Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, exhibits highly variable performance with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination. The measured data shows that the game’s frame rates are strongly influenced by both resolution and graphics settings, with the CPU and GPU trading the role of performance limiter depending on the configuration. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and presets, contextualizes the combo’s overall standing, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the observed data.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear and expected shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 256.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 171.2 FPS, a reduction of 85.1 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 100.4 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the frame rate is primarily limited by the CPU, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

The 4K High preset tells a different story. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 61, which is only 39.4 FPS lower than the 1080p High result of 153.9 FPS. The gap between 1440p High (106.1 FPS) and 4K High (61 FPS) is 45.1 FPS. This steeper decline at higher settings and resolutions points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint, as the increased pixel count and shader complexity saturate the RTX 5070 Ti’s capabilities.

The Ultra preset amplifies this effect. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 107.1 FPS, but at 1440p Ultra it drops to 72 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it plummets to 38.6 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K Ultra represents a 46.4% reduction in frame rate, the largest proportional drop across all settings. This confirms that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU, making the graphics card the definitive limiter at high resolutions. Conversely, the CPU’s influence is most pronounced at 1080p Low, where the 256.3 FPS figure suggests the 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X is still capable of feeding the GPU enough data to sustain very high frame rates, but the GPU is no longer the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 139th out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the top 8% of all configurations tested for this title, indicating a strong overall performance level. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the Ryzen 9 7900X scores in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 5070 Ti scores in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Both components are high performers, and their combination yields a system that is well above average for this game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its raw processing power. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average score of 50598, which is a 0.1% delta from the Ryzen 9 7900X’s average of 50556. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50738, a 0.4% delta, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50827, a 0.5% delta. These differences are negligible, meaning the Ryzen 9 7900X is essentially performance-equivalent to these processors in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core i9-13980HX is 0.8% ahead, but again, this is within a margin that rarely translates to a perceptible difference in real-world gaming.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an identical average score of 52085, resulting in a 0.0% delta from the RTX 5070 Ti’s 52086. This suggests the two graphics cards are virtually indistinguishable in terms of raw compute potential. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S is 0.8% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% behind. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 is 2.5% ahead. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti sits in a competitive tier, performing on par with the previous generation’s high-end offerings in this specific measure.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60+ FPS average on High settings?

A: Both 1920x1080 High (153.9 FPS) and 2560x1440 High (106.1 FPS) easily exceed this threshold. At 3840x2160 High, the average is 61 FPS, which is just above the target but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: How much of a performance hit does the Ultra preset take compared to High?

A: At 1080p, Ultra (107.1 FPS) is 46.8 FPS slower than High (153.9 FPS). At 1440p, the difference is 34.1 FPS (72 vs. 106.1). The largest absolute drop is at 4K, where Ultra (38.6 FPS) is 22.4 FPS slower than High (61 FPS).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the primary limiter. With a 256.3 FPS average at 1080p Low, the GPU is not being fully utilized, as the CPU is likely reaching its limit for single-threaded game logic. The Ryzen 9 7900X’s high single-core score of 1093 in 3dmark supports its capability, but the game’s engine appears to cap out near this frame rate.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in the database for Archeage?

A: It ranks 139th out of 1727 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations. This is a strong result, given the game’s age and its tendency to be less optimized for newer hardware.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 52086 for the RTX 5070 Ti and 52085 for the RTX 4080. This results in a 0.0% delta, indicating that the two GPUs have comparable raw performance in the tests used for this database.

Q: Can this combo achieve a playable frame rate at 4K Ultra?

A: The measured average is 38.6 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. While playable for some, it would not be considered a good experience for fast-paced action. Dropping to High settings at 4K provides a much better 61 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 256.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 231.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 153.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 107.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 171.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 155.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 106.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 72.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 100.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 89.8 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 61.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 38.6 |

At 1080p, the performance delta between Low and Ultra is 149.2 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact. The Medium preset at 1080p (231.3 FPS) is only 25 FPS slower than Low, but High is 77.4 FPS slower than Medium, indicating a significant jump in graphical fidelity cost. At 1440p, the pattern is similar, with Low to Ultra spanning 99.2 FPS. The 4K results show a tighter band, with only a 61.8 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, as the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck and the relative cost of each setting increases.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the High preset is the optimal choice. It delivers an average of 61 FPS, which is the minimum for smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset’s 38.6 FPS is too low for a responsive experience. The Medium preset at 4K (89.8 FPS) offers a substantial improvement over High, but the visual quality trade-off may be significant. Given the data, High provides the best balance of frame rate and fidelity for 4K.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point, yielding a comfortable 106.1 FPS. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset (155.5 FPS) is an excellent option, as it nearly doubles the frame rate of High while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over Low. The Ultra preset (72 FPS) is playable, but the 34.1 FPS cost over High is significant for what may be a marginal visual improvement in a game from 2014.

For 1080p, the data shows that the CPU is the limiting factor. The Low preset’s 256.3 FPS is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset (231.3 FPS) is also exceptionally high. The High preset (153.9 FPS) is still well above 144Hz, making it the best choice for most users, as it provides a strong visual upgrade with no perceptible loss in smoothness. The Ultra preset (107.1 FPS) is the only one that drops below the 144Hz threshold, but it still provides a very smooth experience for 60Hz or 100Hz displays. In summary, the High preset is the universal recommendation for this combo across all resolutions, with Medium serving as a high-performance alternative for 1080p and 1440p users.