Archeage

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 produces a benchmark profile in Archeage that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, with the combination ranking in the 3387th position out of 3708 tested combos. Across the measured resolutions, the data shows a clear pattern: the RX 580 delivers playable frame rates only at 1080p with lower settings, while the CPU’s substantial core and thread resources remain largely underutilized due to the GPU bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo in Archeage shows a steep and consistent decline as resolution increases, which is the hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 69 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, that average drops to 46 FPS — a reduction of 23 FPS, or approximately 33% lower performance. Pushing further to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields an average of 26 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the rendering load is the primary constraint; the RX 580’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are being saturated as the pixel count increases.

The trend is similar across other settings presets. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 61 at 1080p to 41 at 1440p and then to 24 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Medium is particularly steep, with the average falling by 17 FPS. At High settings, the averages are 42, 28, and 16 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. Finally, at Ultra settings, the combo manages only 28 FPS at 1080p, 19 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest measured average in the entire dataset, highlighting the GPU’s inability to cope with the highest fidelity settings at high resolutions.

What does this say about the limiting component? The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear, but the relative performance losses are substantial at every step. For instance, at Low settings, 1440p is 33% slower than 1080p, and 4K is 43% slower than 1440p. At Medium settings, the losses are 33% and 41% respectively. This consistent pattern across all settings strongly suggests that the RX 580 is the bottleneck; the CPU’s performance headroom is not being tested because the GPU cannot push frames faster at higher resolutions. The fact that the FPS nearly triples from Ultra at 4K (11 FPS) to Low at 1080p (69 FPS) further emphasizes that the graphics subsystem is the determining factor in this combo’s performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 69, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the dataset that exceeds the 60 FPS mark.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 11 at Ultra settings to 26 at Low settings. Medium settings yield an average of 24 FPS with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27, while High settings produce an average of 16 FPS. None of these results are close to smooth gameplay.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a meaningful gap. At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver an average of 41 FPS (with min/max of 35/47), while High settings drop to an average of 28 FPS. This represents a 13 FPS difference, or roughly a 32% reduction in average frame rate, for what is typically a modest visual quality step.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded in the dataset?

A: The dataset includes min FPS only for the Medium settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080 the minimum is 52 FPS, at 2560x1440 it is 35 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it is 20 FPS. No minimum values are provided for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: How does the combo’s rank in Archeage compare to its overall hardware position?

A: The combo ranks 3387th out of 3708 combos in this specific game, placing it in the lower portion of the tested pool. The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 91 among all CPUs, while the GPU has a percentile rank of 53 among all GPUs. This disparity indicates that the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing.

Q: Does the RX 580’s performance in Archeage align with its general benchmark standing?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 12928, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (score 12940, delta -0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (score 12986, delta -0.4%). The measured Archeage FPS is consistent with a mid-range graphics card that struggles at high resolutions, as the data shows sub-30 FPS averages at 4K across all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combinations for Archeage, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 580 sits at rank 3387 out of 3708 combos. This places it in the bottom 8.7% of all tested configurations, a position that reflects the significant mismatch between the CPU and GPU. The CPU is a high-end part — its percentile rank of 91 versus all CPUs indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors in general benchmarks. The GPU, however, has a percentile rank of 53 versus all GPUs, meaning it is roughly average or slightly above the median in the overall GPU landscape.

The combination’s low rank in Archeage is not surprising given the game’s requirements and the GPU’s capabilities. The CPU’s nearest rivals in general benchmark scores are the Intel Xeon 6505P (avg score 53701, delta -0.2%), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (avg score 53469, delta 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (avg score 53288, delta 0.6%), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (avg score 53206, delta 0.8%). These are all powerful processors, but their potential is wasted when paired with a GPU that cannot keep up in a demanding MMORPG at higher resolutions.

The data shows that this combo is not competitive in Archeage when compared to other tested pairings. A rank of 3387 out of 3708 means that 321 other combinations performed worse, but the overwhelming majority of tested systems delivered better results. This is a clear indication that, for this specific game, the RX 580 is the limiting factor. The CPU’s high benchmark scores do not translate into in-game performance gains because the GPU is unable to render frames quickly enough, especially as resolution and settings increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves the following average FPS: Low settings at 69 FPS, Medium at 61 FPS (with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70), High at 42 FPS, and Ultra at 28 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with the Ultra preset delivering less than half the frame rate of Low. The Medium preset’s maximum of 70 FPS is the highest single measurement recorded in the entire dataset, indicating that there is some headroom at this resolution, but it is not sustained.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop across all settings. Low settings produce 46 FPS, Medium produces 41 FPS (min 35, max 47), High produces 28 FPS, and Ultra produces 19 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is 13 FPS, which is the largest relative difference between consecutive settings at any resolution. At 1440p, even the Low preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset dips below 20 FPS, making the game feel sluggish.

At 3840x2160, the performance degrades further. Low settings average 26 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS (min 20, max 27), High averages 16 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS. The differences between Low and Medium at 4K are minimal — only 2 FPS — which suggests that the GPU is already saturated and additional settings changes have a limited impact. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst-case scenario, with an average of 11 FPS that is nearly unplayable.

The data also reveals that the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance of minimum and maximum FPS stability. At 1080p, the min/max of 52/70 shows a 18 FPS swing, while at 1440p the min/max of 35/47 is a 12 FPS swing, and at 4K it is 20/27, a 7 FPS swing. This suggests that Medium settings offer more consistent frame pacing than other presets, which is valuable for an MMORPG where sudden frame drops can be disruptive during combat or large player gatherings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. In general benchmarks, it scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 14751 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 19620 in Geekbench multi-core. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with scores of 4958 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2429 in Geekbench single-core.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG that relies on a mix of single-threaded game logic and multi-threaded rendering tasks, this CPU provides ample computational resources. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 69 FPS, but this is likely constrained by the GPU’s rendering capabilities rather than the CPU’s processing speed. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across different resolutions, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with pixel count. Instead, the FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (avg score 53288, delta 0.6%) and the AMD EPYC 7313P (avg score 53206, delta 0.8%). These processors have similar general-purpose performance, but in Archeage, the pairing with the RX 580 negates any advantage they might offer. The data suggests that the i7-14700F has significant headroom in this game; it could support a much more powerful GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads are overkill for Archeage’s requirements at the settings tested, but they ensure that frame rates are not CPU-limited in any of the measured configurations.

The CPU’s memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and it has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. This platform capability is not fully utilized by the RX 580, which uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface. The CPU’s high boost clock of 5.40 GHz is beneficial for the single-threaded portions of the game, but with the GPU unable to deliver high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s speed does not translate into measurable FPS gains beyond the 1080p results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and the user’s preference for frame rate versus visual quality. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides an average of 61 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. This is the only preset at any resolution that maintains an average above 60 FPS while also providing a minimum above 50 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p achieves a higher average of 69 FPS, but it lacks the visual fidelity of Medium. For a smooth gameplay experience, the Medium preset at 1080p is the best recommendation, as it offers a balance of performance and quality.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves an average above 50 FPS. The Low preset averages 46 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS. For users who prioritize frame rate, Low at 1440p is preferable, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a more stable experience with a narrower min/max range (35 to 47 FPS) compared to Low (no min/max data provided), but the average is lower. Given the data, 1440p is not an ideal resolution for this combo if smooth gameplay is the goal; the user would need to accept sub-50 FPS averages.

At 3840x2160, all presets result in averages below 30 FPS. The Low preset averages 26 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 24 FPS with a minimum of 20 FPS. These frame rates are generally considered unplayable for a fast-paced MMORPG, especially in crowded areas. The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option for this combo in Archeage, regardless of settings. The Ultra preset at 4K yields an average of 11 FPS, which is effectively a slideshow.

The best experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset. This configuration delivers an average of 61 FPS, a minimum of 52 FPS, and a maximum of 70 FPS, providing both a playable frame rate and a reasonable level of visual detail. The High preset at 1080p drops the average to 42 FPS, which is a significant sacrifice for what is likely a modest visual improvement. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 28 FPS, making it unsuitable for gameplay. Therefore, the Medium preset at 1080p is the recommended configuration for this combo in Archeage.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a graphics card based on the Polaris 20 chip, built on a 14 nm process with GCN 4.0 architecture. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, with a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz. The card has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its compute capabilities include 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 12928, with a percentile rank of 53 among all GPUs.

In Archeage, the RX 580’s role is the dominant performance limiter. The measured FPS data shows that the card struggles to maintain playable frame rates at resolutions above 1080p. At 1920x1080, the GPU can deliver 69 FPS on Low settings and 61 FPS on Medium, which are acceptable numbers for an MMORPG. However, at 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 46 on Low and 41 on Medium, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are insufficient for the increased resolution. At 3840x2160, the card is overwhelmed, with averages of 26 FPS on Low and 24 FPS on Medium.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in general benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (avg score 12940, delta -0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (avg score 12986, delta -0.4%). These cards have similar overall benchmark scores, but their performance in Archeage would likely be comparable given the data. The RX 580’s 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p, but at 4K, the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors, contributing to the low frame rates.

The GPU’s TDP is 185 W, and it has a dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector. The suggested PSU is 450 W, which is modest for a card of this class. The RX 580 supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, meaning it can run modern APIs, but its GCN 4.0 architecture is aging. In Archeage, the GPU’s performance is consistent with its overall benchmark position: it is a mid-range card that can handle 1080p gaming but falls short at higher resolutions. The data shows that the GPU is the reason this combo ranks 3387th out of 3708 combos, as the CPU has ample headroom to support a significantly more powerful graphics card.