Archeage

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 (Phoenix) architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Benchmark data shows this CPU's multithreaded capability is its strongest asset. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20,851 points in multicore and 2,943 in single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 24,530, while the single-thread score is 3,684. The 3DMark 16-thread and max-thread scores are 6,091 and 6,165, respectively, indicating that the chip scales well up to its full thread count. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 25,064.

For Archeage, an MMORPG from 2014, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining consistent frame pacing in crowded scenes. The game's single-thread performance is critical for the main game logic and UI rendering, while multithreaded performance helps with background simulation and asset streaming. The Ryzen 5 8400F's single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark single-thread and 2,943 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggests adequate headroom for the game's older engine. The processor's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has an identical average score of 25,057 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,993 (0.3% higher). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and AMD EPYC 9474F are marginally behind at -0.1% and -0.2% deltas, respectively.

The CPU's 12 threads are relevant because Archeage can utilize multiple cores for network packet processing, NPC AI, and world-state updates. The measured FPS data indicates that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 162.5 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited in some areas. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as FPS scales down more aggressively when resolution increases, pointing to GPU limitations.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 162.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings produce 143.6 FPS, High produces 99.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 66.7 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rival in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25,064. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25,057, a negligible 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,993, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and AMD EPYC 9474F are 0.1% and 0.2% lower, respectively.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT sits at the 79th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,327. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, scores 35,264 (0.2% higher), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 35,787, which is 1.3% higher.

Q: At which resolution does the combo deliver over 60 FPS on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 67.1 FPS, which is above 60. At 1920x1080 with High settings, it reaches 99.4 FPS. However, at 3840x2160 with High settings, it drops to 37 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth compare to its pixel rate?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s across a 192-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Its pixel rate is 166.4 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 416.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 13.31 TFLOPS, indicating a balanced mid-range profile.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings reveals a clear pattern for optimal play. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 162.5 FPS, which is the highest measured value for this combo. However, the Medium preset at 143.6 FPS provides a substantial improvement in visual quality over Low while maintaining a frame rate well above 100 FPS. The High preset at 99.4 FPS is still smooth for MMORPG gameplay, but the step from Medium to High costs 44.2 FPS (from 143.6 to 99.4), which is a significant drop. The Ultra preset at 66.7 FPS is playable but represents a 53.5% reduction from Medium.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 107.5 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset at 100 FPS is nearly as fast, making it the recommended choice for 1440p because it offers much better visual fidelity for only a 7.5 FPS penalty. The High preset at 67.1 FPS remains above 60 FPS and is acceptable for slower-paced MMORPG content. The Ultra preset at 44.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and should be avoided unless visual fidelity is prioritized over smoothness.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The Low preset reaches 59.6 FPS, which is just barely below the threshold. The Medium preset drops to 53.5 FPS, and the High preset falls to 37 FPS. The Ultra preset at 27.6 FPS is effectively unplayable for responsive gameplay. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, it is marginal.

Considering the data, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 (143.6 FPS) offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. For 1440p, the Medium preset (100 FPS) is the optimal choice, providing a high frame rate with reasonable graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution because the frame rates fall below 60 FPS at 1440p and 1080p (44.3 and 66.7 FPS, respectively), with 4K dropping to 27.6 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 858th out of 1,727 tested combos in Archeage. This places the combo roughly in the middle of the distribution, at approximately the 49.7th percentile (858 divided by 1,727). The rank indicates that while this hardware is competent, it is not exceptional for this specific game. Many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher measured FPS, likely due to the game's age and its relative insensitivity to modern hardware improvements.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors is higher than the GPU's 79th percentile ranking among all graphics cards. This suggests the CPU is comparatively stronger than the GPU in the broader benchmark context. However, the combo's overall rank of 858 out of 1,727 implies that the pairing is not optimized for Archeage specifically. The game's engine, released in 2014, may not fully utilize the Ryzen 5 8400F's Zen 4 architecture advantages, such as its 4 nm process and high single-thread performance.

The data shows that the GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which scores 1.3% higher on average, and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, which scores 0.2% higher. These deltas are small, indicating that the RX 6750 XT is positioned tightly among its peers. The CPU's nearest rivals are similarly close, with deltas ranging from -0.2% to 0.3%. This tight clustering suggests that small variations in game-specific optimization can shift the combo's rank significantly. The 858th rank out of 1,727 combos reflects a mid-table finish, meaning that roughly half of the tested combinations outperform it and half underperform it.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across three resolutions reveals how the system scales under increasing pixel load. Starting at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 162.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 107.5 FPS, a drop of 33.8%. Continuing to 4K Low yields 59.6 FPS, a further reduction of 44.6% from 1440p. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 63.3% (from 162.5 to 59.6 FPS). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck when resolution increases, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the frame rate does not scale proportionally.

For High settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute values. At 1080p High, the combo reaches 99.4 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 67.1 FPS (a 32.5% reduction). At 4K High, it falls to 37 FPS (a 44.9% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 62.8% (from 99.4 to 37 FPS). The proportional drops are consistent across settings, reinforcing that the GPU's rasterization throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the frame rates are lower across the board, but the scaling pattern remains. 1080p Ultra produces 66.7 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 44.3 FPS (a 33.6% reduction), and 4K Ultra falls to 27.6 FPS (a 37.7% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K Ultra is 58.6% (from 66.7 to 27.6 FPS). The slightly smaller total drop at Ultra suggests that at these lower frame rates, the CPU's single-thread performance may begin to impose a secondary constraint, but the GPU remains dominant.

The data indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 4K, the GPU's 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance is insufficient to maintain high frame rates in Archeage across most settings. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p Low, where 162.5 FPS suggests that the Ryzen 5 8400F can feed the GPU adequately, but the frame rate ceiling is not reached because the game's engine may cap performance. Overall, the scaling analysis points to the GPU as the limiting component for resolution increases, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom for the game's computational demands.