Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a severely unbalanced configuration for Archeage, resulting in a combination rank of 3572 out of 3708 tested combos. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, supported by a 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core. The processor also features an integrated Radeon Graphics solution, though its performance is secondary to the discrete GPU in gaming workloads. The Ryzen 7 7700X has a TDP of 105 W and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Its benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088 and a single-core score of 1987, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 12451 and a single-core score of 2289. The CPU's average benchmark score is 35909, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802, +0.3%), Intel Core 7 250H (35728, +0.5%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35719, +0.5%), and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670, +0.7%).

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

The Ryzen 7 7700X is a formidable processor that should theoretically be more than capable of handling MMORPG workloads like Archeage, which often rely on strong single-thread performance for game logic and network processing. With a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, the CPU delivers excellent single-core speed, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and Passmark single-thread score of 4190. This is critical for Archeage's engine, which, like many MMOs, tends to have a primary thread that handles the majority of the simulation, user input, and UI rendering. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are equally impressive, with a 3DMark 16-thread score of 8859 and a Passmark multithread score of 35686. These scores indicate the CPU can process numerous background tasks, including the game's networking and asset streaming, without bottlenecking the game's primary thread.

In the context of the measured FPS data, the CPU's raw power is not the limiting factor. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 62 FPS, which is the highest measured average across all configurations. This suggests that the CPU is able to feed the GPU with enough frames to reach a playable level at lower settings. However, the bottleneck becomes apparent as settings increase. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS drops to 37, and at Ultra, it falls to 25. This decline is not characteristic of a CPU bottleneck, as the CPU's performance headroom is enormous. Instead, the data indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU's 32 MB shared L3 cache and high clock speeds are more than adequate for a game released in 2014. The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 24732 and data compression score of 420240 further highlight its capability to handle any background processing Archeage might require, ensuring that the frame rate drops are not due to CPU stalls.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the weak link in this configuration, being an end-of-life product based on the Turing architecture and TU117 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with a memory clock of 2001 MHz (8 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities include 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, yielding a FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s. The GPU's benchmark scores show its modest standing: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305, a Passmark G3D score of 7880, and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 29629. It sits in the 40th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 7472, making it comparable to the Intel Arc A310 (7550, -1%) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (7447, +0.3%).

The 4 GB VRAM is a significant limitation for Archeage at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS data shows that at 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain playable frame rates, with an average of 14 FPS at High settings and only 10 FPS at Ultra. This is directly related to the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity, as the game's textures and geometry at 4K resolution likely exceed the 4 GB VRAM buffer, forcing the system to rely on slower system memory. At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains poor, with a High setting average of 25 FPS and an Ultra average of 17 FPS. Even at 1920x1080, the GPU cannot deliver a smooth 60 FPS experience at higher settings, with High averaging 37 FPS and Ultra averaging 25 FPS. The only configuration that approaches playable smoothness is 1920x1080 with Low settings, achieving 62 FPS, which aligns with the GPU's modest processing power and memory constraints. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz and its 75 W TDP suggest a design for low-power systems, but the lack of dedicated ray tracing or tensor cores further limits its modern gaming capabilities, though Archeage does not utilize these features.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a playable frame rate?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 62 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that exceeds 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the highest average is 41 FPS at Low settings, indicating that 1080p is the recommended resolution for this GPU.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802), 0.5% higher than both the Intel Core 7 250H (35728) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35719), and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670).

Q: Is the 4 GB VRAM of the GTX 1650 sufficient for Archeage at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the system averages only 14 FPS at High settings and 10 FPS at Ultra. The low performance is indicative of the GPU's memory limitations, as 4 GB is insufficient for high-resolution textures and geometry.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low setting averages 62 FPS, while the Ultra setting averages 25 FPS. This represents a 37 FPS drop, showing a significant performance cost for higher visual fidelity.

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

A: This combination ranks 3572 out of 3708 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 4% of all configurations, indicating severe performance limitations for this specific game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system records a minimum FPS of 31 and a maximum of 42, with an average of 37 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings, with the system struggling to maintain playable frame rates at higher demands. At 1920x1080, the most common gaming resolution, the system delivers an average of 62 FPS at Low settings, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but still a generally playable experience. High settings reduce the average to 37 FPS, while Ultra settings further decrease it to 25 FPS. This progression shows a 37 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, emphasizing the GPU's inability to handle higher graphical demands.

At 2560x1440, the system's performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 41 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, while Medium settings average 37 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS. High settings average only 25 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 17 FPS. The 1440p resolution demands more from the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth, resulting in a 24 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. At 3840x2160, the system becomes nearly unplayable, with Low settings averaging 24 FPS, Medium averaging 21 FPS (minimum 18, maximum 24), High averaging 14 FPS, and Ultra averaging only 10 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops by roughly 40-50% for each step up, with the GPU's memory bandwidth being the primary bottleneck. The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings across all resolutions, suggesting that the system's frame pacing is most stable at that setting, with the 1080p Medium configuration showing a minimum of 47 FPS, which is close to its average of 55 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 3572 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage, placing it in the bottom 4.4% of all configurations. This rank is remarkably poor given the CPU's high-end status, indicating that the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35909 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 7472 places it in the 40th percentile. This disparity highlights a severe bottleneck, where the CPU's potential is wasted because the GPU cannot keep up with the game's rendering demands. The nearest rival GPUs, such as the Intel Arc A310 (7550, -1%) and the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (7447, +0.3%), are also low-end parts, confirming that the GTX 1650 is positioned at the entry-level segment. The rank of 3572 suggests that only 136 combos perform worse than this setup, which is likely due to even older or more integrated graphics solutions. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 8859 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088 show that the processor is capable of handling modern workloads, but in this pairing, the GPU's 2.984 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 4 GB VRAM are insufficient for Archeage's higher graphical presets. The data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at Low settings, but the overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU's inability to scale with resolution and settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 62 FPS. This is the only configuration that achieves a smooth, consistent frame rate above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for gameplay that prioritizes responsiveness. If the user prefers better visual quality, the Medium setting at 1920x1080 is a viable alternative, averaging 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS, which is still playable but may exhibit occasional dips during intense scenes. The Medium setting at 2560x1440 also provides an average of 37 FPS, but this is below the 40 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for acceptable playability in an MMORPG. For users who want to experience Archeage at higher resolutions, the data suggests that 1440p with Low settings (41 FPS) is the only viable option, though it sacrifices visual fidelity. The High and Ultra settings at any resolution above 1080p are not recommended, as the average FPS drops below 25, leading to a choppy and unresponsive experience. The 3840x2160 resolution is entirely unsuitable for this combo, with even Low settings averaging only 24 FPS, which is below playable thresholds. Therefore, the best experience per the measured rows is achieved by sticking to 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings, where the system provides the most stable and highest frame rates, allowing the Ryzen 7 7700X's processing power to shine without being excessively constrained by the GTX 1650's memory and compute limitations.