Archeage

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor based on the Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm TSMC process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3. The processor sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40468.

In this Archeage benchmark configuration, the CPU's role is substantial, particularly at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 197.1 FPS, while at 1440p Low it reaches 133.8 FPS. This scaling pattern—a drop of 63.3 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p—indicates that the CPU is heavily tasked at lower resolutions, where the GPU has less work to do per frame. The Ryzen 7 7700's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 1049 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136, is critical for MMORPGs like Archeage, which often rely on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and draw calls.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (deltaPct 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (deltaPct 0.5%), while slightly ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (deltaPct 1.2%) and marginally behind the Intel Core i9-13905H (deltaPct -0.6%). This places the 7700 in a competitive mid-range position for CPU-bound scenarios. The multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29302 and a Passmark multithread score of 34470, provides ample headroom for background tasks or streaming, though the game itself appears to scale more with single-thread throughput given the FPS patterns observed.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 7700 bottleneck the RX 9070 in Archeage?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 197.1 FPS, which is the highest measured result in this dataset. The fact that dropping to 1440p Low reduces FPS to 133.8 suggests the CPU is a limiting factor at the lowest resolution, but the GPU still has headroom to produce high frame rates. The bottleneck shifts more toward the GPU as resolution increases.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score of 40468 is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431), 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262), and 1.2% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (39995). It trails the Intel Core i9-13905H (40712) by 0.6%. These are marginal differences, indicating near-parity with all four rivals.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 40468. This places it in the upper tier of desktop processors for general and gaming workloads.

Q: Does the CPU's cache size matter for Archeage?

A: The processor has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 per core. The benchmark results indicate strong performance in both single-threaded (Cinebench R23 single-core 4136) and multi-threaded (Cinebench R23 multicore 29302) tasks, which is relevant for an MMORPG's varied workload. The data does not isolate cache effects, but the overall CPU performance is consistent with a capable gaming processor.

Q: What is the CPU's power draw, and does it affect performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has a 65 W TDP. The measured FPS results do not show thermal throttling signs, as the combo achieves its highest FPS at 1080p Low (197.1). The efficient Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm node likely contributes to sustained performance, though the data does not include temperature or power measurements.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 better than the Intel Core i9-13905H for this game?

A: The benchmark scores show the Intel Core i9-13905H is 0.6% ahead of the Ryzen 7 7700 in average CPU score (40712 vs 40468). In practice, this difference is negligible. The measured FPS in Archeage reflects the entire combo, not just the CPU, so direct CPU-to-CPU game performance cannot be isolated from this data.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of resolution scaling. At High settings, the combo delivers 118.9 FPS at 1080p, 80.6 FPS at 1440p, and 45.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 32.2% drop from 1080p to 1440p (118.9 to 80.6) and a further 43.2% drop from 1440p to 4K (80.6 to 45.8). The continuous decline with resolution indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting component as pixel count rises.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic in absolute terms: 197.1 FPS at 1080p drops to 133.8 FPS at 1440p (a 32.1% reduction), then to 75.8 FPS at 4K (a 43.3% reduction from 1440p). The relative drops are similar across settings, but the absolute FPS values are much higher at Low, suggesting that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when GPU load is minimal. The fact that 1080p Low reaches nearly 200 FPS while 1080p Ultra only hits 85 FPS (a 56.9% reduction) shows that GPU settings have a massive impact on frame rate at the same resolution.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings (85 to 28.9 FPS, a 66.0% drop) is the steepest decline in the dataset. This indicates that at Ultra, the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high settings and high resolution. The data suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, users would need to use Medium or Low settings, as 4K Medium achieves 68.9 FPS and 4K Low achieves 75.8 FPS, both playable, while 4K High (45.8 FPS) and 4K Ultra (28.9 FPS) fall below typical 60 FPS thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 563rd out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the 67.4th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the combos in the database for this specific game. The rank is based on measured FPS data, which shows the combo is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K with higher settings.

The ranking reflects a balanced pairing. The CPU's 91st percentile standing and the GPU's 79th percentile standing combine to produce a system that is above average for Archeage, but not top-tier. The combo's performance is strongest at 1080p, where it can exceed 190 FPS on Low settings, and weakest at 4K Ultra, where it falls to 28.9 FPS. This suggests the combo is better suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming rather than 4K with maxed settings.

Given the GPU's average benchmark score of 34780 and its 79th percentile ranking, the RX 9070 is a solid mid-to-high-end card. The combo rank of 563 out of 1727 indicates that many other configurations achieve better results in Archeage, likely due to either more powerful GPUs for 4K or more aggressive CPU configurations for 1080p. However, the combo's ability to hit 197.1 FPS at 1080p Low shows it can handle competitive or fast-paced play well.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 197.1 FPS
• Medium: 176.6 FPS
• High: 118.9 FPS
• Ultra: 85.0 FPS

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 133.8 FPS
• Medium: 121.2 FPS
• High: 80.6 FPS
• Ultra: 53.6 FPS

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 75.8 FPS
• Medium: 68.9 FPS
• High: 45.8 FPS
• Ultra: 28.9 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: at every resolution, lowering settings from Ultra to Low increases FPS substantially. At 1080p, the jump from Ultra to Low is 112.1 FPS (85.0 to 197.1), a 131.9% improvement. At 1440p, the same settings change yields a 80.2 FPS increase (53.6 to 133.8), or 149.6%. At 4K, the improvement is 46.9 FPS (28.9 to 75.8), or 162.3%. This indicates that the GPU is more stressed at higher resolutions, but even at 4K, Low settings provide a very playable 75.8 FPS.

The transition from Medium to High at each resolution shows a notable drop: at 1080p, it's 57.7 FPS (176.6 to 118.9); at 1440p, it's 40.6 FPS (121.2 to 80.6); at 4K, it's 23.1 FPS (68.9 to 45.8). This suggests that the High preset introduces significant graphical effects that heavily tax the GPU. Conversely, the Medium to Low transition is less punishing: 20.5 FPS at 1080p, 12.6 FPS at 1440p, and 6.9 FPS at 4K.

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

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 118.9 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, well above the 60 FPS threshold. If the user prioritizes maximum frame rates for competitive play, Low at 197.1 FPS is the fastest option, while Medium at 176.6 FPS provides a strong middle ground. Ultra at 85.0 FPS is still playable and offers the best visuals, but the 33.9 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the graphical gains for most users.

At 1440p, Medium at 121.2 FPS is the recommended preset for a smooth experience with good visuals. High at 80.6 FPS remains above 60 FPS and is suitable for most users, while Low at 133.8 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra at 53.6 FPS drops below 60 FPS, making it less ideal for smooth play, though it may be acceptable for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

For 4K, the data clearly shows that Ultra (28.9 FPS) and High (45.8 FPS) are not suitable for smooth gameplay, as both fall below 60 FPS. Medium at 68.9 FPS is the highest setting that maintains a playable frame rate, while Low at 75.8 FPS provides a better margin. Users with 4K displays should use Medium or Low to ensure consistent performance, as the GPU cannot handle higher presets at this resolution.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is achieved by matching the preset to the resolution: High at 1080p (118.9 FPS), Medium at 1440p (121.2 FPS), and Medium at 4K (68.9 FPS). These choices balance visual fidelity with frame rate, ensuring the game remains responsive and smooth.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm TSMC process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1330 MHz, a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz, with memory running at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). It includes 3584 shading units, 224 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 56 ray tracing cores.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Archeage, which was released in 2014 and does not have demanding texture requirements by modern standards. The memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s ensures that even at 4K, there is no memory bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that 4K Low (75.8 FPS) and 4K Medium (68.9 FPS) achieve playable frame rates. The GPU's performance is constrained by its compute and shading capabilities rather than memory capacity or bandwidth.

The RX 9070's benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 25381 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290. Its 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a strong performer, though not top-tier. The GPU's average benchmark score of 34780 places it near rivals like the NVIDIA A2 (34866, deltaPct -0.2%) and the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677, deltaPct 0.3%). These rivals are very close in synthetic benchmarks, but in Archeage, the measured FPS shows the RX 9070 is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 28.9 FPS, indicating its limits under heavy load.

The GPU's power draw is rated at 220 W, with a suggested PSU of 550 W. The boost clock of 2520 MHz is relatively high, and the data shows that the GPU scales well with resolution up to 1440p, where it maintains playable frame rates even at Ultra (53.6 FPS). At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread 1049) cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to render at high settings and high resolution simultaneously.