Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a dominant performance profile in Archeage, ranking in the top 1% of all tested combinations. The data shows a system that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions, with GPU limitations only becoming apparent at 4K Ultra settings. This combination is exceptional for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p play, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Archeage?

A: The combination ranks 13th out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the top 1% of all configurations.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the setup achieves an average of 296.5 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the dataset.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: No, at 1080p the CPU is the primary bottleneck. The FPS drops from 296.5 at Low to 123.9 at Ultra, a difference of 172.6 FPS, indicating the settings are heavily influencing CPU workload.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 66473, which is 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66733) and 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (66127).

Q: What is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score for this GPU?

A: The RTX 4090 scores 9223 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 46.2, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the most powerful consumer GPU in the data, and its role in Archeage is defined by its massive memory bandwidth and raw compute. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, the GPU delivers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for handling large texture sets at high resolutions. The GPU's base clock of 2235 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz provide substantial processing power, though the data shows that in this MMORPG, the GPU's influence on frame rates is largely capped by the CPU at lower resolutions.

At 1080p, the GPU is underutilized. The frame rate difference between Low (296.5 FPS) and High (183.5 FPS) settings is 113 FPS, yet the GPU is not the limiting factor. This is evident because the CPU's multithreaded performance, scoring 34004 in Cinebench R23 multicore, is the primary driver of simulation and game logic. The GPU only becomes a significant constraint at 4K. At 3840x2160, the GPU's pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s are put to work, resulting in a drop from 67.5 FPS at High to 46.2 FPS at Ultra.

The RTX 4090's benchmark scores highlight its capability, with a Passmark G3D score of 38194 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 317684. However, in Archeage, these raw numbers translate to a ceiling that is only reached at 4K Ultra, where the GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance is fully engaged. The GPU's percentile ranking of 91 versus all GPUs confirms its elite status, but the measured FPS data shows that its full potential is often untapped in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the star of this combination in Archeage, as the game's MMORPG nature places a heavy emphasis on single-thread and lightly-threaded performance. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU's architecture (Zen 5, Granite Ridge) is built for high-frequency response. The base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz are supported by a massive 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which reduces memory latency and accelerates game world data access.

The CPU's benchmark results are exceptional. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4800 and multicore score of 34004 are top-tier, while its Passmark single-thread score of 4430 and multithread score of 40009 further demonstrate its strength. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10081 and 2-thread score of 2394 indicate that even with just two threads, the CPU delivers high performance, which is critical for Archeage's main game loop.

This CPU power is what allows the combo to achieve 296.5 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU's percentile ranking of 90 versus all CPUs places it in the elite tier. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600KF, scores 38028, which is only 0.7% higher than the 9800X3D's average of 37780. This suggests the 9800X3D is competitive with high-end Intel parts, but its 96 MB L3 cache likely provides an edge in data-heavy MMO scenarios, which is reflected in the measured FPS data where the CPU keeps frame rates high even at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 296.5 FPS on Low, 268.9 FPS on Medium, 183.5 FPS on High, and 123.9 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 27.6 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 59.6 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant performance penalty.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop but remain high: 202.7 FPS on Low, 177.1 FPS on Medium, 125 FPS on High, and 83.8 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Low settings (a 93.8 FPS reduction) and least pronounced at Ultra (a 40.1 FPS reduction). This suggests that at Ultra, the GPU is becoming a more significant factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape changes dramatically. The combo delivers 114.6 FPS on Low, 101.3 FPS on Medium, 67.5 FPS on High, and 46.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is only 13.3 FPS, but the gap between High and Ultra is 21.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 46.2 FPS is the only measurement that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a hard limit for this combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 13th out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This top 1% placement is driven by the CPU's exceptional single-thread performance and the GPU's raw power. The data shows that this combo is not just fast, but consistently fast across all settings, with the only significant dip occurring at 4K Ultra.

Compared to other combos, this pairing outperforms the vast majority of systems. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-13900HK (avg score 38020, deltaPct -0.6%) and the Intel Core i5-13600KF (avg score 38028, deltaPct -0.7%), are slightly ahead in synthetic benchmarks, but the 9800X3D's 96 MB L3 cache gives it an advantage in game scenarios that rely on large data sets. The GPU's nearest rivals, like the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (deltaPct -0.4%) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (deltaPct -0.9%), are workstation cards that do not offer the same gaming performance.

The rank of 13 is a strong indicator that this combo can handle Archeage with ease, even in the most demanding situations. The only combos that rank higher likely feature even more specialized hardware, but for a mainstream desktop setup, this is among the best possible configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the data shows that Low settings yield 296.5 FPS, which is ideal for 240Hz or higher refresh rate monitors. However, Medium settings at 268.9 FPS still provide a high frame rate and likely offer better visual fidelity. High settings at 183.5 FPS are still excellent for 144Hz displays, while Ultra at 123.9 FPS is perfectly playable on a 120Hz monitor.

For 1440p, the recommended setting is High, which delivers 125 FPS. This provides a balanced experience with solid visuals and a frame rate that supports high refresh rates. Medium at 177.1 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but High offers a better visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. Ultra at 83.8 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action.

For 4K, the data suggests that Low settings at 114.6 FPS are the best choice for a smooth experience. Medium at 101.3 FPS is also excellent, providing a good balance of visuals and performance. High at 67.5 FPS is playable, but Ultra at 46.2 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience. The data indicates that players should prioritize Medium or High settings at 4K, depending on their tolerance for frame rate drops.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in the limiting component. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 296.5 FPS at 1080p to 202.7 FPS at 1440p (a 31.6% reduction) and then to 114.6 FPS at 4K (a 43.5% reduction from 1440p). This steep drop at 4K indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's performance is less affected by resolution.

At Ultra settings, the drop is more gradual in percentage terms: from 123.9 FPS at 1080p to 83.8 FPS at 1440p (a 32.4% reduction) and then to 46.2 FPS at 4K (a 44.9% reduction from 1440p). The absolute drop from 1080p to 4K is 77.7 FPS, which is significant but expected for a game with heavy CPU reliance.

The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rates are high but the GPU is not fully saturated. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The fact that the 4K Ultra result (46.2 FPS) is the only one below 60 FPS confirms that the RTX 4090, while powerful, is still challenged by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings in Archeage. This scaling behavior suggests that for this game, the CPU is more critical at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes more important at higher resolutions.