Archeage

Archeage is a 2014 MMORPG that remains surprisingly demanding on modern hardware, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured results for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the AMD Radeon 760M iGPU tell a clear story of a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution. This combination ranks near the bottom of all tested configurations, making it suitable only for the lightest settings at lower resolutions. The data indicates that while the CPU is a high-end mobile part, the integrated GPU is not capable of delivering a playable experience in this title under most conditions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a severe and consistent drop as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo averages 44 FPS, which is the highest score recorded in the entire dataset. Stepping up to 1440p Low drops the average to 30 FPS, a reduction of 14 FPS, or roughly 32% from the 1080p figure. Moving all the way to 4K Low yields an average of just 17 FPS, which is a 61% decrease from the 1080p Low result. This steep decline with each resolution step indicates that the rendering workload is overwhelming the integrated GPU's capabilities.

The pattern holds across all quality presets. At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 39 at 1080p to 26 at 1440p, and then to 15 at 4K. The High preset shows a similar trajectory, with averages of 27, 18, and 10 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, starting at just 18 FPS at 1080p and collapsing to 12 FPS at 1440p and 7 FPS at 4K. The fact that even the lowest resolution and settings cannot maintain a solid 60 FPS confirms that the Radeon 760M is the primary limiting factor, with the CPU having plenty of headroom to spare.

The data suggests that playable frame rates are only achievable at 1080p. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, with a nearly 50% performance drop on the Low preset (30 vs. 44). The jump to 4K makes the game virtually unplayable, with all presets averaging below 20 FPS. For this specific hardware combination, resolution scaling is not a matter of tweaking for optimal visuals; it is a matter of finding the only resolution where the game is responsive enough to play.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. Its performance characteristics in this game are underwhelming, reflecting its position in the market. The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 6019 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Radeon RX 6400, which is only 0.3% faster. This places the iGPU in the company of entry-level dedicated graphics cards from a previous generation, but it does not have the dedicated memory bandwidth to compete effectively.

The GPU operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz, which are respectable frequencies for an integrated part. However, its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the same LPDDR5X memory as the CPU. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," and the bus width is "System Shared," which is a major bottleneck in a game like Archeage that requires consistent memory throughput. The GPU's 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs are modest figures, and its FP32 performance of 5.323 TFLOPS is not sufficient for heavy, sustained loads.

The measured FPS data reinforces the GPU's limitations. Even at the lowest settings, the GPU cannot push past 44 FPS at 1080p. The 4K results are particularly telling, with High, Medium, Low, and Ultra presets yielding averages of 10, 15, 17, and 7 FPS, respectively. These numbers suggest that the iGPU is completely overwhelmed at higher resolutions, and the frame rate is likely dictated by the fill rate and pixel throughput of the 16 ROPs. The GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 25 in Passmark further underscores its weak performance in modern API workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the Radeon 760M ranks 2753 out of 2761 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the bottom 0.3% of all configurations, indicating that it is one of the least capable systems for this game. The rank is a direct reflection of the GPU's poor performance, as the CPU is a high-end part that would rank much higher on its own. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 95, and its average benchmark score is 77740, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 1.6% higher than the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P.

The contrast between the CPU and GPU performance is stark. The CPU is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz and a 64 MB L3 cache, making it a powerhouse for multi-threaded workloads. However, in a game like Archeage, the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU's power is largely unused. This is a classic example of a pairing where a top-tier processor is held back by a weak graphics solution. The combo's rank of 2753 is a warning to anyone considering using this iGPU for gaming, as the experience will be poor even with a very capable CPU.

The nearest rivals for the GPU, such as the Radeon RX 6400 and the Quadro P2000, are all entry-level parts, and the 760M performs comparably. However, the iGPU lacks the dedicated VRAM of those cards, which likely contributes to its poor scaling in this game. The data clearly shows that this combo is not designed for gaming at mainstream resolutions, and the rank reflects that reality.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable settings for this combo are at 1080p with the Low preset. This configuration yields an average of 44 FPS, which is the only measured result that approaches a playable frame rate. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 39 FPS, which is still playable but with a noticeable reduction in smoothness. The High preset at 1080p averages 27 FPS, which is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 1080p is unplayable at 18 FPS.

At 1440p, even the Low preset falls to 30 FPS, which is below the threshold for a comfortable experience in an MMORPG where quick reactions are often needed. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 26 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are not worth considering with averages of 18 and 12 FPS, respectively. At 4K, all settings are effectively unplayable, with the highest average being 17 FPS on the Low preset.

The best experience per the measured rows is to run the game at 1080p with the Low preset. This is the only configuration that provides a frame rate above 40 FPS. If a user is willing to accept lower frame rates, the Medium preset at 1080p is the next best option, offering a slightly better visual quality at a cost of 5 FPS. For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, the High preset at 1080p is the maximum that can be tolerated, but the 27 FPS average will result in a stuttery experience. The data suggests that users should avoid 1440p and 4K entirely, as the performance penalty is too severe.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 44, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this CPU-GPU combo suitable for 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 7 on Ultra to 17 on Low, all of which are unplayable.

Q: How does the Radeon 760M compare to its nearest rival, the Radeon RX 6400?

A: The Radeon 760M has an average benchmark score of 6019, which is 0.3% lower than the Radeon RX 6400's average score of 6001, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p on the Low preset?

A: The average FPS drops from 44 at 1920x1080 to 30 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 14 FPS or approximately 32%.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 2753 out of 2761 total tested combinations, placing it in the bottom percentile of all systems.

Q: Does the CPU's high benchmark score help in this game?

A: No. The CPU is in the 95th percentile, but the GPU is the bottleneck, so the CPU's strength does not translate into higher frame rates in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread mobile processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, along with a 64 MB shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2464. The CPU's average benchmark score of 77740 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, and it is 1.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 1.6% faster than the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P.

Despite this compute power, the CPU's role in Archeage is minimal due to the GPU bottleneck. The game's frame rate is determined by the Radeon 760M, which is incapable of feeding frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's capabilities. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4147, would be beneficial for the game's logic and physics, but these are not the limiting factors in the measured results.

The CPU's memory support for LPDDR5X and its quad-channel memory bus provide a theoretical memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. However, since the GPU uses system memory, the actual bandwidth available to the GPU is shared and "System Dependent," which can lead to contention. In this game, the CPU is essentially idle waiting for the GPU to complete its rendering tasks. The data shows that upgrading the CPU would not improve frame rates in Archeage, as the GPU is the clear limiting component. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking is irrelevant to the gaming experience here, which is entirely dictated by the integrated graphics solution.