Archeage

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Intel Arc B390 presents a stark contrast in capability. The CPU is a high-end desktop part, while the GPU is an integrated processor graphics solution. Benchmark data for Archeage shows this pairing produces a playable experience only at the lowest settings and resolution, with the graphics processor acting as the primary bottleneck. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance data for this specific configuration.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, utilizing the Vermeer codename on a 7 nm TSMC process node. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This is a powerful CPU for gaming, and its benchmark results confirm its strength. The data shows a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs tested. In synthetic 3DMark tests, it scores 7683 with 16 threads and 959 in single-thread, indicating robust multi-threaded and adequate single-threaded performance for an older MMORPG like Archeage, which was released in 2014.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, with a delta of 0%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS, both with a delta of -0.3%. This means the 5800XT performs essentially on par with these mobile processors, despite being a desktop part. The data implies that for a game from 2014, the 5800XT's processing power is more than sufficient to handle game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 16 threads are architectural features that prevent it from being a limiting factor in this title. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the performance ceiling for this combo, as its scores are far above what would be needed for the frame rates observed in the measured FPS data.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear performance bottleneck in this pairing. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and the Panther Lake chip. Its performance class is reflected in its benchmark scores; it only has a single recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older, low-end dedicated graphics cards, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which it leads by 1.3%, and the GeForce GT 710, which it leads by 2.7%. This data indicates the Arc B390 is positioned at the very entry-level of graphics performance.

The GPU operates with a boost clock of 2500 MHz and a base clock of 300 MHz. Critically, its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's main memory for graphics tasks. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means it is not a fixed figure but is shared with the CPU. This is a significant constraint for gaming, as shared memory bandwidth can severely limit performance. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, which are modest numbers for a modern graphics solution. The data strongly suggests that the Arc B390's limited shading power and shared memory architecture are what hold the entire system back, resulting in the low frame rates seen in the measured FPS data for Archeage.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what settings are viable with this configuration. The goal here is to find a balance between visual quality and a playable frame rate. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average FPS of 71, which is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo. This is the only setting that provides a frame rate clearly above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is also an option, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 54 FPS, which is still playable for an MMORPG.

Moving up to the High preset at 1080p drops the average to 43 FPS, a significant decrease from the Medium preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not a viable option, as the average FPS plummets to 29. The data indicates that the "best" experience is found at the Medium or Low presets at 1080p. While the Low preset offers the highest average FPS, the Medium preset provides a better visual experience without sacrificing too much performance. The minimum FPS of 54 at Medium is acceptable, whereas the lack of data for Low suggests that the frame time is likely more stable. For a smoother visual experience, the Medium preset at 1080p is the recommended choice, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS and provides a higher level of graphical detail than the Low preset. The data clearly shows that higher resolutions and settings are not recommended for this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3297 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the lower 11% of all configurations tested in this game, confirming its status as a low-performance pairing. This low rank is almost entirely attributable to the Intel Arc B390, which is a component far below the performance level of the CPU. The CPU's rank in the 81st percentile of all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU's 9th percentile ranking, creating a significant imbalance. The data suggests that this combo is severely limited by the graphics processor.

The combination's rank implies that the vast majority of other hardware pairings will provide a better experience in Archeage. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the bottleneck, so any other tested GPU in the database that is more powerful than the Arc B390 would likely result in a higher ranking, provided the CPU is not also a limiting factor. The "dataIsMeasured" field confirms that this rank is based on actual test results, not estimations. This single data point highlights that this specific pairing is not well-suited for gaming, even for a title as old as Archeage.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved by this CPU and GPU combination in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 71, which is achieved at the 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this setup capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: No. The benchmark data shows that at 2560x1440, the highest average FPS is 48 on the Low preset. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, and the High preset averages 29 FPS, all below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's average benchmark score has a 0% delta compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and a -0.3% delta compared to both the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, indicating near-identical performance levels.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average FPS of 71, while the Ultra preset achieves an average FPS of 29. This represents a significant performance drop of 42 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the GPU have its own dedicated video memory?

A: No. The Intel Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the system's main memory for graphics operations, and its memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent."

Q: How low does the average FPS go at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 28 on the Low preset to 11 on the Ultra preset. The Medium preset averages 25 FPS, and the High preset averages 17 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following data is directly from the measured FPS table for Archeage with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B390.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average FPS is 28.
• Medium: Average FPS is 25, with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 28.
• High: Average FPS is 17.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 11.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average FPS is 48.
• Medium: Average FPS is 43, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49.
• High: Average FPS is 29.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 20.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average FPS is 71.
• Medium: Average FPS is 64, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73.
• High: Average FPS is 43.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 29.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 71 to 48, a loss of 23 FPS. Further moving to 3840x2160 on the same preset results in an average FPS of 28, a drop of 20 FPS from the 1440p result. A similar pattern is seen across all settings. For instance, on the High preset, the average FPS falls from 43 at 1080p to 29 at 1440p and then to 17 at 4K. This consistent and substantial drop in performance as the resolution increases is the signature of a graphics processor that is working at its maximum capacity.

The data implies that the Intel Arc B390 is completely overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not scale as dramatically with resolution. The fact that the average FPS nearly halves with each step up in resolution is a strong indicator that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The system's performance is being dictated almost entirely by the integrated graphics processor, and the powerful Ryzen 7 5800XT is left largely underutilized, waiting for the GPU to finish its work. This analysis confirms that the Intel Arc B390 is the definitive performance ceiling for this hardware combination in Archeage.