Archeage

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a robust performance profile for Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG with a data-measured frame rate set. The benchmark results show this combination handles the game comfortably across all tested resolutions, with the primary limitation emerging only at 4K with the Ultra preset. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the 20-core CPU provides ample headroom at 1080p and 1440p. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and comparative standing of this hardware pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 3840x2160 (4K), the highest playable preset is High, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. While the Medium preset runs at 92 FPS and Low at 104 FPS, the High preset is the optimal choice for visual fidelity while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 43 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system has enough performance to run the most demanding preset. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 75 FPS, making it the best setting for this resolution. The scaling from 4K to 1440p provides a significant boost, with High increasing from 63 FPS to 110 FPS, and Medium from 92 FPS to 161 FPS.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is again the recommended choice, delivering an average of 111 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the lower resolutions show even higher performance, with High at 163 FPS and Medium at 240 FPS. The data shows that this combination is not constrained at 1080p, allowing for maximum settings without compromising smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component importance depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU has ample headroom. The frame rate scales dramatically with preset changes: from 111 FPS at Ultra to 269 FPS at Low. This wide spread indicates that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor, as lowering settings directly translates to higher frame rates. The CPU's role is secondary, providing enough throughput to avoid holding back the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The frame rates remain high, but the scaling between presets is less pronounced than at 1080p. For instance, the difference between Low (181 FPS) and Ultra (75 FPS) is still large, but the absolute numbers suggest the GPU is still the dominant factor. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, even at the higher pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more critical. The Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS, a 42% reduction from the High preset's 63 FPS. This sharp decline indicates that the RTX 4080's raw compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The CPU's influence is minimal here, as the workload is heavily pixel-bound. The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the determining component at all resolutions, but its dominance increases as resolution rises. The CPU, while capable, does not become a limiting factor in any tested configuration.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, averaging 63 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The data shows that the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 75 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality while remaining above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between 1080p and 1440p?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset runs at 111 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the same preset drops to 75 FPS, a reduction of 32.4%. The scaling is consistent across other presets, with High dropping from 163 FPS to 110 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance. At 4K, the frame rate drops significantly with higher presets, from 104 FPS at Low to 43 FPS at Ultra, showing the GPU's limits. The CPU's impact is minimal, as it does not bottleneck the GPU at any resolution.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 104 FPS, which is well above the threshold. Even the Medium preset at 92 FPS is comfortably playable, and High at 63 FPS is the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS.

Q: Does this combo rank high among other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 203rd out of 3708 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU, several alternatives would produce similar gameplay experiences. For the Intel Core i7-14700F, the closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which has an average benchmark score of 53288 versus the i7-14700F's 53620, a negligible delta of 0.6%. This means users with a Ryzen 9 7900X would see nearly identical frame rates in Archeage. The Intel Xeon 6505P (delta -0.2%) and Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (delta 0.3%) are also within a fraction of a percent, though these are server-class parts less commonly found in gaming rigs.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 versus 54247, a delta of just 0.1%. This indicates that the SUPER variant would perform virtually identically in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (delta -1.1%) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta -2.6%) are slightly slower but would still deliver comparable frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions. The AMD Radeon 8060S shows a delta of -2.7%, which is also close enough to expect similar behavior in Archeage. These alternatives would exhibit the same general pattern: strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, with the Ultra preset at 4K remaining out of reach.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds the 203rd position out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the top 5.5% of all systems evaluated, indicating that it is a high-performing setup for this title. The percentile rankings for the individual components support this: the CPU is in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The ranking suggests that while there are 202 faster combinations, the vast majority of tested systems would perform worse in this game. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's performance at 4K, where the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, but for most users playing at 1440p or 1080p, this combo is exceptionally well-suited.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Archeage effectively at all tested resolutions, with the caveat that 4K Ultra settings are not playable. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 111 FPS on Ultra, providing a smooth experience with maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 75 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, averaging 63 FPS, which just clears the threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 43 FPS, is the only configuration that fails to meet the playability standard. Overall, this combination is well-suited for Archeage, delivering high frame rates across the board, and the only compromise required is for 4K users who must forgo the Ultra preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination, along with minimum and maximum values where recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 63 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 104 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 92 | 79 | 106 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 110 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 181 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 161 | 137 | 186 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 75 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 163 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 269 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 240 | 204 | 276 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 111 | - | - |

The data shows a consistent pattern: frame rates increase as resolution decreases, and the Ultra preset always has the lowest average FPS at each resolution. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a variance of 27 FPS at 4K, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 1080p. This variance suggests that the Medium preset has more frame time fluctuation than the other presets, though all recorded values remain above the playable threshold.