Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, exhibits distinct performance scaling when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060. The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system that is heavily influenced by the graphics settings chosen, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario at lower settings to a GPU-bound one at higher presets and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results indicate that resolution has a profound impact on performance, but the effect is not uniform across all settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 142 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 95 FPS, a significant 33% reduction, and at 4K Low it falls further to 55 FPS. This pattern suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming a limiting factor as the pixel count increases, though the CPU's capability is still sufficient to drive high frame rates at 1080p.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar but slightly less steep in relative terms. The 1080p Medium average is 126 FPS, which drops to 85 FPS at 1440p (a 32.5% decrease) and then to 49 FPS at 4K (a 42.3% decrease from 1440p). The min FPS at 1440p Medium is 72, while at 4K it drops to 41, indicating that frame pacing consistency also suffers with the increased resolution.

High settings show a more dramatic scaling curve. The jump from 1080p High (86 FPS) to 1440p High (58 FPS) is a 32.5% loss, and the move to 4K High (33 FPS) represents another 43.1% loss from 1440p. This steep decline points to the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus becoming a bottleneck, as the higher resolution demands more memory bandwidth and capacity that the card struggles to provide.

Ultra settings are the most demanding, and the scaling becomes severe. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 58 FPS. This drops to 39 FPS at 1440p Ultra, a 32.7% reduction, and then to 23 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 41% drop from 1440p. The 4K Ultra result is essentially unplayable, while even 1440p Ultra is marginal. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution: at 1080p, the difference is 84 FPS (142 vs 58), but at 4K, it narrows to 32 FPS (55 vs 23), suggesting that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings yields diminishing returns.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 achieves a combo rank of 1603 out of 2761 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the 58th percentile, meaning it performs better than roughly 58% of all tested hardware combinations in this specific game. The rank is a holistic measure that considers the average FPS across all tested resolutions and settings.

The ranking is likely held back by the GPU's performance ceiling. While the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU's average benchmark score of 16014 places it in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 (a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RX 9060 is slightly slower). This indicates the graphics card is a mid-range part that struggles with the higher resolutions and settings in this title. The combo rank suggests that for users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this is a capable setup, but it is not optimized for 4K Ultra experiences in Archeage.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo capable of running Archeage at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The measured data shows that at 4K Low, the combo delivers an average of 55 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it averages 49 FPS. However, at 4K High it drops to 33 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to an unplayable 23 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a high refresh rate experience?

A: For high refresh rates, 1080p is the clear choice. At 1080p Low, the average is 142 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it is 126 FPS. Even at 1080p High, it maintains an average of 86 FPS, which is suitable for 60Hz displays. 1440p is also viable, with Low and Medium settings averaging 95 FPS and 85 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129, meaning the RX 9060 is 0.7% slower. It is, however, 1% faster than both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (score 15862) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (score 15852).

Q: What is the CPU's synthetic benchmark performance relative to its peers?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. It is marginally faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (score 24964, delta 0.2%) and the Intel Core i7-11850H (score 24935, delta 0.3%), but slightly slower than the AMD EPYC 9474F (score 25103, delta -0.4%).

Q: Does the CPU's core count matter for this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The benchmark results show a substantial scaling from 2 threads to 8 threads, with 3DMark scores of 1874 for 2 threads, 3563 for 4 threads, and 5275 for 8 threads. The score for max threads (6165) is only slightly higher than the 8-thread score, suggesting the game is well-optimized for up to 8 threads but doesn't benefit significantly from more.

Q: What is the minimum FPS I can expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows that at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 85, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS. This indicates that the frame rate is relatively stable, with the minimum staying well above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data was measured for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination in Archeage:

• 1920x1080 (1080p)
• Low: Average 142 FPS. This is the highest average frame rate achieved in any configuration, indicating a strong CPU/GPU balance at this resolution.
• Medium: Average 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS. The frame times are consistent, providing a smooth experience.
• High: Average 86 FPS. A significant drop from Medium, but still well within playable territory.
• Ultra: Average 58 FPS. This is the threshold for a 60 FPS experience, and it is the lowest average at 1080p.

• 2560x1440 (1440p)
• Low: Average 95 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low is notable, but the result is still excellent for 1440p.
• Medium: Average 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS. This is a solid performance level for 1440p gaming.
• High: Average 58 FPS. This is a 32.5% reduction from 1080p High, pushing the system closer to its limits.
• Ultra: Average 39 FPS. This setting is not ideal for a smooth experience, as it falls below 60 FPS.

• 3840x2160 (4K)
• Low: Average 55 FPS. This is the only playable 4K setting, and it represents a 42% drop from 1440p Low.
• Medium: Average 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. Frame pacing becomes less stable at this resolution.
• High: Average 33 FPS. This is a significant drop from the Medium preset, showing the GPU's limitations.
• Ultra: Average 23 FPS. This is the lowest score recorded and is not suitable for gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend entirely on the user's target resolution and refresh rate.

For users with a 1080p display, the Medium preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 126 FPS average, with a minimum of 107 FPS, ensures a smooth and responsive experience that will fully utilize a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor. The High preset is also viable at 86 FPS, offering better visuals for those with a 60Hz panel, but Medium provides headroom for busy MMORPG scenes where frame rates can fluctuate.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice. The 85 FPS average, with a 72 FPS minimum, is excellent for this resolution and will provide a fluid experience on a standard 60Hz to 75Hz monitor. While Low offers a higher average of 95 FPS, the visual fidelity sacrifice is often not worth the extra frames in a game like Archeage, where textures and draw distance matter. The High preset at 58 FPS is borderline; it is playable but may suffer from stutter in crowded areas.

For 4K displays, the options are limited. The Low preset, with an average of 55 FPS, is the only playable configuration. Medium is marginally playable at 49 FPS, but the 41 FPS minimum indicates potential for noticeable hitches. High and Ultra are not recommended, as the average frame rates of 33 FPS and 23 FPS, respectively, are too low for a smooth MMORPG experience. The data suggests that this GPU is not well-suited for 4K gaming in this title, and users should consider lowering the resolution or upgrading to a more powerful card.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, clocking up to 4.70 GHz. Its synthetic benchmarks show a strong single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943. This is crucial for MMORPGs like Archeage, which often rely heavily on a single primary thread for game logic and rendering calls.

The multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a 3DMark max-thread score of 6165. The scaling from 2 to 8 threads is efficient, but the performance gain from 8 to 12 threads is minimal, suggesting that the game's engine does not utilize the full thread count effectively. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth help to reduce latency, which is important for maintaining consistent frame times in a massively populated world.

In the context of Archeage, the data indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher settings. The frame rate drops significantly when moving from Low to Ultra settings at the same resolution, which points to GPU limitations. However, at 1080p Low, the 142 FPS average shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond 100 FPS, ensuring that the combo is not CPU-limited in most scenarios. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with a score nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (delta 0.2%), confirms that it is a strong mid-range processor that can handle this game without issue.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the more limiting component in this combination for Archeage. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU is based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and has a boost clock of 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. Its synthetic benchmark scores show that it is a mid-range card, placing in the 59th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's performance in Archeage is characterized by a significant drop-off as resolution and settings increase. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a major factor at 4K, where textures and frame buffers can exceed this capacity, leading to the severe performance degradation seen at 4K High and Ultra. The 128-bit memory bus also limits the bandwidth available, which is critical for high-resolution textures and anti-aliasing.

The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 0.7% higher in average benchmark score, indicating that the RX 9060 is a comparable performer. However, the data shows that even at 1440p High, the average FPS of 58 is only just playable, and the combination struggles to maintain 60 FPS at this resolution with higher settings. The GPU's FP32 performance of 21.43 TFLOPS and 1792 shading units are respectable for 1080p gaming, but they are not sufficient for the demands of 4K Ultra in this title. The data strongly suggests that this GPU is best paired with a 1080p or 1440p monitor for this game, with settings kept to Medium or below for the most consistent experience.