Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a strictly entry-level experience in Archeage, ranking 3297 out of 3708 tested combos. The data shows a configuration heavily constrained by the integrated graphics solution, with playable frame rates only achievable at 1080p with reduced settings. While the CPU provides ample processing headroom, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck at higher resolutions and quality presets, making this combo suitable only for low-demand scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems for this game. This indicates that while the system is functional, it delivers performance well below the median of the benchmark database.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its closest CPU rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G scores 27051 in average benchmark tests, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. It is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097, showing a negligible delta of -0.2%. The AMD chip also edges out the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-1370P by 0.6%, while trailing the Intel Core i5-14400T by -0.4%.

Q: What are the graphics card's benchmark scores and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. It sits 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710. These are all extremely low-end results.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 71 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At Medium settings, the average drops to 64 FPS, and at High settings, it falls further to 43 FPS. The Ultra preset yields only 29 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: No. Benchmark results indicate that at 3840x2160 resolution, the average frame rates range from 11 FPS on Ultra settings to 28 FPS on Low settings. Even the best-case scenario at 4K falls well below the threshold for smooth gameplay, making this resolution impractical for this title.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K on Low settings?

A: At Low settings, the average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 71 FPS, which is 253.6% higher than the 28 FPS achieved at 3840x2160. This dramatic drop demonstrates that the GPU is severely overwhelmed by the pixel count increase at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B390 lands at position 3297 out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage. This places the system in the lower tier of performance, specifically in the bottom 11% of all recorded results. The rank indicates that this is not a configuration designed for high-fidelity gaming, but rather one that can handle the game at modest settings. The data set shows a clear pattern: the system's frame rates are consistently low across all tested resolutions and presets, with the only playable results occurring at 1080p with Low or Medium settings.

The ranking reflects the significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU components. The Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable processor with a 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs, but the Intel Arc B390 graphics solution is in the 9th percentile against all GPUs. This creates a scenario where the CPU is ready to feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them, particularly at higher resolutions. The resulting bottleneck is severe, and the overall combo rank is dragged down by the graphics component's limitations.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which is a substantial dynamic range. Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU uses a portion of the main system memory rather than having its own dedicated VRAM. This architecture is typical for integrated graphics and is a fundamental limitation for gaming performance.

The GPU's benchmark results are stark: a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy or entry-level discrete graphics cards, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 and GT 520MX, and it only outperforms them by a margin of 1.3% to 2.7%. In the context of Archeage, the GPU's role is the primary limiting factor. At 1080p Low settings, the GPU manages an average of 71 FPS, but this quickly degrades as the workload increases. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 11 FPS, demonstrating that the graphics processor is completely overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and demanding settings. The system-shared memory also means that bandwidth is system-dependent, further constraining performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its best results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 71 FPS, which is the only result in the entire dataset that approaches a smooth experience. Medium settings yield an average of 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, indicating some frame pacing variance but still a playable experience. High settings drop the average to 43 FPS, while the Ultra preset brings the system down to 29 FPS, which is borderline unplayable for an MMORPG.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. Low settings produce an average of 48 FPS, which is still within a playable range for less demanding gameplay. Medium settings average 43 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 36 FPS and 49 FPS respectively. High settings drop to 29 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 20 FPS, making these settings impractical for regular play. At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings average 28 FPS, Medium settings average 25 FPS, and High settings average 17 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst result, with an average of just 11 FPS, which is effectively a slideshow.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior clearly illustrates the GPU bottleneck. Comparing Low settings across resolutions, the average frame rate drops from 71 FPS at 1080p to 48 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 32.4%. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the frame rate drops from 48 FPS to 28 FPS, a further decrease of 41.7%. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is a 60.6% reduction in average frame rate. This steep decline is characteristic of a graphics-bound scenario, where doubling the pixel count demands significantly more GPU processing power.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Medium settings, the average frame rate goes from 64 FPS at 1080p to 43 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 25 FPS at 4K. At High settings, the progression is 43 FPS to 29 FPS to 17 FPS, and at Ultra, it is 29 FPS to 20 FPS to 11 FPS. In every case, the frame rate reduces by roughly one-third to one-half with each step up in resolution. This consistent and dramatic drop confirms that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component. The CPU, which is capable of much higher throughput, cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to process the increased pixel workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It has a 16 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. The CPU's benchmark results are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494. Its average benchmark score of 27051 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and it is virtually tied with the Intel Core i9-9900K in overall performance. This indicates that the CPU has substantial processing power for an MMORPG like Archeage, which can be sensitive to single-thread performance in crowded areas.

However, in this combo, the CPU's role is largely underutilized due to the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the CPU is likely capable of pushing far higher frame rates than the 71 FPS recorded, but the GPU cannot keep up. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested resolution or setting. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates remain relatively stable across different resolutions at the same settings. Instead, the frame rates drop significantly with each resolution increase, which is a clear sign that the GPU is the constraining component. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 899 and PassMark single-thread score of 3283, suggests it can handle the game's logic and physics calculations, but the rendering pipeline is choked by the integrated graphics.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the only viable configuration for a reasonably smooth experience is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. This is the sole preset and resolution combination that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. For players who prefer slightly better visuals, the Medium preset at 1080p offers an average of 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS, which should still be playable in most situations, though there may be brief dips in performance during intense combat or large gatherings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset provides an average of 48 FPS, which may be acceptable for casual play, but the Medium preset drops to 43 FPS, which is pushing the limits of playability. All other settings at 1440p and all settings at 4K yield average frame rates below 30 FPS, which is not recommended for an MMORPG where responsive gameplay is critical. The data suggests that the Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it only achieves 29 FPS at 1080p and 11 FPS at 4K, making it unsuitable for any practical use. The optimal strategy for this combo is to prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, sticking to 1080p and selecting either Low or Medium settings to maintain a stable and responsive experience in Archeage.