS, 1440p dropping to 71.7 FPS, and 4K falling to a marginal 40.7 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K here represents a 43.2% performance hit. Medium settings follow suit, starting at 156.3 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 104.1 FPS at 1440p, and then to 58.9 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is where the scaling becomes most punishing, with 71.3 FPS at 1080p, 46.1 FPS at 1440p, and a barely playable 25 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the frame rate of 1080p Ultra, highlighting a massive computational cost.

This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 3070 provides a balanced experience, but at 4K, the GPU's capabilities are saturated. The 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth of the RTX 3070 are being pushed to their limits, especially with the higher-detail presets that likely increase texture and shader complexity. The data implies that for consistent high frame rates at 4K, users would need to significantly lower settings, as the 40.7 FPS on High is the only preset other than Low to break the 40 FPS barrier.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 108.2 FPS offers a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance, easily exceeding 60 FPS and approaching 100 FPS. The Medium preset at 156.3 FPS is better suited for high-refresh-rate displays, while Ultra at 71.3 FPS still provides a smooth experience for standard 60 Hz monitors, though it sacrifices a significant amount of performance for the extra visual effects.

At 1440p, the High preset is the standout choice, delivering 71.7 FPS, which is comfortably playable and a 55.5% improvement over the Ultra preset's 46.1 FPS. Low settings at 116.6 FPS are viable for competitive play, but the graphical compromise is substantial. Medium at 104.1 FPS is also a strong contender, offering a good middle ground. For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 64.8 FPS is the only option that consistently maintains a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 58.9 FPS is borderline, and High at 40.7 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but Ultra at 25 FPS is not recommended for any smooth experience.

The data suggests that the "best experience" is not a single preset but a trade-off. For most users at 1440p, High is the recommended starting point, as it provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, High or Medium are excellent choices. At 4K, users must accept Low settings to prioritize frame rate, or they can choose Medium/High if they prioritize visual fidelity and can tolerate sub-60 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the dominant component in this system for Archeage, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for texture streaming and data throughput in an MMORPG environment with many on-screen elements. The GPU's boost clock of 1725 MHz and its 5888 shading units are responsible for the raw pixel-pushing power, and the benchmark results reflect this.

The RTX 3070's performance is directly visible in the scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, allowing the CPU to feed it frames efficiently, resulting in high FPS across all presets. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload expands exponentially. The 4K results show a clear bottleneck, with the GPU unable to maintain high frame rates even on Medium (58.9 FPS) and High (40.7 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K (25 FPS) is a clear indicator that the combination of the GPU's memory capacity and compute throughput is insufficient for maximum settings at that resolution.

The GPU's percentile rank of 72 against all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 28238 place it in a solid mid-to-high tier. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT with a deltaPct of 0.9, show that the RTX 3070 is competitive, but the data shows it is not a top-tier 4K card for this specific title. The game's age and engine may also limit how efficiently it can use the GPU's features, but the measured results are the definitive proof of its performance ceiling here.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 holds a rank of 783 out of 1727 combos for Archeage. This places it in the 45.4th percentile, meaning it performs better than just under half of all tested systems. This is a middle-of-the-road ranking, which is surprising given the individual components.

The CPU itself is ranked in the 84th percentile against all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 27220 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, with a deltaPct of only 0.7. Similarly, the GPU is ranked in the 72nd percentile. Yet, their combined performance in this game is only average. This suggests that Archeage may have engine-level limitations or that the game's performance is not purely dependent on raw CPU or GPU power, but rather on other factors like memory latency or single-threaded performance that are not fully captured by the average benchmark scores. The combo's rank indicates that while each component is individually capable, their synergy in this specific game does not boost them to the top tier of tested systems.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 71.7 FPS.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming at playable frame rates?

A: Only with significant compromises. At 4K, the Low preset achieves 64.8 FPS, while Medium drops to 58.9 FPS, High to 40.7 FPS, and Ultra to 25 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 6600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238, while the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has a deltaPct of 0.9, indicating the RTX 3070 is about 0.9% faster.

Q: What is the CPU's performance ranking relative to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is in the 84th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220.

Q: Which 1080p preset offers the best balance for smooth gameplay?

A: The High preset at 108.2 FPS offers a good balance, while the Medium preset at 156.3 FPS is better for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: What is the most demanding preset at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the most demanding, yielding an average FPS of 25.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS varies by preset. Low settings produce 175.8 FPS, Medium produces 156.3 FPS, High produces 108.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 71.3 FPS. This shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the gap between Low and Ultra being substantial.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still robust. Low settings yield 116.6 FPS, Medium yields 104.1 FPS, High yields 71.7 FPS, and Ultra yields 46.1 FPS. The relative performance drop from 1080p is consistent across presets, but the Ultra preset begins to show its strain.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling is hit. Low settings average 64.8 FPS, Medium averages 58.9 FPS, High averages 40.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. This resolution clearly bottlenecks the GPU, with no preset able to maintain a high refresh rate. The data indicates that for a smooth 4K experience, users must utilize the Low preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, is a capable processor. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, provide strong single-threaded and multithreaded performance. Its benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916, and its average benchmark score of 27220 places it just 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the many entity updates inherent in an MMORPG. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the frame rates are high across all settings. However, the CPU's performance becomes less relevant at higher resolutions where the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 84th percentile rank against all CPUs indicates it is a solid performer, but its influence on the final frame rate in this game is secondary to the GPU, especially at 1440p and 4K. The combination's overall rank of 783 out of 1727 suggests that while the CPU is strong, it doesn't catapult the system to the top of the charts for this title, implying the game may not fully utilize all 16 threads.