Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a broad spectrum of performance in Archeage, scaling from a playable 32 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 202 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks in the 73rd percentile of all tested combos for this MMORPG, with results that clearly separate CPU-bound scenarios from GPU-bound ones depending on the resolution and preset selected.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo for Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 756th out of 2761 tested combinations in Archeage. This places it in the top 27% of all systems tested for this game, indicating a strong but not elite level of performance relative to other hardware pairings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its closest CPU rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). Conversely, it trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) by 0.2% and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355) by 0.9%. These are marginal differences, placing the 9700F statistically on par with all four rivals.

Q: What is the best measured performance for this combo at 1920x1080 resolution?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1080p is 202 FPS, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings produce 180 FPS, High settings produce 122 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 83 FPS. The data shows a clear progression where lower presets yield significantly higher frame rates.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo dip below 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 32. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average is 56 FPS. These are the only two tested configurations that fall below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that Ultra presets at high resolutions are demanding for this hardware.

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

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 122. At 2560x1440 High, it drops to 82 FPS. At 3840x2160 High, it falls further to 47 FPS. This represents a 61% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset, highlighting the GPU load scaling with resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 in this combo outperform its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23,172. It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100 (23,249) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23,250). It also leads the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23,273) by 0.4% and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23,276) by 0.4%. All deltas are under half a percent, indicating near-identical general compute performance among these cards.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 756 out of 2761 tested combinations places it comfortably in the upper quartile of systems evaluated for Archeage. This percentile position, roughly the 73rd, suggests that while this pairing is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, it outperforms the majority of other CPU-GPU combinations in this specific game. The data indicates a system capable of handling the game’s demands across a wide range of settings, but with clear limitations at the most extreme visual presets and resolutions.

The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s substantial compute resources. In a game like Archeage, which is an MMORPG with potentially many players on screen, the rank suggests that the system will not be the bottleneck in most standard play scenarios. However, the gap to higher-ranked combos is likely due to the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM and mid-2020s architecture, which can struggle with the highest texture and shadow settings at 4K. The percentile score of 94 for the CPU and 68 for the GPU further illustrates that the processor is a stronger asset relative to its peers than the graphics card is to its own peers.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. These specifications are central to its performance in Archeage, a title that relies heavily on single-thread performance for game logic, NPC AI, and network packet processing. The high boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensures that the CPU can deliver rapid responses in crowded areas, which are common in MMORPGs.

The CPU’s L3 cache of 32 MB (shared) and L2 cache of 1 MB per core help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the frequent data lookups inherent in a game world with many interactive elements. The 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, contributes to the processor’s efficiency, though the TDP of 65 W is notably modest for a high-performance desktop chip. This efficiency allows for sustained boost clocks without excessive thermal throttling, which is critical during extended play sessions.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 202 FPS, a figure that is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU has less work per frame. Similarly, at 2560x1440 Low, the average is 136 FPS, still a high frame rate that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 indicate that the 9700F excels in both single-core and multi-core tasks, which aligns with the game’s mixed workload. The CPU’s performance percentile of 94 versus all CPUs reinforces that it is a top-tier processor, and its nearest rivals—such as the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which it trails by only 0.2% in average benchmark score—show that the 9700F is competitive with the best desktop chips for gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable. Low settings yield an average of 202 FPS, while Medium produces 180 FPS (with a minimum of 153 and maximum of 206). High settings drop to 122 FPS, and Ultra falls to 83 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors, even with more demanding presets. The jump from Ultra to High at 1080p is a 39 FPS increase (from 83 to 122), suggesting that Ultra settings impose a significant load that the GPU handles with less headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 136 FPS, Medium averages 121 FPS (with a minimum of 103 and maximum of 139), and High averages 82 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce an average of 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 80 FPS, highlighting the substantial cost of the Ultra preset. At this resolution, the GPU begins to become a more significant factor, as the 4K data will further confirm.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles with the highest settings. Low settings average 78 FPS, which is still playable, while Medium averages 69 FPS (with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80). High settings drop to 47 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 32 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 46 FPS difference, with the most severe drop occurring between High (47 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS), a 15 FPS reduction. The minimum FPS of 59 at 4K Medium is a critical data point, as it indicates that even at this resolution, the combo can maintain near-60 FPS with the right settings. In contrast, the lack of min/max data for other rows suggests that the Medium preset is the only one where frame time consistency was measured, implying that other presets may have more variable performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture, with a GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process node. It features 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s, which is substantial for high-resolution textures and effects.

In Archeage, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, the CPU can often keep up, but at 4K, the GPU’s pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are put to the test. The FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS is strong for a card of its generation, but the 10 GB VRAM can become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where texture quality and shadow maps demand more memory than is available. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (32 FPS) is a clear indicator that the card is overextended at this preset.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a mixed profile. The PassMark G3D score is 25,086, while the Geekbench OpenCL score is 152,423 and the Vulkan score is 33,620. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,407 provides a modern gaming benchmark reference. The GPU’s percentile rank of 68 versus all GPUs indicates that it sits above the median but is not in the top tier. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon RX 6600M, have average scores within 0.4% of the RTX 3080, which is surprising given the RTX 3080’s higher specifications. This suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the card performs on par with those lower-tier options, though in real-world gaming, the RTX 3080’s higher memory bandwidth and compute capabilities should yield better results in demanding titles like Archeage at higher resolutions.

The 320 W TDP and suggested PSU of 700 W highlight the power requirements, but the dual-slot design and 285 mm length are standard for a high-performance card. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures adequate bandwidth for data transfer from the CPU, which is important when the system is pushing high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 122 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, easily surpassing the 60 FPS threshold and providing headroom for demanding scenes. If maximum fluidity is required, Low at 202 FPS is the fastest option, but Medium at 180 FPS is a more practical choice for most players, as it delivers near-200 FPS with better visuals. Ultra at 1080p still achieves 83 FPS, which is playable but may exhibit dips in crowded areas.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the standout choice, with an average of 121 FPS and a minimum of 103 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. High settings at 82 FPS are also viable, though the lower minimum frame rate could lead to occasional stutters. Ultra at 56 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and should be avoided for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. Low at 136 FPS is the best option for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. Medium settings, with an average of 69 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS, is the only preset that maintains near-60 FPS performance. This makes Medium the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it provides a playable experience without major frame drops. Low settings at 78 FPS are also viable, but the visual degradation may not be worth the 9 FPS improvement over Medium. High settings at 47 FPS are playable for slower-paced content, but Ultra at 32 FPS is not recommended, as it falls well below acceptable frame rates for an MMORPG where response time matters.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can handle High and Medium presets respectively with ease. For 4K, players should stick to Medium or Low settings to avoid severe performance penalties. The difference between Medium and Ultra at any resolution is substantial—69 FPS versus 32 FPS at 4K, 121 FPS versus 56 FPS at 1440p, and 180 FPS versus 83 FPS at 1080p—indicating that the Ultra preset is disproportionately heavy for this GPU. Ultimately, Medium settings across all resolutions offer the most consistent frame rates, as evidenced by the only rows with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, which show narrow ranges (e.g., 59-80 at 4K and 103-139 at 1440p). This consistency makes Medium the safest and most reliable choice for a smooth Archeage experience with this hardware.