Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2546 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This is a low ranking that reflects the Arc B370's position in the GPU hierarchy, where it sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The data shows a system that is heavily limited by its graphics component, and the benchmark results in this MMORPG are consistently low across all settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 2546 out of 2761, this pairing sits in the 8th percentile of tested configurations for Archeage. That is a poor result, and the cause is clear from the component-level data. The Intel Arc B370, an integrated graphics processor with a 25 W TDP, ranks at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 1184 places it directly alongside legacy parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster). The Arc B370 is essentially competing with hardware from over a decade ago, which explains why this combo struggles so badly in a 2014 MMORPG.

The CPU is not the bottleneck in this equation. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932, 0.1% faster). The 5800X3D is a strong processor that holds its own against modern and previous-generation flagships, but it cannot overcome the Arc B370's fundamental performance limitations. In this game, the combination ranks poorly because the GPU is holding the entire system back.

The gap between the CPU's capability and the GPU's output is stark. The 5800X3D's 3DMark multi-threaded score of 7299 and single-thread score of 884 show a processor that can handle demanding workloads. However, the Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 indicates a GPU that is only suitable for the lightest of graphical tasks. In Archeage, this mismatch results in a combo that is effectively unplayable at higher settings and only marginally playable at the lowest settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D a good match for the Intel Arc B370 in this game?

A: No, the data shows a severe mismatch. The CPU ranks in the 80th percentile while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The CPU is far more capable than what the GPU can utilize, making the Arc B370 the definitive bottleneck in Archeage.

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve in Archeage?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 65 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches playability, as all other settings at this resolution produce 57 FPS or lower.

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

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% slower) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% slower). It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168) and 0.7% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192).

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 15 FPS on High, 22 FPS on Medium, 25 FPS on Low, and 10 FPS on Ultra. None of these results are playable, indicating the GPU cannot handle 4K in this title.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance like?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7299 in 3DMark 16-thread tests. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 28309. These are strong results that show the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p than at higher resolutions?

A: Yes, the data shows a clear improvement at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 27 FPS on Ultra to 65 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, the range is 18 FPS on Ultra to 43 FPS on Low, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 10 FPS on Ultra to 25 FPS on Low.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a GPU that is completely overwhelmed by pixel count. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Low settings drops the average frame rate from 65 FPS to 43 FPS, a reduction of 22 FPS. On High settings, the drop is from 39 FPS to 26 FPS, a 13 FPS loss. The trend continues from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, where Low settings fall from 43 FPS to 25 FPS, and High settings fall from 26 FPS to 15 FPS.

This scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component at every resolution. A CPU-bound scenario would show frame rates that stay relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU workload is resolution-independent. Instead, the data shows that frame rates drop by roughly 33-50% with each step up in resolution. At 4K, the GPU is rendering so few frames that even the Medium preset, which shows a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS, is stutter-prone and far below smooth gameplay.

The Ultra preset is particularly revealing. At 1080p, it produces 27 FPS average. At 1440p, it drops to 18 FPS. At 4K, it collapses to 10 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution shows the GPU's limited shading power. The Arc B370 has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. These specifications are simply insufficient for higher resolutions or higher settings in Archeage.

The data suggests that this combo should be used at 1080p only. The performance difference between 1080p and 1440p is significant, and the 4K results are uniformly unplayable. For a game like Archeage, which is an MMORPG with a focus on world exploration and large-scale combat, the frame rate drops at higher resolutions will make the experience feel sluggish and unresponsive.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its best results. The Low preset achieves an average of 65 FPS, which is the only row in the entire dataset that reaches a level typically considered smooth for an MMORPG. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. This is borderline playable, though the minimum frame rate suggests occasional dips below the refresh rate of a 60 Hz monitor. The High preset drops to 39 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 27 FPS average. Neither of these are ideal for a game that requires quick reactions in player-versus-player content.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. Low settings average 43 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal. Medium settings average 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. The minimum frame rate here is concerning, as it indicates that busy scenes in Archeage's towns or large-scale raids will cause noticeable stutter. High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings average 18 FPS. Both of these are below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Low settings average 25 FPS, Medium settings average 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 FPS, High settings average 15 FPS, and Ultra settings average 10 FPS. None of these are playable, and the Medium preset's minimum of 19 FPS shows that even the most "optimized" 4K setting cannot maintain a consistent frame rate. The 4K data suggests that this combo should not be used at this resolution for any game, let alone an MMORPG.

The data across all resolutions and settings shows a pattern: the combo can manage a decent frame rate only at 1080p with Low or Medium settings. Any attempt to increase the visual fidelity or resolution results in a sharp decline in performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a single viable configuration for Archeage: 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which delivers an average of 65 FPS. This is the only setting that provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, and it is the recommended choice for anyone using this combo. The Low preset sacrifices visual quality, but the frame rate is the priority for an MMORPG where responsiveness is key.

The Medium preset at 1080p is a secondary option, with an average of 57 FPS and a minimum of 49 FPS. This is playable, but the minimum frame rate is close to the dip point where the game will feel less smooth. If you prefer a better visual experience and can tolerate occasional frame rate drops, Medium is acceptable. However, the data shows that the jump from Medium to High costs 18 FPS on average, which is a significant loss for a modest visual improvement.

At 1440p, the Low preset offers 43 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset at 39 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 33 FPS that will be noticeable in busy areas. The High and Ultra presets at 26 FPS and 18 FPS respectively are not recommended for gameplay. At 4K, no settings are viable, and the combo should not be used at that resolution.

The recommendation is to run the game at 1080p with Low settings for the best experience. If you have a 1440p monitor, you can try Low settings, but be prepared for a frame rate that hovers around 43 FPS. The Ultra preset is essentially a slideshow at every resolution and should be avoided entirely.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The 3D V-Cache is evident in the L3 cache of 96 MB shared, which is a key feature for gaming workloads. The processor is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 74 mm² and 8,850 million transistors. Its TDP is 105 W, and it supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In terms of raw performance, the 5800X3D delivers strong scores across the board. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 14317, and its single-core score is 1452. The Geekbench multi-core score is 11765, and the single-core score is 2017. The PassMark multi-thread score is 28309, and the single-thread score is 3234. The 3DMark results show 7299 for 16 threads and 884 for single thread. These numbers indicate a processor that is fully capable of handling the CPU demands of Archeage, which is an older MMORPG from 2014 and is unlikely to stress more than a few cores.

The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 65 FPS is limited by the GPU's ability to render frames, not the CPU's ability to process game logic. The fact that frame rates scale so dramatically with resolution is further evidence that the GPU is the limiting factor. The 5800X3D's high single-thread performance and large L3 cache are wasted in this pairing, as the Arc B370 cannot produce enough frames to take advantage of them.

The CPU's nearest rivals highlight its position in the market. The Intel Core i9-10900K is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U is 0% different in average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is 0.1% faster. This places the 5800X3D in the upper tier of CPUs, but its performance is irrelevant when paired with a GPU that ranks at the 5th percentile. For this combo, the CPU is a high-performance component paired with a low-performance GPU, and the benchmark results in Archeage reflect that imbalance.