Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B390 pairing produces a profoundly GPU-limited experience in Archeage. The data is unambiguous: the CPU is a high-end desktop part with the benchmark scores to prove it, while the GPU is an integrated-class solution that ranks in the 9th percentile of all tested GPUs. Consequently, the measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are modest, with the combo ranking 2453rd out of 2761 tested combinations.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The processor has a 120 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, offering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates its strength. It scores 23,230 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,080 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 18,696 and a single-core score of 2,964. In PassMark, it reaches 40,009 for multithreaded performance and 4,430 for single-threaded performance. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1,212 in single-thread to 10,081 in 16-thread tests, indicating robust multi-threading capabilities. Its average benchmark score is 39,768, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rivals in the benchmark database paint a picture of a very fast processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39,603, which is 0.4% lower, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39,485 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40,081 (0.8% higher). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the 9800X3D is essentially at parity with these mobile and desktop parts in aggregate benchmark scores. This suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system.

For an MMORPG like Archeage, which relies on strong single-thread performance for game logic and world interactions, the 9800X3D’s high boost clock and substantial L3 cache are theoretically ideal. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU’s potential is entirely untapped. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 71 FPS average. At the same resolution with Ultra settings, it drops to 29 FPS. This dramatic scaling with settings points directly to the GPU as the bottleneck. If the CPU were the constraint, we would expect to see high frame rates across all settings at a given resolution, with the difference primarily coming from resolution changes rather than graphics settings.

The CPU’s high benchmark scores, including a PassMark data compression score of 468,017 and an integer math score of 116,709, suggest it can handle the massive number of players and entities often present in MMORPG worlds. The data indicates that the processor is ready to feed a much more powerful GPU, but the current pairing leaves its performance headroom unused. The 87th percentile ranking for the CPU versus the 9th percentile for the GPU is the clearest indicator of this imbalance.

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

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 3 nm process. It is part of the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Critically, its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system’s main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory type and bus width are also listed as "System Shared," with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a fundamental limitation for gaming performance.

The GPU contains 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 24 raster operations units (ROPs). It has 12 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. It delivers 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 15.36 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1). The TDP is 80 W, and it uses no power connectors, confirming its integrated nature. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark data for this GPU is sparse, with only one entry: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,482. This places the GPU in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, which is very low. Its average benchmark score is 1,482. The nearest rivals are all extremely old or low-end discrete parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463, which is 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1,460 (1.5% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446 (2.5% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443 (2.7% lower). The B390 is only slightly ahead of these decade-old entries, indicating a severe performance deficit for modern gaming.

The measured FPS data in Archeage directly reflects this GPU weakness. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 17 FPS on High, 25 FPS on Medium, 28 FPS on Low, and 11 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the numbers improve but remain low: 29 FPS on High, 43 FPS on Medium, 48 FPS on Low, and 20 FPS on Ultra. Only at 1920x1080 does the combo approach playable territory, with 43 FPS on High, 64 FPS on Medium, 71 FPS on Low, and 29 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (71 to 29 FPS) shows a 59% drop in performance, which is characteristic of a GPU that struggles with increased shader and texture workloads. The system-shared memory also means that the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, further limiting performance in a game that can have many assets loaded.

FAQ

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this Archeage configuration?

A: The data clearly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 39,768, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile with a score of 1,482. The frame rates scale heavily with graphics settings, which is a GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo can achieve in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 71 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next best is 64 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

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

A: The Arc B390 is only marginally faster than its closest competitors. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. These are all very low-end parts.

Q: Can this system handle Archeage at 4K resolution?

A: No, the data shows it cannot handle 4K with acceptable performance. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 17 FPS on High, 25 FPS on Medium, 28 FPS on Low, and 11 FPS on Ultra. These are all far below typical playability thresholds.

Q: What is the impact of increasing graphics settings from Low to Ultra?

A: The impact is significant. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 71 on Low to 29 on Ultra, a substantial decrease. At 2560x1440, it drops from 48 to 20, and at 3840x2160, it drops from 28 to 11. This indicates the GPU struggles with higher graphical workloads.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems in Archeage?

A: The combination ranks 2453rd out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the lower portion of the database, consistent with the GPU’s low performance percentile.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. All figures are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows:

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

The jump from Low to High at 4K is a decrease of 11 FPS, while the jump from Low to Ultra is a decrease of 17 FPS. The Medium preset, with its min/max data, shows a variability of 7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain low:

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

At this resolution, the difference between Low and High is 19 FPS, and between Low and Ultra is 28 FPS. The Medium preset shows a variability of 13 FPS, indicating more consistent performance than at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its best results:

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

The scaling from Low to High is a drop of 28 FPS, and from Low to Ultra is a drop of 42 FPS. The Medium preset shows a variability of 19 FPS, which is the highest of any recorded Medium preset. The 71 FPS Low result at 1080p is the only measured configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear target for smoother gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Archeage, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2453rd out of 2761 total combos. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems. The ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s performance, as the CPU is a top-tier component.

The GPU’s percentile rank of 9 is the primary driver of this low combo ranking. With an average benchmark score of 1,482, the Arc B390 sits among the slowest GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 and GT 625 OEM, are entries from previous generations that are not considered gaming-capable by modern standards. The CPU’s high percentile rank of 87 does little to lift the combo ranking when the GPU cannot translate that processing power into frame rates.

The data implies that this combo is severely unbalanced. The CPU is capable of far higher performance, as evidenced by its benchmark scores, but it is held back by the integrated GPU. The ranking of 2453 out of 2761 suggests that there are only 308 tested combos that perform worse. These would likely be systems with similarly weak GPUs, perhaps paired with much older CPUs. For a system with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, this ranking is a poor result, confirming that the GPU is the sole limiting factor in Archeage.

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

Based strictly on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo are resolution and preset specific. The primary goal is to achieve a playable frame rate, and the data shows that only a few configurations come close.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 71 FPS. This is the only measured setting that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smoother gameplay. The Medium preset is also viable, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 54 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target. However, the Low preset offers a 7 FPS average advantage over Medium. The High preset at 43 FPS and the Ultra preset at 29 FPS are significantly lower and would result in a less responsive experience in combat or crowded areas.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The Low preset provides the highest average at 48 FPS, followed by Medium at 43 FPS. The High preset at 29 FPS and Ultra at 20 FPS are below playable thresholds for an MMORPG. If the user must play at this resolution, Low is the only reasonable choice, but the data indicates a significant performance compromise compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The Low preset gives 28 FPS, Medium gives 25 FPS, High gives 17 FPS, and Ultra gives 11 FPS. None of these are acceptable for gameplay. The data strongly suggests that 4K is not a viable option for this combination.

The overall recommendation is to use 1920x1080 with Low settings to achieve the best measured performance. The 71 FPS average provides the most headroom. If visual quality is a priority, the Medium preset at 1080p offers a better balance, with a 64 FPS average that remains above 60 FPS on average, though the recorded minimum of 54 FPS suggests occasional dips. For users who prefer a smoother experience over higher details, the Low preset is the safest choice. The data shows that any attempt to use higher settings or resolutions will result in a substantial drop in frame rate, making the game feel sluggish.