Archeage

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a combination that lands in the upper-middle tier of tested systems for Archeage. The data places this pairing at rank 1030 out of 1727 tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 40% of the field while sitting behind the top performers. This is a lopsided build: the CPU is a modern flagship-class part, while the GPU is a previous-generation mid-range card. The benchmark results reflect that imbalance, showing a system that can deliver smooth 1080p gameplay but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1030 out of 1727 places this system in the 40th percentile of all tested pairings. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling rather than the CPU's capabilities. The RTX 2070 SUPER holds a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206, placing it near the NVIDIA RTX A400 which scores 22307 and slightly above the GTX TITAN Z at 22006. Conversely, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37780. This puts it marginally behind the Intel Xeon 6353P and Core Ultra 5 225, both scoring around 37811 and 37831 respectively, but ahead of the Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-13600KF.

The practical implication is that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Archeage. The data shows the processor has the raw compute headroom to drive far more powerful graphics cards. The 9800X3D's benchmark results are exceptional across the board: it scores 34004 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4800 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 40009. The GPU, however, caps the system's overall gaming performance. This explains why the combo rank is lower than what the CPU alone would suggest. In CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions, this system performs admirably; in GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions, it falls behind.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Archeage?

A: The measured data shows 1080p is clearly the sweet spot. At High settings, the system achieves 84.7 FPS at 1920x1080, which drops to 60.6 FPS at 2560x1440. The 1440p results are still playable at Medium and Low settings, but the 1080p results offer a much larger performance buffer.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 37780 on average, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon 6353P (37811) and 0.6% behind the Core i9-13900HK (38020). It is 0.7% ahead of the Core i5-13600KF (38028). These are negligible differences, indicating the 9800X3D is competitive with top-tier desktop and mobile processors.

Q: What is the limiting component for 4K performance?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the system drops to 33.8 FPS at High settings and 20.8 FPS at Ultra. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K Archeage, regardless of the CPU's strength.

Q: What is the best preset for maintaining a 60+ FPS average at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 2560x1440 produce 97.5 FPS, while Medium yields 85.2 FPS. High settings drop to 60.6 FPS, which is borderline. The data indicates Medium is the highest preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU's 3D V-Cache technology benefit Archeage?

A: The fact pack lists a 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial. While the data does not directly measure cache impact in game, the CPU's strong single-thread score of 4800 in Cinebench R23 and 4430 in Passmark suggests it can handle the single-threaded workloads typical of MMORPGs.

Q: How does this system compare to the RTX 4060 Mobile in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 2.3% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile's 22729. However, the desktop 2070 SUPER outperforms the RX 5700 by 2.5% (21670). This places the GPU in a competitive position against newer mobile parts.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-limited curve. At High settings, the system produces 84.7 FPS at 1920x1080, which drops to 60.6 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 28% reduction) and then to 33.8 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 60% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates the GPU is running out of processing power and memory bandwidth as pixel count increases.

The scaling is less severe at lower settings. At Low, the system hits 144.9 FPS at 1080p, 97.5 FPS at 1440p, and 57.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is actually higher than the 1440p High result, showing that settings adjustments can partially compensate for resolution increases. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings: at 1080p Low, the gap between CPU and GPU performance narrows, but the 9800X3D still provides enough headroom to avoid becoming the bottleneck. At 4K, the GPU is unquestionably the limiting factor, as even dropping from High to Low only recovers about 24 FPS, which is insufficient for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture across twelve configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 144.9 FPS at Low, 129.4 FPS at Medium, 84.7 FPS at High, and 56.7 FPS at Ultra. The 1080p results show a predictable scaling pattern, with Ultra costing nearly 60% of the Low preset's performance.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 97.5 FPS at Low, 85.2 FPS at Medium, 60.6 FPS at High, and 39.7 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p High result is barely above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops below playable levels. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 12.3 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 24.6 FPS, indicating that High settings introduce a significant load increase.

At 3840x2160, the results are 57.6 FPS at Low, 49.1 FPS at Medium, 33.8 FPS at High, and 20.8 FPS at Ultra. Only Low settings approach playable frame rates at 4K. The difference between Ultra at 1080p (56.7 FPS) and Ultra at 4K (20.8 FPS) is a 63% loss, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle the resolution increase. Across all resolutions, the Low preset delivers roughly double the frame rate of the Ultra preset, demonstrating the GPU's sensitivity to graphical load.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a Zen 5 architecture processor built on a 4 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. Its benchmark scores are exceptional: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 34004, single-core of 4800, and a Geekbench multi-core of 18413 with a single-core of 3341. The Passmark multithread score of 40009 and single-thread of 4430 confirm its strength in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

For an MMORPG like Archeage, the CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant. The game's 2014 release date means it likely relies on fewer, more demanding threads rather than scaling across many cores. The 9800X3D's 96 MB shared L3 cache provides a massive buffer for game data, which can reduce memory latency and improve performance in scenarios where the same data is accessed repeatedly. In this combo, the CPU is never the bottleneck in the measured results; even at 1080p Low with 144.9 FPS, the processor has headroom to spare. The data shows the CPU is performing at a level that would support a much faster GPU, making this pairing a CPU-heavy configuration that could be upgraded later without changing the processor.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, Medium settings at 2560x1440 is the recommended configuration. The measured 85.2 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the visual improvement over Low settings is substantial. At 1920x1080, High settings at 84.7 FPS is the optimal choice, providing a solid frame rate with better visuals. The 1080p Medium result of 129.4 FPS is also excellent for players who prioritize frame rate over visuals.

Players using 4K displays should stick to Low settings, which yield 57.6 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that approaches playable frame rates, but it sacrifices most graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as it drops to 39.7 FPS at 1440p and 20.8 FPS at 4K, both of which are below playable levels. At 1080p, Ultra's 56.7 FPS is marginal, and the drop from High to Ultra costs 28 FPS for minimal visual gains. The data suggests that this combo is best used at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, with the understanding that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor for higher settings and resolutions.