Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a highly capable Archeage experience, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that excels at high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K Ultra remains a demanding target. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the component roles, and answers common questions based strictly on the benchmark data.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform and features a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The processor is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 4,150 million and a die size of 74 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG, the CPU's threading capabilities are relevant for handling numerous entities, player characters, and game logic. The processor's 16 threads ensure that background tasks and the main game thread have ample resources. The single-threaded performance, as indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 959 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3359, is a strong indicator of how well it can handle the primary game loop, which often relies on a single core's responsiveness.

The multi-threaded performance is equally robust, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794 and a passmark_multithread score of 27988. This suggests the CPU will not become a bottleneck even when the game engine is forced to distribute workloads across all cores. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7683 and the 3dmark_max_threads score of 7680 are nearly identical, indicating that the processor is fully utilized at 16 threads and does not suffer from scaling issues beyond that point.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, which it edges out by 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, which is 0.3% ahead. The data shows that the 5800XT is positioned at the high end of the performance spectrum, making it well-suited to prevent CPU-bound frame rate drops in Archeage, particularly in crowded areas or large-scale battles where the game's simulation load increases.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and uses the AD104 chip, built on a 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, resulting in a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The core clocks are set at a base of 1920 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The GPU includes 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation processors, alongside 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores.

For Archeage, the GPU's role is primarily about pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The 12 GB of VRAM is ample for this game, even at 4K resolution with High settings, as the measured average FPS of 46.5 at 3840x2160 High indicates the frame buffer is not exhausted. The RTX 4070's pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s are significant factors in how it handles the game's visual effects and draw calls.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a passmark_g3d score of 26927 and a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 3854. Its percentile ranking is 81st among all GPUs. In terms of nearest rivals, the data shows the RTX 4070 is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, and 1.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A, though these deltas are within a 2.5% band, suggesting competitive performance in synthetic tests. The RTX 4070 is 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M.

The GPU's performance is the primary driver of the measured FPS differences between settings. At 1920x1080, the GPU is able to push frame rates from 211.5 FPS on Low to 86.7 FPS on Ultra, showing a performance cost of 124.8 FPS when moving to the highest settings. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a drop from 84.5 FPS to 46.5 FPS, a 45% reduction, which is consistent with the increased pixel count and memory pressure at 4K.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its closest rival in terms of overall CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H by 0.3%.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 211.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the peak performance of the combo when the graphical load is minimized.

Q: Is the RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM sufficient for Archeage at high resolutions?

A: Yes, the data indicates it is sufficient. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo still produces an average of 32.1 FPS, and at High settings it reaches 46.5 FPS. There are no signs of VRAM-related performance cliffs in the measured data.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: The average FPS drops from 84.5 at 2560x1440 High to 46.5 at 3840x2160 High. This is a reduction of 38 FPS, or approximately 45% of the 1440p performance.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS goes from 211.5 on Low to 86.7 on Ultra. This is a difference of 124.8 FPS, showing that Ultra settings cost about 59% of the performance compared to Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 483rd out of 1727 tested combinations. This places it in the top 28% of all tested combos, indicating a strong overall position for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo delivers its lowest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 80.0, which is playable. Moving to Medium settings reduces the average to 74.4 FPS. High settings bring the average down to 46.5 FPS. The most demanding configuration, Ultra settings, yields an average of 32.1 FPS. The data shows a significant drop between Medium and High, suggesting that High settings introduce a substantial graphical load that the GPU struggles to maintain at 4K.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance is more comfortable. Low settings produce an average of 140.4 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings average 123.5 FPS, still very fluid. High settings average 84.5 FPS, which remains smooth for most gameplay. Ultra settings drop to an average of 58.1 FPS, which is acceptable but shows the impact of maximum visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo excels. Low settings achieve an average of 211.5 FPS, showcasing the system's ability to push far beyond standard 60 Hz displays. Medium settings average 188.6 FPS, and High settings average 126.0 FPS. Even Ultra settings maintain an average of 86.7 FPS, which is highly playable and indicates that the CPU and GPU combination is well-balanced for this resolution.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent: a performance reduction of approximately 60% at 1080p (from 211.5 to 86.7 FPS), 58% at 1440p (from 140.4 to 58.1 FPS), and 60% at 4K (from 80.0 to 32.1 FPS). This suggests the settings presets affect the GPU workload in a similar way across resolutions, with the absolute frame rates scaling down as pixel count increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination holds a rank of 483 out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the upper quartile of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms the majority of combinations in this game.

The rank reflects the overall capability of the system to produce high frame rates across all tested settings. The data shows that this combo is particularly strong at 1080p and 1440p, where it consistently delivers frame rates above 84 FPS even on High settings. At 4K, the performance is more moderate, with only Low and Medium settings exceeding 60 FPS, but the system remains functional at High settings.

This ranking position suggests that while the combo is not at the very top of the leaderboard, it offers a robust and versatile experience for Archeage. The 12 GB VRAM and the 8-core CPU provide a balanced platform that avoids major bottlenecks, as evidenced by the smooth scaling of performance between settings. Users looking for a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p will find this combo well-suited, and those with 4K displays can still achieve playable frame rates by adjusting settings. The combo's performance is consistent with its component scores, which rank in the 86th percentile for the CPU and 81st percentile for the GPU, confirming that this setup is positioned above the average tested system.