Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers playable frame rates in Archeage, but the data reveals a configuration that is heavily constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions and settings. The measured results show a clear hierarchy where the 1080p Low preset achieves the highest average at 142 FPS, while the 4K Ultra preset bottoms out at just 23 FPS. This spread indicates that while the CPU has ample headroom for the MMORPG's workload, the graphics card becomes the limiting factor as resolution and visual fidelity increase.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, confirming that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 142 FPS at 1080p to 96 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 46 FPS, and then further down to 55 FPS at 4K. This pattern shows a 61% performance loss from 1080p to 4K on the Low preset, which is a substantial hit that points directly at GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar trajectory: 126 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 41 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 36 FPS. The High preset shows 86 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K, demonstrating that even moderate settings amplify the resolution penalty. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, dropping from 59 FPS at 1080p to 39 FPS at 1440p and finally to 23 FPS at 4K, which represents a 61% reduction from the lowest to highest resolution.

The data indicates that the 1080p to 1440p transition is where the RTX 2070 SUPER begins to struggle noticeably, with average losses ranging from 20 to 46 FPS depending on the preset. The 1440p to 4K transition is even more severe in relative terms, particularly on the High and Ultra presets where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for the increased pixel count. The frame rate scaling suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being viable only on Low settings, and 4K being largely impractical except for the Low preset.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. This configuration delivers a passmark G3D score of 18169, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The card's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, the Intel Arc B570 at 20556, and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582. The RTX 2070 SUPER trails these competitors by margins of 1% to 1.5%, indicating that it sits slightly below the current mid-range performance tier.

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory, paired with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, plays a critical role in Archeage's performance at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the gap between Low and Medium settings is relatively small at 1080p (142 FPS vs 126 FPS), suggesting that the memory subsystem can handle the increased texture loads without major penalties. However, at 4K, the difference between Low and Medium is only 6 FPS (55 vs 49), while the jump to High costs another 16 FPS (33), and Ultra drops to 23 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU's compute capacity, rather than raw memory bandwidth, is the limiting factor at 4K.

The card's pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s provide context for its 1080p performance, where it achieves 142 FPS on Low settings. The FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, which explains why the Ultra preset at 1440p only manages 39 FPS. The presence of 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores does not appear to benefit Archeage, as the game likely does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS features, leaving the card's rasterization performance as the primary driver. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing, particularly at resolutions above 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware combination is the 1080p High preset, which delivers an average of 86 FPS. This setting strikes the best balance between visual quality and smoothness, providing a frame rate that is well above the threshold for fluid gameplay in an MMORPG. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 126 FPS, which is smoother but represents a 32% reduction in visual fidelity for a 47% increase in frame rate, making High the more balanced choice for most players.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset at 142 FPS is the clear winner, but the visual compromise is significant. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 59 FPS, which is playable but may feel less responsive in crowded areas, and the data shows that this setting is not worth the performance cost relative to High. At 1440p, the Low preset at 96 FPS is the only fully playable option, as Medium drops to 85 FPS and High falls to 58 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stuttering in combat scenarios.

The 4K resolution is not recommended for this combo, as even the Low preset at 55 FPS is marginal, and the Medium preset at 49 FPS is below the ideal threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K produces just 23 FPS, which is unplayable for an action-oriented MMORPG. The data suggests that players should stick to 1080p with High settings for the best experience, or 1440p Low if they require higher resolution. The measured minimum FPS values, available only for Medium settings, show 107 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K, indicating that the Medium preset maintains acceptable frame pacing at lower resolutions but suffers at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average is 142 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 140 FPS, with the Medium preset at 1080p reaching 126 FPS as the next best result.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER sufficient for 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: No, the data shows that 4K performance is limited. The Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves 55 FPS average, Medium drops to 49 FPS, High falls to 33 FPS, and Ultra produces only 23 FPS. None of these configurations provide a consistently smooth experience at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18169 on the passmark G3D benchmark, which is 1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), 1.2% lower than the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B570 (20556), and 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 is the only configuration that provides a high frame rate, achieving 96 FPS average. The Medium preset at 85 FPS is also playable, but the High preset drops to 58 FPS and Ultra falls to 39 FPS, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 9700F bottleneck the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has a passmark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate scaling across resolutions follows a GPU-bound pattern, suggesting the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in Archeage?

A: Minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 107 FPS; at 1440p, it is 72 FPS; and at 4K, it is 41 FPS. These values indicate that the Medium preset maintains playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but dips below 60 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, based on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, provides a strong foundation for Archeage. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, delivering a passmark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691. These benchmarks place the processor in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with a score of 69875 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69515 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69355 (0.9% higher).

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth are well-suited for the MMORPG genre, which typically involves processing many entities and player interactions. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 142 FPS, which suggests the CPU can handle high frame rate scenarios without limiting performance. The single-thread performance, indicated by the passmark singlethread score of 4691, is particularly relevant for Archeage, which likely relies on a few main threads for game logic.

The CPU's 4 nm process node and 65 W TDP contribute to efficient operation, with a passmark data compression score of 421988 and floating point math score of 77955 indicating strong computational throughput. The presence of 16 threads allows for smooth multitasking, which is beneficial for MMORPG players who may run background applications while playing. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F is more than capable of feeding the RTX 2070 SUPER, and any performance limitations in Archeage are attributable to the GPU rather than the processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its best results across all settings. The Low preset averages 142 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 145 FPS, showing consistent frame pacing. High settings drop to 86 FPS, while Ultra falls to 59 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware, with even the most demanding settings remaining playable.

The 2560x1440 resolution reveals a significant performance decline. Low settings average 96 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 98 FPS. High settings produce 58 FPS, which may be borderline for some players, while Ultra falls to 39 FPS, which is not recommended for fast-paced gameplay. The 1440p results show that only Low and Medium settings provide consistently high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain playable performance. Low settings average 55 FPS, Medium produces 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 56 FPS, High drops to 33 FPS, and Ultra falls to 23 FPS. The 4K data reveals that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not suited for this resolution in Archeage, as even the least demanding settings fail to reach 60 FPS. The combination's overall rank in the game is 1594 out of 2761 tested combos, which places it in the upper-middle tier of configurations. The measured FPS data is confirmed as actual test results, providing reliable performance expectations for this hardware pairing.