Archeage

# Archeage with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces a fascinating dataset in Archeage, an MMORPG that launched in 2014. This combination sits at the 100th spot out of 2761 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations. The CPU is an 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 part running at 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 flagship with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The measured FPS numbers reveal a system that is heavily CPU-limited at lower resolutions, with the GPU only becoming the primary constraint at 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 219 FPS at 1920x1080 to 192 FPS at 2560x1440, then falls to 125 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 43% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but still leaves the game highly playable at 4K. The relatively modest scaling between 1080p and 1440p (219 to 192 FPS, a 12% drop) suggests the CPU is holding performance back at these lower resolutions, as the RTX 5090 D has enormous headroom.

Moving to Medium settings, the pattern shifts slightly. At 1080p, the average is 210 FPS, dropping to 184 FPS at 1440p (a 12% reduction), and then to 112 FPS at 4K (a 47% drop from 1080p). The 1440p to 4K transition shows a 39% performance loss, indicating that the GPU is starting to become more relevant at higher resolutions. The minimum FPS at Medium settings also scales predictably: 179 FPS at 1080p, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K.

High settings produce a more pronounced resolution scaling curve. From 182 FPS at 1080p, performance drops to 132 FPS at 1440p (a 27% reduction) and then to 76 FPS at 4K (a 58% reduction from 1080p). This steeper decline at High settings compared to Low/Medium indicates that the visual fidelity increases are placing more load on the GPU, which is now becoming the limiting factor at 4K. The jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 36 FPS (112 to 76), while at 1080p it only costs 28 FPS (210 to 182), confirming that the GPU workload grows disproportionately with resolution at higher settings.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic resolution scaling. At 1080p, the average is 134 FPS, dropping to 90 FPS at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 52 FPS at 4K (a 61% reduction from 1080p). The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, and the scaling from 1440p to 4K alone represents a 42% performance loss. This suggests that Ultra settings at 4K push the RTX 5090 D to its limits in Archeage, despite the game's age. The data indicates that the CPU remains the primary constraint at 1080p across all settings, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K, particularly at High and Ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + RTX 5090 D combination achieves a rank of 100 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 96th percentile of all configurations tested. This is an excellent result for a system pairing a mid-range 2022 CPU with a flagship 2025 GPU. The ranking suggests that Archeage, being an MMORPG, benefits from the strong single-thread performance of the Zen 3 architecture, while the RTX 5090 D's raw compute power handles the game's rendering demands efficiently.

Looking at the CPU's position relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700 posts an average benchmark score of 25517, which is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER at 25530 (0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (0.1% difference). It slightly outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.1% (25485) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U by 0.3% (25446). The 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates this is a solid mid-range processor, though not a top-tier performer.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The RTX 5090 D achieves an average benchmark score of 77712, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76904 (1.1% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78940 (1.6% faster), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants at 79396 and 79605 (2.1% and 2.4% faster respectively). This GPU is clearly a high-end part, and its combination with the Ryzen 7 5700 in Archeage produces a top-100 result that reflects the game's CPU-friendly nature.

The fact that this combo ranks 100th overall despite the GPU being in the 92nd percentile suggests that Archeage's performance is more dependent on CPU capabilities than raw GPU power. The Ryzen 7 5700's 78th percentile CPU ranking is the weaker link in this pairing, yet the combined result still lands in the top 4% of tested systems. This implies that the game's engine scales well with the RTX 5090 D's architecture, and the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU adequately at most settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in Archeage?

A: The data suggests yes, particularly at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 219 FPS, which is only 27 FPS higher than at 1440p Low (192 FPS). This modest scaling indicates the CPU is limiting performance at these resolutions, as a GPU-bound scenario would show larger FPS differences when resolution drops.

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

A: At 4K High, the system maintains 76 FPS average, which is playable for an MMORPG. For higher refresh rates, 1440p High offers 132 FPS, and 1080p High delivers 182 FPS. The choice depends on whether you prioritize visual fidelity or frame rate, but 1440p represents a good balance with 132 FPS at High settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory affect Archeage performance?

A: The 32 GB memory pool with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is far more than Archeage requires, given its 2014 release date. The measured FPS data shows no memory-related performance anomalies, suggesting the game never approaches the memory capacity or bandwidth limits of this GPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the gap is 85 FPS (219 Low vs 134 Ultra). At 1440p, the gap is 102 FPS (192 Low vs 90 Ultra). At 4K, the gap is 73 FPS (125 Low vs 52 Ultra). The largest percentage drop is at 1440p, where Ultra is 53% slower than Low.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 100th out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 3.6% of all systems. This is a strong result given that the CPU alone ranks in the 78th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700's 65W TDP limit performance in this game?

A: The 65W TDP is not directly measured in the FPS data, but the CPU's benchmark scores (23rd single-core at 2916 in Cinebench R23) suggest it has adequate single-thread performance for Archeage. The 8-core/16-thread configuration at 3.70 GHz base clock provides sufficient processing power for this MMORPG.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the dataset shows the following average FPS values: Low settings produce 219 FPS, Medium produces 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 FPS and maximum of 242 FPS, High produces 182 FPS, and Ultra produces 134 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 39% performance reduction at 1080p. The difference between Low and Medium is just 9 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 28 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 48 FPS. This suggests that Medium to High is the steepest performance cliff at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are: Low at 192 FPS, Medium at 184 FPS with a minimum of 157 FPS and maximum of 212 FPS, High at 132 FPS, and Ultra at 90 FPS. The Low to Ultra drop is 102 FPS, representing a 53% reduction. The Medium to High transition is the most costly, losing 52 FPS, while Low to Medium only loses 8 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium (157) is higher than the average FPS at Ultra (90), indicating that Ultra settings introduce significant frame time variability.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 125 FPS, Medium at 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 128 FPS, High at 76 FPS, and Ultra at 52 FPS. The Low to Ultra drop is 73 FPS, a 58% reduction. The Medium to High transition costs 36 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 24 FPS. At 4K, even Medium settings maintain a minimum of 95 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra at 52 FPS is the only setting that dips below 60 FPS in this dataset.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Medium minimum of 179 FPS is higher than the 1440p High average of 132 FPS, and the 1440p Medium minimum of 157 FPS exceeds the 4K High average of 76 FPS. This shows that resolution has a more significant impact on performance than settings level in the mid-range. The 4K Medium minimum of 95 FPS is particularly notable, as it demonstrates that this combo can maintain playable frame rates at 4K with reasonable settings.

The maximum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings: 242 FPS at 1080p, 212 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 4K. These peaks suggest that the system has headroom for frame rate spikes, likely in less demanding scenes typical of MMORPG environments. The spread between minimum and maximum at Medium settings is 63 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K, indicating that frame time consistency improves as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It operates at a 3.70 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.60 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache, supporting DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Its benchmark scores show a single-thread performance of 901 in 3DMark and 2916 in Cinebench R23, while multi-thread results reach 6617 in 3DMark max threads and 20655 in Cinebench R23.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is evident from the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the system produces 219 FPS, which is only 12% higher than at 1440p Low (192 FPS). This small difference indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom at these settings. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark is modest by modern standards, which aligns with the game's apparent CPU-bound behavior at lower resolutions.

The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are relevant for an MMORPG like Archeage, which often has many players and NPCs on screen, creating multi-threaded workloads. The 16 MB L3 cache helps with data locality, and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports the game's streaming needs. The 78th percentile CPU ranking among all processors suggests it is competent but not exceptional, yet the combo still achieves a top-100 ranking in Archeage, indicating that the game does not demand extreme CPU performance.

The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest CPU rivals in benchmark scores are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530, 0.1% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, 0.1% slower), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, 0.1% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446, 0.3% slower). These small deltas show the CPU is in a tight performance bracket, and its 8-core/16-thread configuration at 65W TDP makes it an efficient choice. In the context of Archeage, the CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz is likely the more important specification, as the game appears sensitive to single-thread performance based on the limited FPS scaling at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on your target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Low at 219 FPS, Medium at 210 FPS, High at 182 FPS, and Ultra at 134 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance, providing a minimum of 179 FPS and maximum of 242 FPS, which is more than enough for high refresh rate monitors. The 28 FPS difference between Medium and High is noticeable, but High still delivers 182 FPS average, making it a viable choice for improved visuals without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the data shows Low at 192 FPS, Medium at 184 FPS, High at 132 FPS, and Ultra at 90 FPS. Medium remains the recommended setting, as it maintains a minimum of 157 FPS while preserving visual quality. High settings at 1440p produce 132 FPS, which is still above 120 FPS for competitive play, but the 52 FPS drop from Medium to High is substantial. Ultra at 90 FPS is playable but represents a significant visual expense for the frame rate cost, and the 53% performance reduction from Low to Ultra is the largest of any resolution in this dataset.

At 3840x2160, the choices become more constrained. Low produces 125 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS, High drops to 76 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the clear recommendation, as it maintains a minimum above 90 FPS while offering significantly better visuals than Low. High at 76 FPS is acceptable for less demanding gameplay, but the 36 FPS loss from Medium to High is steep. Ultra at 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for consistent frame rates.

For the best overall experience, Medium settings at 1440p provide 184 FPS average with a 157 FPS minimum, which exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors while delivering good visual quality. If you prefer 4K, Medium settings at 3840x2160 offer 112 FPS average and 95 FPS minimum, which is smooth for an MMORPG. The data clearly shows that Ultra settings are not worth the performance penalty at any resolution, with the largest cost-benefit imbalance occurring at 1080p where Ultra is 39% slower than Low but offers diminishing visual returns. High settings are a middle ground that works well at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the 76 FPS average is only marginal for high refresh rate displays.