Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a clear picture of how Archeage scales across resolutions. The data shows a steady decline in average FPS as resolution increases, with the most significant drop occurring between 1440p and 4K. At 1080p High, the combo produces 86 FPS, which falls to 58 FPS at 1440p High, and then plummets to 33 FPS at 4K High. This progression indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s high core count and clock speeds keep lower resolutions well-fed. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens dramatically at higher resolutions, suggesting that memory bandwidth and fill rate are the limiting factors rather than raw compute. For 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 23, which is barely playable, while 1080p Low reaches 142 FPS, showing that the CPU can push far beyond what the GPU can render at higher loads. The scaling pattern is typical for a Turing-generation card: strong at 1080p, adequate at 1440p, and struggling at 4K, especially with the memory-intensive demands of an MMORPG like Archeage.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values reveal a predictable but steep resolution curve. From 1080p Low at 142 FPS to 4K Low at 55 FPS, the drop is 61%, which highlights the GPU’s pixel throughput limits. At Medium settings, the decline from 126 FPS at 1080p to 49 FPS at 4K is a 61% reduction, while High settings fall from 86 FPS to 33 FPS, a 62% loss. Ultra settings show the most severe scaling: 59 FPS at 1080p drops to 23 FPS at 4K, a 61% decrease. This consistency across all settings indicates that resolution scaling is uniform, driven primarily by the 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the larger frame buffer requirements and texture fetch rates overwhelm it. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s role becomes secondary beyond 1440p, as the data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor — the FPS drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 43% on High settings, which aligns with GPU-bound behavior. For players targeting 4K, only Low settings approach playability at 55 FPS, while Medium and High fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable at 23 FPS, confirming that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The memory runs at 14 Gbps effective, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications are directly reflected in the benchmark results. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS, showing the GPU can handle the load without stutter. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 places this GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at -1% and the Intel Arc B570 at -1.3%. This suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is mid-pack, and its performance in Archeage aligns with that positioning. The GPU’s 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is adequate for the game’s DirectX 11 rendering path, as indicated by the PassMark DirectX 11 score of 151. At 4K, the 8 GB VRAM becomes a constraint, as the High preset’s 33 FPS average suggests texture swapping and memory pressure. The 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs contribute to the pixel fill rate of 113.3 GPixel/s, which is tested heavily at 4K. The data shows that the GPU’s compute capability is not the bottleneck — rather, memory bandwidth and capacity limit high-resolution performance. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 12 nm Turing architecture, with 13,600 million transistors, delivers consistent results across settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS is a clear indicator that this card was not designed for such workloads in modern MMORPGs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This Zen 5 architecture on the 4 nm process node provides substantial single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 22807 multi-core and 2228 single-core, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900 at +0.5% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 at -0.7%, indicating the 9850X3D is competitive at the top tier. In Archeage, the CPU’s role is to maintain frame pacing and handle NPC AI, physics, and network code. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 142 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU has ample headroom. The 96 MB shared L3 cache helps with large data sets common in MMORPGs, reducing latency. The PassMark multi-thread score of 41318 and single-thread score of 4704 confirm strong all-around performance. However, the data shows that even with this powerful CPU, the GPU becomes the limiting factor above 1080p. At 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 96, and at 4K Low to 55, showing that the CPU’s 5.60 GHz boost clock cannot compensate for the GPU’s pixel throughput limits. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for Archeage, which likely scales well with the 16 threads. The CPU’s 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth on DDR5 is ample for the game’s memory access patterns. The benchmark results indicate that this CPU would not bottleneck any current GPU in this game, and the measured FPS values at 1080p Low (142 FPS) are close to what the CPU can sustain, suggesting that higher-end GPUs could push further.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 142 FPS on Low, 126 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 107 and maximum of 145), 86 FPS on High, and 59 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show a 58% drop from Low to Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset’s effects, such as shadows and post-processing, tax the GPU significantly. At 2560x1440, the averages are 96 FPS on Low, 85 FPS on Medium (minimum 72, maximum 98), 58 FPS on High, and 39 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 59%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower across the board. At 3840x2160, the results are 55 FPS on Low, 49 FPS on Medium (minimum 41, maximum 56), 33 FPS on High, and 23 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result is the only playable option, while Medium is borderline, and High and Ultra are not recommended for competitive play. The data shows that the difference between Medium and High at 4K is 16 FPS, which is significant, while the gap between Low and Medium is only 6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at lower settings. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions (107 at 1080p, 72 at 1440p, 41 at 4K) indicate that frame pacing is stable, with no severe stutters. The maximum FPS values (145 at 1080p, 98 at 1440p, 56 at 4K) show that there is headroom in some scenarios, but the averages are what matter for smooth gameplay. Overall, the 1080p Medium setting appears to be the sweet spot, offering 126 FPS with a minimum of 107, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Medium at 85 FPS is also viable, while 4K requires Low settings for a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1594 out of 2761 combos in Archeage. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning 42% of combos perform better. The ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range position, as the CPU is among the top performers. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s percentile of 65 among all GPUs is higher than the combo’s ranking, indicating that the game is more GPU-dependent than CPU-dependent. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the Intel Arc A750 at -1.5% and the RTX 3070 Mobile at -1.2%, suggest that similar GPUs would produce comparable results. The combo’s rank is likely dragged down by the 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS, which is a poor showing. However, at 1080p, the combo would rank higher, as the data shows it can achieve 142 FPS on Low, which is competitive. The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking does not translate to a top-tier combo ranking because the GPU is the limiting factor. For players with this combo, the expectation should be that it performs well at 1080p and 1440p, but falls behind in 4K scenarios. The combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU is a common pairing, and the results show that the GPU is the primary determinant of the overall ranking. The measured data confirms that this combo is balanced for 1080p gaming, where it can leverage the CPU’s strengths, but it is not suitable for 4K enthusiasts.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 provides the most playable experience across all settings, with averages ranging from 59 FPS on Ultra to 142 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings exceed 60 FPS (96 and 85 FPS respectively), while 4K only reaches playable levels on Low at 55 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9850X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 58386 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 by 0.7% and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 by 0.2%, showing it is tightly clustered with other top-tier processors.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Archeage at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the average FPS drops to 33 on High and 23 on Ultra, which is below playable thresholds. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be the limiting factor, as the Low preset at 4K achieves 55 FPS, but higher settings require more memory bandwidth than available.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 41 at 4K Medium settings, with an average of 49 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 72 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 107 FPS. The minimum FPS values indicate stable frame pacing, with no severe drops below the average.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 1594 out of 2761 tested combinations in Archeage, placing it in the 57th percentile. The ranking is lower than the GPU’s individual percentile (65th), suggesting that the CPU’s high performance does not fully compensate for the GPU’s limitations in this game.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest average FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 96 FPS, followed by Medium at 85 FPS, High at 58 FPS, and Ultra at 39 FPS. The Low preset is the only setting that exceeds 90 FPS at this resolution, according to the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance, achieving 126 FPS average with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides smooth gameplay. The High preset at 86 FPS is also viable, but the drop to 59 FPS on Ultra is noticeable, and the visual improvement may not justify the 53% performance loss. For 1440p, the Medium preset at 85 FPS is the best choice, as it stays above 60 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS. The Low preset at 96 FPS is faster but sacrifices visual quality, while High at 58 FPS is borderline and Ultra at 39 FPS is not recommended. For 4K, only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 55 FPS, but the Medium preset at 49 FPS (with a minimum of 41) may be acceptable for less demanding players. The High and Ultra presets at 33 and 23 FPS respectively are not suitable for any gameplay. The data shows that the Medium preset is the most consistent across resolutions, providing a 61% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is less severe than High (62%) and Ultra (61%). Players prioritizing frame rate should choose Low at 1440p or 1080p, while those seeking a balance of quality and performance should opt for Medium at 1080p or 1440p. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves 59 FPS, but this is still below the 60 FPS target for competitive play. In summary, Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p offer the best experience per the measured data, while 4K should be reserved for Low settings only.