Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and preset. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti demonstrates a wide performance envelope, from high-refresh 1080p play to borderline 4K Ultra. The measured data reveals a system that is consistently capable but whose frame rates are heavily dictated by the chosen visual settings, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and the CPU showing its strength in lower-resolution scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K yields a dramatic reduction in frame rates across all settings, clearly indicating a shift in system bottleneck. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 149 FPS at 1920x1080 to 101 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 58 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a scaling pattern that is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The RTX 4070 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count increases, and the data confirms that the 4K resolution is where the GPU's limits are most exposed.

The scaling is even more pronounced at the Ultra preset. Here, the average FPS plummets from 102 at 1080p to 69 at 1440p, and then to a demanding 39 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K alone is a 43% reduction, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional graphical effects create a super-linear increase in GPU load at higher resolutions. The Low preset shows a different pattern, with a 245 FPS average at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. While still a significant drop, the 1080p result of 245 FPS is notably high, suggesting that at this low graphical load, the CPU is more capable of keeping up, though the GPU still remains the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The Medium preset data, which includes minimum and maximum frame rates, provides further insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 220 FPS with a minimum of 187 FPS and a maximum of 253 FPS. This tight frame-time distribution indicates a stable experience. However, at 1440p Medium, the average drops to 148 FPS (min 126, max 170), and at 4K Medium, it falls to 85 FPS (min 72, max 97). The relative stability of the frame times across resolutions suggests that the engine is not presenting severe CPU-side frame pacing issues, but the overall average is clearly tied to the GPU's rendering load.

The data indicates that the most significant performance cliff occurs between 1440p and 4K. For example, at High settings, the drop from 101 FPS to 58 FPS is a 43% decrease, which is larger than the 32% decrease seen when moving from 1080p to 1440p. This pattern is consistent across all presets and points to the 4K resolution as a point of diminishing returns for this specific hardware combination. The GPU's 192-bit memory bus and 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance are simply tasked too heavily to maintain high frame rates at 4K with higher presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination achieves an average of 149 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, indicating a very smooth experience for standard high-refresh monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 95 FPS on Low settings to 39 FPS on Ultra. For a playable 4K experience, the Medium preset, with an average of 85 FPS, appears to be the most balanced option.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile. It is virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T, which has a score of 32707, a difference of only 0.1%. It is also 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which is only 0.8% faster.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: For 2560x1440, the Low preset provides the highest average frame rate at 166 FPS. However, the Medium preset offers a strong balance with 148 FPS average and a minimum of 126 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a high-refresh experience without sacrificing visual quality.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in this game?

A: This specific processor and graphics card combination is ranked 316th out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 11.5% of all tested systems, which indicates a strong overall performance tier.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of performance in this configuration, especially as resolution and settings increase. The GPU's architecture is Ada Lovelace, built on a 5 nm process, and it features 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. With 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, it is a fully featured next-generation part. Its core clocks are set at a base of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz, which are high frequencies that contribute to its raw rasterization power.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operating on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Archeage at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with high presets, the capacity and bandwidth become more critical. The data shows a clear GPU-bound scenario at 4K with Ultra settings, where the average frame rate drops to 39 FPS. This is not a sign of weakness in the GPU's core compute, but rather an indication that the memory subsystem and the GPU's overall throughput are saturated by the game's demands at that extreme setting.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks confirms its high-end positioning. It scores 31624 in Passmark G3D and 176953 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, is only 0.8% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% slower. This suggests that while it is not the absolute fastest GPU available, it is a top-tier part that is well-suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming and can manage 4K at lower presets. The GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a substantial amount of compute, but the game's engine appears to be limited more by fill rate and memory bandwidth at higher resolutions, given the sharp FPS drops observed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is viable, with an average of 102 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. If a higher refresh rate display is the target, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance with a 220 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for 240Hz monitors, though the Low preset pushes this to 245 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended starting point, delivering an average of 101 FPS. This is a perfect match for a 144Hz monitor, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. For those who prefer to maximize frame rates, the Low preset at 166 FPS is an option, but the Medium preset at 148 FPS is a better compromise, offering a significant visual upgrade with a minimal performance penalty. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 69 FPS, which is playable but may not feel as fluid on a high-refresh panel.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. With an average of 85 FPS and a minimum of 72 FPS, it provides a stable and playable 4K experience. The High preset, at 58 FPS, is on the edge of playability and may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but the frame rate can dip into less comfortable territory. The Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data suggests that the Medium preset is the "sweet spot" for 4K on this hardware, maximizing visual quality while keeping the frame rate consistently above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a precise picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 245 FPS (Low), 220 FPS (Medium), 149 FPS (High), and 102 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a minimum of 187 FPS and a maximum of 253 FPS, indicating a very stable performance window. This resolution is clearly CPU and GPU capable, with even the Ultra preset maintaining a triple-digit frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 166 FPS (Low), 148 FPS (Medium), 101 FPS (High), and 69 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset's frame times remain consistent, with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 170 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not catastrophic, keeping most presets in a highly playable range.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 95 FPS (Low), 85 FPS (Medium), 58 FPS (High), and 39 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a range of 72 to 97 FPS. This data confirms that 4K is where the hardware's limits are tested, with only the lower presets able to maintain a consistently high frame rate. The Ultra preset's 39 FPS average is a significant drop from the 69 FPS at 1440p, highlighting the immense GPU load at this combination.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a crucial role in ensuring the GPU is fed with data, particularly at lower resolutions and settings. This 6-core, 12-thread processor is based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) and operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory (with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) help maintain high instruction throughput.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21765, and its single-core score is 3072, which is critical for gaming. The Passmark multithread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 further confirm its capability. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and it is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower).

The CPU's role becomes more apparent in the 1080p Low preset results, where the average FPS reaches 245. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of processing game logic and draw calls fast enough to not bottleneck the GPU at this lower graphical load. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU's rendering time becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU's influence on the average FPS diminishes. The data indicates that this CPU is a strong partner for the RTX 4070 Ti, providing enough headroom to avoid being the primary limiting component in most scenarios, except perhaps at very low settings where the GPU is underutilized.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific context of Archeage, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 316th out of 2761 tested combinations. This ranking places it in the 88.5th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it delivers top-tier performance for this title. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, and the measured FPS data supports this high standing, with the system achieving excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p and respectable performance at 4K.

The high ranking is a direct result of the balanced nature of the pairing. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that the GPU is not starved of data, while the GPU's high compute and memory bandwidth allow for high detail settings at high resolutions. While there are faster combinations available, as evidenced by the 315 systems ranked above it, this combo represents a significant performance tier that will satisfy most gamers. The data confirms that this is a high-end setup, capable of delivering a premium experience in Archeage across a wide range of settings and resolutions.