Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 286th out of 1,727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 16.6% of all configurations. This is a strong position for a 2014 MMORPG, indicating that this pairing is well-suited to handle the game’s demands, though it does not reach the absolute top tier. The ranking suggests that while the hardware is capable, other higher-end combos—likely with more recent GPUs or CPUs—still outperform it in this specific title. The data indicates this is a high-performing setup, but one that leaves headroom for improvement if chasing maximum frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 286 out of 1,727 places it comfortably in the upper echelon of tested systems. This is a percentile position that reflects a balanced pairing; neither the CPU nor the GPU is a bottleneck in a way that would drag the combo down. The Ryzen 9 5950X, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, offers substantial multi-threaded capability, which is relevant for an MMORPG that may utilize multiple cores for background tasks, even if the main game logic is single-threaded. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs further supports the idea that this combo is well-matched for high-refresh-rate play at lower resolutions and solid 4K performance at high settings. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs shows it is a top-tier processor, and the pairing with a GPU in the 84th percentile creates a system that is unlikely to be severely limited by either component in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Archeage, given the game’s age and the CPU’s immense headroom. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, which is ample for the game’s textures and assets at any resolution. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and memory speed of 21 Gbps effective contribute to a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, ensuring that data flows quickly to the rendering cores. In the measured results, the GPU’s capabilities are evident: at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 231.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not the limiting factor at that resolution and settings level. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 35, showing that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are stretched thin by the higher pixel count and more demanding visual effects. The GPU’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present, but Archeage does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS, so these features have no direct impact on the measured performance. The data shows that the GPU is the component that scales the most with settings changes, confirming its central role in determining overall performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is very high, with the Low preset hitting 231.1 FPS and the High preset at 143.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 30-35% across settings: Low goes from 231.1 to 161, High from 143.9 to 97.4, and Ultra from 96.3 to 62.8. This drop indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 4K, the scaling is even more pronounced. The Low preset at 4K achieves 89.4 FPS, which is a 55% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The High preset at 4K drops to 55.2 FPS, a 62% reduction from 1080p High. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 35 FPS, which is a 64% reduction from 1080p Ultra. This pattern shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance remains constant regardless of resolution. The data suggests that for smooth gameplay at 4K, users must dial back settings, while at 1080p, the combo is capable of very high frame rates, limited more by the game’s engine or CPU single-thread performance than the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience at each resolution. At 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering 143.9 FPS. This is significantly higher than the 96.3 FPS at Ultra, and the visual difference between High and Ultra in an older MMO is often minimal. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 210.8 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but High provides a better balance of visual fidelity and speed. At 1440p, the High preset is again recommended, achieving 97.4 FPS, which is smooth for most users. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 62.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 139.4 FPS, which is very good, but High offers a substantial visual upgrade for a 30% reduction in frame rate. At 4K, the situation is different. The High preset delivers 55.2 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 78.2 FPS, which is a better target for a consistent experience. The Low preset at 4K hits 89.4 FPS, which is the only preset at 4K that approaches the 90+ FPS mark. For a 4K experience, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a reasonable balance between visual quality and performance, while High may cause noticeable dips in busy scenes. The data shows that the combo is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p with High settings for a high-refresh-rate experience, while 4K users should stick to Medium or Low to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: How does the combo rank overall in Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 286th out of 1,727 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.6% of all configurations, which is a strong result for this MMORPG.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset at 1080p delivers 143.9 FPS, which offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset only provides 96.3 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K, the High preset averages 55.2 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 78.2 FPS, which is the recommended choice for a smoother experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as frame rates drop significantly from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU’s 16-core design provides ample headroom for the game’s workload.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 42,576, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653) and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723), with performance deltas of -0.2% and -0.3%, respectively.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achieved by this combo in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 231.1 at 1080p with Low settings, which is the only configuration in the data to exceed 230 FPS.