Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a strong Archeage experience, ranking 436th out of 1727 tested combos. At 1080p, the combo exceeds 85 FPS even on Ultra, while 4K Ultra drops to 33.6 FPS, indicating a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads keep frame rates high at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts. At Low settings, 1080p averages 209.3 FPS, 1440p 139.7 FPS, and 4K 82.9 FPS. Medium settings follow a similar curve: 186 FPS at 1080p, 125.8 FPS at 1440p, and 72.9 FPS at 4K. High settings drop from 130 FPS at 1080p to 87.9 FPS at 1440p and 49.4 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding: 85.6 FPS at 1080p, 56.5 FPS at 1440p, and 33.6 FPS at 4K.

The consistent drop from 1080p to 4K across all presets—roughly a 60% reduction in each case—points to the GPU as the primary constraint. At 1080p, even Ultra stays above 85 FPS, so the CPU is not holding back the frame rate. At 4K, only Low and Medium presets maintain 60+ FPS, with Medium at 72.9 FPS and Low at 82.9 FPS. This scaling suggests that players targeting 4K should expect to lower settings, while 1440p offers a comfortable middle ground with High at 87.9 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 436th out of 1727 tested systems in Archeage, placing it in the top quartile of all combinations. This is a strong result, especially given that the CPU alone sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs and the GPU in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The rank reflects a balanced pairing: the CPU’s high single-thread and multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 singlecore 5450, multicore 38607) complement the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 49062 is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K’s 49166, and 0.6% lower than the i5-14600KF’s 49367. The GPU’s average score of 39647 is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 575’s 39703 and 0.2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile’s 39568. These margins are negligible, meaning the combo’s in-game rank is driven more by the specific game’s engine than by raw synthetic scores.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. Its base clock is 1660 MHz, boost clock 2970 MHz, and game clock 2400 MHz. These specifications support high texture detail and resolution scaling. In Archeage, the GPU’s performance is evident: at 4K Medium, it delivers 72.9 FPS, and at 4K Low, 82.9 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for the game’s assets, and the memory bandwidth helps maintain frame rates at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark results reinforce its capability. It scores 7260 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 160317 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 184026 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its Passmark G3D score is 26795, and its compute score is 15864. These numbers place it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s nearest rivals—AMD Radeon Pro 575, NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, and others—are not gaming-focused, but the deltaPct values show the RX 9070 XT is within 0.6% of them in average score, confirming its competitive standing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, Ultra is the best choice, delivering 85.6 FPS—smooth and visually rich. At 1440p, High provides 87.9 FPS, while Medium reaches 125.8 FPS; Ultra drops to 56.5 FPS, so High is the sweet spot for a balance of quality and performance. At 4K, Medium is the highest preset that maintains 60+ FPS, with 72.9 FPS; Low offers 82.9 FPS, but Medium’s visual improvement is worth the 10 FPS trade-off. High and Ultra at 4K fall below 50 FPS, making them less suitable for competitive play.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, Low at 4K still delivers 82.9 FPS, and at 1080p Low reaches 209.3 FPS. The data suggests that the combo is best utilized at 1440p High or 4K Medium, where the GPU’s capabilities are fully leveraged without sacrificing smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 49.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 82.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 72.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 33.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 87.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 139.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 125.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 56.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 130 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 209.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 186 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 85.6 |

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: 85.6 FPS.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, at Medium settings it reaches 72.9 FPS, and at Low 82.9 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 49062, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-14600K’s 49166.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size?

A: 16 GB GDDR6.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in Archeage?

A: 436th out of 1727 tested combos.

Q: What is the GPU’s boost clock?

A: 2970 MHz.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It features 64 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its benchmark scores are strong: Cinebench R23 multicore 38607, singlecore 5450, and Geekbench multicore 12084. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49062.

In Archeage, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 209.3 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU without bottlenecking. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 85.6 FPS, but this is still well above 60, showing the CPU maintains high throughput even with demanding settings. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as seen in the 4K results. The CPU’s high multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 multicore 38607) suggests it can handle many concurrent tasks, but Archeage’s performance is more dependent on the GPU once resolution increases. The 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for background processes, but the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate at 1440p and 4K.