Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a broad spread of performance across Archeage’s preset and resolution matrix, with the measured data showing that the Medium preset at 1440p offers the strongest balance of fluidity and visual headroom. The dataset covers four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K), and the results reveal a title where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s high core count and cache configuration keep lower-resolution framerates well above playable thresholds. This analysis walks through the measured rows in order, interpreting what each number implies about the system’s behavior in this 2014 MMORPG.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows indicate that Medium is the most sensible preset for this combo, particularly at 1440p where it produces an average of 140 FPS with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. That minimum is the only sub-120 figure among the Medium results, and it still clears the threshold for high-refresh monitors. At 1080p, Medium averages 209 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS, which suggests the preset scales well when the GPU has less pixel work. The High preset at 1440p drops to 95 FPS average, which is playable but loses the headroom that Medium provides. At 4K, Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced MMORPG content but not ideal for competitive scenarios.

Low is the only preset that exceeds 200 FPS at 1080p, hitting 234 FPS, and it also reaches 158 FPS at 1440p and 90 FPS at 4K. However, the visual quality loss is unnecessary when Medium remains above 68 FPS at 4K and above 119 FPS at 1440p. Ultra is consistently the weakest option, averaging 97 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is notably below the 60 FPS line, making it the only measured configuration that fails to hold a smooth framerate. Given the data, Medium at 1440p provides the best experience: it keeps the average above 140 FPS, the minimum above 119 FPS, and the maximum near 162 FPS, which is a strong result for an MMORPG with large group encounters. If a user prioritizes maximum visual fidelity, High at 1440p (95 FPS average) is the next viable step, but Medium’s combination of smoother minimums and higher averages makes it the recommended default.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and it carries 96 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. In Archeage, a title from 2014, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 234 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 209 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS. These numbers suggest that the CPU can feed the RTX 4070 SUPER well beyond typical display refresh rates, even in a game that is not known for modern multi-threading. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample parallelism for the game’s background tasks, while the large L3 cache likely helps with the asset streaming common in MMORPG worlds.

The benchmark data for the CPU places it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58386. Its nearest rivals show how close the top of the stack is: the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323 (a delta of 0.1%), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115 (a delta of 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 58826 (a delta of -0.7%). These deltas are all within one percent, indicating that the 9850X3D sits in a tightly contested performance band. For Archeage, the practical effect is that the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck at any resolution tested. At 4K, the framerate drops from 234 FPS (1080p Low) to 90 FPS (4K Low), a reduction that is far more attributable to GPU workload than CPU limits, as the same CPU handles 1080p Low without issue.

The single-thread performance of the CPU, measured at 4704 in Passmark’s single-thread test and 2228 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is strong for a game that likely relies on a main thread for game logic. The multi-thread scores (41318 Passmark multithread, 22807 Cinebench R23 multicore) provide headroom for background processes and addon overhead that MMORPG players often accumulate. The CPU’s TDP is 120 W, but the architecture’s efficiency is not directly measured in the FPS data, so the performance per watt is not quantifiable here. In summary, the data shows a CPU that comfortably exceeds the demands of Archeage at all tested settings, with the limiting factor shifting to the GPU as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The GPU’s role in Archeage becomes clear when comparing the same preset across resolutions. For the Medium preset, the average FPS drops from 209 at 1080p to 140 at 1440p and then to 80 at 4K. That is a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 43% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The High preset shows a similar pattern: 142 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. These scaling ratios indicate that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences across resolutions, as the CPU remains constant.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile is 83rd among all GPUs, with an average score of 43223. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, delta -0.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, delta -1%). All deltas are within one percent, so the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in a tight performance cluster. For Archeage, the 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the tested presets, as the game’s 2014 origins mean texture sizes are unlikely to exceed that capacity even at Ultra settings. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS average is the weakest data point, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are strained at that combination.

The boost clock of 2475 MHz helps sustain higher framerates in less demanding scenes, but the measured data does not break down per-scene performance. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is likely a factor in the smooth scaling from 1080p to 1440p, where the average FPS remains above 140 for Medium and above 95 for High. At 4K, the bandwidth and pixel throughput become limiting, as seen in the 4K High average of 55 FPS and the 4K Medium average of 80 FPS. The RTX 4070 SUPER is not the fastest GPU in the database, but its position near the top of its percentile band means it handles Archeage’s requirements without issues except at the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 595th out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the top 16% of all combinations in the database, which is a strong result for a pairing that is not at the extreme high end of either component lineup. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, with the combo’s strongest showing at 1080p Medium (209 FPS average) and its weakest at 4K Ultra (37 FPS average). The rank is determined by the aggregate of these measurements, so the combo’s ability to maintain high framerates at lower resolutions contributes significantly to its position.

Compared to other combos, a rank of 595 out of 3708 means that approximately 3113 tested combinations perform worse in Archeage, while 594 perform better. The data does not provide specific rival combos for this game, so the comparison must rely on the rank itself. The CPU’s 92nd percentile and the GPU’s 83rd percentile suggest that the combo is well-matched for a game that favors higher CPU performance at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The rank is particularly notable because Archeage is an MMORPG, a genre where CPU performance often matters more than in other titles, and the 9850X3D’s high single-thread score (4704 in Passmark) likely helps the combo achieve its position. The 595th rank is not a top-tier placement, but it is respectable given that the GPU is not among the fastest available.

The combo’s rank also indicates that there is room for improvement if a user prioritizes higher framerates at 4K, as the 4K Ultra average of 37 FPS is the weakest measured result. However, the overall rank is buoyed by the 1080p and 1440p results, where the combo delivers framerates that exceed the refresh rates of most monitors. The data shows that the combo is balanced for 1440p gaming, where it achieves 140 FPS on Medium and 95 FPS on High, making it a viable choice for high-refresh 1440p displays. The rank of 595 out of 3708 is a useful summary statistic, but the resolution-specific breakdown provides clearer guidance for users.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. For the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 234 at 1080p to 158 at 1440p (a 32.5% reduction) and then to 90 at 4K (a 43% reduction from 1440p). For the Medium preset, the drop is from 209 at 1080p to 140 at 1440p (33%) and then to 80 at 4K (43%). The High preset shows a steeper decline: from 142 at 1080p to 95 at 1440p (33%) and then to 55 at 4K (42%). The Ultra preset drops from 97 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p (33%) and then to 37 at 4K (43%). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets—roughly one-third from 1080p to 1440p and another 40% from 1440p to 4K—strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, since the CPU workload does not change with resolution.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, the framerate would remain relatively flat across resolutions, which is not the case. The 1080p results, particularly the 234 FPS average on Low and 209 FPS on Medium, suggest that the CPU can push framerates well above 200 FPS when the GPU is not heavily loaded. As resolution increases, the GPU’s pixel and memory bandwidth demands grow, and the framerate drops accordingly. The 4K results are telling: the Low preset averages 90 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages only 37 FPS, a 59% reduction that is almost entirely due to the GPU’s workload. The 1440p results show a similar but less severe pattern, with a 59% drop from Low (158 FPS) to Ultra (65 FPS).

The scaling data also indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p even at Ultra, but at 4K, the Ultra preset’s 37 FPS average shows that the GPU is overextended. The 4K Medium result of 80 FPS is the best 4K option, but it still represents a significant drop from the 1440p Medium result of 140 FPS. For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that the Low preset (90 FPS) is the only option that maintains a smooth experience, while Medium (80 FPS) is acceptable but below the 1440p performance. The resolution scaling is consistent across presets, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary determinant of framerate as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured rows show a full range of performance. The Low preset averages 234 FPS, which is the highest measured framerate in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 209 FPS, with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS. The High preset averages 142 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 97 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 137 FPS, indicating that the GPU workload varies significantly with visual settings. The Medium minimum of 177 FPS is particularly strong, suggesting that even in demanding scenes, the framerate stays well above 144 FPS. The High preset’s 142 FPS average is still smooth for most displays, while the Ultra preset’s 97 FPS is playable but less consistent.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 158 FPS, the Medium preset averages 140 FPS with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS, the High preset averages 95 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 119 FPS is the key metric here, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold and close to 120 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh monitors. The High preset’s 95 FPS average is still smooth, but the Ultra preset’s 65 FPS average is borderline for fast-paced content. The Low preset’s 158 FPS provides the highest headroom, but the visual quality tradeoff is significant.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, the Medium preset averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, the High preset averages 55 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 37 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 68 FPS is the only 4K configuration that stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K play. The Low preset’s 90 FPS average is smoother but sacrifices visual quality. The High preset’s 55 FPS average is below 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset’s 37 FPS is not suitable for smooth gameplay. The 4K data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as even the Low preset cannot reach the framerates seen at 1080p Medium (209 FPS) or 1440p Low (158 FPS).

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides the best balance, with an average of 140 FPS, a minimum of 119 FPS, and a maximum of 162 FPS. The High preset drops to 95 FPS average, while the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, so Medium offers the highest framerate that remains above 119 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution in Archeage?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS, which is playable. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, but the High preset drops to 55 FPS average, and the Ultra preset averages only 37 FPS, which is not smooth.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386, placing it in the 92nd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, delta 0.1%), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58504, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, delta 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58826, delta -0.7%). All are within one percent of each other.

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark standing relative to other cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, delta -0.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, delta -1%).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS drops from 234 at 1080p Low to 90 at 4K Low, a reduction of 144 FPS, while the CPU remains constant. The scaling across presets at 4K (90 FPS Low, 80 FPS Medium, 55 FPS High, 37 FPS Ultra) indicates that the GPU’s workload determines the framerate.

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

A: The combo ranks 595th out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it in the top 16% of all combos. This rank is based on measured FPS across all resolutions and presets, with the strongest results at 1080p and 1440p Medium.