Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Archeage, ranging from a 269 FPS average at 1080p Low to 43 FPS at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks 203rd out of 3708 tested combos for this title, placing it in the top percentile of systems. The following analysis breaks down how resolution, CPU, GPU, and settings interact based strictly on measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern: as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, average frame rates drop substantially across all settings. At Low settings, the system produces 269 FPS at 1080p, 181 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. That represents a 32.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42.5% drop from 1440p to 4K. The Low preset shows the most aggressive scaling because the GPU is less burdened by graphical effects, so the resolution change becomes the dominant factor.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar: 240 FPS at 1080p, 161 FPS at 1440p, and 92 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 32.9%, nearly identical to the Low preset. However, the 1440p to 4K drop is 42.9%, again consistent. This suggests that the RTX 4080’s rendering pipeline scales linearly with pixel count when settings are held constant, which is typical for a GPU with ample memory bandwidth.

High settings show 163 FPS at 1080p, 110 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 32.5% and 42.7% respectively. Ultra settings produce 111 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K, with drops of 32.4% and 42.7%. The consistency across all four presets—roughly one-third reduction per step up in resolution—indicates that the limiting component is not changing. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the 1080p to 1440p drop to be smaller than the 1440p to 4K drop, because at lower resolutions the CPU has to feed more frames per second. Instead, the uniform scaling suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions.

The 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS is particularly telling. It is the lowest measured average, and the gap between 4K High (63 FPS) and 4K Ultra (43 FPS) is a 31.7% reduction. This large drop comes from the Ultra preset’s additional graphical load, which the RTX 4080 handles but not comfortably for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium result of 92 FPS is more than double the Ultra figure, showing that the preset choice has a larger impact at 4K than at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Ultra (111 FPS) and Medium (240 FPS) is 116%, but at 4K the same comparison yields 114%, so the relative penalty is similar. The absolute numbers, however, matter more at 4K because the starting point is already low.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock is 5.50 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 20485 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2211 in single-core. The Geekbench scores are 17906 multi-core and 3023 single-core. These numbers indicate strong single-thread performance, which is relevant for an MMORPG like Archeage that often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and rendering commands.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 269 FPS. This is a high frame rate, but it is not limited by the CPU’s maximum capability. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see a plateau where increasing GPU load (via higher resolution) does not reduce FPS proportionally. Instead, the scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across settings, implying the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough even at 269 FPS. The 3DMark scores support this: 1280 in single-thread and 9771 in max-threads. The single-thread score is 86th percentile among all CPUs, and the average benchmark score of 37943 places it just 0.1% above the Intel Core i9-14901E and 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

The 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Archeage, which is not known for extreme multi-threading. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, and L2 is 1 MB per core, providing adequate data locality for the game’s assets. The CPU’s TDP is 65 watts, but that is a power envelope, not a performance metric. The boost clock of 5.50 GHz is the key figure for single-threaded tasks, and the 3DMark 2-thread score of 2525 shows that even with two threads, the processor maintains strong performance. In the context of this game, the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution or setting. The evidence is that the FPS drops are uniform across resolution changes, which would not happen if the CPU were saturated. At 1080p Low with 269 FPS, the CPU is likely near its limit, but the fact that 1080p Medium hits 240 FPS and 1080p High hits 163 FPS shows there is headroom—the GPU is doing more work, and the CPU still keeps up.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for which preset to use at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but the best experience depends on the target frame rate. Low settings deliver 269 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play but may not look great. Medium settings give 240 FPS with a minimum of 204 FPS, still very high. High settings drop to 163 FPS, and Ultra to 111 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and smoothness, Medium is the sweet spot: the 240 FPS average is only 10.8% below Low, but the visual upgrade is significant. The minimum of 204 FPS ensures no noticeable stutter. High settings at 163 FPS are also acceptable, but the drop from Medium is 32.1%, which is steep for the visual gain. Ultra at 111 FPS is borderline; it is above 60 FPS but below the 144 Hz refresh rate many monitors use.

At 2560x1440, the choices become more constrained. Low settings produce 181 FPS, which is high but not as fluid as 1080p. Medium settings give 161 FPS with a minimum of 137 FPS, which is still very good. High settings drop to 110 FPS, and Ultra to 75 FPS. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset because it maintains a 161 FPS average and a 137 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay on high refresh rate displays. High at 110 FPS is playable, but the 31.7% reduction from Medium is notable. Ultra at 75 FPS is suitable for 60 Hz monitors, but the visual difference over High may not justify the performance loss.

At 3840x2160, the situation is different. Low settings give 104 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings give 92 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS, which is acceptable for most games. High settings drop to 63 FPS, which is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold but may have occasional dips. Ultra settings produce 43 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. For 4K, Medium is the best recommendation: 92 FPS average and 79 FPS minimum provide a smooth experience without excessive graphical sacrifices. Low at 104 FPS is faster but looks noticeably worse. High at 63 FPS is technically playable, but the 31.5% drop from Medium is risky for frame time consistency. Ultra should be avoided at 4K because 43 FPS is not smooth for an MMORPG where combat responsiveness matters.

The data also shows that the difference between Low and Medium is relatively small in FPS terms at all resolutions. At 1080p, the gap is 29 FPS (269 vs 240). At 1440p, it is 20 FPS (181 vs 161). At 4K, it is 12 FPS (104 vs 92). This suggests that Medium is a better value than Low because it costs only a modest FPS reduction for improved visuals. The jump from Medium to High is larger: 77 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The jump to Ultra is even more punishing. Therefore, Medium provides the best balance across all resolutions, with High as a viable option at 1080p only.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 203rd out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the top 5.5% of all configurations tested. Given that the RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU and the Ryzen 7 9700X is a strong desktop CPU, this ranking is expected. The percentile vs all GPUs for the RTX 4080 is 86, meaning it outperforms 86% of GPUs in the database. The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is also 86. Both components are well above average, so the 203rd rank reflects a system that is near the top but not at the absolute peak.

The nearest rivals for the CPU are within 0.4% in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, just 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 9700X’s 37943. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, also 0.1% lower. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, 0.4% lower. These tiny deltas mean that swapping the CPU for any of these rivals would have a negligible impact on Archeage performance. The game is not CPU-bound, so the 203rd rank is primarily determined by the GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show more variation. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080’s 54247 (note: the deltaPct of 0.1 for the SUPER means the RTX 4080 is 0.1% higher, not lower). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 4080. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher. These deltas are small in absolute terms, but they indicate that the RTX 4080 is slightly below some competing GPUs in raw compute. However, in Archeage, the measured FPS is what matters, and the RTX 4080 delivers high frame rates at all but 4K Ultra.

The combo rank of 203 out of 3708 means there are 202 combos that perform better in this game. Those likely include faster GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer generation cards, paired with equally strong CPUs. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are ample for Archeage, which is not a memory-heavy title. The 203rd rank is a strong result, but it is not the top tier because the RTX 4080 is not the fastest GPU available.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip on a 5 nm process. It has 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The base clock is 2205 MHz and the boost clock is 2505 MHz. The memory is 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The FP32 performance is 48.74 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s. These specifications are high for a consumer GPU, and the measured FPS data reflects that.

In Archeage, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions. The consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB VRAM is more than enough for this game; even at 4K Ultra, the memory usage is unlikely to exceed it, so there is no VRAM-related stutter. The 716.8 GB/s bandwidth allows the GPU to handle high-resolution textures without slowdown.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show it is 86th percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6567, and the Geekbench OpenCL score is 214739. The PassMark G3D score is 34457, and the PassMark GPU Compute score is 20671. These numbers are strong, but the nearest rival comparisons show that the RTX 4080 is not the fastest. The RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% faster. In real-world gaming, such small differences translate to a few FPS, which is observable but not transformative.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2505 MHz is high, and the 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance is substantial. For Archeage, which is an older MMORPG from 2014, the GPU is overkill at 1080p but appropriate for 4K. The measured FPS at 4K Medium (92 FPS) shows that the RTX 4080 can handle 4K gaming comfortably in this title. The 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS is the only weak point, but that preset is notoriously demanding and not necessary for a good experience. The GPU’s 112 ROPs and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate help with fill-rate-limited scenes, which can occur in crowded MMORPG areas with many characters and effects.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 269, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The Medium preset at the same resolution achieves 240 FPS, and High achieves 163 FPS.

Q: Can this system play Archeage at 4K smoothly?

A: Yes, but only at certain settings. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 92 with a minimum of 79 FPS, which is smooth. At 4K High, the average drops to 63 FPS, which is borderline. At 4K Ultra, the average is 43 FPS, which is not smooth for gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER’s score of 54209. This means the RTX 4080 is slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks, but the difference is negligible.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent across all settings, which would not happen if the CPU were the bottleneck. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU even at 269 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems for Archeage?

A: The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 203rd out of 3708 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations.

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

A: The only setting with a recorded minimum FPS is Medium. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 79 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 137 FPS; and at 1080p Medium, it is 204 FPS. For other presets, minimum FPS data is not available.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values exactly as recorded. Minimum and maximum FPS are only provided for Medium settings.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 104 FPS average
• Medium: 92 FPS average, 79 FPS minimum, 106 FPS maximum
• High: 63 FPS average
• Ultra: 43 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 181 FPS average
• Medium: 161 FPS average, 137 FPS minimum, 186 FPS maximum
• High: 110 FPS average
• Ultra: 75 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 269 FPS average
• Medium: 240 FPS average, 204 FPS minimum, 276 FPS maximum
• High: 163 FPS average
• Ultra: 111 FPS average

At 1080p, the system exceeds 240 FPS on Low and Medium, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 111 FPS still provides a playable experience. At 1440p, Medium is the highest preset to maintain over 160 FPS, while Ultra drops to 75 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium exceed 90 FPS, with High at 63 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Medium is the best overall experience, offering 240 FPS with a 204 FPS minimum, which is smooth and visually appealing. For 4K, Medium is the only setting that balances frame rate and quality, as High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider acceptable for an MMORPG.