Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a robust performance profile in Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The data indicates that this combination is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K presents a significant challenge, particularly at higher graphical presets. The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern tied directly to resolution and settings, with the CPU demonstrating its strength in lower-resolution scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a pronounced and consistent drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High settings preset, the average frame rate falls from 163 FPS at 1080p to 110 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 53 FPS. Moving to 4K, the average further declines to 63 FPS, which is 100 FPS lower than the 1080p result. This pattern strongly indicates that the rendering load is scaling directly with pixel count.

The scaling behavior points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 1080p results, particularly at Low and Medium settings, show exceptionally high frame rates—269 FPS and 240 FPS respectively—which suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at a very high rate. However, the sharp decline at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 43 FPS, demonstrates that the GPU's rendering throughput is the bottleneck in these scenarios. The RTX 4080, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, is a high-end part, but the demands of 4K rendering in Archeage at Ultra settings prove to be too substantial.

Analyzing the scaling from 1440p to 4K at each setting provides further insight. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 181 to 104, a 42.5% decrease. At Medium settings, the drop is from 161 to 92, a 42.9% decrease. At High settings, the drop is from 110 to 63, a 42.7% decrease. At Ultra, the drop is from 75 to 43, a 42.7% decrease. The near-identical percentage drop across all settings from 1440p to 4K is a classic indicator of a pixel-bound workload. This uniformity suggests that the relative performance cost of increasing resolution is constant, regardless of the complexity of the scene as dictated by the preset.

This data suggests that for players targeting 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is. The RTX 4080 is being pushed to its limits, and the frame rate is directly tied to its ability to process the increased pixel load. In contrast, at 1080p, the high FPS numbers, even at High settings (163 FPS), show that the combination is not GPU-bound in the same way, allowing the CPU's performance to be more fully expressed. The 1080p Low result of 269 FPS further emphasizes this point, as it approaches the practical limits of display technology and indicates a well-balanced system for lower-resolution, high-refresh-rate gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how each settings preset impacts performance, allowing for specific recommendations based on resolution and target frame rates. The most balanced experience is found at the Medium preset. At 1440p, the Medium preset yields an average of 161 FPS with a minimum of 137 FPS, providing a smooth and consistently high frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset achieves an average of 240 FPS and a minimum of 204 FPS, which is exceptionally high. This preset offers a substantial performance headroom while likely providing a significantly improved visual experience over the Low preset.

The High preset is a strong option for 1440p gaming, delivering an average of 110 FPS. This is a solid frame rate for most displays and offers a notable visual upgrade over Medium. However, at 4K, the High preset's average of 63 FPS is on the cusp of playability, and its minimum frame rate is not recorded, suggesting potential for dips below 60 FPS. For a more stable 4K experience, the Medium preset is the better choice, as it provides a 92 FPS average and a recorded minimum of 79 FPS, ensuring smoother gameplay.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding and is not recommended for 4K, where it produces an average of only 43 FPS. Even at 1440p, the Ultra preset's average of 75 FPS is lower than the High preset's 110 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p, where it achieves an average of 111 FPS, which is still a playable frame rate.

For players seeking the absolute highest frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice. At 1080p, it delivers an average of 269 FPS, and at 1440p, it still manages an impressive 181 FPS. This preset is ideal for competitive play or for users with high-refresh-rate monitors (e.g., 240Hz or higher) who prioritize smoothness above all else. However, the visual fidelity trade-off is substantial. Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best overall balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions, making it the recommended starting point for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination is placed at rank 203 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places the system in the top 5.5% of all configurations tested, indicating a very high-performing setup for this specific game. The percentile ranking underscores the strength of this pairing, as it outperforms the vast majority of other CPU-GPU combinations in the benchmark database.

This high rank is consistent with the individual component performance. The CPU is in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 86th percentile against all GPUs. The combination of two high-percentile parts results in a system that is well-equipped to handle Archeage's demands. The rank of 203 suggests that while this is a top-tier setup, there are 202 other combinations that achieve even higher performance, likely featuring more powerful components such as the RTX 4090 or other top-end CPUs.

The data shows that the system's performance is not bottlenecked in a way that would hold it back significantly. The 1080p Low result of 269 FPS demonstrates the system's immense capability, and the rank reflects this. The fact that the combo sits in the 94th percentile of CPUs and 86th percentile of GPUs, yet is ranked 203rd, implies that the game's performance is well-balanced between the two components. If either component were severely limiting, the rank would likely be lower. This rank confirms that the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 4080 are a well-matched pair for Archeage, delivering top-tier performance that places them among the elite configurations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

1920x1080:

• Low: 269 FPS
• Medium: 240 FPS (min 204, max 276)
• High: 163 FPS
• Ultra: 111 FPS

At 1080p, the system demonstrates its maximum potential. The Low preset achieves an extremely high 269 FPS, and the Medium preset is close behind at 240 FPS with a narrow range between minimum and maximum. The High preset delivers a strong 163 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 111 FPS. The performance gap between Medium and High (77 FPS) is larger than the gap between High and Ultra (52 FPS), showing diminishing returns at the highest settings.

2560x1440:

• Low: 181 FPS
• Medium: 161 FPS (min 137, max 186)
• High: 110 FPS
• Ultra: 75 FPS

At 1440p, the system remains very capable. The Low preset still produces a high 181 FPS. The Medium preset is the sweet spot, with an average of 161 FPS and a minimum of 137 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The High preset drops to 110 FPS, which is still playable, but the Ultra preset falls to 75 FPS, showing a significant cost for the highest visual quality.

3840x2160:

• Low: 104 FPS
• Medium: 92 FPS (min 79, max 106)
• High: 63 FPS
• Ultra: 43 FPS

At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The Low preset is the only one that maintains an average above 100 FPS, at 104 FPS. The Medium preset provides a playable 92 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS. The High preset drops to 63 FPS, which is on the borderline of playability for many. The Ultra preset is not viable for a smooth experience, with an average of only 43 FPS.

The data consistently shows that the Medium preset provides the most stable performance with a recorded minimum FPS, which is not available for the Low, High, and Ultra presets at any resolution. This suggests that Medium offers a more predictable and consistent frame time experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a central component in this configuration, and the benchmark results directly reflect its capabilities and limitations. The GPU is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and is built on a 5 nm process. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is sufficient to handle the texture and geometry data in Archeage at most resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are 2205 MHz base and 2505 MHz boost. These high clocks contribute to its 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The data shows that this raw compute power is more than enough for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The high frame rates at these resolutions, such as 269 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrate that the GPU is not a bottleneck. However, at 4K, the GPU's rendering throughput is the limiting factor.

The 4K results clearly illustrate the GPU's role. The drop from 104 FPS at Low to 43 FPS at Ultra shows a 61 FPS difference, which is a 58.7% reduction in performance. This is a direct consequence of the increased pixel count and the more complex shading and post-processing effects at higher presets. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor in these tests; the performance decline is more attributable to the compute load. The RTX 4080's position in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247, confirms its high-end status, but the 4K Ultra results show that even this powerful GPU can be overwhelmed by the most demanding settings in a 2014 title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Archeage?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution, providing a balance of visual fidelity and performance. At Medium settings, it averages 161 FPS, which is a smooth experience. While 1920x1080 offers higher frame rates, the visual upgrade at 1440p is significant, and the system can handle it with ease.

Q: Can this system achieve 4K 60 FPS in Archeage?

A: Yes, but only at the Low and Medium settings presets. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 104, and at Medium, it is 92. The High preset averages 63 FPS, which is close to 60 but may dip below, and the Ultra preset averages only 43 FPS, which is not sufficient for 60 FPS gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080's VRAM affect performance in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The benchmark data does not indicate any VRAM-related stuttering or allocation issues. The performance differences between presets are more likely due to GPU compute load rather than memory capacity, as the game is from 2014 and is not likely to exceed the 16 GB capacity even at 4K Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound in many scenarios, as evidenced by the very high frame rates. The CPU's performance in the 94th percentile of all CPUs allows it to feed the GPU effectively. For example, the 269 FPS result at Low settings suggests the CPU is capable of handling a high instruction throughput, and the GPU is not being fully utilized.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 110 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 75 FPS. This is a difference of 35 FPS, or a 31.8% reduction in performance. The Ultra preset offers a higher visual quality but at a substantial cost to frame rate.

Q: Is this a top-tier configuration for Archeage?

A: Yes. The combination ranks 203rd out of 3708 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations. This is a high rank, indicating that the system delivers performance that is superior to the vast majority of other tested systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a key part of this system's performance, particularly at lower resolutions. This CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.50 GHz. The 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a game like Archeage, which, while being an MMORPG, does not typically utilize a massive number of threads.

The CPU's performance is reflected in its benchmark scores. It achieves a Passmark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691. The high single-thread score is crucial for gaming, as many game engines, including older ones like Archeage, rely heavily on single-core performance. The CPU's percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs confirms its top-tier status. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which has an average score 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which is 0.2% lower. This places the 9700F in the same performance class as some of the best CPUs available.

The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p. The 269 FPS average at Low settings suggests that the CPU is capable of executing game logic and preparing draw calls at a rate that far exceeds what the GPU can render at that resolution. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's role is to ensure it is fed with data. The 9700F's high single-thread performance and 32 MB of shared L3 cache help to minimize latency and maintain high frame rates. The CPU's 65W TDP also indicates it is a power-efficient part, which is a secondary benefit. In the context of this benchmark, the CPU provides a strong foundation that allows the RTX 4080 to perform to its full potential, especially at 1080p and 1440p.