Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile in Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The measured data reveals a setup that excels at high refresh rates, with the combination ranking in the 90th percentile of all 1,727 tested combos for this title. This analysis breaks down how the system scales across resolutions, where its bottlenecks lie, and what settings offer the optimal experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the performance ceiling resides. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 269.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that figure to 182.1 FPS, a reduction of 87.6 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls further to 100.4 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates a system that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions, where the graphics card has ample headroom.

The data suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is not the limiting factor until the resolution climbs significantly. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads are likely the primary constraint, as the GPU is not being fully utilized. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings is more modest — from 111.8 to 61.9 FPS — which points to a transition where the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The 4K Ultra result of 43.3 FPS confirms that this setting is the most demanding, pushing the graphics card to its limits in this older title.

The scaling from Medium to High at 4K shows a relatively small penalty, from 94.4 to 61.9 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the texture loads, but the compute demands of High settings create a notable performance cost. The fact that the 1080p Ultra setting (112.3 FPS) nearly matches the 1440p High setting (111.8 FPS) underscores that the CPU is the primary driver at lower pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's placement at rank 90 out of 1,727 tested combinations places it firmly in the top 5.4% of all systems tested for Archeage. This is an exceptional result, though not the absolute pinnacle. The data implies that while this pairing is overkill for most scenarios in the game, it still leaves a small margin for other, even more powerful configurations to edge ahead.

This ranking is supported by the individual component benchmarks. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 90 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 88 indicate that both parts are high-end, but neither is the single fastest available. The combination of a top-tier processor and a high-end graphics card creates a balanced, but not extreme, system. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-13900HK with an average score of 38,020 (a delta of -0.6%), show that the 9800X3D is in a competitive cluster, with performance differences of less than 1% among several models.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER sits just ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which has an average score of 53,489 (a delta of 0.2%). This narrow margin in synthetic benchmarks translates to a similar level of rasterization performance, though Archeage's specific engine may favor one architecture over another. The ranking suggests that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p and solid 4K gaming in this MMORPG, with the observed frame rates confirming its capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 10,240 shading units. Its clock speeds are listed as a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2550 MHz. The card's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s, which is more than adequate for Archeage's asset streaming.

In the measured results, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 43.3 FPS, a significant decrease from the 73.6 FPS at 1440p Ultra. This indicates that the graphics card is being fully taxed by the Ultra preset's effects and draw distances at the higher pixel count. The card's FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS is sufficient for the game's DirectX 11-era renderer, but the engine's age may limit how efficiently it can utilize the newer architecture.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is tight. It edges out the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT by a 0.2% delta in average benchmark score, and it leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by a 2.9% delta. This suggests that in Archeage, the 4080 SUPER's raw compute and memory bandwidth are being effectively utilized, particularly at 4K where the 16 GB VRAM capacity prevents any potential texture swapping issues that could plague lower-memory cards.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a high refresh rate?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings produces an average of 111.8 FPS, while 1920x1080 with Ultra settings yields 112.3 FPS. For a 144Hz monitor, either of these settings would be suitable, with 1440p offering better image clarity.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: Yes, at lower resolutions it appears to be. The jump from 1080p Low (269.7 FPS) to 1440p Low (182.1 FPS) is a 87.6 FPS drop, which is a larger percentage decline than the pixel count increase, suggesting the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance cost?

A: The cost is substantial. At 4K, Ultra drops to 43.3 FPS from High's 61.9 FPS, a reduction of 18.6 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is from 111.8 to 73.6 FPS. The Ultra preset demands a significant performance premium.

*Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM provide an advantage in Archeage?*

A: The 16 GB capacity is likely sufficient for all tested settings. The consistent frame rates at 4K High (61.9 FPS) and Medium (94.4 FPS) indicate that the memory size is not a limiting factor in these scenarios.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking compared to other systems?

A: The combo ranks 90th out of 1,727 tested combinations, placing it in the 90th percentile. This shows it is a top-tier configuration, though a few others do outperform it.

Q: Is this system better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming in this title?

A: It is excellent for both, but the data suggests it is overkill for 1080p. At 1080p High, it achieves 162.8 FPS, which is far beyond what is necessary. For a balanced experience, 1440p High or 4K Medium/High provides a better use of the hardware's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance is achieved with the High preset at 2560x1440. This setting produces an average of 111.8 FPS, which is smooth on most high-refresh-rate monitors, while providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium (159.5 FPS).

For users with a 4K display, the High preset at 3840x2160 offers an average of 61.9 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. Dropping to Medium at 4K yields 94.4 FPS, which is a more comfortable margin for a 60Hz or 120Hz display. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution due to its steep performance cost; even at 1080p, it only reaches 112.3 FPS, which is lower than the 1440p High result.

The Low preset at 1080p achieves 269.7 FPS, but this is only useful for maximizing frame rates on a 240Hz or higher monitor, and it sacrifices too much visual quality for typical play. The data suggests that the High preset provides the best experience overall, as it delivers a substantial improvement in image quality over Medium while maintaining frame rates that are high enough to avoid any perceived stutter. The Medium preset is a sensible fallback for 4K users who prioritize higher FPS over maximum details.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a Zen 5 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz, boosting up to 5.20 GHz, and it features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache is likely beneficial for Archeage, which is an MMORPG with many entities and objects that can benefit from fast data access.

The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34,004 and a single-core score of 4,800. Its percentileVsAllCpus of 90 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market. In this game, the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions. The 1080p results, which range from 112.3 FPS on Ultra to 269.7 FPS on Low, showcase the processor's ability to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain extremely high frame rates.

The data implies that the 9800X3D is more than capable of handling Archeage's CPU demands, even in large-scale battles. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores, such as the Intel Core i5-13600KF with an average score of 38,028 (a -0.7% delta), are all closely matched, but the 9800X3D's unique 3D V-Cache technology may provide an advantage in this specific game's workload, which is not fully captured by generic synthetic tests. The 120W TDP is relatively low for a processor with this level of performance, suggesting efficient power delivery to the cores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS values obtained from the measured data for all tested settings and resolutions:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 61.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 100.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 94.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43.3 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 111.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 182.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 159.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 73.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 162.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 269.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 237.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 112.3 |

The data shows a clear pattern: the Low preset is the least demanding, while Ultra is the most. The differences between Medium and High are consistent across resolutions, with High costing roughly 30-40% performance compared to Medium. The 4K Ultra result of 43.3 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS score in the entire dataset, indicating that this particular combination is not suited for maximum settings at this resolution. The 1080p Low result of 269.7 FPS represents the absolute peak performance, while the 4K Ultra result of 43.3 FPS represents the worst-case scenario, providing a wide envelope for users to tune their experience.