Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, is not typically used as a benchmark for high-end hardware, but the data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination reveals a clear performance profile across resolutions and settings. The measured results show a system capable of very high frame rates, though the margins between settings and resolutions highlight where the game's engine limits are reached.

FAQ

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset for this CPU and GPU combo at 1080p?

A: The "Low" preset achieves the highest average frame rate at 1920x1080, with a measured 245 FPS. The "Medium" preset is close behind at 235 FPS, while "High" and "Ultra" deliver 180 FPS and 123 FPS, respectively.

Q: How much of a performance drop is seen when moving from 1080p to 4K on the High preset?

A: Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 on the High preset results in a significant average FPS drop from 180 to 69. This represents a decrease of over 60%, indicating a much heavier load on the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the "Ultra" preset offer a smooth experience at 1440p with this hardware?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields an average FPS of 83. While this is above the 60 FPS threshold, it is notably lower than the performance seen on other presets at this resolution, such as the 200 FPS average on Low.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded in the measured results is 47, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset. This is the only measured row where the average falls below 60 FPS.

Q: How does this specific combo rank among all tested combinations for Archeage?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 113th out of 2761 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations.

Q: Is there a significant difference between the Low and Medium presets at 4K?

A: Yes, there is a noticeable difference. The Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 115 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 102 FPS. This 13 FPS difference is smaller than what is observed at lower resolutions, suggesting a growing GPU bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) and built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, alongside a shared 32 MB L3 cache.

In an MMORPG like Archeage, CPU performance is often critical for handling game logic, network data, and the many entities present in the world. The processor's multi-threading capabilities are reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. A strong single-thread performance is often more important for older MMOs, and this CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3689 indicates robust per-core capability.

The data suggests the CPU is more than capable of driving high frame rates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 245, and at Medium it is 235. The difference between these two is small, but moving to High (180 FPS) and Ultra (123 FPS) shows a more substantial drop. This pattern, combined with the even larger drops at higher resolutions, implies that the CPU is not the primary limiting factor in this configuration, especially at lower graphical settings. The 65W TDP and socket AM5 platform also indicate a modern, power-efficient platform that can sustain performance without excessive heat.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the flagship of the GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip on a 5 nm process. It is a massive GPU with 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory is connected via a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. The GPU clocks are rated at 2235 MHz base and 2520 MHz boost, with memory running at 21 Gbps effective.

This card is an extreme performer, as evidenced by its high-level benchmark results, including a PassMark G3D score of 38194 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223. Despite being marked as end-of-life and having a high 450W TDP, its raw power is undeniable. The RTX 4090's role in Archeage is to provide a massive amount of headroom, ensuring that the GPU is seldom the bottleneck except at the most demanding resolutions and settings.

The measured FPS data illustrates this. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset achieves 123 FPS, a frame rate that most GPUs cannot reach at that resolution in any game. At 2560x1440, the High preset hits 121 FPS. The GPU only starts to show signs of strain at 3840x2160, where the High preset drops to 69 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 47 FPS. This shows that the RTX 4090 is incredibly powerful, but the demands of 4K Ultra on this specific title can finally push it to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra).

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 245 FPS. The Medium preset follows closely with an average of 235 FPS, with a minimum of 200 FPS and a maximum of 270 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 180 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still fast, averages 123 FPS. This resolution is clearly CPU or engine limited, as the differences between Low and Medium are minimal.

At 2560x1440, we see a slight shift. The Low preset still leads with an average of 200 FPS. The Medium preset averages 178 FPS, with a minimum of 152 and a maximum of 205. The High preset averages 121 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 83 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not linear, and the gap between presets begins to widen, indicating the GPU is becoming more involved.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases dramatically. The Low preset averages 115 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117. The High preset averages 69 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of just 47 FPS. This is the only configuration where the average frame rate falls below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern of a system transitioning from a CPU or engine bottleneck to a GPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high, but the scaling between presets is compressed. For example, the difference between Low and Medium is only 10 FPS (245 vs 235), while the jump from High to Ultra is 57 FPS (180 vs 123). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU or game's draw call limitations are preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs, even at lower settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across the board. The Low preset falls from 245 to 200 FPS, a 45 FPS decrease. The High preset falls from 180 to 121 FPS. This shows a more substantial impact from the increased pixel count. The gap between Medium and High widens, and the Ultra preset's average drops to 83 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset drops to 115 FPS, which is still high but represents a 53% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The High preset drops to 69 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 47 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep for all settings, but especially for High and Ultra. This data indicates that while the RTX 4090 is powerful, the demands of 4K resolution in Archeage can finally outpace its capabilities, particularly with higher graphical fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the user's target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, the "Medium" preset offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, it averages 235 FPS, which is only 10 FPS less than the Low preset but should provide a noticeably better visual experience. At 1440p, it averages 178 FPS, still well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays.

For those gaming at 4K, the "Medium" preset is also the recommended choice, as it averages 102 FPS. This is a playable frame rate and significantly better than the "High" preset's 69 FPS. The "Ultra" preset at 4K should be avoided, as its 47 FPS average is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The "High" preset at 4K is a viable option for those who prioritize visual fidelity over a high refresh rate, but the drop from 102 to 69 FPS is steep. The "Low" preset is only recommended for competitive play at 1080p or 1440p, where the maximum frame rate is desired. In summary, the data strongly points to "Medium" as the best all-around preset for this hardware, providing high frame rates without sacrificing too much graphical detail.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Archeage, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 113th out of 2761 tested combinations. This places it in the top 4.1% of all configurations, which is a very strong result. The ranking is a composite score that considers performance across all tested resolutions and settings.

This high ranking is expected given the power of both components. The RTX 4090 is one of the fastest consumer GPUs, and the Ryzen 5 7400F provides ample CPU performance to support it. The data shows that this combo is capable of delivering high frame rates in the vast majority of scenarios, only faltering at the most extreme settings of 4K Ultra. The rank of 113 suggests that while there are a handful of other combinations that perform slightly better, this pairing is among the elite for running Archeage. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T, which is only 0.1% faster, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, which is 0.3% slower. Similarly, the GPU's average benchmark score of 60347 is on par with the Intel Arc Pro A60, with a 0% delta. This indicates that the individual components are well-matched and perform as expected within their respective performance classes.