Archeage

The AMD Radeon 880M integrated GPU paired with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in Archeage delivers a performance profile that is firmly entry-level, placing this combination at rank 2691 out of 2761 tested combos. The benchmark data shows playable frame rates only at 1080p with Low settings, while higher resolutions and quality presets quickly push the integrated graphics beyond its limits, resulting in a system that is best suited for older or less demanding MMO sessions at reduced fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Archeage?

A: The only configuration achieving 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with Low settings, yielding an average of 60 FPS. The next best option is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which produces an average of 54 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS.

Q: How does the Radeon 880M perform at 4K in this game?

A: At 3840x2160, performance is poor across all presets. The highest average is 23 FPS at Low settings, while Ultra settings drop to just 10 FPS. Even the Medium preset only manages 21 FPS, indicating 4K is not viable for gameplay.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark standing compared to similar processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32,697 in the average benchmark suite, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32,707, a negligible 0% difference, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.1% faster.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark standing relative to discrete mobile graphics?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8,436, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. It performs nearly identically to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX, which scores 8,427 with a 0.1% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX330, which scores 8,458 with a -0.3% delta.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has 16 cores and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the GPU shows a clear frame rate ceiling of 60 FPS at 1080p Low. Raising resolution to 1440p at Low drops FPS to 40, indicating the GPU is unable to sustain higher output.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 60 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 25 FPS. This represents a drop of 35 FPS or approximately 58% lower performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It features a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, with 768 shading units and 16 ROPs. The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This shared memory setup is typical for an IGP and directly impacts performance in memory-sensitive scenarios.

In Archeage, the Radeon 880M's performance ceiling is evident in the measured data. At 1080p, the highest average frame rate is 60 FPS at Low settings, which appears to be a hard cap for this configuration. The GPU's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its entry-level positioning. The benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 7,615 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 535, reinforcing that this is not a high-performance part. The nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are older discrete mobile GPUs like the GTX 675MX and MX330, which have similar average scores but are dedicated parts with their own memory.

The GPU's clock behavior, with a boost of 2900 MHz, is relatively high for an integrated part, yet the limited number of shading units and the shared memory bandwidth constrain its real-world output. The data shows that the Radeon 880M can handle light loads in Archeage but struggles as soon as resolution or quality settings increase. The 4K results, with a maximum average of 23 FPS at Low, illustrate the GPU's inability to process the pixel count and shader complexity required at higher resolutions. This is a part designed for basic 1080p gaming, not for demanding MMO environments at high fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this system. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings reduces the average frame rate from 60 FPS to 40 FPS, a drop of 33%. Scaling further to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields just 23 FPS, which is 62% lower than the 1080p result.

This scaling behavior is consistent across all quality presets. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 54 at 1080p to 36 at 1440p and then to 21 at 4K. The Ultra preset shows a similar trend, falling from 25 FPS at 1080p to 17 FPS at 1440p and 10 FPS at 4K. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 33-35% for each preset, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is even steeper, ranging from 36% to 41%.

The data indicates that the GPU's rendering power is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect frame rates to remain more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU workload does not scale linearly with pixel count. Instead, the sharp decline in FPS with each resolution step demonstrates that the Radeon 880M is saturated by the increased pixel fill rate required at higher resolutions. The 4K results, with a maximum of 23 FPS at Low, are unplayable, and even 1440p struggles to maintain smooth gameplay, suggesting that 1080p is the only viable resolution for this integrated solution in Archeage.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 880M ranks 2691 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the bottom 2.5% of all configurations. This rank is primarily driven by the GPU's modest performance, as the CPU is relatively strong. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,697, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, 0% delta) and slightly better than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, -0.4% delta).

In contrast, the Radeon 880M's 43rd percentile ranking among GPUs places it in the lower half of all graphics processors. Its average benchmark score of 8,436 is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX (8,427, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon HD 8870M (8,462, -0.3% delta). The combination of a high-performing CPU with a low-performing GPU creates an imbalance, where the system's gaming performance is capped by the integrated graphics.

The rank of 2691 out of 2761 indicates that most other tested combos, even those with similar GPUs, achieve better results in Archeage. This is likely due to the specific demands of the game, which may favor certain hardware configurations. The data suggests that this combo is not optimized for Archeage, and users should expect subpar performance relative to the broader pool of tested systems. The low rank is a clear indicator that this is not a gaming-focused setup, and its capabilities are better suited for general productivity or light workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed look at how this combo performs across all tested resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The High preset averages 14 FPS, Low averages 23 FPS, Medium averages 21 FPS with a minimum of 18 FPS and maximum of 24 FPS, and Ultra averages just 10 FPS. None of these configurations are playable for an MMO, where smooth frame rates are essential for combat and navigation.

At 2560x1440, performance improves but remains inadequate for a competitive experience. The High preset averages 24 FPS, Low averages 40 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS with a range of 31 to 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS. The Low and Medium presets are borderline playable in less demanding areas, but the frame rates would likely dip below acceptable levels in crowded zones or large-scale battles.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the only viable configurations. The Low preset averages 60 FPS, which is a solid result for an integrated GPU. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS, which is also playable, though the minimum could cause noticeable stutters. The High preset averages 36 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, and the Ultra preset averages 25 FPS, which is too low for a responsive MMO experience. The 1080p Medium result is the best balance of visual quality and performance, offering a playable frame rate without the stark visual compromises of the Low preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system in Archeage are 1920x1080 with the Medium preset. This configuration produces an average frame rate of 54 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The minimum frame rate is above the 30 FPS threshold typically considered playable, and the average is close to the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers a reasonable balance between visual fidelity and performance, making it the recommended choice for most players.

The Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that achieves a full 60 FPS average, but it does so at a significant cost to visual quality. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, this is the only option that guarantees a locked 60 FPS experience. However, the visual downgrade from Low to Medium is substantial, and the 6 FPS difference in average frame rate is relatively minor, making the Medium preset a better trade-off for most users.

The High preset at 1080p, with an average of 36 FPS, is not recommended for any gameplay scenario, as the frame rate is too low for an MMO where responsiveness is critical. The Ultra preset at 1080p is even worse, at 25 FPS, and should be avoided entirely. At higher resolutions, no settings are recommended, as even the Low preset at 1440p only manages 40 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. Players should stick to 1080p and choose between Low for maximum performance or Medium for a better visual experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a mobile processor with 16 cores and 22 threads, based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 28 W. The cache configuration includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,028 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 24,873. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,743 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,468. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 32,697 put it on par with desktop parts like the Intel Core i5-14600T, indicating that the processor is not a weak link in this system.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. The CPU's capabilities are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, as shown by the 60 FPS result at Low settings. However, the GPU's limitations become apparent at higher resolutions, where the frame rate drops regardless of the CPU's performance. The CPU's high boost clock and core count ensure that it does not bottleneck the GPU in this scenario, but the integrated graphics are simply not powerful enough to leverage the CPU's full potential. For an MMORPG like Archeage, which can be CPU-intensive in crowded areas, the Core Ultra 7 155H provides ample processing headroom, but the Radeon 880M prevents the system from achieving high frame rates in most settings.