Archeage

# Archeage with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a top-tier Archeage experience, ranking 7th out of 2761 tested hardware combos. The data shows a system that can push very high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra remains the only setting that stresses this pairing. The 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.60 GHz boost clock pairs with a 32 GB GPU to create a platform where the GPU is rarely the bottleneck outside of the most demanding preset.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, the average FPS is 132, which is well above the 76 FPS at 3840x2160. Meanwhile, 1920x1080 High produces 197 FPS, showing that 1440p offers a substantial visual upgrade without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 77712, placing it at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (score 76904) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78940). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% ahead with a score of 79605.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X a strong match for this GPU in Archeage?

A: Yes. The CPU sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 57498. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900, scores 58115, which is only 1.1% higher. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and max-thread score of 13929 indicate it can feed the GPU effectively in an MMORPG.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 112 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The minimum FPS recorded is 95 and the maximum is 128, showing a fairly tight range. This is a playable frame rate for most users, though it is significantly lower than the 125 FPS at Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance translate to Archeage?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X scores 32172 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5008 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. These strong multi-threaded scores, combined with the 12 cores and 24 threads, help maintain stable frame times in crowded MMORPG areas, although Archeage is not a heavily threaded title.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D have enough VRAM for Archeage at any setting?

A: With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, the GPU has more than enough memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) and capacity for Archeage. The game was released in 2014, so its VRAM requirements are far below what this card provides, eliminating any memory-related stuttering concerns.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing for Archeage. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is far beyond what this 2014 MMORPG requires, and the 512-bit memory bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to a passmark G3D score of 44065 and a passmark GPU compute score of 28396.

The benchmark results show this GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 311 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915 demonstrate its raw compute power. However, in Archeage, the game's age means it does not fully utilize modern GPU features like the 170 ray tracing cores or 680 tensor cores.

The RTX 5090 D's percentile ranking of 92 places it among the top GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 77712 is competitive with its nearest rivals, though it trails the Tesla P100 cards by 2.1-2.4%. For Archeage specifically, the GPU's strength shows in the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 52 FPS, indicating that even this powerful card encounters limits with the game's Ultra preset at high resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Archeage scales across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 311 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 219 FPS, a reduction of 29.6%. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 125 FPS, another 42.9% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern suggests the CPU becomes less relevant as resolution increases, but the GPU still has headroom at Low settings.

For High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p High average is 197 FPS, 1440p High is 132 FPS (a 33.0% drop), and 4K High is 76 FPS (a 42.4% drop from 1440p). The 4K High result of 76 FPS is still playable, but it shows the GPU is now being pushed significantly. The gap between 1080p and 1440p High is 65 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K High is 56 FPS, indicating a fairly linear scaling with pixel count.

The Medium settings row provides the most complete data with min and max FPS values. At 4K Medium, the average is 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and maximum of 128. At 1440p Medium, the average rises to 195 FPS (min 166, max 224). At 1080p Medium, the average is 289 FPS (min 246, max 333). The minimum FPS values show that frame dips are not severe, maintaining at least 95 FPS even at 4K.

Ultra settings present the biggest challenge. The 4K Ultra average of 52 FPS is the only measured result below 60 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 90 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it is 134 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is a 61.2% drop, which is steeper than the 60.0% drop seen from 1080p High to 4K High. This suggests the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately impact the GPU at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this hardware, the data points to 1440p Medium as the optimal balance. The 195 FPS average with a 166 FPS minimum provides smooth gameplay in all situations, including crowded areas where MMORPG frame rates typically dip. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs 63 FPS (from 195 to 132), which is a significant trade-off for marginal visual improvements in a game from 2014.

At 4K, Medium settings are the recommended choice. The 112 FPS average with a 95 FPS minimum keeps the experience above 90 FPS, which is comfortable for most players. High settings at 4K drop to 76 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for intensive battles. Ultra at 4K should be avoided, as the 52 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider minimum for smooth gameplay.

For competitive play or maximum frame rates, 1080p Low delivers 311 FPS. This removes nearly all visual fidelity but ensures the highest possible responsiveness. The 1080p Medium setting at 289 FPS is a better trade-off, offering improved visuals with only a 22 FPS penalty. The data shows that Ultra settings at 1080p (134 FPS) still provide good frame rates, but the visual difference between High and Ultra in this older game may not justify the 63 FPS drop.

The measured rows indicate that the Medium preset is the most stable across all resolutions. It is the only setting with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, and the spread between min and max is consistent (32-38 FPS at each resolution). This stability suggests the Medium preset avoids the extreme frame time spikes seen at other settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 311 FPS. Medium settings average 289 FPS with a minimum of 246 and maximum of 333. High settings average 197 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 134 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 177 FPS, showing the significant impact of the Ultra preset even at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 219 FPS. Medium settings average 195 FPS with a minimum of 166 and maximum of 224. High settings average 132 FPS. Ultra settings average 90 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 63 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 42 FPS, indicating that the High preset is where the GPU begins to feel the load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings average 125 FPS. Medium settings average 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and maximum of 128. High settings average 76 FPS. Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured average below 60 FPS, and it is 53.8% lower than the 4K Medium average of 112 FPS.

Comparing settings across resolutions, the Low preset shows the least variation with resolution, dropping from 311 FPS at 1080p to 125 FPS at 4K (a 59.8% decrease). The Ultra preset shows the most variation, dropping from 134 FPS at 1080p to 52 FPS at 4K (a 61.2% decrease). This indicates that the Ultra preset's additional effects scale poorly with resolution on this hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. Its memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. The 3DMark single-thread score is 1286, and the 3DMark max-thread score is 13929. Cinebench R23 scores are 2253 for single-core and 32172 for multi-core. Geekbench scores are 3010 for single-core and 22174 for multi-core. The Passmark single-thread score is 4672, and the Passmark multithread score is 54643.

For Archeage, the CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant. MMORPGs often rely heavily on a single main thread for game logic and network processing. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2519 and 4-thread score of 4886 indicate strong performance in lightly threaded scenarios. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking reflects its overall capability, with an average benchmark score of 57498.

The nearest rival comparisons show the Ryzen 9 9900X is competitive with enterprise and high-end desktop parts. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555 (0.1% higher), the AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115 (1.1% higher), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323 (1.4% higher). These small deltas indicate the 9900X performs at the level of much more expensive server processors in general workloads.

In the measured Archeage results, the CPU's role is evident in the high frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed. The 311 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to maintain very high frame rates. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads also help maintain stability in crowded areas, though Archeage's 2014 engine may not fully utilize all threads. The processor's boost clock of 5.60 GHz provides the high single-thread speed that MMORPGs typically require.