Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a playable but not luxurious experience in Archeage. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can hit smooth frame rates, but it struggles to maintain playability at 4K. The sweet spot is the Medium preset, which offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results clearly indicate that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for this hardware combination in Archeage. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers an average of 98 FPS, which is only 12 FPS lower than the Low preset's 110 FPS, while providing significantly better visual fidelity. This preset also shows a minimum FPS of 83, ensuring that frame pacing remains stable enough for the MMO's combat and world traversal.

At 1440p, the Medium preset maintains a solid 66 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS. This is a playable experience, especially for an MMORPG where reaction times are less critical than in competitive shooters. The drop from 74 FPS on Low to 66 FPS on Medium is a modest 8 FPS cost for a substantial visual upgrade. The High preset at 1440p drops to 45 FPS, which begins to feel less fluid, making Medium the clear winner at this resolution.

The High preset is viable only at 1080p, where it achieves 66 FPS. This is a 32 FPS drop from the Medium preset, which is a steep price for the higher settings. Given that the Medium preset at 1080p offers 98 FPS, the High preset's 66 FPS is harder to recommend unless the user prioritizes visual details over frame rate smoothness.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution. At 1080p, it only reaches 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider the minimum for a comfortable experience. At 1440p, it drops to 31 FPS, and at 4K, it collapses to a nearly unplayable 17 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra settings is disproportionate to the visual benefits in Archeage.

For players with a 4K monitor, the Low preset is the only option that approaches playability, with an average of 42 FPS. However, this still falls short of the 60 FPS target, and the visual compromises are severe. The data suggests that this hardware combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Archeage, as even the Medium preset only manages 38 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a memory clock of 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This configuration places the B570 in the mid-range segment, with an average benchmark score of 20556, putting it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest that the GPU's raw compute power, rated at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, is the limiting factor. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs are adequate for the game's rendering demands, but they cannot compensate for the sheer pixel count at 3840x2160.

The B570's performance in Archeage aligns with its benchmark standing. Its Passmark G3D score of 14195 indicates a solid mid-range GPU, and the measured FPS in this game reflects that positioning. The GPU is clearly the bottleneck at 4K, where even the Low preset only achieves 42 FPS, while the CPU has more headroom to spare.

The nearest rivals for the B570 include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1). This places the B570 in close competition with these cards, and the Archeage results suggest that the B570 performs as expected for its class. The 10 GB VRAM is a notable asset compared to some rivals, though the game does not appear to stress this capacity heavily at the tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At the Medium preset, the average FPS drops from 98 at 1080p to 66 at 1440p, a 32 FPS decrease, and then further to 38 at 4K, another 28 FPS decrease. This steep decline indicates that the Arc B570 is the primary limiting component as resolution increases.

The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 110 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 62%, which is substantial but not unexpected for a mid-range GPU. The High preset follows the same trajectory, with 66 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the most severe scaling, dropping from 45 FPS at 1080p to 31 FPS at 1440p and finally to 17 FPS at 4K. This 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K mirrors the Low preset's scaling, suggesting that the GPU's architectural limits are reached regardless of settings when the pixel count quadruples.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700F is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4691, is more than sufficient for Archeage's MMO workloads. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, ensure that even at 1080p with 110 FPS, the GPU is the limiting factor.

For 1440p gaming, this combo is well-matched, with the Medium preset providing a smooth 66 FPS. At 4K, the GPU simply lacks the fill rate required, and players would need to accept Low settings with 42 FPS or consider a more powerful GPU for this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2983rd out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, which may seem surprising given the individual components' capabilities.

The low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. Many combos ranked above this one likely feature more powerful GPUs that can handle 4K gaming, even if their CPUs are weaker. The B570's 65th percentile standing among all GPUs is respectable, but Archeage's performance at 4K pulls the combo ranking down.

The CPU itself ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (deltaPct 0.2) and the Intel Core i7-14700KF (deltaPct -0.2), indicating that the 9700F is competitive with high-end desktop and mobile processors. The CPU is not the weak link in this combo.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1), showing that the B570 is closely matched with these cards. The combo's ranking suggests that Archeage is a demanding title for this GPU, especially at 4K, and that other GPU choices would yield better results.

For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo would likely rank higher than its overall position suggests, as the measured FPS at these resolutions is quite playable. The 4K results drag down the overall ranking, and players targeting lower resolutions will find this combo more than adequate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution, with the Medium preset achieving 98 FPS and the Low preset reaching 110 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset still delivers a playable 66 FPS, but 3840x2160 results are below 60 FPS even on Low settings.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 45 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold and represents a 53 FPS drop from the Low preset, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F holding back the Arc B570?

A: No. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 are strong, and the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 2560x1440 on Medium settings is 56 FPS, with a maximum of 76 FPS and an average of 66 FPS. This ensures a relatively stable experience without major frame drops.

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

A: At 4K, the Low preset achieves 42 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset drops to 38 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 17 FPS. The 4K experience is not recommended for this combo.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750. This indicates near-identical performance among these three GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Archeage with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B570 is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 110 FPS
• Medium: Average 98 FPS, Minimum 83 FPS, Maximum 112 FPS
• High: Average 66 FPS
• Ultra: Average 45 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 74 FPS
• Medium: Average 66 FPS, Minimum 56 FPS, Maximum 76 FPS
• High: Average 45 FPS
• Ultra: Average 31 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 42 FPS
• Medium: Average 38 FPS, Minimum 32 FPS, Maximum 43 FPS
• High: Average 26 FPS
• Ultra: Average 17 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all settings: performance degrades as resolution increases, with the most dramatic drops occurring between 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, even the High preset maintains 66 FPS, which is acceptable for most players. The Medium preset at 1080p provides the best balance with 98 FPS and a minimum of 83 FPS, ensuring no significant stutters.

At 1440p, the Medium preset's minimum of 56 FPS is the lowest acceptable threshold, and the 66 FPS average is smooth for an MMORPG. The High preset at 1440p drops to 45 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. The Ultra preset at 1440p is borderline unplayable at 31 FPS.

At 4K, all settings fail to reach 60 FPS. The Low preset at 42 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but even this suffers from the visual compromises of low settings. The Medium preset at 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 FPS will cause visible stuttering in crowded areas. The High and Ultra presets at 26 FPS and 17 FPS, respectively, are not recommended for any gameplay scenario.