Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a severely constrained combination for Archeage, landing near the bottom of the database in overall rank. The data shows a system where the integrated graphics solution of the Arc B390 is the overwhelming bottleneck, collapsing frame rates even at moderate settings, while the eight-core CPU sits largely underutilized. For any playable experience, users must accept Low settings at 1080p, as the measured frames at higher presets are simply not viable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a stark and immediate collapse as resolution climbs, indicating a GPU-bound scenario where the Arc B390's performance is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo manages an average of 71 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches a playable standard. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 48 FPS, a significant decline of 23 FPS that underscores the lack of headroom. At 4K Low, the average plummets further to 28 FPS, making the game essentially a slideshow. This scaling pattern is classic for a component with very limited fillrate and compute resources.

The pattern is consistent across all settings, but the gap between resolutions narrows at higher presets because the GPU is already saturated. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1080p (43 FPS) to 1440p (29 FPS) is a loss of 14 FPS, but the drop from 1440p to 4K (17 FPS) is only 12 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is so overwhelmed that the added pixel count at 4K has diminishing absolute impact; it is already at the edge of its capabilities. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 64 FPS at 1080p, 43 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K, demonstrating that the card's performance ceiling is reached very quickly.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary constraint in this title. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than capable of feeding frames to a GPU of this class. The fact that frame rates drop so dramatically with resolution and settings changes is the definitive signature of a GPU bottleneck. The integrated nature of the Arc B390, which uses "System Shared" memory, means its bandwidth is "System Dependent," and this likely contributes to the poor scaling, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory access, further limiting its effective throughput at higher resolutions where memory pressure increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of CPU and GPU for Archeage at 3297 out of 3708 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations, a clear indicator of its performance tier. This poor standing is almost entirely attributable to the Intel Arc B390, which itself only ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The CPU, by contrast, is a relatively strong performer, sitting in the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU's percentile and the GPU's percentile is the key takeaway. The Ryzen 7 5700X is a mid-to-high tier processor, while the Arc B390 is a low-tier integrated graphics solution. The combo's rank is dragged down by the latter. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the scores are far below what the CPU alone would be capable of producing in a balanced system. This is not a system where the CPU is holding back the GPU; it is a system where the GPU is holding back the entire experience.

In the broader context of the benchmark database, this pairing is an extreme example of a bottleneck. The 3297th rank out of 3708 combos is a clear verdict: this is a configuration for basic 2D workloads or very light gaming, not for a demanding MMORPG like Archeage. The data shows that even the most favorable settings and resolution can only achieve a 71 FPS average, and every step up in graphical fidelity results in a disproportionate loss in performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on a 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, it demonstrates solid multi-threaded capability, scoring 13,184 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 10,779 in Geekbench multi-core. Its single-thread performance is also respectable, with scores of 1,499 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3,385 in Passmark single-thread.

In the context of Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, network processing, and the simulation of other players. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for this task, and the benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, where the GPU load is lowest, the system achieves 71 FPS. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different GPU settings, but this is not the case. The frame rate drops dramatically when settings are increased, proving that the CPU is waiting on the GPU for nearly all frames.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals further confirms its capability. It scores within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12600K and 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. These are all modern, capable processors, and the 5700X is on par with them. This indicates that the CPU is not a weak link in this pairing. The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU, which cannot convert the CPU's work into rendered frames at an acceptable rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting for this combo?

A: The only configuration that achieves a consistently playable frame rate is 1080p with Low settings, which averages 71 FPS. All other settings at 1080p, and all settings at higher resolutions, fall below 64 FPS, with most being well under 30 FPS.

Q: Why are frame rates so low at 4K?

A: The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU with "System Shared" memory and a "System Dependent" bandwidth. It lacks the dedicated memory bandwidth and processing power required for 4K rendering, resulting in an average of 28 FPS at Low and 17 FPS at High settings.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, and its benchmark scores are comparable to modern rivals like the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. The significant frame rate drops with increased settings and resolution indicate the GPU is the sole limiting component.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to other systems?

A: This combo ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested for Archeage, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. The GPU itself is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 79th percentile, highlighting the massive performance imbalance.

Q: What does the 3DMark score for the GPU tell us?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scored 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are legacy NVIDIA parts like the GeForce GT 520MX and GT 710, confirming its very low performance tier.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X's performance a factor in the low FPS?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27,578 is essentially identical to its nearest rivals. Its high percentile ranking (79th) shows it is a capable processor, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to render frames quickly.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the deciding factor in this system's performance, and the data indicates it is a very weak graphics solution. It is based on the Xe3-LPG architecture on a 3 nm process and has a boost clock of 2,500 MHz. It features 1,536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, with a peak FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS. Despite these specifications, its measured performance in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is only 1,482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are NVIDIA's GeForce GT 520MX, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710, which are all entry-level parts from over a decade ago. This comparison is damning and explains the low frame rates in Archeage. The Arc B390's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is "System Dependent," which often results in lower effective throughput than a dedicated GPU, particularly at higher resolutions where memory demands increase.

The benchmark results in Archeage show a GPU that is completely overwhelmed by the game's rendering requirements. At 1080p Ultra, it manages only 29 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 11 FPS. Even the Medium preset, which is a common compromise, only yields 64 FPS at 1080p but falls to 25 FPS at 4K. The GPU's low ROP and texture rates, combined with its shared memory architecture, create a scenario where it cannot handle the fillrate and bandwidth demands of Archeage at any resolution above 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of performance for this combination, and the recommendations are straightforward. The only viable configuration for a playable experience is 1080p with Low settings, which yields an average of 71 FPS. This should be considered the target for any user with this hardware.

• 1080p Low: This is the only setting that provides a comfortable frame rate. The 71 FPS average is suitable for an MMORPG, though users may still experience dips in crowded areas. This is the recommended configuration.
• 1080p Medium: At 64 FPS average, this is playable but with a noticeable reduction in smoothness compared to Low. The 54 FPS minimum could be problematic in intense combat scenarios. This is a secondary option if visual fidelity is prioritized over a higher frame rate.
• 1080p High: The 43 FPS average is below the ideal threshold for a smooth experience and will feel stuttery. This setting is not recommended for general play.
• 1080p Ultra: The 29 FPS average is not playable. Avoid this setting.
• 1440p and 4K: All settings at these resolutions result in average frame rates below 48 FPS, with most below 30 FPS. These resolutions should be avoided entirely with this GPU.

The data shows that the "Medium" preset at 1080p offers a marginal improvement in visual quality at a significant cost to performance. The jump from Low to Medium costs 7 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 21 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's performance curve is not linear, and the most efficient use of its limited resources is at the lowest settings. For a stable experience in Archeage, users must operate within the 1080p Low configuration.