Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a classic high-refresh 1080p setup that struggles when pushed to higher resolutions in Archeage. The data shows a processor with strong multi-threaded performance sitting behind a graphics card that becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. This combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but it falls short of a smooth experience at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for Archeage?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At 1080p, the combo achieves 126 FPS on Low and 76 FPS on High settings. At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 85 on Low and 51 on High. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1080p is the recommended target.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2762 out of 3708 tested combinations. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is expected given the GPU's age and the game's demanding nature at higher settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rate drops dramatically (29 FPS on High) despite the CPU's strong multi-threaded score of 23794 in Cinebench R23. The CPU can feed the GPU, but the RX 5700 XT cannot keep up with the pixel workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The jump from Low to Ultra is significant. At 1920x1080, Low averages 126 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS, High averages 76 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS, showing a substantial performance cost for maxing out settings.

Q: Does this GPU support modern API features for Archeage?

A: The Radeon RX 5700 XT supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The data shows a PassMark DirectX 12 score of 64 and a DirectX 11 score of 116, suggesting the card handles older APIs better than the newest ones.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 16361. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351 (0.1% delta), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415 (-0.3% delta). The RX 5700 XT is effectively on par with these alternatives.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a 7 nm process node. It packs 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows it becomes strained at 4K resolution in Archeage.

The clock speeds are set at a 1605 MHz base, 1755 MHz game clock, and 1905 MHz boost clock. In practice, these clocks translate to a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s. The FP32 performance is 9.754 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards but sufficient for a 2019-era card. The GPU's TDP is 225 W, requiring a 550 W power supply and a 6-pin plus 8-pin power connector configuration.

The benchmark data places the RX 5700 XT in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 16277, with a DirectX 11 score of 116 and a DirectX 12 score of 64. The GPU compute score is 7650. These numbers indicate the card performs consistently with its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, all within a 1% delta of each other.

In Archeage specifically, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is not necessarily the constraint at 4K, as the frame rate drops to 29 FPS on High settings. The bottleneck appears to be raw compute throughput rather than memory capacity. The card's RDNA 1.0 architecture lacks dedicated ray tracing cores and tensor cores, which is not relevant for this MMORPG but indicates the architecture's age.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 76 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 51 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls to 29 FPS, representing a 62% drop from 1080p.

The Low settings tell a similar story. At 1080p, the system hits 126 FPS. At 1440p, this falls to 85 FPS. At 4K, the average drops to 49 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 33% performance loss, while the jump to 4K incurs an additional 42% loss. This non-linear scaling indicates the GPU is being saturated by the increased pixel count.

The Medium settings row provides the most complete data, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 112 FPS with a range of 95 to 129 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 75 FPS with a range of 64 to 87 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 43 FPS with a range of 37 to 50 FPS. The consistent frame time behavior across resolutions suggests the CPU maintains adequate frame pacing while the GPU struggles.

The Ultra settings demonstrate the most severe scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 52 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 35 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 20 FPS. This 62% drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings confirms that the RX 5700 XT is not capable of handling maximum quality presets at higher resolutions in Archeage.

The frame rate drops indicate the limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's strong performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794) allows the GPU to approach its full potential. At 4K, the GPU's compute limitations become the dominant factor, as the pixel workload exceeds what the 9.754 TFLOPS FP32 performance can manage.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RX 5700 XT ranks 2762 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the 74th percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly a quarter of all tested combinations perform worse. This ranking reflects the GPU's age and the game's demanding nature at higher settings.

The CPU component of this combo is strong. The Ryzen 7 5800XT sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, 0.6% delta). The 5800XT is essentially on par with these mobile and desktop alternatives.

The GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The RX 5700 XT ranks in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 16361. Its nearest rivals are within a 1% delta, including the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, 0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408, -0.3% delta). This parity suggests the GPU is performing as expected for its class.

The discrepancy between CPU and GPU percentiles (81% vs 59%) explains the combo's middling overall ranking. The CPU has headroom to drive a more powerful GPU, but the RX 5700 XT limits the system's potential. In Archeage, this manifests as frame rates that are respectable at 1080p but disappointing at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 112 FPS average with a 95 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. High settings at 76 FPS are also playable, but the 36 FPS drop from Medium may not justify the visual improvement.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The 75 FPS average with a 64 FPS minimum provides a playable experience, though not consistently above 60 FPS. Low settings at 85 FPS offer more headroom, but the visual compromise may be significant. High settings at 51 FPS are borderline for an MMORPG, where frame drops during large-scale battles can be problematic.

The 4K resolution is not recommended with this combo. Even the Low preset only achieves 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 43 FPS is the highest playable option, but the experience will be suboptimal. Ultra settings are not viable at 4K, with only 20 FPS.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests running 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration provides a 112 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for MMORPG gameplay. The 95 FPS minimum ensures the frame rate remains smooth during intense combat or crowded areas.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 126 FPS. Medium settings yield 112 FPS with a range of 95 to 129 FPS. High settings deliver 76 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 52 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 74 FPS penalty for maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases noticeably. Low settings average 85 FPS. Medium settings average 75 FPS with a range of 64 to 87 FPS. High settings average 51 FPS. Ultra settings average 35 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs 24 FPS, while High to Ultra costs an additional 16 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 49 FPS. Medium settings average 43 FPS with a range of 37 to 50 FPS. High settings average 29 FPS. Ultra settings average 20 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 14 FPS, while High to Ultra costs another 9 FPS.

The Medium settings rows provide the most complete data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the 95 to 129 FPS range shows consistent frame delivery. At 1440p, the 64 to 87 FPS range indicates more variability but remains playable. At 4K, the 37 to 50 FPS range reveals the GPU's limitations, with minimum frame rates dipping below 40 FPS.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system excels at 1080p, performs adequately at 1440p with reduced settings, and fails to provide a smooth experience at 4K. The RX 5700 XT's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the compute throughput becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794) ensures the CPU is not the bottleneck in any tested configuration.