Archeage

This CPU and GPU pairing lands in the top tier of tested configurations for Archeage, sitting at rank 300 out of 1727 total combos. That places it in roughly the 83rd percentile of all systems tested, meaning it outperforms the majority of setups while remaining short of the absolute top-end hardware. The combination of an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with the Ada Lovelace-based RTX 4070 SUPER produces a balanced platform that handles the game’s MMO workloads without obvious bottlenecks in either direction. The data indicates this combo will deliver smooth frame rates at mainstream resolutions and remains playable even at 4K, though Ultra settings require compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 300 out of 1727 tested pairings puts this system comfortably in the upper echelon for Archeage. This is not a fringe result; it reflects a well-matched pairing where neither component drags the other down. Looking at the CPU’s position, the Ryzen 7 5700 scores 27,220 on the average benchmark scale, which places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27,043 (a 0.7% difference) and the Intel Core i7-12700H at 27,006 (0.8% ahead), showing the 5700 trades blows with older flagship parts. The GPU follows a similar pattern: the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 42,576, and its closest competitor, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, is only 0.2% behind at 42,653. These percentile rankings indicate that while the hardware is strong, it is not at the very top, so expectations for 4K Ultra performance should be tempered.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. For Archeage, this memory configuration is more than adequate, as the game does not appear to be VRAM-limited at any of the tested settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and 56 RT cores are part of the Ada Lovelace architecture, but this game’s workload does not heavily leverage ray tracing features. The data shows that the GPU scales predictably with resolution and settings: at 1440p High, the combo hits 93.6 FPS, while dropping to Low settings pushes that to 159.4 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is the primary limiter, as the average frame rate falls from 54.4 FPS at High to 37.7 FPS at Ultra, showing a substantial cost for higher visual fidelity. The GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for this MMORPG, but the frame rate gap between Medium and Ultra settings suggests that the highest preset demands more than the hardware can comfortably deliver at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Archeage at 1440p with high settings?

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 93.6 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay, and even Medium settings reach 138.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The sweet spot is 1440p, where the combo delivers between 62.6 FPS (Ultra) and 159.4 FPS (Low). At 1080p, the frame rates are higher but the CPU starts to become more of a factor, while 4K drops below 60 FPS on High settings.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 27,220 on average, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,043) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H (27,006). It is also 1.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26,909).

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the data indicates no VRAM-related performance limitations. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is more than enough for Archeage’s textures and geometry, even at 4K Ultra, where the bottleneck is compute rather than memory capacity.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 208.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This is more than double the refresh rate of most monitors, making it ideal for high-refresh displays.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra compared to 4K High?

A: There is a significant drop: 37.7 FPS at Ultra versus 54.4 FPS at High. The difference between High and Medium is smaller (54.4 to 77.4), suggesting Ultra is disproportionately demanding.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a clear progression across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo is rarely challenged. Low settings deliver 219.1 FPS, Medium reaches 208.4 FPS, and High still manages 139.9 FPS. Even Ultra stays above 98.1 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. The gap between Medium and High at 1080p is substantial (68.5 FPS difference), indicating that High settings introduce a significant graphical load that the GPU handles but not without cost.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings produce 159.4 FPS, Medium drops to 138.6 FPS, and High falls to 93.6 FPS. Ultra is the outlier at 62.6 FPS, which is playable but notably lower. The scaling from Medium to High at 1440p is steep (45 FPS loss), suggesting that High settings toggle effects that are heavy on the GPU. For 4K, the story is about maintaining playability. Low settings yield 91.3 FPS, Medium drops to 77.4 FPS, and High falls to 54.4 FPS. Ultra tanks to 37.7 FPS, which is borderline for an MMORPG where reaction times matter in PvP or large-scale raids.

The data also reveals that the CPU keeps up with the GPU across all tested configurations. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 219.1 FPS indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700’s 16 threads are not holding back the GPU, as the score of 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multicore suggests strong multi-threaded performance. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are adequate for this title, which is not known for extreme thread scaling.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for most players is the Medium preset at 2560x1440, delivering 138.6 FPS. This provides a high frame rate with enough visual fidelity to enjoy the game’s environments without the performance hit of High settings. At 1080p, Medium at 208.4 FPS is overkill for most monitors, so dropping to High at 139.9 FPS yields better image quality without sacrificing smoothness. For 4K users, the choice is between High at 54.4 FPS and Medium at 77.4 FPS. The Medium preset is the more practical option, as it stays above 60 FPS and still looks significantly better than Low. Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, where 98.1 FPS is acceptable, but the visual gain over High is not worth the 41.8 FPS loss. In general, the data suggests avoiding Ultra on this hardware unless you prioritize image quality over frame rate and play at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 part based on the Cezanne architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 16 MB of L3 cache is shared across the cores, and the CPU supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 6,628 in 3DMark’s 16-thread test and 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multicore, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, is only 0.7% behind in average score, showing that the 5700 holds its own against older flagship parts.

For Archeage, the CPU’s role is to maintain high frame rates in crowded areas with many players. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 219.1 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound in some scenarios, but the 5700’s strong single-thread score of 2,916 in Cinebench R23 and 901 in 3DMark single-thread ensures it can handle the game’s main thread. The 16 threads also help with background tasks and the game’s multi-threaded rendering paths, though MMOs typically favor single-core performance. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node mean it runs efficiently, but the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for this title, as the GPU’s frame rates do not show signs of memory bandwidth starvation. Overall, the Ryzen 7 5700 provides a stable foundation that does not limit the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game, making the combo a reliable choice for Archeage players.