Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, shows a distinct performance profile with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination. The measured data indicates that this pairing delivers high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, but with significant scaling challenges at 4K Ultra settings. The combo ranks 313th out of 1727 tested configurations, placing it in the top 18% of all tested combos for this title. This position reflects a system that is capable of very high performance but is not without its bottlenecks when pushed to the extreme.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Archeage?

A: Based on the measured FPS, the sweet spot is 2560x1440 with High settings, delivering 93.9 FPS. This offers a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. For the highest frame rates, 1920x1080 on Low settings achieves 224.7 FPS, while 4K Ultra is the most demanding, yielding only 37.1 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination ranks 313 out of 1727 tested combos. This places it in the top percentile of tested systems, indicating strong overall performance for this specific game.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The data shows the CPU has a PassMark single-thread score of 3684 and a multi-thread score of 24530. At this resolution, the GPU is less burdened, and the frame rates of 224.7 FPS on Low settings suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU effectively.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 38358. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, scores 38349, a negligible delta of 0%. The NVIDIA CMP 70HX is 0.3% ahead, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 is -0.4% behind. This shows the GPU is competitive with these specific mobile and specialized parts.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 93.9. When resolution is increased to 3840x2160 with the same High settings, the average FPS drops to 56.1. This represents a roughly 40% reduction in frame rate, demonstrating the significant load increase at 4K.

Q: Does the CPU's cache configuration have a notable impact on Archeage's performance?

A: The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a 16 MB shared L3 cache. For an MMORPG like Archeage, which can be sensitive to memory latency and data throughput, this cache hierarchy is relevant. The benchmark scores, such as a 8757 in Cinebench R20 multicore, show the CPU's processing capability, which helps maintain high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Phoenix). Its base clock is 4.20 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration provides a strong foundation for modern gaming. In Archeage, which is an MMORPG, the game engine must handle numerous entities, player characters, and world events simultaneously. The 12 threads allow for efficient distribution of these workloads, preventing any single core from becoming a major bottleneck.

The processor's performance in synthetic benchmarks is telling. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20851 in the multicore test and 2943 in the single-core test. This single-core strength is crucial for many game engines that have one primary "main thread" that handles game logic. A high single-thread score ensures that this main thread can be processed quickly, reducing frame time stutter. The 3DMark scores further illustrate its threading capabilities: it scores 1874 with 2 threads and 6165 with max threads. This shows a good scaling from two to all twelve threads, indicating that the CPU can utilize its full capacity when needed.

The CPU's memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This bandwidth is vital for feeding the CPU's cores with data, especially in a world as populated as Archeage. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache helps to keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing the need to access system memory. In lower resolution benchmarks like 1920x1080, the CPU's performance is more likely to be the limiting factor. The data shows a jump from 139.6 FPS at High settings to 224.7 FPS at Low settings, indicating that as the GPU's workload decreases, the CPU can push the frame rate higher, showcasing its headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Archeage, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT achieves a rank of 313 out of 1727 combos. This top-tier placement indicates that this system is well-suited for the game, outperforming the vast majority of other tested setups. The rank is a holistic measure, taking into account all the measured FPS data across resolutions and settings.

This ranking is particularly strong when considering the CPU's own standing. The Ryzen 5 8400F holds an 82nd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, which scores 25057 (a 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24993 (a 0.3% delta). This means the CPU is performing at a level consistent with older high-end parts and its direct successor. The GPU also holds an 82nd percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average score of 38358, making it a high-end part. The combination of two strong components results in a synergy that places the combo in the 313th position, a strong result for a demanding MMO title.

The fact that the combo ranks 313rd, rather than higher, is likely due to the performance scaling at 4K Ultra settings. While the system excels at 1080p and 1440p, the 37.1 FPS at 4K Ultra pulls down the overall average and ranking, as that is a metric used to determine the final position. The system is clearly capable, but the most extreme settings present a challenge.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The average frame rates are:

• Low: 224.7 FPS
• Medium: 205.1 FPS
• High: 139.6 FPS
• Ultra: 93.9 FPS

This shows that even at Ultra settings, the system maintains a frame rate well above 60 FPS, and at lower settings, it can drive high-refresh-rate monitors to their limits.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the resolution begins to take a toll:

• Low: 152.9 FPS
• Medium: 136.0 FPS
• High: 93.9 FPS
• Ultra: 61.7 FPS

The High setting at 1440p matches the Ultra setting at 1080p, showing a direct correlation in performance scaling. The 61.7 FPS at Ultra is still playable, but the system is clearly working harder.

At 3840x2160, the load on the GPU becomes very significant:

• Low: 88.0 FPS
• Medium: 80.2 FPS
• High: 56.1 FPS
• Ultra: 37.1 FPS

The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is substantial, a 19 FPS difference. This highlights the extreme demands of 4K Ultra settings. The 37.1 FPS average at 4K Ultra is below the 60 FPS target that many gamers consider the standard for a smooth experience, indicating this setting is only suitable for those who prioritize visual quality over frame rate smoothness.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: performance scales inversely with resolution and settings as expected. The gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is a typical indicator that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the Navi 31 chip. It comes equipped with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a massive 800.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a critical specification for a game like Archeage, which often features large, open-world environments with high-resolution textures. The ample VRAM ensures that textures and geometry data can be loaded without stuttering, even at 4K resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 1387 MHz and a boost of 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz. These high clocks contribute to its substantial compute power, which is reflected in its 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, the card scores 29009, and in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 5623. These scores confirm its position as a top-tier performer.

Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, which has a 0% delta, and the NVIDIA CMP 70HX, which is 0.3% ahead. This shows that the RX 7900 XT is performing in the same league as these competitors, despite being a desktop part compared to mobile and specialized mining variants.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's role becomes more evident at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU handles a larger share of the work, allowing the GPU to produce high frame rates. However, at 3840x2160, the GPU's rendering load increases dramatically. The 88.0 FPS at Low settings and 37.1 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K demonstrate the GPU's scaling. The 20 GB of VRAM is a significant asset here, as it prevents memory-related performance dips that could occur with cards with less memory. The GPU's 84 RT cores and 192 ROPs are also part of its architecture, though their specific impact on Archeage is not directly measured, they contribute to its overall capability to render complex scenes efficiently.