Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Archeage, though 4K Ultra settings push the combination to its limits. The data shows a processor that punches well above its class in gaming workloads, paired with a GPU that provides substantial rasterization headroom for a title that scales predictably with resolution. This combination ranks in the top tier of tested configurations, making it a strong reference point for MMORPG players who prioritize high refresh rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 236.1 FPS, which drops to 158.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 91.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 61% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the same settings tier. The scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, indicating that the system is not artificially bottlenecked at lower resolutions.

Under High settings, the pattern shifts. The 1080p result of 143 FPS drops to 94.5 FPS at 1440p (a 34% decrease) and then to 53.6 FPS at 4K (a 63% decrease from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings tiers suggest that Archeage’s engine scales predictably with resolution, and the limiting factor transitions smoothly from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound as resolution increases.

The most telling data point comes from the Ultra settings tier. At 1080p, the combo manages 94 FPS; at 1440p, it falls to 66.1 FPS; and at 4K, it plummets to 37.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB frame buffer and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for High settings at 4K but become strained when the game’s most demanding visual features are enabled. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K (53.6 vs. 37.7 FPS, a 30% drop) highlights that Ultra settings impose a disproportionately heavy load on the GPU.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER brings substantial hardware to bear on Archeage’s workloads. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines work in concert with a boost clock of 2475 MHz to produce a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate into real-world performance that keeps frames flowing even at 1440p High settings, where the combo sustains 94.5 FPS.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are equally robust. Its FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS (at a 1:1 ratio) indicate strong raw processing power. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present but largely idle in a game like Archeage, which does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS in the measured data. This means the GPU’s conventional rasterization pipeline—its 224 TMUs and 80 ROPs—carries the entire load. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and PassMark G3D score of 29995 place the GPU in the 84th percentile of all tested GPUs, confirming its high-end positioning.

The memory subsystem plays a critical role at higher resolutions. The 12 GB frame buffer is adequate for 4K High settings (53.6 FPS), but the drop to 37.7 FPS at Ultra suggests that the combination of larger textures and more complex shading exceeds what the memory bandwidth can efficiently feed. The 1313 MHz memory clock, running at 21 Gbps effective, provides the 504.2 GB/s that keeps the 192-bit bus saturated. The GPU’s 84th percentile ranking versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576, places it just 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 in aggregate performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Archeage, this pairing ranks 273rd out of 1727 total combinations. This places it in the top 16% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a mid-range processor paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 5 8400F’s single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rasterization throughput.

The CPU’s contribution to this ranking is significant. The Ryzen 5 8400F, built on the Zen 4 Phoenix architecture using TSMC’s 4 nm process, achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and 2-thread score of 1874 demonstrate strong per-core performance, which is critical for an MMORPG where game logic and draw calls often bottleneck on a single thread. The processor’s 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064, places it within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (deltaPct of 0).

The combo’s 273rd place ranking among 1727 configurations indicates that while the hardware is capable, there are 272 combinations that achieve higher frame rates in Archeage. These higher-ranked combos likely include more powerful CPUs, such as those with higher boost clocks or larger L3 caches, or GPUs with greater memory bandwidth. However, the data shows this pairing outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, making it a solid baseline for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Archeage?

A: At High settings, the combo achieves 53.6 FPS at 3840x2160, which falls short of 60 FPS. At Medium settings, the 4K result rises to 82.8 FPS, and at Low settings, it reaches 91.1 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 37.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The 1440p results are the most balanced. At High settings, the combo delivers 94.5 FPS; at Medium, 140.6 FPS; and at Low, 158.4 FPS. These frame rates provide a smooth experience without the CPU overhead seen at 1080p or the GPU strain seen at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F posts an average benchmark score of 25064. This is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24993) and statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057, deltaPct of 0). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.1% (25099).

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Archeage?

A: The measured data indicates yes for the tested settings. The GPU maintains 53.6 FPS at 4K High with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The drop to 37.7 FPS at Ultra suggests the frame buffer size is not the primary issue, but rather the combined load on memory bandwidth and shading units.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER averages 42576 in benchmark scores. This is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723). It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% (41991) and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6% (41897).

Q: What 1080p settings provide the highest frame rate?

A: Low settings produce 236.1 FPS at 1920x1080. Medium settings deliver 208.7 FPS, High settings reach 143 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 94 FPS. The CPU’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 1874 supports the high frame rates at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 236.1 FPS average, Medium settings reach 208.7 FPS, High settings sustain 143 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 94 FPS. The 1080p Low result is the single highest frame rate measured in the dataset, demonstrating the CPU’s ability to feed frames quickly when GPU load is minimal.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results show a meaningful drop that reflects the increased pixel count. Low settings average 158.4 FPS, Medium settings hit 140.6 FPS, High settings maintain 94.5 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 66.1 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result remains above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a playable experience with maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. Low settings average 91.1 FPS, Medium settings reach 82.8 FPS, High settings sustain 53.6 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 37.7 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K (82.8 vs. 53.6 FPS) indicates a substantial increase in GPU work, while the drop from High to Ultra (53.6 vs. 37.7 FPS) shows the most demanding settings exact a heavy toll. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive play but potentially acceptable for less demanding scenarios.