Archeage

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this CPU/GPU combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The best result is 63.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only measured configuration that crosses the 60 FPS threshold, making it the sole playable option for smooth performance.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score is 30,158, which places it 0.2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (score 30,109) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (score 30,097). It also leads the NVIDIA Tesla M60 (score 29,969) by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (score 29,928) by 0.8%.

Q: What is the Ryzen 9 9900X's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 54,450, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700F (score 54,097) and 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (score 54,681).

Q: Does the RX 570 support modern graphics APIs needed for Archeage?

A: Yes. The GPU supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. This covers the API requirements for the game, which released in 2014 and relies on older DirectX paths.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU/GPU combinations for Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 1,621 out of 1,727 total combinations tested. This places it in the bottom 6% of all combos, indicating that this pairing is heavily constrained for this game.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 570 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective).

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary bottleneck in this pairing for Archeage. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards, and the data reflects this limitation clearly. The GPU sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,158. Its nearest rival data shows a tight cluster: it is 0.2% ahead of the RTX 5060 and RX 7700 XT, 0.6% ahead of the Tesla M60, and 0.8% ahead of the RTX 5070 Mobile. This suggests the RX 570 performs at a level comparable to much newer cards in synthetic tests, but the real-world Archeage results tell a different story.

The GPU's architecture is GCN 4.0, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. It has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Clock speeds are 1168 MHz base and 1244 MHz boost. The pixel rate is 39.81 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 159.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 5.095 TFLOPS. These figures indicate a card that was designed for 1080p gaming in 2017, and the measured FPS confirms this.

At 1920x1080, the RX 570 delivers 63.3 FPS on Low, but this drops to 38.5 FPS on High and 25 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 38.3 FPS, a 60.5% performance loss. This steep decline shows that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are overwhelmed by higher settings. At 2560x1440, the picture worsens: 41.9 FPS on Low, 25.1 FPS on High, and 17.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are nearly unplayable across all settings, with 26.5 FPS on Low and only 12.1 FPS on Ultra.

The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot cooler suggest it was meant for mainstream builds, but the data shows it cannot sustain playable frame rates beyond Low settings at 1080p for this MMORPG. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a contributing factor, as Archeage's textures and draw distances can exceed this capacity at higher resolutions. The memory bus width of 256 bit and bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s are adequate for the card's class, but they are insufficient for the demands of 1440p or 4K gaming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a high-end desktop processor that is massively overqualified for pairing with the RX 570. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU uses the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) on a 4 nm TSMC process, with 16,630 million transistors on a 2x 70.6 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, along with PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

The CPU's benchmark results are exceptional. It scores 46,438 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,555 in single-core. Geekbench scores are 19,827 multi-core and 3,341 single-core. In Passmark, it achieves 54,643 multi-thread and 4,672 single-thread. The CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 54,450. Its nearest rival, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, scores 54,681 (0.4% higher), while the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 54,097 (0.7% lower). The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and 245KF score 55,304 and 55,421, respectively, which are 1.5% and 1.8% higher.

For Archeage, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game logic. The 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for MMORPG workloads, which often involve many players and NPCs. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor. The combo ranks 1,621 out of 1,727 combinations, which suggests that even with a top-tier CPU, the RX 570 holds back performance.

The CPU's L3 cache is 64 MB shared, with 1 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. This large cache helps with game asset streaming, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's 4 GB VRAM limitation at higher resolutions. The CPU's launch MSRP is $499, and it was released in August 2024. Its TDP is 120 W, which is modest for a 12-core part. The data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo; the FPS scales with resolution and settings in a pattern consistent with GPU-bound performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for the best experience. At 1920x1080, Low settings yield 63.3 FPS, which is the only configuration that achieves smooth, playable frame rates. Medium settings drop to 52.4 FPS, which is still playable but with noticeable stutter potential. High settings produce 38.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 25 FPS. For a 2014 MMORPG, the Low preset is the recommended choice for 1080p, as it provides a 20.8% improvement over Medium and a 60.5% improvement over High.

At 2560x1440, the results are more constrained. Low settings deliver 41.9 FPS, Medium 36.7 FPS, High 25.1 FPS, and Ultra 17.9 FPS. None of these reach 60 FPS, so 1440p is not advisable for this combo if smooth gameplay is the goal. The gap between Low and Ultra is 24 FPS, a 57.3% performance loss. If a user must play at 1440p, Low is the only viable option, but the data suggests it will be a compromise.

At 3840x2160, the situation is grim. Low settings produce 26.5 FPS, Medium 24.1 FPS, High 15.2 FPS, and Ultra 12.1 FPS. These are all below playable thresholds for an MMORPG, which requires responsive controls for combat. The 4K resolution is not recommended for this combo under any settings. The data shows that the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K workloads.

The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally 1920x1080 with Low settings. This configuration achieves 63.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p are a secondary option if visual quality is prioritized over frame rate, but the 10.9 FPS drop is significant. For users who value responsiveness, Low at 1080p is the only choice that meets the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1,621 out of 1,727 tested combinations for Archeage. This places it in the bottom 6% of all combos, which is a poor result for a system with a top-tier CPU. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations rather than the CPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 9 9900X is in the 94th percentile of CPUs, but the RX 570 is in the 74th percentile of GPUs, and the combination is heavily constrained by the latter.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor. When compared to other combos, this pairing underperforms because the RX 570 cannot translate the CPU's processing power into high frame rates. The GPU's average benchmark score of 30,158 is competitive with newer cards like the RTX 5060 (30,109) and RX 7700 XT (30,097), but those cards likely have better drivers or memory configurations that make them more effective in gaming workloads. The RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 14 nm process node are outdated, and Archeage's engine may not be optimized for GCN 4.0 architecture.

The rank of 1,621 out of 1,727 is a stark indicator that this combo is not suited for Archeage at higher settings or resolutions. The measured FPS data supports this: the only playable configuration is 1080p Low. For users considering this combo, the data suggests that the CPU is wasted on this GPU, and a more balanced pairing would yield better results. The combo's performance is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has significant headroom that remains unused.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 63.3 FPS, Medium 52.4 FPS, High 38.5 FPS, and Ultra 25 FPS. This represents a performance drop of 10.9 FPS from Low to Medium, 13.9 FPS from Medium to High, and 13.5 FPS from High to Ultra. The total drop from Low to Ultra is 38.3 FPS, a 60.5% reduction.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 41.9 FPS, Medium 36.7 FPS, High 25.1 FPS, and Ultra 17.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 5.2 FPS, Medium to High is 11.6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 7.2 FPS. The total drop from Low to Ultra is 24 FPS, a 57.3% reduction. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p but with lower absolute values across the board.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 26.5 FPS, Medium 24.1 FPS, High 15.2 FPS, and Ultra 12.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 2.4 FPS, Medium to High is 8.9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 3.1 FPS. The total drop from Low to Ultra is 14.4 FPS, a 54.3% reduction. The 4K results are uniformly below playable thresholds, with even Low settings failing to reach 30 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are steep and reveal the limiting component. At Low settings, the FPS goes from 63.3 at 1080p to 41.9 at 1440p (a 33.8% drop) and 26.5 at 4K (a 58.1% drop from 1080p). At Medium settings, the drop is from 52.4 to 36.7 (30% drop) to 24.1 (54% drop from 1080p). At High settings, the drop is from 38.5 to 25.1 (34.8% drop) to 15.2 (60.5% drop from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the drop is from 25 to 17.9 (28.4% drop) to 12.1 (51.6% drop from 1080p).

The pattern is consistent: performance degrades by roughly 30% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and then by another 40-50% when moving to 4K. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound system, where the pixel count increase directly impacts the render workload. The RX 570's 32 ROPs and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to handle the pixel throughput required at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU. The Ryzen 9 9900X has more than enough processing power to handle the game's logic, but the RX 570 cannot keep up with the rendering demands. The 4 GB VRAM is also a likely factor, as higher resolutions require more texture memory, which can cause swapping and stutter. The resolution scaling pattern indicates that users should stay at 1080p with this combo, as the performance penalty for higher resolutions is severe and not offset by any visual benefits.