Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a particularly lopsided performance profile in Archeage. The data shows a configuration where a high-end, cache-rich desktop processor is paired with an entry-level integrated-class GPU, resulting in frame rates that are overwhelmingly constrained by the graphics solution. The measured FPS across all resolutions and settings indicates that this combo is positioned near the bottom of the tested database, making it suitable only for the most modest playable scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, confirming that the Intel Arc B370 is the definitive limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 39 FPS at 1920x1080 to 26 FPS at 2560x1440, a drop of 13 FPS, and then further plummets to 15 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61.5% reduction in average FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K, a scale of loss that is characteristic of a GPU operating far beyond its comfortable pixel-pushing capacity.

The scaling pattern under Low settings is even more revealing. The Arc B370 manages 65 FPS at 1920x1080, which is the only playable figure in the entire dataset. However, this falls to 43 FPS at 1440p (a 33.8% drop) and then to 25 FPS at 4K (a 61.5% drop from the 1080p baseline). The fact that even the lowest graphical preset cannot maintain a 60+ FPS average at 1440p or above strongly suggests that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are fully saturated, and the 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs simply cannot feed enough pixels at higher resolutions.

The Medium preset data, which includes minimum and maximum FPS readings, illustrates the instability at higher resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 66, indicating a playable if not entirely smooth experience. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 39 FPS with a minimum of 33, showing that the system is beginning to struggle with frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25, a narrow band that suggests the GPU is hitting a hard architectural ceiling rather than a dynamic bottleneck. The scaling behavior points directly at the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput as the primary constraint, as the CPU's capabilities are far beyond what this workload demands.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of the benchmark database, this pairing ranks 2546 out of 2761 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the bottom 7.8% of all configurations, a position that aligns perfectly with the GPU's individual standing. The Intel Arc B370 holds the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 1184 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, deltaPct -0.2) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, deltaPct -0.5). This indicates that the Arc B370 is performing exactly as its hardware specifications suggest, with no unexpected driver or optimization advantages in this specific title.

The CPU, by contrast, is a top-tier performer. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24709. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728, deltaPct -0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, deltaPct -0.5), showing that it is effectively tied with these processors in synthetic multi-threaded workloads. However, the combo rank in Archeage is entirely dictated by the GPU. The massive disparity between the CPU's high percentile ranking and the combo's low ranking confirms that no amount of processor headroom can compensate for a GPU that is fundamentally underpowered for the task. The data suggests that swapping the Arc B370 for a more capable discrete GPU would dramatically improve the combo's rank, while the CPU would remain a constant, high-performing anchor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process node. Its specifications are decidedly entry-level: 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and just 20 ROPs. The base clock is 300 MHz, boosting up to 2400 MHz, which yields a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS, a figure that is simply insufficient for modern MMORPG rendering at high resolutions.

The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning the GPU relies on the host system's DDR4 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which is a critical weakness for a game like Archeage that features large, open-world environments with high texture detail. The lack of dedicated memory bandwidth becomes painfully evident in the measured results; the Ultra preset, which likely relies on larger texture caches, yields only 27 FPS at 1080p and drops to 10 FPS at 4K. This catastrophic falloff at Ultra is not just a compute issue but also a memory bandwidth starvation issue, as the shared memory bus becomes a severe bottleneck when handling increased data throughput.

The GPU's benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it in the 5th percentile, directly competing with legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770. This is not a GPU designed for high-refresh gaming; it is a power-efficient part with a TDP of 25 W, intended for basic graphics tasks. In Archeage, the data shows that it can handle 1080p Low at 65 FPS, but any increase in quality settings or resolution rapidly overwhelms its 6.144 TFLOPS compute capacity and 20 ROPs. The 10 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present but irrelevant, as the GPU lacks the raw throughput to enable any meaningful ray-traced effects in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and setting combination for this hardware in Archeage?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Low settings is the only configuration that achieves a playable average frame rate, hitting 65 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p also approaches playability with 57 FPS, though the minimum FPS of 49 indicates occasional dips below 60.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low despite having a powerful CPU?

A: The combo rank of 2546 out of 2761 is dictated by the weakest link, which is the Intel Arc B370 GPU. The GPU ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its low performance in Archeage drags the entire system down despite the CPU's 77th percentile ranking.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad test, which is within 0.7% of the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186). It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D a bottleneck for the Arc B370?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 24709 is far superior to the GPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is essentially tied with the Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728, deltaPct -0.1) in average score, showing it is a high-end processor that is not limiting the GPU in any meaningful way.

Q: What does the FPS data say about the Ultra preset?

A: The Ultra preset is not viable on this hardware. It produces an average of 27 FPS at 1080p, 18 FPS at 1440p, and 10 FPS at 4K. These figures are far below the threshold for a smooth experience, indicating that the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS and 20 ROPs are overwhelmed by the preset's demands.

Q: Does the shared memory architecture affect performance?

A: Yes. The GPU's memory bandwidth is "System Dependent," relying on shared DDR4 memory. This is likely a contributing factor to the severe performance drop at 4K, where the memory subsystem must feed more pixels and larger textures, reducing the average FPS from 25 at Low to 10 at Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The processor includes a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is its defining characteristic and a boon for gaming workloads that rely on large, frequently accessed datasets.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 11086 in Geekbench multi-core. Single-thread scores are also respectable, with 3157 in Cinebench R23 and 1849 in Geekbench. Its average benchmark score of 24709 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and it is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728, deltaPct -0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, deltaPct -0.5). This indicates that the 5700X3D is not a performance outlier but rather a solidly high-tier processor.

However, in the context of Archeage with the Arc B370, the CPU's role is almost entirely passive. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU limitation, as the frame rates are consistently low across all resolution and settings combinations, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's 16 threads and high clock speeds are more than sufficient to handle the game's draw calls and AI computations, but the 25 W integrated GPU simply cannot translate that processing power into frames. The data indicates that the CPU is idling while the GPU works at 100% capacity, a clear sign that upgrading the GPU would unlock the full potential of this processor in this game.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific hardware combination, the settings must be chosen to mitigate the GPU's severe limitations. The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings is the only configuration that achieves a truly playable experience, with an average of 65 FPS. This is the recommended preset for any user seeking a smooth, responsive experience in Archeage. The Low preset at 1080p provides a 66.7% performance uplift over the Medium preset (65 FPS vs 57 FPS), and a 66.7% uplift over High (65 FPS vs 39 FPS). The trade-off in visual fidelity is significant, but the frame rate gain is essential for playability.

The Medium preset at 1080p is a secondary option for users who prioritize visual quality over absolute smoothness. With an average of 57 FPS and a minimum of 49 FPS, it is technically playable but will experience noticeable stutters in busy scenes. The High preset at 1080p, yielding 39 FPS, is borderline and not recommended for any action-oriented gameplay. The Ultra preset is entirely unsuitable, with an average of 27 FPS at 1080p. At higher resolutions, the recommendation is straightforward: avoid 1440p and 4K entirely. Even the Low preset at 1440p only achieves 43 FPS, which is below the threshold for a comfortable gaming experience. The data suggests that users should stick to 1080p and accept the Low or Medium preset as their ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table and analysis detail the exact average frame rates measured for this combo in Archeage.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 65 FPS average. This is the peak performance for this system, offering the only clearly playable frame rate.
• Medium: 57 FPS average, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. The variance shows it is close to playable but not perfectly stable.
• High: 39 FPS average. This preset is marginal for playability.
• Ultra: 27 FPS average. This is not suitable for gameplay.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 43 FPS average. A significant drop from 1080p, indicating the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count.
• Medium: 39 FPS average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. The frame times are becoming inconsistent.
• High: 26 FPS average. This is a slideshow-like experience.
• Ultra: 18 FPS average. This is effectively unplayable.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 25 FPS average. The GPU is severely overworked at this resolution.
• Medium: 22 FPS average, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. The narrow range confirms a hard hardware limit.
• High: 15 FPS average. The system is rendering roughly one frame every 66 milliseconds.
• Ultra: 10 FPS average. This is the worst-case scenario, representing a near-static image.

The progression from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra shows a drop from 65 FPS to 10 FPS, a 84.6% reduction in performance. The data confirms that the Arc B370 is only capable of producing acceptable frame rates at the lowest resolution and quality settings. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's potential is entirely untapped, as the GPU bottleneck prevents any meaningful scaling with CPU performance. This combo reflects the importance of balanced hardware selection; a high-end CPU with a low-end integrated GPU results in a system that cannot deliver a modern gaming experience beyond the most basic settings.