Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 presents a balanced mid-range configuration for Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The benchmark data reveals a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with performance heavily dictated by the GPU at higher loads and the CPU at lower ones. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the board indicate that the most significant performance gains come from adjusting the preset, particularly at 4K where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for this configuration in Archeage shows a clear hierarchy across the four tested presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 162 FPS, which is the highest raw performance measured. However, the Medium preset provides a more balanced experience with an average of 144 FPS and a reported minimum of 122 FPS, ensuring smoother gameplay during demanding scenes. The High preset drops to 98 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 67 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the trend continues. Low produces an average of 109 FPS, while Medium maintains a strong 97 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS. High drops to 66 FPS, and Ultra is significantly more demanding at 45 FPS. The data indicates that Medium is the optimal preset for this resolution, as it retains high fluidity without the severe performance penalty of High or Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the situation shifts dramatically. The Low preset achieves 62 FPS, which is the only setting that maintains a playable average frame rate near the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 55 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 26 FPS. While Medium offers a higher visual quality, its average of 55 FPS is likely to feel less consistent than Low's 62 FPS. Therefore, the data suggests that for a consistently smooth experience at 4K, the Low preset is the recommended choice. The Medium preset is viable if a lower frame rate is acceptable, but the performance drop from Low to Medium is substantial.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture and codenamed Cezanne. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides a solid foundation for an MMORPG like Archeage, which often relies on multiple threads for processing game logic, player interactions, and world events.

The CPU's benchmark scores in the data pack illustrate its capabilities. Its multi-threaded performance is strong, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and a 3DMark max threads score of 6627. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494 and a 3DMark single thread score of 899. These scores suggest the processor is capable of handling the game's primary game thread, which is often a limiting factor in MMOs.

In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and presets. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 162. This high frame rate is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to avoid a bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700G's performance is comparable to its nearest rivals in the database. It sits 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, with a percentile ranking of 79 against all CPUs. This places it in a competitive position, ensuring that it does not hold back the RX 7700 in most gaming scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the more significant factor in this pairing's gaming performance. It is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process. The card is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. It features 2560 shading units, with base and boost clocks of 1900 MHz and 2459 MHz, respectively.

The GPU's role is clearly demonstrated by the scaling of FPS with resolution. As the resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average frame rates drop consistently across all presets. For instance, on High settings, the average FPS goes from 98 at 1080p, to 66 at 1440p, and finally to 38 at 4K. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component as the pixel count increases. The 16 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for the game's textures at these resolutions, but the raw compute power of the RX 7700 begins to struggle at 4K with higher presets.

The RX 7700's overall performance, as measured by its percentile rank of 58 against all GPUs, places it in the mid-range category. Its average benchmark score of 15852 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which scores 15862, a difference of only -0.1%. It is also 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. These comparisons show that while the GPU is capable, it is not a top-tier performer, and its limitations are exposed at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Archeage, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 7700 pair ranks 1276 out of 2761 total combos. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the rankings, indicating that it performs better than a majority of other configurations tested in this game, but it is not near the top.

This rank is a composite result of the CPU and GPU's capabilities. The CPU's performance, which is comparable to the Intel Core i9-9900K, helps ensure the system isn't bottlenecked by processing power. The GPU's performance, while mid-range, is sufficient to deliver acceptable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The combination of a strong 8-core processor with a capable 16 GB graphics card results in a balanced system that handles Archeage's demands well, but its overall rank is held back by the GPU's performance at 4K, where it falls behind more powerful cards.

The rank of 1276 out of 2761 suggests that while this system is not a top performer, it is far from being a low-end option. It is a configuration that would provide a smooth experience for most players, particularly those using 1080p or 1440p monitors.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. This scaling is a direct indicator of the system's bottleneck. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by a significant margin across all presets. For example, on High settings, the average drops from 98 FPS to 66 FPS, a reduction of approximately 33%. On Low settings, it drops from 162 FPS to 109 FPS, a reduction of about 33%.

The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more pronounced. On High settings, the average FPS falls from 66 to 38, a reduction of over 42%. On Low settings, it falls from 109 to 62, a reduction of about 43%. This steep decline at 4K strongly suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 becomes the limiting factor. The CPU, with its 8 cores and high boost clock, is capable of processing the game's logic at these higher resolutions; however, the GPU's rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count, causing the frame rate to plummet.

The data indicates that the system is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU share the workload more evenly. At 4K, the GPU's limitations are fully exposed, and the CPU has sufficient headroom to wait for the graphics card to complete its tasks. This makes the resolution scaling a clear sign that for 4K gaming, users must significantly lower graphical settings to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080 (Full HD)

• Low: The average FPS is 162, the highest measured for this configuration, indicating the system is not heavily constrained.
• Medium: The average FPS drops to 144, with a minimum of 122 and a maximum of 166. This preset offers a strong balance between performance and visual quality.
• High: The average FPS is 98, a substantial step down from Medium, showing the increased load on the GPU.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 67, which is still playable but significantly lower than the other presets, highlighting the heavy demand of Ultra settings.

2560x1440 (Quad HD)

• Low: The average FPS is 109, a solid result that remains very smooth for fast-paced gameplay.
• Medium: The average FPS is 97, with a minimum of 82 and a maximum of 111. This is a good target for a 144Hz monitor, though the minimum FPS may occasionally dip below the refresh rate.
• High: The average FPS is 66, which is acceptable for a 60Hz display but will not fully utilize higher refresh rate monitors.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 45, which is a noticeable drop and may feel less fluid during intense combat scenarios.

3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD)

• Low: The average FPS is 62, making this the only preset at this resolution that approaches a consistent 60 FPS experience.
• Medium: The average FPS is 55, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 64. The lower minimum FPS suggests potential stuttering during demanding scenes.
• High: The average FPS is 38, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay and will appear choppy.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 26, which is not a viable setting for this resolution, as it fails to provide a fluid experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows that the Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides an average of 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS, offering a smoother experience than the High preset's 98 FPS while maintaining better visual quality than the Low preset's 162 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. The only preset that achieves an average above 60 FPS at 3840x2160 is Low, with 62 FPS. The Medium preset averages 55 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 38 and 26 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. On High settings, the average FPS drops from 98 at 1080p to 66 at 1440p, indicating that the increased resolution is heavily taxing the RX 7700's rendering capabilities.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: According to the benchmark data, the Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K's score of 27097. The performance difference is negligible.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. The RX 7700 is slightly slower in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the expected FPS range for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The measured data for 2560x1440 with Medium settings shows an average FPS of 97, with a minimum of 82 and a maximum of 111. This indicates a generally fluid experience, though frame times may vary.