Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a starkly lopsided performance profile in Archeage. The data shows a system where the integrated graphics solution is the decisive bottleneck, with the 8-core CPU left largely underutilized. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the component roles, and ranks this specific combination against the broader test pool.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a precipitous decline in performance as resolution increases, a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 71 FPS. This drops to 48 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 28 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 60% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, demonstrating that the rendering workload is scaling almost linearly with pixel count.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the High preset. The system manages 43 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 29 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 17 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and High settings at the same resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the difference is 28 FPS (71 vs 43), while at 4K, the difference narrows to just 11 FPS (28 vs 17). This convergence suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing graphical fidelity cannot compensate for the sheer pixel throughput required.

The Ultra preset delivers the harshest results, with an average of 29 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, and a nearly unplayable 11 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that the limiting component in this configuration is unequivocally the graphics processor. The CPU's performance headroom cannot be accessed because the GPU is unable to feed frames fast enough, particularly at higher resolutions where the pixel fill rate and shading demands outstrip the Arc B390's capabilities.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its benchmark credentials are modest, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 1482, which places it in close competition with legacy discrete mobile parts. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower). This positioning confirms that the Arc B390 performs at a level far below any modern discrete gaming graphics card.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the host system's DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. Its clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. With 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, the theoretical pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 7.680 TFLOPS. These specifications translate directly into the gameplay experience observed in Archeage. At 1080p Low, the 71 FPS average suggests the GPU can handle the reduced shader complexity. However, the 12 RT cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate do little to help in a title that is not leveraging ray tracing.

The data shows a clear correlation between settings and FPS, which is the direct result of the GPU's limited shading and texture capabilities. Moving from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces the average FPS from 71 to 64, a 10% drop. The jump from Medium to High costs another 21 FPS, landing at 43 FPS. The Ultra preset, which likely introduces heavier post-processing or shadow effects, crushes performance to 29 FPS. This sensitivity to settings underscores that the Arc B390's 7.680 TFLOPS of compute power is simply insufficient for sustained high-detail rendering in a modern MMORPG environment.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a high-end desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a versatile part, but in this configuration, its extensive capabilities are not the primary driver of the frame rate.

The CPU's benchmark scores are robust, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18760 in multi-core and 1930 in single-core. The Geekbench scores are 15371 multi-core and 2525 single-core. These results put it in the company of other fast desktop chips. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core 5 221E (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (0.4% slower). This indicates the 7700 is performing exactly as expected for its class.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, entity updates, and draw calls. The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor. When comparing the 1080p Low result of 71 FPS to the 4K Low result of 28 FPS, the bottleneck shifts entirely to the GPU. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, but they do not. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for the game's single-threaded or lightly-threaded workloads, as evidenced by the strong single-core score of 1930 in Cinebench R23. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) ensure that data delivery to the CPU cores is not a hindrance, but the GPU simply cannot translate that CPU readiness into higher frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: The data shows that the Low preset yields an average of 71 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 64 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 43 FPS and 29 FPS, respectively. For a smoother experience, Low or Medium are the only viable options.

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

A: The measured results indicate that 4K is not a playable target. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 28 FPS on Low settings. The Ultra preset averages only 11 FPS, which is far below a playable threshold for an MMORPG.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. This puts it 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, and 2.5% ahead of the GeForce GT 625 OEM. These are all low-end parts, indicating the Arc B390 is not competitive with modern discrete GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 a strong processor?

A: Benchmark data shows it is a capable CPU, ranking in the 87th percentile of all processors. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18760, and its single-core score is 1930. It is statistically equivalent to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which is 0.1% faster.

Q: Why is the FPS so low on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset yields 29 FPS at 1080p, which is 14 FPS lower than the High preset. This significant drop indicates that the Intel Arc B390's shading units and ROPs are overwhelmed by the increased graphical complexity, confirming the GPU as the performance bottleneck.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this test?

A: No. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a steep decline, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. If the CPU were the limit, the frame rate would remain more constant across resolutions. The Ryzen 7 7700's high single-thread performance (1930 in Cinebench R23) suggests it has more than enough power for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2453 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's low performance percentile. The pairing of a high-end CPU (87th percentile) with a low-end integrated GPU (9th percentile) creates an unusual system where the CPU is vastly more capable than the graphics solution.

This ranking is primarily dragged down by the Arc B390. The GPU's 1482 score in 3DMark Steel Nomad places it at the bottom of the performance hierarchy, and its nearest rivals are all legacy low-end discrete parts. The CPU's contribution to the ranking is positive, but it cannot overcome the GPU's fundamental lack of rendering power. For comparison, a system with a mid-range discrete GPU would likely score significantly higher, as the CPU would not be a limiting factor in this title. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for light, older titles or basic productivity, not for a demanding MMORPG like Archeage at higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS, minimum FPS, and maximum FPS recorded for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ | :------ | :------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 17 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 28 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 25 | 21 | 28 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 11 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 29 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 48 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 43 | 36 | 49 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 20 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 43 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 71 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 64 | 54 | 73 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 29 | - | - |

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers the highest average frame rate. The Medium preset is the second-best performer, with the High preset trailing. The Ultra preset always yields the lowest FPS, and at 4K, the average of 11 FPS is effectively unplayable. The data confirms that this system is only suitable for 1080p gaming on lower settings, and even then, the frame rates are not high enough for fast-paced competitive play. The frame time variance, visible in the Medium preset's min/max range (54 to 73 FPS at 1080p), also indicates some instability under load.