Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination sits at rank 121 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations analyzed. This is a strong position for a game released in 2014, indicating that this pairing provides a high level of performance relative to the broader field. The combination’s percentile ranking among all CPUs is 90, and among all GPUs it is 88, showing both components are near the top of their respective pools, though the data suggests the system is not necessarily the absolute peak for this specific MMORPG.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 121 of 1727 combos, this pairing is performing in the upper echelon of tested systems for Archeage. The fact that it is not higher could be attributed to the game’s age and its reliance on single-threaded performance, where the Ryzen 9 5900X, despite its 12 cores and 24 threads, may not be fully utilized. The combo’s rank suggests that while the hardware is capable of high frame rates, there are other combinations that edge it out, likely due to newer architectures with higher IPC. The GPU’s percentile of 88 versus the CPU’s 90 shows a slight imbalance, hinting that the CPU might be the limiting factor in certain scenarios, even in a game that is not traditionally CPU-bound at high resolutions.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2550 MHz, with a base clock of 2295 MHz, and it contains 10240 shading units. In Archeage, this GPU provides the raw fill rate and memory bandwidth needed to handle the game’s textures and effects. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 42.5, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider smooth, indicating that even with this powerful GPU, the most demanding settings at the highest resolution are a struggle. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 53610 places it just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, showing that its performance is closely matched with that rival, though the RTX 4080 SUPER’s newer architecture may offer better efficiency in specific workloads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 233.2 FPS, but this drops to 103.5 FPS at 4K Low, a reduction of approximately 55%. This significant drop indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck as pixel count rises. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average is 113.1 FPS, which falls to 42.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 62% decrease. This steeper decline at Ultra settings suggests that the combination of higher resolution and more demanding graphical features heavily taxes the GPU’s shader and memory subsystems. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling: at High settings, FPS drops from 107.9 to 61.9, which is a 43% reduction, showing that the GPU is the primary limiting component at these higher resolutions, while the CPU’s influence diminishes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 233.2 FPS on Low, 223.3 FPS on Medium, 164.7 FPS on High, and 113.1 FPS on Ultra. This shows that even at the highest settings, the frame rate remains well above 100 FPS, providing a smooth experience for most displays. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 180 FPS on Low, 160.2 FPS on Medium, 107.9 FPS on High, and 76.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Medium to High is substantial at 33%, indicating that High settings at this resolution begin to push the GPU harder. At 3840x2160, the numbers are 103.5 FPS on Low, 91.7 FPS on Medium, 61.9 FPS on High, and 42.5 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is only 11.4%, but the gap between Medium and High is 32.4%, and between High and Ultra is 31.3%, showing that each settings tier has diminishing returns and increasing costs.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain over 100 FPS on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 164.7, and at 2560x1440 High, it is 107.9. Both exceed 100 FPS, but 4K High drops to 61.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT’s score of 53489.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 1080p Low?

A: With 233.2 FPS at 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU has headroom. The Ryzen 9 5900X’s single-thread score of 941 in 3DMark suggests it can handle high frame rates.

Q: What happens to frame rates when moving from Medium to High at 4K?

A: The average FPS drops from 91.7 to 61.9, a reduction of 29.8 FPS, which is a 32.5% decrease in performance.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM on the RTX 4080 SUPER appear sufficient for Archeage at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows 42.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, but this is likely due to compute load rather than VRAM capacity, as 16 GB is ample for a 2014 MMORPG.

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

A: It ranks 121 out of 1727 combos, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations tested.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support help with game loading and multi-tasking. In Archeage, the CPU’s role is significant at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not fully utilized. For example, at 1080p Low, the system hits 233.2 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for this game. The processor’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33150 and single-core score of 4680 indicate strong performance, but its 3DMark single-thread score of 941 is modest compared to newer CPUs, which may explain why the combo ranks at 121 rather than higher. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700, has an average score of 39857, which is 1% higher, showing that the 5900X is slightly behind in synthetic benchmarks.

Settings Recommendations

For a balance of visual quality and performance, the data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot, offering 107.9 FPS, which is smooth and visually appealing. At 1080p, Ultra settings provide 113.1 FPS, which is still very playable, but the jump to 1440p Ultra drops to 76.2 FPS, which may be acceptable for some but not for competitive play. At 4K, the High preset yields 61.9 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, while 4K Ultra at 42.5 FPS is likely too demanding for consistent enjoyment. Therefore, the best experience per the measured rows is 1440p High, as it delivers over 100 FPS with high visual fidelity, avoiding the steep performance penalties seen at Ultra settings. Alternatively, 1080p Ultra is a solid choice for those prioritizing frame rate over resolution, as it remains above 100 FPS. The data indicates that Medium settings at 4K (91.7 FPS) provide a better experience than High at 4K (61.9 FPS), suggesting that lowering settings is more effective for 4K gaming than relying on the GPU’s raw power.