Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a stark illustration of a CPU that has ample headroom being held back by a severely constrained GPU. This analysis focuses strictly on the measured data from the FACT PACK for Archeage, providing a breakdown of how this combination performs across resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, where the frame rate drops sharply as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 71 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that average to 48 FPS, a 32% reduction. At 4K, the average falls further to 28 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary limiting factor; the rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count, and the GPU's performance (which sits at the 9th percentile of all GPUs) cannot keep pace.

The scaling is even more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS is 43 at 1080p, dropping to 29 at 1440p, and then down to 17 at 4K. This shows that as both resolution and image quality demands increase, the GPU is overwhelmed. The delta between Low and High settings at the same resolution is significant, but the delta caused purely by resolution is the dominant factor. For instance, at 1080p, High settings are about 39% slower than Low, whereas at 4K, High settings are also about 39% slower than Low. The consistent pattern confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU's performance is not the variable causing these changes.

The most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, yields an average of just 11 FPS, which is effectively unplayable. The data suggests that this combination is only viable at 1080p, where even the Ultra preset produces a playable 29 FPS average. At 1440p, the experience is marginal, with only the Low preset providing a playable 48 FPS. The benchmark results indicate that for any resolution above 1080p, users must compromise heavily on settings to achieve acceptable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2453 out of 2761 tested combos for Archeage. This puts it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, a poor showing that underscores the performance mismatch. The ranking is a direct result of the GPU's low benchmark scores, which drag down the overall system performance despite the CPU's strong synthetic scores.

The CPU itself is a capable part, with an average benchmark score of 27896, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i9-10900K (deltaPct 0.1), have nearly identical average scores. This indicates the 5800X3D is in the upper echelon of processors. However, the GPU's average benchmark score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile, with its nearest rivals being the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (deltaPct 1.3) and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (deltaPct 1.5). This massive disparity in component tiers is the primary reason for the low combo rank.

The data suggests that the system's overall standing is not a reflection of the CPU's capability, but rather proof of how heavily the GPU limits the entire system. In this pairing, the CPU is effectively idling, waiting for the GPU to finish its work. The result is a system that performs far below what the processor could support if paired with a more powerful graphics card.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process. Its performance class is clearly defined by its benchmark score of 1482, which puts it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitors are entry-level discrete cards from years ago, like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (deltaPct 2.5) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (deltaPct 2.7), which indicates its limited rendering power.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's main memory (DDR4 for this CPU) rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a significant factor, as the bandwidth is "System Dependent." The measured FPS data shows that this shared memory setup struggles with Archeage, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's clock speeds are listed as a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, but these figures do not compensate for the lack of dedicated memory bandwidth. The FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, but the 4K Ultra result of 11 FPS shows that raw compute is not translating into playable frame rates in this title.

The GPU's role as the limiting factor is evident in the FPS data. At 1080p Low, it can muster 71 FPS, but as the load increases, it quickly falls behind. The data indicates that the Arc B390 is a low-power part (80 W TDP) that is not designed for demanding gaming workloads. In this context, it is the single biggest obstacle to achieving a high-performance Archeage experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience with this combo is at 1080p. The Low preset produces an average of 71 FPS, which is the highest average of any configuration tested. The Medium preset is also viable, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 54 FPS, ensuring a smoother experience than the High preset's 43 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 1080p produces 29 FPS, which dips into the territory where gameplay may feel less fluid.

For 1440p, the data shows a clear trade-off. The Low preset is the only option that maintains a comfortable frame rate, with an average of 48 FPS. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, which is borderline playable for a slower-paced MMORPG like Archeage. The High and Ultra presets at 1440p, with averages of 29 and 20 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 4K, the data shows no viable options. The Low preset's 28 FPS average is the only one above 25 FPS, and the Medium preset's 25 FPS average with a 21 FPS minimum makes for a stuttery experience. The High and Ultra presets, at 17 and 11 FPS, are unplayable. The recommendation is to prioritize resolution over fidelity. The best experience per the measured rows is 1080p with Medium settings, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance, with the Low preset as a safer choice for more demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Archeage?

A: The data shows the best experience is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, yielding an average of 71 FPS. However, the Medium preset at the same resolution is a strong alternative, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 54 FPS, providing a better visual experience with only a minor performance cost.

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

A: No. The benchmark results show that at 3840x2160, even the Low preset only produces an average of 28 FPS. The Ultra preset is unplayable at 11 FPS, and the High preset is not much better at 17 FPS. 4K is not a viable option for this combo.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with a score of 27887 (a delta of 0%) and the Intel Core i9-10900K with a score of 27872 (a delta of 0.1%). This indicates the CPU is on par with these high-end parts.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 (a delta of 1.3%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM with a score of 1446 (a delta of 2.5%). This shows the GPU is in the same performance class as these very old, entry-level cards.

Q: Is this system better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: The data strongly favors 1080p. At 1080p, the Low and Medium presets provide playable frame rates of 71 and 64 FPS, respectively. At 1440p, only the Low preset is comfortably playable at 48 FPS, with the Medium preset dipping to a 36 FPS minimum. The system is much more capable at 1080p.

Q: What is the limiting factor for this system's performance in Archeage?

A: The data clearly identifies the Intel Arc B390 GPU as the limiting factor. The CPU is in the 80th percentile, while the GPU is in the 9th percentile. The FPS drops significantly with resolution increases, which is a hallmark of a GPU bottleneck, and the CPU's high benchmark scores cannot compensate for the GPU's low performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a high-end desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using a 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. A key feature is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is part of its design. Its synthetic benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and a single-core score of 1452, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

In this specific pairing, the CPU's role is to feed frames to the GPU, but the GPU is too weak to take full advantage of it. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck. For instance, the game's performance scales dramatically with resolution, from 71 FPS at 1080p Low to 28 FPS at 4K Low. If the CPU were the limiting factor, these numbers would be much closer together. The CPU's high multithreaded performance (Passmark multithread score of 28309) ensures that it can handle the game's logic and physics without issue, but the rendering pipeline is capped by the GPU.

The data suggests that the 5800X3D is vastly overqualified for this GPU. The system's low combo rank of 2453 out of 2761 is a direct consequence of this imbalance. As an end-of-life product with a launch MSRP of $449, the CPU is a powerful piece of hardware, but its potential is entirely unrealized in this configuration. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is ready to support far higher frame rates, but it is being held back by the Intel Arc B390's inability to render frames quickly enough.