Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a highly playable Archeage experience at 1080p, but the data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the results against the CPU’s and GPU’s benchmark standings, and explains what the numbers reveal about the system’s bottlenecks.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting up to 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, offering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These specifications place the CPU in the 94th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,996.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG, the CPU’s role is significant for handling game logic, player positions, and network data, but the measured FPS across resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 129 FPS, which is the highest recorded average in the entire dataset. This high frame rate indicates that the 9700F’s single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4,691) and multi-thread capability (PassMark multi-thread score of 36,470) are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at this setting.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (average score 69,875, delta 0.2%), Intel Core i7-14700KF (average score 70,163, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (average score 69,515, delta 0.7%), and Intel Core i7-14700K (average score 69,355, delta 0.9%). The 9700F sits within a 1% performance band of these processors, meaning its computational headroom is comparable to those high-end parts. However, in Archeage, the FPS difference between 1080p Low (129 FPS) and 4K Ultra (20 FPS) is dramatic, indicating that the GPU is the component that dictates the playable ceiling, not the CPU.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 129, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only setting combination that breaks the 120 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the combo’s rank in Archeage compare to its overall hardware standings?

A: The combo ranks 2,659 out of 3,708 tested combos in Archeage (comboRankInGame field). This places it in the lower third of all combinations, which is surprising given the CPU’s 94th percentile and GPU’s 70th percentile rankings. The data suggests that Archeage’s engine or the specific combination’s balance is not fully utilizing the hardware’s potential.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 114 at 1920x1080 to 44 at 3840x2160. This represents a 61% reduction in average frame rate, highlighting the GPU’s struggle to maintain performance at higher pixel counts.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows 20 FPS at 4K Ultra. Given that the CPU’s benchmark scores are strong (94th percentile) and the frame rate is extremely low, the GPU (70th percentile) is clearly the limiting component. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for 4K Ultra textures and effects.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High, and is it playable?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 52. This is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth, but it is still a playable frame rate for an MMORPG, which may not require twitch-reflex responsiveness.

Q: Does the GPU’s benchmark score align with its in-game performance?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 24,442 and a PassMark G3D score of 16,461. While these scores are respectable (70th percentile), the in-game data shows a significant drop at 4K, indicating that the GPU’s compute power does not translate linearly to rasterization performance at high resolutions in Archeage.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend: as resolution increases, average frame rates fall significantly. At Low settings, the progression is 129 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. This represents a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the numbers are 78, 52, and 30 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, and from 1440p to 4K is 42%.

The scaling pattern is consistent across settings, but the absolute frame rates at 4K are low. The only 4K setting that achieves an average above 50 FPS is Low (50 FPS). Medium at 4K yields 44 FPS, and High at 4K yields 30 FPS. Ultra at 4K is unplayable at 20 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The RX 6600 XT has a pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s, which are modest figures for 4K workloads.

The fact that the CPU’s performance is relatively static (as evidenced by its high benchmark scores) while FPS scales inversely with resolution strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the GPU can keep up with the CPU’s output, but at 4K, the GPU’s rendering pipeline becomes saturated, causing the frame rate to plummet.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination ranks 2,659 out of 3,708 tested combos in Archeage. This ranking places the combo in the 28th percentile of all combinations, meaning 72% of tested combos perform better in this specific game. This is a notable discrepancy when compared to the individual component rankings: the CPU is in the 94th percentile, and the GPU is in the 70th percentile.

The rank suggests that this particular pairing is not optimal for Archeage. While the CPU is a high-end part (average benchmark score 69,996, rivaling the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 with a -0.2% delta), the GPU is a mid-range part (average benchmark score 24,442, with rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 at 24,277 and the Intel Arc A350M at 24,647). The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-tier GPU creates a bottleneck where the GPU cannot fully utilize the CPU’s capabilities, especially at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the combo’s best performance is at 1080p Low (129 FPS), which is a respectable result, but the rank of 2,659 indicates that many other combos achieve higher frame rates in this game. This is likely because Archeage, being an older MMORPG (released in 2014), may not be heavily multi-threaded, meaning the 9700F’s 16 threads are not fully utilized, and the GPU’s raw rasterization power becomes the deciding factor.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This configuration yields an average FPS of 114, with a minimum of 97 and a maximum of 132. The 97 FPS minimum ensures that frame times remain consistent, avoiding stutters during crowded MMORPG scenes. This is the sweet spot between visual quality and performance.

At 1080p High, the average drops to 78 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns for the visual upgrade. At 1080p Ultra, the average falls to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may feel less smooth during fast-paced combat. The Low setting at 1080p achieves 129 FPS but sacrifices visual fidelity, making Medium the recommended preset for a balanced experience.

For 1440p users, the Medium setting offers 77 FPS (minimum 66, maximum 89), which is a solid experience. High at 1440p drops to 52 FPS, which is borderline. For 4K, only the Low setting (50 FPS) is playable, but even that is marginal. The data strongly suggests that 1080p Medium is the optimal preset for this combo, as it provides the highest average FPS above the 100 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality.

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

The following table presents the exact measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination in Archeage.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 129 FPS
• Medium: Average 114 FPS, Minimum 97 FPS, Maximum 132 FPS
• High: Average 78 FPS
• Ultra: Average 53 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 87 FPS
• Medium: Average 77 FPS, Minimum 66 FPS, Maximum 89 FPS
• High: Average 52 FPS
• Ultra: Average 36 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 50 FPS
• Medium: Average 44 FPS, Minimum 38 FPS, Maximum 51 FPS
• High: Average 30 FPS
• Ultra: Average 20 FPS

The data shows a consistent degradation in performance as settings increase. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 76 FPS (129 to 53). At 1440p, the difference is 51 FPS (87 to 36). At 4K, the difference is 30 FPS (50 to 20). The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings, which shows that at 1080p Medium, the frame rate never drops below 97 FPS, ensuring a stable experience.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is a Radeon RX 6000 series GPU based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture (Navi 23 chip) fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. It contains 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 32 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s compute performance is rated at 10.60 TFLOPS for FP32 and 21.21 TFLOPS for FP16.

In Archeage, the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM is a critical factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 20, which is unplayable. This is likely due to the VRAM capacity being exceeded, forcing texture streaming from system memory, which causes severe frame rate drops. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s is also insufficient for 4K workloads, as evidenced by the 50 FPS at 4K Low, which is the best 4K result.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 70th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 24,442. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (score 24,277, delta 0.7%), Intel Arc A350M (score 24,647, delta -0.8%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (score 24,236, delta 0.8%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (score 24,170, delta 1.1%). These rivals perform within 1% of the RX 6600 XT in synthetic benchmarks, but the in-game data for Archeage shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s pixel rate (165.7 GPixel/s) and texture rate (331.4 GTexel/s) are moderate, and the data indicates that these limits are reached at 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, the GPU can maintain high frame rates, but as the pixel count increases, the GPU’s fill rate becomes the limiting factor. The 160 W TDP and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are adequate for this workload, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is the primary constraint for high-resolution gameplay.