Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a highly playable Archeage experience at 1080p and 1440p, with the data showing a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra. This combination sits in the 65th percentile of all tested combos in this game, which is a strong result for a 6-core Zen 4 processor and an 8 GB Ampere GPU. The measured frames per second reveal that the sweet spot is Medium settings across all resolutions, balancing visual quality with frame rates that keep the MMO’s large-scale encounters smooth.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, using a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, boosting up to 4.70 GHz, and it has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, with 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 KB of L1 per core. This is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, designed for the AMD Socket AM5 platform, and it supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU’s benchmark scores show a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 21765 points and a single-core result of 3072 points, which places it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 32750, putting it nearly level with the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, at 32697 (0.2% ahead). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% faster, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% behind.

In Archeage, an MMORPG that relies heavily on single-thread performance for game logic and network processing, the 7400F’s strong single-core showing directly influences frame rates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 182 FPS, which is the highest measured row in the entire dataset. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads, allowing the GPU to push frames as fast as it can. The data shows that at 1080p Medium, the average drops to 162 FPS, and at 1080p High it is 110 FPS. These numbers suggest that the 7400F maintains high throughput even when the GPU is doing more work, because the single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3072 is substantial for a 6-core part. The multi-core score of 21765 also matters for Archeage’s background tasks, such as asset streaming and handling many player characters, but the game’s engine benefits more from the boost clock of 4.70 GHz on a couple of cores.

The 7400F’s 12 threads provide enough parallelism for modern MMO clients, which often spawn auxiliary threads for UI, audio, and network. The data does not show a scenario where the CPU alone limits performance; instead, the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. For instance, moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low yields 122 FPS, a drop of 60 FPS, which is consistent with a GPU-bound workload at lower settings. The CPU’s percentile rank of 83 versus all CPUs means it is a high-tier processor, and its nearest rivals all score within a fraction of a percent, indicating that any of these chips would deliver comparable CPU-limited performance. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across the 6 cores is ample for Archeage’s world data, reducing memory latency in crowded zones. The data shows that the processor’s 65 W TDP is modest, but that is not a performance metric; the actual measured FPS is what matters, and the 7400F delivers.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is an Ampere architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1575 MHz, boosting to 1770 MHz, and the memory runs at 19 Gbps effective. The GPU has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 21.75 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. The 3070 Ti’s benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 3478, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 139541, and a Passmark G3D score of 23356. It sits at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29945.

In Archeage, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 29, which is below playable thresholds. At 4K High, the average rises to 42 FPS, but 4K Medium achieves 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72. The 8 GB frame buffer is likely the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, as the texture and shader complexity exceeds what the memory can efficiently handle, causing the frame rate to drop by more than half compared to Medium. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s is high, but the capacity of 8 GB is modest for 4K gaming in a modern MMO. At 2560x1440, the RTX 3070 Ti performs better: Ultra averages 51 FPS, High averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 109 FPS (with a min of 93 and max of 125), and Low averages 122 FPS. The jump from Ultra to Medium at 1440p is substantial, a 58 FPS improvement, indicating that the Ultra preset is too demanding for this GPU at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the GPU shows its strength. Low settings yield 182 FPS, Medium 162 FPS (min 138, max 186), High 110 FPS, and Ultra 75 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result is playable, but the 110 FPS at High is smoother for competitive or large-scale PvP. The RTX 3070 Ti’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, which scores 29928 (0.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800, which scores 30095 (0.5% higher). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 1.6% ahead. These deltas are small, meaning the 3070 Ti is tightly grouped with these cards in overall benchmarks. For Archeage specifically, the data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate differences across settings, as the CPU is capable enough to feed it. The 4K results, in particular, highlight the VRAM limitation, since the 8 GB buffer is saturated at Ultra, causing the lowest measured average of 29 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience is achieved with Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 162 FPS average with a minimum of 138 and maximum of 186, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides headroom for frame drops in crowded areas. High settings drop to 110 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium offers 52 more FPS for a likely minor visual difference in a game like Archeage, where the art style is more stylized than photorealistic. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 109 FPS with a min of 93 and max of 125, again the best balance. Ultra at 1440p averages 51 FPS, which is borderline playable but risks stutter in large raids. Low at 1440p averages 122 FPS, but the visual downgrade is unnecessary when Medium is only 13 FPS slower.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the only viable preset for a smooth experience, averaging 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 72. High at 4K averages 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra averages 29 FPS, which is unplayable. Low at 4K averages 70 FPS, but the visual quality suffers significantly. Therefore, Medium is the recommended preset for this combo, as it provides the best trade-off between image quality and performance. The data shows that the step from Medium to High costs 20 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K, while the step from Medium to Ultra costs 87 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. These large deltas suggest that the Ultra preset is not optimized for this hardware, likely due to excessive VRAM usage or unoptimized shaders.

For players with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, the Low preset at 182 FPS is an option, but Medium’s 162 FPS is close enough and provides better textures. At 1440p, Medium’s 109 FPS is ideal for a 120 Hz display, while 4K users should stick to Medium to stay above 60 FPS. The minimum FPS values, available only for Medium settings, show that even in the worst cases, the frame rate stays above 53 FPS at 4K and 93 FPS at 1440p, indicating consistent performance. The lack of min/max data for other settings makes it harder to assess stutter, but the average FPS figures are strong enough to recommend Medium as the default.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 969th out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 65th percentile. This is a solid ranking, meaning that about one-third of all tested hardware combinations perform better in this game. The data indicates that this combo is not a top-tier setup for Archeage, but it is well above average. Given that the CPU is at the 83rd percentile and the GPU at the 75th percentile, the combo’s 65th percentile ranking in-game suggests that Archeage’s engine is more sensitive to GPU memory capacity than raw compute, as the 8 GB VRAM limits 4K performance. If the GPU had more VRAM, the combo’s rank would likely be higher, but as measured, the 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS drags down the overall score.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is mid-to-high tier. The rank of 969 out of 2761 means that many combos with more powerful GPUs or more VRAM outperform it, but it also outperforms many older or lower-end setups. The CPU’s nearest rivals all have similar avg scores, so the differentiator in Archeage is the GPU. The RTX 3070 Ti’s rivals, such as the RX 6800, have slightly higher average GPU scores, but the in-game rank depends on the specific game’s requirements. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p Medium, this combo delivers frame rates that are competitive with much more expensive hardware, but at 4K Ultra, it falls behind. The percentile rank of 65 is a reasonable reflection of the combo’s overall capability, indicating that it is a good choice for mainstream gaming but not for enthusiast-level 4K play.

The combo’s rank also benefits from the CPU’s strong single-core performance, as Archeage is known to be CPU-intensive in large battles. The 7400F’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3072 ensures that the game’s main thread is not a bottleneck, allowing the GPU to work efficiently. The data supports this, as the 1080p Low result of 182 FPS is near the upper limit of what this GPU can output, suggesting the CPU is keeping up. The 65th percentile rank is a good indicator for prospective buyers, showing that this combo will handle Archeage well at 1080p and 1440p, with acceptable performance at 4K only on lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with 182 FPS on Low and 162 FPS on Medium. At 2560x1440, Medium still achieves 109 FPS, which is excellent. At 3840x2160, Medium drops to 62 FPS, which is playable but not ideal.

Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM enough for Archeage at 4K?

A: The data indicates that 8 GB is insufficient for 4K Ultra settings, which average 29 FPS. At 4K High, the average is 42 FPS, while 4K Medium averages 62 FPS. The VRAM capacity appears to be the limiting factor at Ultra, causing a significant performance drop.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% (32812) and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3% (32662).

Q: What settings should I use for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that consistently stays near 60 FPS. High averages 42 FPS and Ultra averages 29 FPS, both below the target.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 Ti outperform the RTX 2080 Ti in overall benchmarks?

A: Yes, the RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 29945, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2080 Ti’s score of 29783. The deltaPct from the nearest rivals shows the 3070 Ti is 0.5% faster than the 2080 Ti.

Q: Is this combo better than one with an RTX 5070 Mobile?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5070 Mobile’s 29928. In the database, the 3070 Ti is marginally ahead, but the difference is negligible for gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of this combo’s performance in Archeage.

At 3840x2160, the lowest resolution tested is 4K, and the results show a steep drop as settings increase. Low settings average 70 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72, making it the most stable 4K option. High settings average 42 FPS, a significant 20 FPS drop from Medium. Ultra settings average 29 FPS, which is the lowest measured value across all resolutions and settings. The data shows that 4K is only viable on Low or Medium, and even then, the frame rates are modest.

At 2560x1440, performance improves considerably. Low settings average 122 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K Low result. Medium settings average 109 FPS, with a minimum of 93 and a maximum of 125, providing a smooth experience. High settings average 74 FPS, and Ultra settings average 51 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 35 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra is a 23 FPS drop. The 1440p Medium result is particularly impressive, as it maintains a minimum above 90 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its peak performance. Low settings average 182 FPS, which is the highest average in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 162 FPS, with a minimum of 138 and a maximum of 186, showing excellent consistency. High settings average 110 FPS, and Ultra settings average 75 FPS. The 1080p Medium result is 53 FPS higher than the 1440p Medium result, and 100 FPS higher than the 4K Medium result. The data shows that 1080p is the clear sweet spot for this combo, with even Ultra settings maintaining a playable 75 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with the only available min/max data showing frame rates that never drop below 53 FPS at 4K, 93 FPS at 1440p, and 138 FPS at 1080p. The Low preset offers higher averages but sacrifices visual quality, while the High and Ultra presets show diminishing returns. The measured FPS breakdown confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K limited to lower settings for acceptable performance. The overall ranking of 969th out of 2761 combos reflects these results, as the combo is strong at mainstream resolutions but struggles at 4K Ultra.