Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 delivers a playable but limited experience in Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The data shows this combo ranks 3572 out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it firmly in the lower tier of systems. While the CPU is a modern 6-core Zen 4 part with strong synthetic scores, the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and modest compute performance cap frame rates heavily, especially at higher resolutions and settings. For 1080p gaming, the combination can hit smooth frame rates at Low settings, but anything beyond Medium requires compromises.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Archeage with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves acceptable frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 62, and at Medium it is 55. The 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 resolutions produce averages below 41 FPS even at Low settings, which is not ideal for an MMORPG.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 7472, placing it in the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 8850M, scores 7447, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher. The GTX 1650 sits between these two, with the data indicating performance roughly equivalent to the Intel UHD Graphics 750 and AMD Radeon R7 350.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck for the GTX 1650 in this game?

A: The CPU’s synthetic benchmarks are far ahead of the GPU’s. The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 20851 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2943 in single-core, ranking in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The GTX 1650’s Passmark G3D score is 7880, which is in the 40th percentile. In Archeage, the measured FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS on Low settings is 62. On Medium, it drops to 55, on High it falls to 37, and on Ultra it is 25. This represents a 37 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, showing that the GPU struggles with the higher graphical demands of Ultra presets.

Q: Does the combo support modern graphics APIs needed for Archeage?

A: The GTX 1650 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The CPU has no integrated graphics but works with the discrete GPU. These APIs are sufficient for Archeage, which launched in 2014 and relies on older DirectX versions.

Q: How does the combo rank overall compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 3572 out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage. This puts it in the bottom 4% of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it is not competitive with most other hardware pairings in the benchmark database.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process at TSMC, with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. The memory bandwidth is 128.1 GB/s, and the memory clock runs at 2001 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The GPU has a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. Its shading units number 896, with 56 texture mapping units and 32 raster output units. The pixel rate is 53.28 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 93.24 GTexel/s, while FP32 performance is 2.984 TFLOPS.

In Archeage, the GPU’s VRAM capacity is a decisive factor. The measured FPS data shows a steep drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a 4 GB card. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 14 on High, 21 on Medium, and 24 on Low. At 2560x1440, the averages are 25 on High, 37 on Medium, and 41 on Low. Only at 1920x1080 does the card deliver playable results: 37 on High, 55 on Medium, and 62 on Low. The 4 GB VRAM is likely insufficient for Ultra textures at 1440p or 4K, causing the average FPS to fall to 17 and 10 respectively.

The GTX 1650’s synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range position. Its Passmark G3D score is 7880, and its average benchmark score is 7472. It ranks in the 40th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals show how close it is to other low-end parts: the AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447 (0.3% lower), the Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425 (0.6% lower). The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher. This places the GTX 1650 at the top of its immediate peer group, but that group is far below mainstream gaming GPUs.

The GPU also lacks modern features like ray tracing cores and tensor cores, as noted by their absence in the specifications. It relies on DirectX 12 (12_1) support, which is adequate for Archeage’s engine. The 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors make it an easy drop-in card, but the performance ceiling is low. In the measured data, the highest average FPS across all resolutions and settings is 62 at 1080p Low, which is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS. This indicates the GPU is the primary constraint on performance in Archeage.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a desktop processor from the 8000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU is built on TSMC’s 4 nm process and contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

Synthetic benchmarks show the CPU is a strong performer. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 20851, and single-core score is 2943. The 3DMark tests show 6165 in max threads, 6091 in 16 threads, 5275 in 8 threads, 3563 in 4 threads, and 951 in single-thread. Passmark results include a multithread score of 24389 and a single-thread score of 3685. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4% lower), and the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103 (0.4% higher). This shows the 8400F is essentially on par with these competitors in synthetic workloads.

In Archeage, the CPU’s role is less critical than the GPU’s, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 62 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately. However, when resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the FPS drops to 41 and 24 on Low, respectively. This pattern indicates that the GPU’s rendering load dominates, and the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game’s MMORPG workloads. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides solid single-thread performance, which is relevant for Archeage’s older engine that may rely on fewer threads.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel configuration also helps avoid bottlenecks in data-heavy scenes common in MMOs. The 16 MB L3 cache is shared across cores, which can improve frame pacing in crowded areas. However, the measured FPS data does not isolate CPU performance, and the low overall combo rank (3572 out of 3708) suggests that the CPU’s strength is wasted without a more capable GPU. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $170, but pricing is not a factor in the performance analysis.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four resolutions and four settings, with averages provided for all combinations and min/max values for Medium settings. At 3840x2160, the highest average is 24 FPS on Low, followed by 21 on Medium (min 18, max 24), 14 on High, and 10 on Ultra. These numbers are far below playable thresholds for an MMORPG, where smooth camera movement and quick reactions matter. The Ultra preset at 4K is essentially unplayable, with an average of 10 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain marginal. Low settings deliver an average of 41 FPS, Medium averages 37 (min 31, max 42), High averages 25, and Ultra averages 17. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a min of 31 FPS, which is stuttery in combat scenarios. The gap between Low and Medium is only 4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is already near its limits at this resolution. High and Ultra are not viable for consistent play.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally reaches playable territory. Low settings produce an average of 62 FPS, which is smooth for most gameplay. Medium averages 55 FPS, with a min of 47 and max of 63, meaning some scenes will drop below 60. High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 7 FPS, but the drop from Medium to High is 18 FPS, showing a steep penalty for higher graphical fidelity.

The data also shows that the GTX 1650’s 4 GB VRAM is stressed at higher settings. The min FPS values for Medium at 1080p (47), 1440p (31), and 4K (18) indicate that frame times are inconsistent. The max FPS values (63 at 1080p, 42 at 1440p, 24 at 4K) are close to the averages, suggesting limited headroom. Across all resolutions, Low settings offer the best stability, with no min/max data indicating less variance. Overall, the measured FPS tells a clear story: this combo is a 1080p Low-to-Medium machine for Archeage, with any other resolution requiring significant compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 3572 out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage, which places it in the bottom 3.6% of all systems in the database. This is a low ranking, and it reflects the GPU’s limitations more than the CPU’s capabilities. The Ryzen 5 8400F is a strong CPU, ranking in the 77th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25005. The GTX 1650, on the other hand, ranks in the 40th percentile of GPUs with an average score of 7472. The pairing of a high-tier CPU with a low-tier GPU creates a mismatch that results in the low combo rank.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals shows how well it performs in isolation. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4% lower). The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103 (0.4% higher). These deltas are minimal, meaning the 8400F is statistically tied with these parts in synthetic benchmarks. However, none of these CPUs are paired with a GTX 1650 in the measured data, so the combo rank reflects the specific pairing.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are all low-end parts. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447 (0.3% lower), the Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425 (0.6% lower). The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550 (1% higher). The GTX 1650 is slightly better than most of these, but the differences are under 1%, meaning they are all in the same performance class. This class of GPU is simply not suited for high-resolution or high-settings gaming in Archeage.

The combo rank of 3572 out of 3708 means that only 136 tested combinations perform worse. This is a stark indicator of the system’s overall capability. In practical terms, the system can run Archeage at 1080p Low with an average of 62 FPS, but it will struggle with any upgrade in visual quality. The data suggests that even the CPU’s high percentile ranking cannot compensate for the GPU’s low percentile ranking. For a builder considering this combo, the rank is a warning that the GPU should be upgraded to achieve a better balance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The average FPS of 62 is the only configuration that exceeds 60, providing smooth gameplay for an MMORPG. Low settings also show no min/max variance in the data, indicating more stable frame delivery. This preset is recommended for players who prioritize responsiveness over visual fidelity.

For players who want slightly better visuals, Medium settings at 1080p are a viable option. The average FPS of 55 is playable, but the min FPS of 47 suggests that crowded areas or intense combat could cause noticeable dips. The max FPS of 63 shows that the system can reach 60 FPS in lighter scenes. This preset is a compromise, offering better textures and effects at the cost of some smoothness.

High settings at 1080p average 37 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel sluggish in fast-paced gameplay. Ultra settings at 1080p average 25 FPS, which is not recommended for any action-oriented content. At 2560x1440, even Low settings average only 41 FPS, and Medium drops to 37 with a min of 31. These are marginal for an MMORPG, and the 4K results are uniformly poor, with no preset exceeding 24 FPS.

The data indicates that the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors. Low settings at 1080p likely reduce texture memory usage and shader complexity enough to keep frame rates high. Medium settings at 1080p are the highest preset that remains above 50 FPS average. For a better experience, upgrading the GPU would be necessary, as the CPU has ample headroom. Until then, sticking to 1080p Low or Medium is the most practical approach, with the understanding that Ultra settings are not viable on this hardware.