Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, is not the typical stress test for modern flagship hardware, yet the measured results for the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination reveal distinct performance ceilings and scaling behaviors. This analysis breaks down the benchmark data for this specific pairing, focusing on frame rates across resolutions and settings, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this combo stacks against the extensive database of tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and setting combination for the highest average frame rate?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 283 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed by 272 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, indicating that at 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium costs only 11 FPS on average.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 17th out of 2761 tested combos in the database. This places it in the top 0.6% of all configurations tested, highlighting that while this is an older game, this hardware pairing is still exceptionally fast in a relative sense.

Q: What is the performance difference between 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 at High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 132. Moving up to 3840x2160 High, the average FPS drops to 76. This represents a 56 FPS decrease, or roughly a 42% performance reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K at the High preset.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of VRAM a factor in Archeage?

A: Based on the data, VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in these tests. The game runs at all settings including Ultra, and the performance scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent with traditional GPU load increases rather than VRAM capacity issues. The measured FPS drops proportionally with resolution and settings despite the game's age and likely modest VRAM footprint.

Q: How does the Core i7-14700F perform in synthetic benchmarks compared to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 53620, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It trails the Intel Xeon 6505P by 0.2%, leads the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 0.3%, and leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X by 0.6%. These are negligible differences in overall synthetic performance.

Q: What is the most demanding preset tested, and what performance does it yield?

A: The most demanding preset tested is Ultra at 3840x2160, which yields an average FPS of 52. This is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the dataset, showing that even a top-tier GPU like the RTX 5090 D can be brought to playable-but-not-extreme levels by the Ultra preset at 4K in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's high boost clock of 2407 MHz and its 21760 shading units are the core drivers of raw rasterization performance. In Archeage, the GPU's role is clearly illustrated by the scaling of frame rates with resolution. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 283 at 1080p to 125 at 4K, demonstrating that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU is still heavily tasked at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the RTX 5090 D is a significant performance ceiling for this game. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 272, with a minimum of 231 and a maximum of 313. The difference between Low and Medium at this resolution is only 11 FPS (283 vs. 272), suggesting that the game is becoming CPU-limited or that the GPU has enough headroom to absorb the increased load with minimal impact. However, moving to Ultra at 1080p drops the average to 134 FPS, a substantial 138 FPS decrease from Medium. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU, even at 1080p.

The GPU's performance is further contextualized by its synthetic benchmark results. It scores 44065 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower. This suggests that the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is lower than some mid-range mobile GPUs, which is unexpected but likely due to the specific weighting of the Passmark suite. In 3DMark Steel Nomad, it scores 14326, a high score reflecting its DirectX 12 capabilities. The 32 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Archeage; the data indicates that memory size is not a bottleneck, as the game's performance is more sensitive to resolution scaling and preset changes than to memory allocation.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 17th out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This is a top-tier result, placing the pairing in the 99.4th percentile of all configurations in the database. While the game is from 2014, the sheer processing power of these components ensures that it remains one of the fastest setups available for this title.

This high rank reflects the strength of both components. The RTX 5090 D provides immense rasterization power, which is particularly effective in a game that relies on traditional rendering techniques. The Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, ensures that the GPU is fed with data, especially in MMO environments where many player characters and NPCs can be on screen simultaneously. The rank of 17 suggests that only 16 other combinations of CPU and GPU in the database produce higher average frame rates, likely involving even more specialized or higher-clocked parts.

Comparatively, the CPU's average benchmark score of 53620 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, have nearly identical scores (53288), yet the combination with the RTX 5090 D still manages to secure a top-20 spot in this game. This indicates that Archeage's performance is well-balanced between CPU and GPU demands, and this combo extracts near-maximum performance from both. The data suggests that for an MMORPG like Archeage, this pairing is overkill for most scenarios, but it does deliver the highest possible frame rates, which is beneficial for players with high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves excellent frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 283 FPS. Medium settings are nearly as fast, with an average of 272 FPS, a minimum of 231 FPS, and a maximum of 313 FPS. High settings drop the average to 197 FPS. Ultra settings present a significant performance hit, with an average of 134 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 75 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 63 FPS, showing that the higher presets become increasingly demanding.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear decrease from 1080p. Low settings average 219 FPS. Medium settings average 195 FPS, with a minimum of 166 and a maximum of 224. High settings drop to 132 FPS. Ultra settings average 90 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a 65 FPS drop (197 to 132), which is a 33% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance is more demanding. Low settings average 125 FPS. Medium settings average 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 128. High settings drop to 76 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding an average of 52 FPS. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is a 36 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra is a 24 FPS drop. These numbers show that 4K Ultra is the only configuration tested that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it challenging for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate displays.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target display resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 272 FPS, which is only 11 FPS less than Low, but provides significantly better visual fidelity. The minimum FPS of 231 ensures smooth performance even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 197 FPS is also viable, but the 75 FPS drop from Medium is substantial for a relatively smaller visual gain in an older game. Ultra at 134 FPS is playable but sacrifices a large amount of performance, making it less ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset remains the sweet spot. It averages 195 FPS with a minimum of 166, which is still exceptionally high. The High preset at 132 FPS is a good alternative if visual quality is prioritized over raw frame rate, as it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 90 FPS is playable but represents a significant performance drop from High, making it less recommended for those seeking consistent high refresh rates.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the only high-performance option. It averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95, which is excellent for 4K gaming. The High preset at 76 FPS is still smooth and offers better visuals, making it a good choice for players with 60Hz displays. Ultra at 52 FPS is not recommended for competitive play but is viable for slower-paced content or for those who prioritize maximum graphical fidelity over frame rate. The data suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, Medium at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium or High at 4K, are the optimal presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz allow it to handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. In Archeage, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and the numerous entities typical of an MMORPG. The high boost clock ensures that single-threaded performance is strong, which is often critical for game simulation and draw call submission.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark results show its strength. It scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4958 in single-core, which are strong numbers. Its Passmark multithread score is 41317, and its single-thread score is 4257. These scores place it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, have nearly identical average scores, indicating that the i7-14700F is well-matched against its peers in overall processing capability.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5090 D at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low and Medium, the frame rates are nearly identical (283 vs. 272 FPS), suggesting that the CPU is the primary limiter at these settings, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the CPU can provide them. As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the frame rates drop accordingly. This indicates that the i7-14700F is a strong partner for the RTX 5090 D in this game, providing enough processing power to keep the GPU well-fed at 1080p and 1440p, while the GPU's raw power takes over at 4K to deliver high frame rates. The 65W TDP of the CPU is low, making it an efficient choice, though the data does not include power consumption measurements for the game itself.