Archeage

The pairing of an Intel Core i9-14900K with an AMD Radeon RX 570 in Archeage produces a dataset that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured frames per second (FPS) values reveal a system where the CPU's substantial computational resources are largely idle, waiting on the GPU to complete its rendering tasks. This analysis breaks down the performance metrics to show how resolution scaling, the CPU, and the GPU each contribute to the final experience, and what the numbers indicate about the limiting component in this specific configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a dramatic and predictable decline as resolution increases, a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system produces an average of 37.8 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that average to 23.8 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls further to a playable-but-struggling 16 FPS. This progression represents a 37% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p, and a 58% loss from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering load is scaling almost directly with the pixel count.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced when comparing the lowest settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 61.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, this drops to 44 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it plummets to 26.5 FPS. The percentage drops are consistent across the board for each settings tier, which strongly suggests that the GPU's fixed resources (shading units, ROPs, memory bandwidth) are the primary bottleneck. The CPU's role is not to blame for these drops; a faster CPU would not change the fact that the RX 570 must render roughly four times the number of pixels at 4K compared to 1080p.

The data from the Ultra settings tier reinforces this conclusion. The gap between 1080p Ultra (26.8 FPS) and 4K Ultra (12.7 FPS) is a 53% reduction, showing that the most demanding settings place an overwhelming load on the GPU. The fact that the FPS curve is steep and consistent across all settings levels indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, not the CPU, and that any attempt to improve performance at higher resolutions would require a more powerful graphics card.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a flagship processor with 24 cores and 32 threads, a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are exceptional, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79824. In synthetic tests like Cinebench R23, it scores 49872 in multicore and 7040 in single-core, demonstrating immense processing power that is more than sufficient for the demands of an MMORPG like Archeage.

However, the measured FPS data reveals that this CPU power is not the limiting factor in this configuration. The performance difference between 1080p Low (61.8 FPS) and 1080p High (37.8 FPS) is a 39% drop, which is entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering load, not the CPU's ability to feed it. The i9-14900K's nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7413 (with a deltaPct of -0.3) and the Intel Core i9-14900KF (with a deltaPct of 0.7), have nearly identical average scores, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator here.

In this specific test, the CPU is effectively a bystander. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the FPS is highest, the CPU is likely not breaking a sweat, as MMORPGs typically have moderate CPU demands compared to their GPU loads. The data shows that the CPU's role is to provide a stable platform, but it is not the component that dictates the final FPS numbers. The 24 cores and 32 threads are overkill for this game, and the benchmark results indicate that the performance ceiling is set entirely by the graphics card.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus and a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, is the clear bottleneck in this system. Its base clock of 1168 MHz and boost clock of 1244 MHz, combined with 2048 shading units, produce a raw compute performance of 5.095 TFLOPS. This is a capable graphics card for its era, but it is fundamentally outpaced by the CPU in this pairing.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 30158. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (deltaPct of 0.2) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (deltaPct of 0.2), which have nearly identical average scores. This indicates that the RX 570 is a mid-range performer, and its 4 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as it can only hold a limited amount of texture data.

The FPS data confirms the GPU's dominance as the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is just 12.7, which is unplayable. At 4K Low, it rises to 26.5 FPS, but this is still a poor experience. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s is insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering, and its 32 ROPs struggle to fill the screen with pixels at that resolution. The data shows that the RX 570 is the component that needs an upgrade to improve performance, and no amount of CPU power can compensate for its limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combination in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 61.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Ultra compare to 1080p Low?

A: The 4K Ultra setting produces an average of 12.7 FPS, while 1080p Low produces 61.8 FPS. This represents a 79% reduction in performance, highlighting the massive impact of resolution and settings on the RX 570.

Q: Is the Intel Core i9-14900K the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores are in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals have nearly identical scores. The FPS data shows a consistent drop across resolutions that is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck, not a CPU one.

Q: What does the GPU's 74th percentile ranking indicate about its performance?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score of 30158 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the RTX 5060 and RX 7700 XT, have scores within 0.2% of it, indicating that it is a solid mid-range performer but not a high-end card.

Q: How does the game perform at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 40.1 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, but it is 35% lower than the 1080p Medium average of 54.5 FPS.

Q: What is the most demanding settings and resolution combination in the data?

A: The most demanding combination is 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, which yields an average of just 12.7 FPS. This is the lowest FPS recorded in the dataset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the average FPS measured for the Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination in Archeage, broken down by resolution and settings quality.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Low | 26.5 |

| | Medium | 23.1 |

| | High | 16.0 |

| | Ultra | 12.7 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Low | 44.0 |

| | Medium | 40.1 |

| | High | 23.8 |

| | Ultra | 18.7 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Low | 61.8 |

| | Medium | 54.5 |

| | High | 37.8 |

| | Ultra | 26.8 |

The data shows a clear hierarchy: at each resolution, the FPS decreases as settings increase, and at each settings level, the FPS decreases as resolution increases. The most significant drop is from 1080p Ultra (26.8 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (18.7 FPS), a 30% reduction. The only configuration that consistently delivers a smooth experience is 1080p with Low or Medium settings, where the average FPS exceeds 50. The 4K Ultra setting is the least viable, with an average FPS of 12.7, which is far below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. The combination rank of 1614 out of 1727 combos indicates that this pairing is not well-suited for high-end performance in Archeage, with the GPU being the primary constraint.