Archeage

# CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) using TSMC's 5 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, alongside 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 caches per core. Memory support is DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, yielding a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The processor carries a percentile rank of 83 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750.

In Archeage, an MMORPG launched in 2014, the CPU's role is substantial at lower resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 209 FPS average, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 86 FPS. This 123 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at the same resolution indicates a significant dependency on CPU-driven game logic, which is common in MMORPGs where many player characters, NPCs, and world events must be processed. The Ryzen 5 7400F's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is a strong contributor here; MMORPGs often rely heavily on a single main thread for game simulation.

Benchmark comparisons place this chip within 0.1% to 0.3% of its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (deltaPct 0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (deltaPct -0.2), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct 0.3). The Ryzen 5 7400F's average score of 32750 sits nearly at parity with these alternatives, suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping to any of these processors would yield minimal FPS differences. The 12 threads and 6 cores provide adequate parallelism for Archeage's background tasks, but the game's age means it likely cannot fully utilize all threads, making the high boost clock of 4.70 GHz more valuable than additional cores.

At 4K resolution, the CPU's influence diminishes. The 4K Ultra average FPS of 33 versus 4K Low's 81 FPS shows a 48 FPS difference, which is proportionally smaller than at 1080p (123 FPS difference). This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's headroom is less critical. The data supports this interpretation: the 1080p Low result of 209 FPS represents the practical ceiling for this CPU in Archeage, while the 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS is constrained by the GPU's rendering workload.

# GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture (GA102 chip) using Samsung's 8 nm process, with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, while its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 384-bit bus, producing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU includes 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, 112 ROPs, 80 ray tracing cores, and 320 tensor cores. Its compute capabilities include 34.10 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s. The card carries a percentile rank of 83 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187.

In Archeage, the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's 2014-era textures and geometry, even at 4K Ultra settings. The measured data shows that 4K Ultra yields only 33 FPS average, which is surprisingly low for a GPU of this caliber. This suggests that either the game's engine is inefficient at high settings, or there is a CPU bottleneck even at 4K in certain scenes. However, the 4K Medium result of 72 FPS and 4K Low of 81 FPS demonstrate that reducing settings unlocks substantial performance, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes rendering loads that the RTX 3080 Ti struggles to sustain.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the RTX 3080 Ti's average score of 41187 is 0.8% above the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (score 40870), 1.2% below the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (score 41707), 1.7% below the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (score 41897), and 2% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (score 40377). These deltas are small, but in real-world gaming, the RTX 3080 Ti's advantage comes from its 12 GB VRAM and high bandwidth, which matter more in modern titles than in Archeage's older engine. The 4K High result of 49 FPS sits between Medium and Ultra, reinforcing that the GPU's performance curve in this game is steeply nonlinear—each settings tier at 4K costs roughly 15-20 FPS on average.

The GPU's 350 W TDP and suggested 750 W PSU are relevant for system planning, but the benchmark data shows that in Archeage, the RTX 3080 Ti is rarely the limiting factor at 1080p. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 86 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited given that the same GPU at 4K Medium achieves 72 FPS—only 14 FPS less despite quadruple the pixel count. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is holding back the GPU, while at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the binding constraint.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, deltaPct 0.2). It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662). These differences are negligible in practice.

Q: What is the best FPS result this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 209 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed by 186 FPS at 1080p Medium, 141 FPS at 1440p Low, and 127 FPS at 1080p High. The 1080p Low result represents the practical maximum for this configuration.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 Ti outperform its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score is 41187, which is 2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40377) and 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870). However, it is 1.2% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41707) and 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41897). These are synthetic scores; game-specific performance can differ.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the combo delivers 186 FPS at 1920x1080, 125 FPS at 2560x1440, and 72 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42% drop from 1440p to 4K, totaling a 61% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Which resolution offers the most balanced experience for this combo?

A: The 2560x1440 High preset delivers 85 FPS average, which balances visual fidelity with smoothness. At 1440p Medium, the combo achieves 125 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 144 FPS, providing a wider margin above 60 FPS. The 4K High preset drops to 49 FPS, which may be borderline for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The combo ranks 693 out of 2761 total tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations. This reflects strong overall performance, though not top-tier; the top-ranked combos likely feature newer CPUs and GPUs.

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 693 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 75th percentile of all configurations. This rank is respectable given the CPU's release in 2025 and the GPU's end-of-life status, but the data shows that newer hardware combinations achieve higher FPS in this game. The CPU's percentile rank of 83 versus all CPUs and the GPU's percentile rank of 83 versus all GPUs suggest balanced components, yet the combo's rank of 693/2761 (about 25% from the top) indicates that other factors, such as game-specific optimization, play a role.

The rank position is more reflective of the GPU's age than the CPU's. The RTX 3080 Ti, released in 2021, lacks the architectural advantages of newer GPUs, and its 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance is overshadowed by more recent cards. However, in Archeage, the combo's rank is still strong because the game favors high single-thread CPU performance and adequate VRAM—both of which this configuration provides. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for Archeage's maximum textures, and the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock helps maintain high minimum FPS in crowded areas.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, this configuration's rank of 693 is consistent with its CPU and GPU benchmark positions. The CPU's 0.1% to 0.3% deltas against its rivals translate to sub-1 FPS differences in most games, meaning the rank is primarily determined by GPU performance. The RTX 3080 Ti's 2% advantage over the RTX 5070 in synthetic scores may not manifest in Archeage, where the game's older engine may not fully utilize newer GPU features. Overall, the rank of 693 indicates a solid, upper-mid-tier configuration for Archeage, capable of high FPS at 1080p and 1440p, with playable but not ideal performance at 4K.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 209 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings yield 186 FPS average, with a minimum of 158 FPS and maximum of 214 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. High settings drop to 127 FPS average, while Ultra settings reduce performance to 86 FPS average. The step from Medium to High costs 59 FPS, while High to Ultra costs another 41 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant rendering burden that the CPU cannot fully mask.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales downward as expected. Low settings achieve 141 FPS average, Medium yields 125 FPS (minimum 107, maximum 144), High drops to 85 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58 FPS. The 1440p Medium result of 125 FPS is notable because it exceeds the 1080p High result of 127 FPS by a narrow margin—indicating that resolution scaling is not linear and that settings have a larger impact on FPS than resolution at these levels. The 1440p Ultra minimum FPS is not recorded, but the average of 58 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. Low settings produce 81 FPS average, Medium yields 72 FPS (minimum 61, maximum 83), High drops to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum of 61 FPS is the only 4K configuration that stays above 60 FPS, while 4K High and Ultra fall below playable thresholds for competitive gaming. The 4K Low result of 81 FPS shows that even at 4K, the RTX 3080 Ti can deliver smooth performance if settings are reduced, but the Ultra preset's 33 FPS average is a clear indication that this combo cannot handle maximum settings at 4K.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: at each resolution, the gap between Low and Ultra is substantial—123 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. This shrinking gap with increasing resolution confirms that the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions, while the GPU takes over at higher ones.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset (127 FPS average) offers an excellent balance—it provides significantly better visual quality than Medium (186 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate well above 120 FPS. The Ultra preset at 86 FPS is playable but sacrifices 41 FPS for marginal visual gains, which is not recommended for competitive play. The Medium preset's 186 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the jump to High costs 59 FPS, suggesting that the High preset's visual improvements come at a steep price.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (125 FPS average, 107 minimum) is the best choice for smooth gameplay, as it delivers well above 60 FPS with consistent minimums. The High preset at 85 FPS is also viable, but the 40 FPS drop from Medium to High makes Medium the more balanced option. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS falls below 60 FPS, which may introduce visible stutter in fast-paced scenes; however, for a slower-paced MMORPG, this might still be acceptable for players prioritizing visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset (81 FPS average) is the only setting that provides consistently smooth performance above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 72 FPS (minimum 61) is also playable and offers better visuals, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The High preset at 49 FPS and Ultra at 33 FPS are not recommended for active gameplay, as they risk dropping below acceptable frame rates during large-scale battles or crowded areas. Players with 4K displays should either accept Medium settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is at 1440p Medium, which delivers 125 FPS average with a minimum of 107 FPS—this provides headroom above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes, while the visual quality is sufficient for an MMORPG. For 1080p users, the High preset at 127 FPS is the sweet spot, and for 4K users, Medium at 72 FPS is the ceiling for smooth play.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 186 at 1080p to 125 at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 72 at 4K (a further 42% reduction). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 114 FPS, or 61% of the 1080p value. This scaling pattern is steeper than the pixel count increase would suggest—4K has 4 times the pixels of 1080p—indicating that the GPU is not the sole bottleneck at lower resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 209 FPS at 1080p, 141 FPS at 1440p (33% reduction), and 81 FPS at 4K (43% reduction from 1440p, 61% total). This consistency across settings suggests that the CPU has a fixed performance ceiling around 209 FPS, and the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with resolution. The fact that 1080p Low (209 FPS) is only 12% higher than 1080p Medium (186 FPS) indicates that the CPU is already near its limit even at Low settings—further reducing graphics quality cannot unlock more CPU headroom.

At High settings, the scaling is 127 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p (33% reduction), and 49 FPS at 4K (42% reduction from 1440p, 61% total). The consistent percentage drops across all settings—33% from 1080p to 1440p and 42% from 1440p to 4K—strongly indicate that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the CPU exerting a constant baseline limit. The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS is exactly 61% lower than 1080p Ultra's 86 FPS, matching the scaling pattern of other settings.

The limiting component analysis is clear: at 1080p, the CPU is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 209 FPS ceiling that cannot be exceeded even with Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering throughput caps performance at 81 FPS on Low and 33 FPS on Ultra. The crossover point appears to be around 1440p, where both components contribute nearly equally—the 1440p Medium result of 125 FPS sits between the CPU-bound 1080p result and the GPU-bound 4K result, suggesting a balanced load. For this combo, 1440p is the resolution where neither component is severely underutilized, making it the most efficient operating point.