Archeage

# Archeage with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

This combination of an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and an 8 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 produces a curious split in Archeage: at 1080p Low it delivers 156.2 FPS, yet at 4K Ultra it collapses to 26.5 FPS. The data suggests a system that is comfortably capable of high-refresh 1080p play but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings, ranking 973rd out of 1727 tested combos for this MMORPG.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock. This is a 65 W desktop part on the AM4 socket, and its benchmark profile shows strong multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 20655 points, while single-core reaches 2916 points. In the broader CPU landscape, it sits at the 84th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220.

The nearest rivals illustrate how tightly grouped this chip is at its performance tier. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27043 (0.7% ahead), the Intel Core i7-12700H scores 27006 (0.8% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26991 (0.8% ahead). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trails at 26909, 1.2% behind. This clustering means the Ryzen 7 5700 is not a standout in either direction; it sits in a dense pack of comparable performers.

For an MMORPG like Archeage, which is notoriously dependent on single-threaded performance for game logic and network processing, the CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 901 and PassMark single-thread score of 3296 are more relevant than raw multi-core numbers. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1762 suggests that even with just two threads active, the chip maintains decent responsiveness. The multi-threaded scores (3dmark 16-threads at 6628, max-threads at 6617) show scaling that flattens beyond 8 threads, typical for a gaming workload that doesn't fully utilize 16 threads.

The data implies that the Ryzen 7 5700 provides a solid foundation for Archeage at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU's single-thread strength is sufficient to push frame rates above 90 FPS at High settings. The 4K bottleneck is not primarily CPU-driven, as evidenced by the fact that dropping from Ultra to Low at 4K more than doubles the frame rate (26.5 to 60.4 FPS), a pattern that points to GPU limitations.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is an Ada Lovelace part with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2460 MHz, and the chip features 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The GPU's benchmark profile shows a PassMark G3D score of 19545 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302, placing it at the 66th percentile versus all GPUs.

The RTX 4060's nearest rivals show a tight race at this performance level. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23321 (0.6% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23338 (0.7% ahead), and the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021 (0.7% behind). The AMD Radeon 760M trails at 22999, 0.8% behind. This grouping suggests the RTX 4060 is positioned squarely in the mid-range, with no significant advantage over its closest competitors.

Archeage's measured FPS reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, where even Ultra settings at 1440p produce 42.1 FPS. However, at 4K, the GPU's 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors. The 4K Medium setting (53.7 FPS) and 4K High (33.3 FPS) show that the GPU can handle moderate loads at 4K, but Ultra settings at 4K drop to 26.5 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play.

The GPU's DirectX 11 PassMark score of 175 and DirectX 12 score of 76 are worth noting, as Archeage is an older title that may rely on older API paths. The RTX 4060's modern architecture handles these well, but the 4K Ultra result suggests that memory bandwidth, not compute, is the primary constraint at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data tells a clear story about scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 156.2 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 105 FPS (a 32.8% reduction); at 4K Low, it further drops to 60.4 FPS (a 42.5% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom is sufficient to maintain high frame rates when the GPU load is low.

At High settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 90.6 FPS at 1080p, 63.6 FPS at 1440p (a 29.8% drop), and 33.3 FPS at 4K (a 47.6% drop from 1440p). The 4K High result of 33.3 FPS is barely playable, and the step from 1440p to 4K at High settings costs more than 30 FPS, confirming that the RTX 4060 does not have enough bandwidth or shading power for demanding 4K workloads.

Ultra settings reveal the steepest cliff: 60.5 FPS at 1080p, 42.1 FPS at 1440p, and 26.5 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra transition represents a 56.2% performance loss, which is substantial. This pattern suggests that for this combo, 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots, while 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings.

The data implies that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see similar FPS across resolutions at the same settings, but the consistent drops with increasing resolution point squarely at the GPU. The RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are the constraints at 4K, particularly at higher settings where texture and shader complexity increase memory pressure and bandwidth requirements.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: The data shows 1080p is the strongest resolution, with all settings producing at least 60.5 FPS (Ultra) and up to 156.2 FPS (Low). 1440p is also viable, with all settings above 42 FPS, but 4K at High or Ultra falls below 34 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, 1080p yields 156.2 FPS while 4K yields 60.4 FPS, a 95.8 FPS difference (61.3% reduction). At Ultra settings, 1080p yields 60.5 FPS while 4K yields 26.5 FPS, a 34 FPS difference (56.2% reduction).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. FPS drops consistently as resolution increases across all settings, which is the signature of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's strong single-thread scores (3296 PassMark single-thread) are sufficient for Archeage's demands.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 973rd out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning (66th percentile) rather than a CPU deficiency.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings, which produce 60.4 FPS and 53.7 FPS respectively at 4K. High settings at 4K drop to 33.3 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 26.5 FPS.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1440p Ultra?

A: The measured data shows 42.1 FPS at 1440p Ultra. This is playable but not smooth for fast-paced content. Dropping to High settings at 1440p improves this to 63.6 FPS, a 51.1% increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce 156.2 FPS, Medium produces 136.7 FPS, High produces 90.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 60.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 95.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom at 1080p but that Ultra settings impose a significant load.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across the board. Low yields 105 FPS, Medium yields 91.4 FPS, High yields 63.6 FPS, and Ultra yields 42.1 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30-50% performance depending on settings, with Ultra suffering the largest relative drop (30.4%).

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal. Low produces 60.4 FPS, Medium produces 53.7 FPS, High produces 33.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 26.5 FPS. Only Low and Medium are consistently above 50 FPS, while High and Ultra fall into the 26-33 FPS range, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step up halves the performance headroom at higher settings. The 4K Ultra result of 26.5 FPS is the lowest measured value, while 1080p Low at 156.2 FPS is the highest. The medium settings at each resolution provide the best balance, with 136.7 FPS at 1080p, 91.4 FPS at 1440p, and 53.7 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the Medium preset is the most balanced choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 136.7 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay while retaining visual quality above Low. At 1440p, Medium produces 91.4 FPS, offering a high-refresh experience that maintains most visual fidelity. Even at 4K, Medium hits 53.7 FPS, which is playable if not ideal.

High settings are a reasonable alternative at 1080p and 1440p, where they produce 90.6 FPS and 63.6 FPS respectively. These frame rates are playable, but the drop from Medium to High at 1440p is significant (91.4 to 63.6 FPS, a 30.4% reduction). At 4K, High is not recommended, as 33.3 FPS is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, where 60.5 FPS is achieved. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 42.1 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 26.5 FPS. For players prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, 1080p Ultra is the only setting that maintains playability. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering the best trade-off between visual detail and performance across all resolutions.

Low settings are recommended only for competitive play or when maximum frame rates are desired, as they produce 156.2 FPS at 1080p and 105 FPS at 1440p. However, the visual degradation from Medium to Low is substantial, and the frame rate gain (from 136.7 to 156.2 FPS at 1080p) is modest.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 973rd out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 56th percentile of tested configurations. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the hardware's individual percentiles: the CPU sits at the 84th percentile while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile, suggesting the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing.

The ranking implies that most tested combos outperform this one in Archeage, which is not surprising given that the RTX 4060 is positioned at the 66th percentile versus all GPUs. The combo's performance is competitive with other mid-range pairings, and its 1080p results are solid, but it cannot compete with higher-end GPUs that would push 4K Ultra frame rates above 60 FPS.

The data indicates that this combo is a reasonable choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Archeage, but it is not optimized for 4K. The 973rd rank reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, not a CPU deficiency. For players seeking higher rankings, a more powerful GPU would be the necessary upgrade, while the Ryzen 7 5700's 84th percentile CPU performance is unlikely to be the limiting factor in this game.