Archeage

# Archeage Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This combination of AMD's Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a benchmark profile that ranks 299th out of 1,727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 17.3% of all configurations evaluated. The pairing leverages an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a 12 GB Ada Lovelace GPU, and the measured frame rates reveal a system that is consistently capable but exhibits distinct scaling patterns across resolutions and settings that merit careful analysis.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 299 out of 1,727 tested combinations places it firmly in the upper tier of Archeage configurations. This positioning is supported by the underlying component strengths: the Ryzen 7 5700G achieves an average benchmark score of 25,626, which places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (average score 25,706, just 0.3% higher), the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,532, 0.4% lower), the Intel Core 5 210H (25,490, 0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485, 0.6% lower). The processor's multi-threaded performance is particularly notable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,755 and a single-core score of 2,930, indicating balanced throughput that suits MMO environments with many concurrent players and entities.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 42,576, landing in the 84th percentile of all graphics cards. Its closest competitors are the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653, 0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723, 0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991, 1.4% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897, 1.6% lower). This GPU's performance in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 (4,627) further substantiates its capacity for modern rendering workloads. In the context of Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, this combination sits well above the median tested system, and the data suggests it can handle the game's demands with substantial headroom at most settings. The 83rd and 84th percentiles for CPU and GPU respectively indicate a well-matched pairing where neither component is an obvious bottleneck in synthetic workloads.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective. These specifications are substantially beyond what a 2014-era MMORPG like Archeage requires for texture storage and asset streaming, meaning the GPU's memory subsystem is unlikely to be a limiting factor in any measured scenario. The GPU's base clock of 1980 MHz boosts to 2475 MHz, with 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs driving pixel rates of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rates of 554.4 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the measured frame rates across settings suggest the CPU and game engine are the primary drivers, with the GPU having ample spare capacity. The transition to 1440p and 2160p shows the GPU taking on a larger share of the workload, though even at 4K Ultra, the combination never falls below playable territory. The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for this title, as Archeage does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS features; instead, raw rasterization performance is what matters, and the data indicates the 4070 SUPER delivers consistently. The 5 nm process node with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die contributes to the efficiency that allows sustained performance, though thermal and power characteristics (220 W TDP) are not directly measured in the frame rate data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 144.7 FPS at 1080p to 94.4 FPS at 1440p, a 34.7% reduction, and then to 53.8 FPS at 4K, a further 43.0% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that at High settings, the GPU becomes the limiting component as pixel count rises, since the CPU's workload remains relatively constant across resolutions.

At Low settings, the pattern is even more pronounced. The system achieves 215.9 FPS at 1080p, 155.3 FPS at 1440p (a 28.1% decrease), and 92.3 FPS at 4K (a 40.6% decrease from 1440p). The fact that 4K Low still delivers over 90 FPS suggests that even at the highest pixel counts, the GPU retains significant headroom, and the CPU is likely the constraining factor at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. This is consistent with the Ryzen 7 5700G's architecture, which, despite its strong multi-threading, has a 16 MB L3 cache and DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s that may limit extreme frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 93.3 FPS at 1080p, 67.5 FPS at 1440p, and 36.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 45.3%, indicating that Ultra settings impose a heavy GPU load that scales strongly with resolution. Medium settings, interestingly, show less severe scaling between 1080p (207.4 FPS) and 1440p (140.3 FPS, a 32.4% drop), but then a 43.5% decline to 79.2 FPS at 4K. This non-linear behavior suggests that the transition from 1440p to 4K consistently represents the steepest performance cliff across all settings, underscoring the GPU-bound nature of 4K rendering in Archeage.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 215.9 FPS, Medium hits 207.4 FPS, and High achieves 144.7 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 93.3 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The gap between Medium and High (62.7 FPS, or 30.2%) is substantial, suggesting that High settings introduce significant visual effects that tax the rendering pipeline. The jump from Low to Medium is relatively modest (8.5 FPS, or 3.9%), indicating that the initial settings tier is not particularly demanding.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward. Low settings yield 155.3 FPS, Medium produces 140.3 FPS, and High drops to 94.4 FPS. Ultra falls to 67.5 FPS. The spread between Low and Medium narrows to 15.0 FPS (9.7%), while the Medium-to-High gap remains large at 45.9 FPS (32.7%). At this resolution, even Ultra settings maintain a playable average above 60 FPS, which is notable for a 2014 MMORPG running on modern hardware.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low settings deliver 92.3 FPS, Medium achieves 79.2 FPS, and High drops to 53.8 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 36.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may present challenges for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. The Medium-to-High gap at 4K is 25.4 FPS (32.1%), consistent with the pattern seen at lower resolutions. The Low-to-Medium difference is 13.1 FPS (14.2%), slightly larger than at 1080p or 1440p, indicating that Medium settings at 4K impose a relatively heavier load. Notably, the 4K High result of 53.8 FPS is the only measured scenario below 60 FPS other than 4K Ultra, and the 4K Ultra result of 36.9 FPS is the only figure below 40 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the data shows that High settings at 144.7 FPS provide an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with enough headroom to maintain smooth gameplay even in crowded MMO scenarios. Ultra settings at 93.3 FPS remain viable, but the 51.4 FPS penalty relative to High suggests diminishing returns for the additional visual fidelity, unless the user prioritizes maximum quality over raw frame rate.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 94.4 FPS represent the best combination of quality and performance, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS while delivering substantial visual improvements over Medium (140.3 FPS). Ultra at 67.5 FPS is still playable, but the 26.9 FPS drop from High indicates that the extra settings tier carries a significant cost. Users seeking higher refresh rates may prefer Medium at 140.3 FPS, which provides a 45.9 FPS advantage over High while likely sacrificing some shadows and texture detail.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is more nuanced. Medium settings at 79.2 FPS offer the best balance, providing a smooth experience above 60 FPS while retaining moderate visual quality. High settings at 53.8 FPS dip below the 60 FPS threshold, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but risks noticeable stuttering in combat or crowded areas. Ultra at 36.9 FPS is not recommended for general play, as the frame rate falls well below smoothness thresholds. Low settings at 92.3 FPS are an option for users who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the visual compromise is substantial. The data suggests that 4K Medium is the sweet spot for this combination, delivering 79.2 FPS with a reasonable blend of fidelity and responsiveness.