Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers a performance profile in Archeage that shifts dramatically depending on resolution and settings, revealing a system that is clearly capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but becomes increasingly constrained as pixel count and graphical fidelity rise. The measured data for this combo shows a clear hierarchy of performance, with the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration yielding an average of 39 FPS, while the lightest 1080p Low setting produces an average of 247 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior of this combo in Archeage is steep and tells a clear story about the bottleneck. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings drops the average frame rate by 32%, from 149 FPS to 101 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 3840x2160 at High settings is even more punishing, with the average falling by 43% from 101 FPS to 58 FPS. This progressive decline indicates that at higher resolutions, the rendering load on the GPU becomes the dominant factor, as the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and its 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are tasked with filling an exponentially larger number of pixels.

The performance scaling is not linear, which suggests a complex interaction between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 247 FPS, a figure that is likely near the upper limit of what the Ryzen 7 9700F can feed the graphics card, given its 8 cores and 16 threads. As the resolution increases to 1440p, the average at Low settings drops to 166 FPS, a 33% reduction, which is a larger relative drop than the 1080p to 1440p High transition. This indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is still capable of high frame generation, but the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor as the fill rate demands increase.

The most telling data point for limiting component analysis is the gap between settings at 4K. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate plummets from 95 FPS at Low to 39 FPS at Ultra. This 59% performance hit is a clear indicator that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are being saturated by the Ultra preset’s demands. The RTX 4070 Ti, with its 7680 shading units and 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is powerful, but the data shows that at 4K Ultra, it cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS average, scraping by at 39 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 62% drop in average FPS, from 102 to 39, reinforcing the notion that the GPU is fully loaded and the CPU’s role diminishes at this extreme resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a modern 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which are key factors in its ability to handle Archeage’s game logic and draw calls. The CPU’s benchmark scores in the data indicate strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470. These figures help explain why the combo is able to achieve high frame rates at lower resolutions where the CPU is not the primary bottleneck.

In Archeage, an MMORPG that often involves many players on screen, the CPU’s role is critical for maintaining frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data locality for game logic, and its 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth provides sufficient throughput for feeding the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 220 FPS, which is 11% lower than the 247 FPS at Low, suggesting that the CPU is still able to keep up with the increased draw calls and physics calculations that come with the Medium preset.

The CPU’s performance relative to its peers is notable. It sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 69996 places it in close competition with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69875, a delta of 0.2%. This proximity in raw benchmark scores suggests that the 9700F is a high-end desktop part that can rival mobile flagship processors. However, its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to the 7940HX’s likely lower clock speed gives it an edge in lightly-threaded workloads that Archeage may present in less crowded areas.

The data does not show a scenario where the CPU is the sole bottleneck, as even at 1080p Low, the frame rate of 247 FPS is high. The 9700F’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to handle the game’s threading, and its Passmark physics score of 2122 indicates solid performance in physics calculations, which are common in MMORPG environments. The CPU’s 65 W TDP confirms its efficiency, but this efficiency does not translate to a performance ceiling in this game, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of visual fidelity and resolution scaling in this combo. It is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is a critical specification for handling Archeage’s textures at high resolutions. The GPU’s 80 ROPs and 240 TMUs are responsible for pixel fill rate and texture filtering, respectively, and their performance is reflected in the frame rates at 4K.

At 4K Ultra, the RTX 4070 Ti averages just 39 FPS, which is a clear sign that the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. This is a 59% drop from the 95 FPS at 4K Low, showing how much headroom exists in the GPU’s rendering pipeline when settings are reduced. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 31624 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 44795 is competitive with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152, a delta of -0.8%. This suggests that the desktop RTX 4070 Ti performs similarly to a high-end mobile GPU in synthetic tests, but in real gaming, the desktop’s power envelope and cooling allow for sustained performance.

The GPU’s memory capacity of 12 GB is sufficient for Archeage, as the game’s release date of 2014-01-14 means it was not designed with modern high-resolution texture packs in mind. The data shows that at 1440p Ultra, the combo achieves 69 FPS, which is a playable frame rate, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute units are stretched to their limits. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, but the 4K Ultra data suggests that the game’s shader complexity and draw distance at that preset are too demanding for this GPU to maintain a 60 FPS average.

The GPU’s role is also evident in the scaling from Medium to High settings. At 1440p, the average frame rate drops from 148 FPS at Medium to 101 FPS at High, a 32% reduction. This indicates that the High preset introduces significant additional GPU work, likely in the form of more detailed shadows and post-processing effects. The GPU’s 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but Archeage does not typically use ray tracing, so their impact is minimal in this title, with the raw rasterization performance being the deciding factor.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 306th out of 2761 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the top 11% of all combinations, indicating a strong overall performance tier. The rank of 306 is a holistic measure that accounts for all tested resolutions and settings, and it shows that this combo is well above average for this game.

The combo’s rank is influenced by its performance at lower resolutions, where it excels. At 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates well above 100 FPS across all settings, with the average at High being 149 FPS and at Ultra being 102 FPS. These high frame rates are likely a significant factor in the combo’s overall rank, as they demonstrate the system’s ability to deliver smooth gameplay in the most common gaming scenario. The drop to 39 FPS at 4K Ultra is a weakness, but it does not drag the rank down significantly because many other combos also struggle at that extreme preset.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark list, the Ryzen 7 9700F’s performance is consistent. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% faster than the Intel Core i7-14700K. These small deltas mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 9700F is on par with or slightly better than these top-tier processors. However, the combo’s rank of 306 is not solely due to the CPU, as the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking also contributes to the overall system performance in this MMORPG.

The combo’s rank suggests that it is a well-balanced pairing for Archeage, capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being a stretch for Ultra settings but playable at Medium. The data indicates that users with this combo should prioritize High or Medium settings at 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, as the 4K Ultra preset is not viable for competitive or smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Archeage are detailed across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate is 247 FPS at Low, 220 FPS at Medium, 149 FPS at High, and 102 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 187 FPS and a maximum of 253 FPS, indicating a tight frame time distribution. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the only one that drops below 100 FPS, but it still maintains an average of 102 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rate is 166 FPS at Low, 148 FPS at Medium, 101 FPS at High, and 69 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 170 FPS, which is a wider range than at 1080p, suggesting more variance in scene complexity. The 1440p Ultra average of 69 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable setting for most players.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops to 95 FPS at Low, 85 FPS at Medium, 58 FPS at High, and 39 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one with min/max data, showing a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. This indicates that 4K Medium is playable, but 4K High and Ultra are not recommended for a smooth experience, as the average frame rates of 58 and 39 FPS respectively fall below the ideal 60 FPS target.

The progression of frame rates from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 59%, from 247 to 102 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is 58%, from 166 to 69 FPS. At 4K, the drop is 59%, from 95 to 39 FPS. This consistency suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a similar relative burden on the GPU regardless of resolution, while the absolute frame rate is determined by the pixel count.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 247 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is 4K Ultra settings playable with this combo?

A: The data shows an average of 39 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below the standard 60 FPS target and may not be considered smoothly playable for most users.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF’s score of 70163, indicating nearly identical overall CPU performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 148 FPS at Medium to 101 FPS at High, a 32% reduction in performance.

Q: Does the combo maintain a 60 FPS average at any 4K setting?

A: Yes, at 4K Medium the average is 85 FPS, and at 4K Low the average is 95 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K High and Ultra settings do not meet this requirement.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti’s benchmark score compare to the RTX 5090 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, which is 0.8% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile’s score of 45152, meaning the mobile GPU is marginally faster in synthetic tests.