Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, presents a demanding workload that clearly separates the capabilities of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the AMD Radeon RX 570. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system where the graphics card is the primary constraint, and the data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. This analysis uses the measured FPS rows, the CPU and GPU specification sheets, and the ranking data to interpret how this specific pairing behaves in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and consistent decline as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, strongly indicating that the AMD Radeon RX 570 is the limiting component in this configuration. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 62 FPS at 1080p to 42 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 20 FPS, and then further down to 24 FPS at 4K. This progression is not linear; the transition from 1440p to 4K represents a 42.9% performance loss, which is a far more severe penalty than the 32.3% drop seen when moving from 1080p to 1440p. This accelerating decline is a classic symptom of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as the render target grows.

The pattern holds for Medium settings, where the average FPS falls from 55 at 1080p to 37 at 1440p, and then to 21 at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 18 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 16 FPS. While the absolute drop is similar, the percentage loss from 1440p to 4K (43.2%) is again higher than the loss from 1080p to 1440p (32.7%). At High settings, the numbers are 37 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. Here, the 4K result is only 37.8% of the 1080p score, showing that the GPU’s fill rate is being overwhelmed. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, with 26 FPS at 1080p, 17 FPS at 1440p, and just 10 FPS at 4K.

The data implies that the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with its 14 cores and 14 threads, is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 62 FPS, which is a playable frame rate. The fact that the FPS scales so heavily with resolution suggests that the CPU has headroom to feed the GPU, but the GPU’s rendering capabilities are exhausted. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a more flattened FPS curve across resolutions, as the CPU would be unable to prepare more frames regardless of the GPU’s workload. Instead, the benchmark results show a clear and predictable FPS drop with each increase in pixel count, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The 4K Ultra result of 10 FPS reflects the RX 570's struggle with the sheer pixel count and the demands of the Ultra preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the clear performance ceiling in this pairing, and its specifications explain why the resolution scaling is so steep. The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This is a modest amount of memory and bandwidth by modern standards, and it is likely a key reason for the poor performance at 4K, where higher resolution textures and larger frame buffers demand more memory capacity and bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1168 MHz, with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and its 2048 shading units operate at these frequencies to deliver a FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS.

In the context of Archeage, this GPU’s capabilities are insufficient for high-resolution gaming. The measured data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset only yields 24 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K averages 21 FPS, with minimums of 18 FPS and maximums of 24 FPS, indicating inconsistent frame pacing. The GPU’s 32 ROPs and 128 TMUs are tasked with filling and texturing the screen, and the data suggests they are overwhelmed. The pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are simply not enough to maintain playable frame rates at 4K in this title.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 74th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 470, which is only 0.8% slower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, which is 0.7% faster. This positioning shows that the RX 570 is a mid-range card from its generation, and its performance in Archeage is consistent with that classification. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a particular concern for modern games, and the data suggests that at 4K, the GPU is likely hitting memory limits, causing severe frame rate drops. The data implies that the RX 570 is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can provide acceptable performance, but it struggles at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the most sensible settings for this combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 570 depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 62 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate for this resolution and is generally considered smooth for an MMORPG. The Medium preset also provides a playable experience with an average of 55 FPS, and the minimum of 47 FPS indicates that it can hold a decent frame rate in less demanding scenes. The High preset at 37 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 26 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience.

At 2560x1440, the options become more limited. The Low preset achieves an average of 42 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset drops to 37 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS, which may lead to noticeable stuttering in busy areas. The High and Ultra presets at 25 FPS and 17 FPS respectively are not recommended. For 3840x2160, no preset provides a playable frame rate. The Low preset at 24 FPS is the best case, but it is still below the standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 21 FPS and the High preset at 14 FPS are both poor, and the Ultra preset at 10 FPS is unplayable.

The data suggests that the best experience is found at 1080p with the Medium preset. This configuration provides a balance of visual quality and performance, with an average FPS of 55 and a maximum of 63, which is close to the Low preset’s peak of 62 FPS. The Medium preset also has a minimum FPS of 47, which is higher than the Low preset’s unmeasured minimum, indicating better frame pacing. The step up to High at 1080p costs 18 FPS on average, which is a significant sacrifice for the visual improvement. Therefore, the Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering a stable and responsive experience without the visual degradation of Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 2647 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the bottom 4.1% of all tested configurations, which is a very poor showing. This rank is a direct result of the GPU’s limitations, as the CPU is a capable processor with an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which is only 0.5% faster, and the Intel Core i5-14600K, which is 0.8% faster. This indicates that the CPU is not the source of the poor ranking; rather, it is the GPU that drags the combo down.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 28766 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, but its performance in Archeage is clearly below what that percentile might suggest. The gap between the CPU’s high percentile and the combo’s low rank highlights the severe bottleneck created by the RX 570. In a game like Archeage, which appears to be GPU-intensive based on the resolution scaling data, the GPU’s performance is the primary determinant of the combo’s ranking. The data shows that even the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924, cannot compensate for the GPU’s inability to render frames quickly enough.

The ranking suggests that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is wasted in this pairing, as it has far more processing power than the RX 570 can utilize in this game. The CPU’s 14 cores and 14 threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, are more than sufficient for the demands of Archeage, but the GPU’s 4 GB of VRAM and 5.095 TFLOPS of compute power are the limiting factors. For users with this combo, the data implies that an upgrade to the GPU would yield a far more significant performance improvement than upgrading the CPU. The combo’s rank of 2647 out of 2761 is a strong indicator that this is an unbalanced pairing for this particular game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS is 62, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this combo run Archeage at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 24 with the Low preset. The Ultra preset only achieves 10 FPS, indicating that 4K is not a playable resolution for this hardware.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 or the AMD Radeon RX 570 the bottleneck in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting component. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, which is a sign of GPU limitation, while the CPU has a high percentile rank of 90 compared to the GPU’s 74.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 470?

A: The data shows the RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766, which is 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 470’s score of 28996, meaning the RX 470 is slightly faster.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: The measured average FPS for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 37, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 2647 out of 2761 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of all tested hardware pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS, minimum FPS, and maximum FPS for each measured resolution and settings preset. All data is from the measured FPS rows.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 62 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields an average of 26 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS data is provided for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 42 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 37 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 25 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields an average of 17 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS data is provided for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields an average of 24 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 21 FPS, with a minimum of 18 FPS and a maximum of 24 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 14 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields an average of 10 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS data is provided for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution.

The data shows a clear pattern: for each resolution, the average FPS decreases as the settings preset increases from Low to Ultra. The only preset with complete min/max data is Medium, which is consistent across all three resolutions. The performance delta between Low and Ultra is substantial; at 1080p, the difference is 36 FPS, at 1440p it is 25 FPS, and at 4K it is 14 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset’s additional graphical effects are disproportionately expensive on this hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a high-performance desktop processor with 14 cores and 14 threads, based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and it is built on a 3 nm process node from TSMC. The CPU’s cache configuration includes a 24 MB shared L3 cache, and it supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648.

In the context of Archeage, the data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The resolution scaling analysis shows that the FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, which is a characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU would be unable to feed the GPU more frames regardless of the render resolution. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995, further supports this conclusion. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which is only 0.4% slower, and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which is 0.6% faster.

The CPU’s high single-thread performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and Passmark single-thread score of 4394, is beneficial for MMORPGs like Archeage, which often rely on a single main thread for game logic and physics. However, the benchmark results show that even with this strong CPU, the average FPS at 1080p High is only 37, which is limited by the GPU. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, such as its Passmark multi-thread score of 38706, would be more relevant in scenarios with many simultaneous players or complex calculations, but the data does not indicate that the CPU is causing a performance ceiling in the measured scenarios. The CPU’s fast boost clock of 5.10 GHz is a key asset, but it is rendered less effective by the RX 570’s limitations. The data ultimately shows a pairing where the CPU’s potential is untapped due to the GPU’s inability to keep pace.