Archeage

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 places at rank 2001 out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage. That places this combo squarely in the middle of the tested field, around the 54th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings for this title. This mid-pack positioning is not a condemnation of the hardware, but rather a reflection of Archeage's age and its modest demands on modern components. The game, released on January 14, 2014, does not heavily tax either the CPU or GPU in ways that would push this combo toward the top of the charts.

The rank indicates that a substantial number of other tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this MMORPG. However, the data also shows that this pairing is far from the bottom. The 7500F's 77th percentile rank among all CPUs and the RTX 4060's 61st percentile rank among all GPUs suggest that both components are above-average performers in their respective categories. The combination's relative standing in Archeage specifically is dragged down by the game's engine characteristics rather than by any fundamental weakness in the parts themselves.

What matters more than the raw rank is the frame rate headroom this combo provides. The measured results across all resolutions and settings show that this pairing can produce playable frame rates in most scenarios, with the notable exception of 4K Ultra. The rank of 2001 reflects a system that sits in the upper-middle of the bell curve for Archeage performance, capable of delivering smooth gameplay at common settings without being a top-tier enthusiast configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. For Archeage, a title from 2014, this memory configuration is more than sufficient for the texture and geometry loads the game presents. The GPU's memory clock runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed, which is ample for a game that was designed well before the era of massive open-world textures.

The GPU's base clock of 1830 MHz and boost clock of 2460 MHz provide the computational throughput needed to handle Archeage's rendering workload. With 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, the RTX 4060 has the raw pixel-pushing capability to drive high frame rates in this older MMORPG. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are far beyond what Archeage requires, meaning the GPU is rarely the bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings.

The data confirms this analysis. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 153 average FPS, and at 1080p Medium it still manages 136 average FPS. These numbers indicate that the GPU is not being stressed to its limits. The RTX 4060's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is more than enough for a game whose graphics engine predates modern rendering techniques like ray tracing or advanced particle effects. The GPU's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are essentially idle in Archeage, as the game does not utilize these features.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes relevant at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 24, which suggests the GPU is struggling with the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. However, this is more likely a compute limitation than a memory constraint, as Archeage's VRAM usage at 4K Ultra would not exceed 8 GB given the game's age. The GPU's 61st percentile rank among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 17639 place it in the middle-upper tier, consistent with its measured performance in this game.

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 averages ranging from 63 FPS at Ultra to 153 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, averages range from 42 FPS at Ultra to 103 FPS at Low. The 3840x2160 results are the weakest, with averages from 24 FPS at Ultra to 59 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790's 17666, 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M's 17588, 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 560's 17551, and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 460's 17509.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p in Archeage?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 153 average FPS, which is close to the 7500F's single-thread performance ceiling in this game. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 974 and passmark_single_thread score of 3841 indicate strong single-core performance, but Archeage's engine likely becomes CPU-bound at very high frame rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 91, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. This is a solidly playable frame rate range for an MMORPG.

Q: Does the 7500F's 6-core configuration help in Archeage?

A: The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for Archeage. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 6376 and the 3dmark_max_threads score of 6379 show that multithreaded performance is consistent, but Archeage does not heavily utilize many threads. The single-thread score of 974 in 3dmark is the more relevant metric for this game.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo in Archeage?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 59 average FPS at Low settings and 52 average FPS at Medium settings. These are playable but not ideal. High settings drop to 36 average FPS, and Ultra falls to 24 average FPS, which is not smooth for gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide spread of performance across the four settings presets. Low settings produce an average of 153 FPS, the highest measured result for this combination. Medium settings yield 136 average FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 92 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 63 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 90 FPS, demonstrating that the graphics settings have a substantial impact on performance even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show a clear step down. Low settings average 103 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings average 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings drop to 62 average FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 42 average FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 61 FPS, less pronounced than at 1080p but still significant.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a notable hit. Low settings average 59 FPS, which is barely above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 52 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings average 24 FPS. The 4K results show that this combo is best suited for Low or Medium settings at this resolution if playable frame rates are the goal.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: Low settings provide roughly 2.5 times the frame rate of Ultra settings at 1080p, about 2.5 times at 1440p, and about 2.5 times at 4K. This consistency suggests that the settings presets scale the rendering load in a uniform manner across resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. For Archeage, the single-thread performance is the critical factor, and the data shows this CPU is well-equipped. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 974 and the cinebench_r15_singlecore score of 324 indicate strong per-core performance, which is essential for a game that relies heavily on a primary game thread.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration provides low-latency access to frequently used game data. The 7500F's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck in Archeage, which is a relatively lightweight memory consumer.

The CPU's percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 24964 place it above the majority of processors. Its nearest rivals in average score include the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25005 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 (0.4% lower). These rivals are all within a narrow band of performance, indicating that the 7500F is a solid mid-range option.

In Archeage specifically, the CPU's role is evident in the frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low, the 153 average FPS suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to maintain high frame rates. The cinebench_r23_multicore score of 22799 and the passmark_multithread score of 26825 show that the CPU has ample headroom for any background tasks or MMO-specific workloads like network processing and character management.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of which settings preset delivers the best experience for this combo. For players targeting 1080p, the High preset at 92 average FPS offers a good balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 136 average FPS is also excellent, with a minimum of 115 FPS ensuring no noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset at 63 average FPS is playable but sits close to the edge of comfort for fast-paced gameplay.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 91 average FPS is the recommended choice. It maintains a minimum of 78 FPS, which keeps the experience smooth during crowded scenes or large-scale battles. The High preset at 62 average FPS is acceptable but leaves little headroom for frame rate dips. Low settings at 103 average FPS are viable for competitive play but sacrifice visual fidelity.

For 4K, the options are more constrained. The Low preset at 59 average FPS is the only setting that approaches a smooth experience, and it does so by significantly reducing visual quality. The Medium preset at 52 average FPS is playable but not ideal, with a minimum of 45 FPS that could cause noticeable hitches. Players with 4K displays should accept Low or Medium settings and prioritize frame rate stability over graphical detail.

The overall recommendation is to use the Medium preset for the best balance, as it provides a 91 average FPS at 1440p and 136 average FPS at 1080p. The measured minimums of 78 FPS and 115 FPS, respectively, indicate that this preset maintains consistent performance without severe drops.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals the scaling behavior of this combo in Archeage. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 153 at 1080p to 103 at 1440p, a 32.7% reduction, and then to 59 at 4K, a 42.7% reduction from 1440p. This steep drop at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, despite the RTX 4060's ample compute resources for this older title.

At Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar pattern: 136 average FPS at 1080p, 91 at 1440p (a 33.1% reduction), and 52 at 4K (a 42.9% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these percentages across Low and Medium settings suggests that the rendering workload scales linearly with pixel count, and the GPU is handling the increased resolution demand without CPU interference.

At High settings, the drop is more pronounced: 92 average FPS at 1080p, 62 at 1440p (a 32.6% reduction), and 36 at 4K (a 41.9% reduction from 1440p). The 4K High result of 36 FPS is barely playable and highlights the GPU's limits under combined resolution and settings pressure. At Ultra settings, the scaling is similar: 63 average FPS at 1080p, 42 at 1440p (a 33.3% reduction), and 24 at 4K (a 42.9% reduction from 1440p).

The consistent 30-33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 42-43% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its strong single-thread performance, is not restricting frame rates at any resolution. This is expected for a game like Archeage, where the rendering load at 4K is roughly four times that of 1080p, and the RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS compute are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at the highest pixel counts.