Archeage

Archeage, an MMORPG released in 2014, presents an interesting performance profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and presets, offering a wide spectrum of frame rates from highly competitive to barely playable. The combination of a Zen 3 CPU and a Blackwell GPU demonstrates that scaling is not linear, and the bottlenecks shift depending on the graphical load.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a clear shift in the limiting component. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system produces 91.8 FPS, but this falls to 65.7 FPS at 2560x1440 and plummets to 38.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 58% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at the highest preset, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the drop is even steeper: from 219.3 FPS at 1080p down to 89.9 FPS at 4K, a 59% decrease. This suggests that even when the graphical load is minimal, the RTX 5070's rendering capabilities are being taxed significantly by the 4K resolution. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, especially at lower settings where the GPU has headroom, but at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput dictates the final frame rate.

Interestingly, the scaling between 1440p and 4K is more punishing than the scaling from 1080p to 1440p. For High settings, moving from 1440p to 4K costs 41.2 FPS, whereas moving from 1080p to 1440p costs 43.6 FPS. This suggests that the memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s and the 192-bit bus are being saturated at the higher resolution, making the transition to 4K particularly costly for this GPU configuration.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070's specifications directly explain the observed performance cliffs. With 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU has a substantial memory pool, but the bandwidth is the critical factor in Archeage. The benchmark results show that the GPU sits in the 83rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 41687, placing it in a competitive position against cards like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which has a deltaPct of 0.6.

The clock speeds of 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost are relatively high, and the data shows that the GPU can push high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 219.3 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is not the bottleneck in this scenario. However, the 4K Ultra result of 38.6 FPS indicates that the GPU's compute resources, with 6144 shading units and 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance, are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and demanding settings.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB appears sufficient for Archeage at these settings, as the frame rates at 4K High (52.8 FPS) are more limited by processing power than memory capacity. The data suggests that the GPU's pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s are the key metrics that determine performance at higher resolutions, where the fill rate requirements increase exponentially.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy of presets, and the data suggests that Medium settings offer the most balanced experience. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 200.4 FPS, which is only 18.9 FPS less than Low but provides significantly better visual quality. The jump from Medium to High costs 62.8 FPS at 1080p, making High a less attractive option for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, Medium yields 136.5 FPS, which is a smooth experience for most players. High drops to 94 FPS, still playable but with a noticeable reduction in fluidity. The Ultra preset is problematic at every resolution, with 91.8 FPS at 1080p being the only acceptable result, and 38.6 FPS at 4K being nearly unplayable.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Low settings at 89.9 FPS provide the only viable option for maintaining a high refresh rate experience. Medium at 79.4 FPS is acceptable for less demanding players, but High at 52.8 FPS and Ultra at 38.6 FPS fall below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The recommendation from the data is clear: Medium is the sweet spot for 1080p and 1440p, while Low is necessary for 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 5070 combination ranks 349th out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. This ranking is respectable but not exceptional for a system with a GPU that is in the 83rd percentile and a CPU in the 84th percentile. The gap between the component percentiles and the combo rank suggests that Archeage's optimization may not fully utilize the hardware.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K with a deltaPct of 0.7 and the Intel Core i7-12700H with a deltaPct of 0.8, indicating that the Ryzen 7 5700 performs on par with these older high-end parts. The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 with a deltaPct of 0.6, showing that the 5070 delivers comparable average performance. However, the combo's rank of 349 indicates that there are many other pairings that achieve better results in this specific game, likely due to the game's preference for certain architectures or clock speeds.

The data implies that while each component is individually strong, the combination does not synergize perfectly in Archeage. The 349th rank out of 1727 combos means that 1378 other configurations outperform this pairing, which is a surprising result given the hardware's capabilities in synthetic benchmarks.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with Low settings reaching 219.3 FPS and Medium hitting 200.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium still delivers 136.5 FPS, but 4K performance drops significantly, making 1080p the optimal choice for maximum fluidity.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the RTX 3090 in this context?

A: The nearest rival data shows the RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090's score of 41441. This indicates they perform nearly identically in synthetic tests, though Archeage-specific performance may vary.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 4K. The frame rate drops from 89.9 FPS at Low to 38.6 FPS at Ultra, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient processing power for the game's logic.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows 94 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is a solid result, though lower than the 136.5 FPS achieved at Medium, indicating a significant performance cost for the higher preset.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM cause any issues in Archeage?

A: The data does not indicate VRAM limitations. The frame rates at 4K Ultra (38.6 FPS) are more likely constrained by the GPU's compute capabilities rather than memory capacity, as the 12 GB GDDR7 should be sufficient for a 2014 MMORPG.

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

A: The combo ranks 349th out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the top 20% of all pairings, though it is not a top-tier result given the individual component rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 219.3 FPS on Low, 200.4 FPS on Medium, 137.6 FPS on High, and 91.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear progression where each preset increase costs a significant number of frames, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High at 62.8 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases across all settings. Low produces 151.3 FPS, Medium yields 136.5 FPS, High drops to 94 FPS, and Ultra falls to 65.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average decrease of approximately 32% across presets, with Low suffering the largest absolute loss of 68 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low achieves 89.9 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. Medium produces 79.4 FPS, High falls to 52.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38.6 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable at Low or Medium settings for this combination. The variance between the best and worst results is substantial, with a spread of 180.7 FPS between 1080p Low and 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 Cezanne architecture, provides a solid foundation for Archeage. The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and 16 MB of L3 cache are key factors in its performance. The benchmark data shows a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916, indicating strong multi-threaded capabilities.

The CPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 219.3 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3296 suggest that the CPU can handle the game's logic efficiently. The CPU's percentile of 84 places it above average, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, has a deltaPct of 0.7, showing they are essentially equivalent.

However, the CPU's performance is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that the frame rate drops are more correlated with GPU load than CPU capabilities. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and support for DDR4 memory are sufficient for this game. The data indicates that the CPU provides a stable platform, but the overall combo's rank of 349 out of 1727 suggests that other CPUs may offer better single-threaded performance or compatibility with this specific game engine.