Archeage

Archeage, an MMORPG released in 2014, presents a demanding workload that stresses both CPU and GPU in unique ways. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B570 across a range of resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this combination yields playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K, particularly on higher presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G serves as the processing foundation for this system. This processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, a configuration well-suited for modern game engines that can distribute tasks across multiple threads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide the headroom needed for single-threaded game logic, which remains a critical factor in MMORPGs where player counts and world events can create significant CPU overhead.

The 5700G belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This cache hierarchy helps reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data, which is relevant for the complex scripting and state tracking common in Archeage's world.

Benchmark data for the CPU shows a single-thread score of 899 in 3dmark_single_thread and a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 1494. Multi-threaded performance is robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and a Geekbench multicore result of 9950. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27051 places it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs. Relative to its nearest rivals, the 5700G is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-9900K, demonstrating a delta of -0.2%, and is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. These scores indicate a processor that delivers consistent performance across both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

In the context of Archeage's measured results, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 110 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to reach high refresh rates. The 16 threads help ensure that background tasks, such as network handling and asset streaming, do not bottleneck the main game thread. The data implies that the 5700G is not the primary limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rate scales significantly when the resolution drops, a pattern that typically indicates GPU dependency.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is responsible for rendering the visual output. This graphics card is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture and belongs to the Battlemage generation, specifically the Arc 5 tier. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, housing 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a consistent clock speed of 2500 MHz for both base and boost, and its memory runs at 2375 MHz with an effective rate of 19 Gbps.

The Arc B570 features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This amount of VRAM is adequate for modern game textures, but the measured data at 4K Ultra suggests it may be a limiting factor. The card contains 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. Its compute capabilities include 18 ray tracing cores and a FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B570 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844. Its average benchmark score of 20556 places it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals show a tight grouping: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is just 0.1% ahead, and the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% behind. This suggests the B570 delivers performance comparable to a mid-range mobile GPU or its direct predecessor.

Within Archeage, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 17 FPS, a figure that indicates the card is severely overburdened. The 10 GB VRAM buffer may also be exceeded by the Ultra preset's texture requirements at this resolution, leading to potential swapping and stutter, although the data only provides average FPS figures. At 1080p, the GPU is more comfortable, with Ultra settings yielding 45 FPS and High settings producing 66 FPS. This pattern shows that the Arc B570 has enough raw power for lower resolutions but cannot sustain high fidelity at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High settings, the system averages 66 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops the average to 45 FPS, a reduction of 31.8%. At 4K High, the average falls to 26 FPS, representing a further drop of 42.2% from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel count increase directly impacts the rendering load.

For Low settings, the scaling is slightly less severe but still pronounced. The system achieves 110 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 32.7% from 1080p to 1440p, and 43.2% from 1440p to 4K. The consistent pattern of ~30-40% reductions per resolution step demonstrates that the Arc B570's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, rather than the CPU.

Medium settings follow the same trajectory: 98 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 32.7%, and from 1440p to 4K is 42.4%. Ultra settings, however, show a more dramatic collapse. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 45 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 31 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 17 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is 62.2% lower than the 1440p Ultra result, highlighting that the Ultra preset at 4K is beyond the capabilities of this GPU. The data suggests that resolution scaling follows an expected curve, with the GPU saturating faster at higher settings, while the CPU maintains enough headroom to avoid becoming the primary limiter even at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured results provides a detailed picture of this combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the system delivers its best numbers. Low settings produce an average of 110 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. Medium settings yield 98 FPS on average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. High settings drop to 66 FPS average, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 45 FPS. These results show that at 1080p, the combo is capable of handling all presets, though Ultra may feel less fluid than lower settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance degrades noticeably across the board. Low settings average 74 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS, indicating some frame pacing variability. High settings fall to 45 FPS average, which is borderline for a smooth experience in a fast-paced MMORPG. Ultra settings average 31 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. The data shows that 1440p is viable with Low or Medium presets, but High and Ultra become challenging.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overmatched. Low settings average 42 FPS, which is technically playable but not ideal. Medium settings average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS, showing that even the minimum frame rate is above 30 FPS. High settings drop to 26 FPS average, and Ultra settings collapse to 17 FPS average. These figures indicate that 4K is only feasible with Low or Medium settings, and even then, the experience will not be consistently smooth. The measured data, which is confirmed as measured rather than simulated, shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p is acceptable with adjustments, and 4K is mostly unsuitable for this hardware combination.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B570 combo suitable for Archeage at 1080p?

A: Yes. The measured data shows average frame rates of 110 FPS on Low, 98 FPS on Medium, 66 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra at 1920x1080. These results indicate that all presets are playable, with Low and Medium providing the smoothest experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain above 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, both Low (110 FPS) and Medium (98 FPS) settings exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 74 FPS, but Medium settings drop to 66 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS. Therefore, 1080p is the only resolution where multiple presets reliably exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolutions?

A: The data shows that 4K is generally not a good fit. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 42 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS, High drops to 26 FPS, and Ultra falls to 17 FPS. Only Low and Medium are marginally playable, and neither provides a consistently smooth experience.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck in this system for Archeage?

A: The measured FPS scaling indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. For example, at 1080p High the average is 66 FPS, but at 4K High it drops to 26 FPS. This drastic reduction with increasing pixel count is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, while the CPU maintains sufficient performance to avoid limiting frame rates at lower settings.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals based on benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% behind. This indicates the B570 performs in a tight competitive band around these cards.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like for Medium settings?

A: The data provides minimum and maximum FPS for Medium settings. At 1080p, the range is 83 to 112 FPS, with an average of 98 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 56 to 76 FPS, with an average of 66 FPS. At 4K, the range is 32 to 43 FPS, with an average of 38 FPS. The spread is moderate, but the minimums are close to the averages, suggesting reasonable consistency.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience, the only viable option is 1080p with Low or Medium settings. The data shows 110 FPS for Low and 98 FPS for Medium, both of which provide comfortable headroom above 60 FPS. Medium settings are recommended over Low, as they offer improved visual quality with only a 12 FPS penalty, and the minimum frame rate of 83 FPS remains well above the playability threshold.

For users willing to accept lower frame rates, 1440p with Low settings yields 74 FPS average, which is still above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p drop to 66 FPS, but the minimum of 56 FPS suggests occasional dips below the 60 FPS line. High settings at 1080p (66 FPS) are also acceptable, but the gap between High and Medium is significant, representing a 32 FPS difference. The data suggests that the jump from Medium to High is not worth the performance cost, as the visual fidelity increase in an MMORPG may be minimal.

At 4K, the recommendations are more restrictive. Low settings at 42 FPS are the only preset that approaches playability, while Medium at 38 FPS is close but may feel sluggish. High and Ultra at 26 FPS and 17 FPS respectively are not recommended, as frame rates below 30 FPS can lead to a poor gameplay experience, especially in combat scenarios. The best experience per the measured rows is therefore 1080p with Medium settings, which balances visual quality with a high average frame rate and a solid minimum frame rate. This combination provides the most consistent performance without sacrificing too much graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B570 combination holds a rank of 2983 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the lower 20th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it is far from a top-tier configuration. The rank reflects the measured performance across all settings and resolutions, where the combo's strengths at 1080p are offset by its weaknesses at 4K.

The low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's performance ceiling. The CPU, with its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is a capable processor that holds its own against rivals like the Intel Core i9-9900K. However, the Arc B570's 65th percentile GPU ranking and its inability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K drag down the overall combo ranking. The data shows that the system is balanced for 1080p gaming, but for a game like Archeage, which can be played at higher resolutions, this combo falls short of the competition.

The ranking of 2983 suggests that most other tested combinations deliver better overall performance. This is likely due to the fact that many systems pair stronger GPUs with similar CPUs, allowing for higher frame rates at 1440p and 4K. While the 5700G + B570 is a viable budget-friendly option for 1080p, the measured data shows it is not competitive in the broader landscape of tested hardware. For users prioritizing high-resolution gameplay, this combo would rank poorly, but for 1080p enthusiasts, it offers a reasonable experience as evidenced by the frame rate data.