Archeage

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile delivers a highly capable, though not top-tier, experience in Archeage. The data shows this combination ranks in the 74th percentile of all tested combos, placing it solidly in the upper echelon for this MMORPG. The CPU demonstrates exceptional synthetic strength, while the GPU’s performance is more modest, creating a pairing where the processor often takes the lead in determining overall frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the rank of this CPU and GPU combo among all tested systems in Archeage?

A: This specific combination ranks 993rd out of 3708 total tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the top quarter of all configurations tested, indicating a strong overall performance level for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740. It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, and 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K.

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic benchmark score compare to the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 38349. It is a marginal 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 38135. This suggests they are very close in raw compute performance.

Q: What is the best performance you can expect at 1080p with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 207 FPS. With Medium settings, it drops to 185 FPS, and with High settings, it is 125 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still yields an average of 86 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How playable is the game at 4K with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the experience varies greatly by settings. Low settings yield an average of 80 FPS, Medium settings produce 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, and High settings drop to 48 FPS. Ultra settings are demanding, resulting in an average of 33 FPS.

Q: What kind of performance scaling can be expected when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The performance hit is noticeable but not severe. For example, at High settings, the frame rate drops from 125 FPS at 1080p to 84 FPS at 1440p, a significant 32.8% decrease. The same pattern is seen at other settings, confirming that the game becomes more demanding at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. It operates with a base clock of 975 MHz and a boost clock of 1500 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). This memory configuration provides a substantial 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical asset for a game like Archeage that renders large, detailed environments.

The GPU’s raw compute capabilities are defined by its 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It also features 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are less likely to be heavily utilized in a title from this era. The card’s FP32 performance is rated at 23.04 TFLOPS. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 27711 in the Passmark G3D test and 4952 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. This percentile ranking indicates it is a strong performer, though the data shows its average benchmark score is nearly identical to that of the RTX 4080 Mobile, suggesting they are closely matched in overall compute power.

In practice, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the GPU has less trouble keeping up, and the frame rates are high. However, the data shows a significant drop in performance at 4K Ultra settings, where the average frame rate falls to just 33 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits in this scenario. The 16 GB VRAM buffer is generous for a game like Archeage, ensuring that texture memory is not a bottleneck. The GPU's ability to maintain a 60 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium settings, with an average of 124 FPS, shows it is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. At 1920x1080, the system produces very high frame rates, with a peak average of 207 FPS on Low settings. Moving to 2560x1440, these numbers drop substantially. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 125 to 84, a 32.8% reduction. This trend continues at 3840x2160, where the High settings average is 48 FPS, a further 42.9% drop from the 1440p figure.

This scaling behavior provides insight into the limiting component. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU likely becomes the primary limiter, unable to feed the GPU enough frames. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a strong multi-core score of 35314 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 2044, which should handle the game's logic. However, at 1080p Low, the 207 FPS average reflects the CPU's capability, but the GPU is still able to process those frames. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the workload on the GPU increases significantly. The frame rate drops are proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a hallmark of GPU-limited performance. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens at 4K, with a 47 FPS difference, compared to a 121 FPS difference at 1080p. This shows that at 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck, and reducing settings has a relatively smaller impact on the absolute frame rate because the GPU is already saturated. The data suggests that for maximum frame rates, 1080p is the target, while 1440p offers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, and 4K is only playable at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile achieves a rank of 993 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. This places the system in the 74th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the systems tested. While this is a strong result, it is not at the very top of the leaderboard.

The ranking suggests that while both components are individually capable, the pairing does not produce the absolute highest frame rates in this specific game. The CPU is a top-tier performer, sitting in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740. In contrast, the GPU is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 38349. This discrepancy in relative performance is key. The CPU is more of an outlier compared to its peers than the GPU. The high CPU percentile suggests that its performance is a significant positive factor for the combo's ranking. However, the GPU, while good, is not exceptional enough to push the combo into the top tier. The fact that the GPU's average score is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 Mobile, which is a predecessor, indicates that this generation's mobile GPU does not offer a major leap in raw compute for this game.

The rank of 993 implies that there are 992 other combos that perform better, likely featuring more powerful desktop-grade GPUs or configurations where the GPU is less of a limiting factor. This combo is a strong contender for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it falls short of the elite tier that can consistently maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The data indicates a well-balanced system, but one where the CPU's potential is slightly ahead of the GPU's ability to fully utilize it in the most demanding scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 64 MB shared L3 cache. This is a powerful multi-threaded processor, as evidenced by its bench scores. It achieves 35314 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5463 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Its single-thread performance is also robust, with scores of 2044 and 316 in the respective Cinebench tests. It scores 20992 in Geekbench multi-core and 2464 in single-core. These results place the CPU in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is at the high end of what is available for mobile platforms.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG, the CPU's role is crucial for handling game logic, networking, and the numerous entities and player characters that can be present on screen. The data suggests this processor is more than capable of handling these tasks. The high multi-core scores are particularly relevant for an MMORPG, which often sees benefits from having multiple cores available for background tasks and world simulation. The strong single-core performance of 4147 in Passmark is also important, as many game engines still rely heavily on a single main thread.

The benchmark results show that the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. The frame rates at 1080p, which are very high, are likely limited by the GPU or the game engine itself, not the CPU. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking of the overall combo, compared to its own 95th percentile ranking, suggests that the CPU is not holding the system back. The bottleneck is more likely the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's power is such that it can feed the GPU with enough data to achieve high frame rates, but the GPU cannot always process it quickly enough, particularly at 4K Ultra settings where the average FPS is 33. In this pairing, the CPU is the more dominant component in terms of its relative standing and provides a solid foundation for the system's performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the system performs across different resolutions and settings in Archeage.

At 1920x1080:

• Low settings produce an average of 207 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 125 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 86 FPS.

This resolution shows a clear scaling with settings, and even the most demanding preset is highly playable.

At 2560x1440:

• Low settings produce an average of 140 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 84 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 58 FPS.

Here, the frame rates are lower but still smooth. The Medium and Low settings will provide a high-refresh-rate experience, while High and Ultra remain playable.

At 3840x2160:

• Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 48 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 33 FPS.

This is where the system begins to struggle. While Low and Medium settings are playable, High and Ultra settings drop below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the GPU is fully saturated.

The data shows that the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p, all settings are viable for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, with Ultra still averaging 86 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 58 FPS, which is a more console-like experience, but High settings at 84 FPS offer a good balance. The 4K results are the most telling, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 47 FPS, which is significant, but even the best-case scenario of 80 FPS at Low settings is lower than the 1080p results. This breakdown confirms that this combo is a high-performance 1080p and 1440p machine, but not a 4K powerhouse for this game.