Archeage

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It carries a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 28 W TDP that defines its mobile power envelope. Its cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark percentile ranks it in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,697.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG from 2014, the processor's multi-threaded capabilities are relevant, though the game's age suggests that single-thread performance often dictates the experience. The Core Ultra 7 155H posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,028 and a single-core score of 1,743. This places it nearly exactly between its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32,707 (a 0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662 (a 0.1% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is slightly ahead at 32,750 (a -0.2% delta from the Ultra 7), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H leads the group at 32,812 (a -0.4% delta). These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU is effectively tied with these alternatives in synthetic aggregate performance.

For Archeage specifically, the data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 136 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck when the GPU is lightly loaded. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 56, a figure that is more than halved, suggesting that the game's ultra settings impose a significant load that shifts the bottleneck towards the graphics subsystem. The processor's 83rd percentile ranking and its close rivalry with desktop-class chips like the i5-14600T suggest that it provides ample headroom for the game's logic and draw calls, but the measured frame rates at higher settings indicate that this headroom is not fully utilized when the GPU is strained.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor with a 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock. In an MMORPG like Archeage, which typically involves many concurrent entities, NPCs, and player actions, the thread count can be beneficial for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The processor's Passmark multi-thread score of 24,873 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,028 demonstrate robust multi-threaded throughput. Yet, Archeage's release in 2014 means its engine was designed in an era where quad-core CPUs were common, so the game's scaling across 22 threads is likely limited.

The single-thread performance is more telling for this title. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,743 and Passmark single-thread score of 3,468 are solid figures. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking across all CPUs reinforces that it is a capable part. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU can push the frame rate to 136 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is not holding back the system at lower graphical loads. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 7 155H is statistically tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct 0.1), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (deltaPct -0.2). This means that swapping between these CPUs would yield no meaningful difference in synthetic benchmarks, and likely none in Archeage's CPU-bound scenarios either.

The boost clock of 4.80 GHz is high for a mobile chip, and this helps in lightly-threaded scenarios. The architecture's 24 MB of shared L3 cache is also advantageous for game logic that requires frequent access to working sets. However, the measured FPS data indicates that the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU; at 1080p Low the GPU is underutilized, allowing the CPU to dictate the 136 FPS ceiling. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 121, and at High it is 82, showing a steep drop as the GPU begins to take on more work. The CPU's performance ceiling is not reached in this game, as evidenced by the fact that the lowest measured FPS at any resolution and settings level is 22 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is clearly a GPU limitation.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, offering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1830 MHz, boosting to 2460 MHz. The GPU has 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. The GPU's average benchmark score is 17,639, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 136 FPS, which matches the CPU's output, suggesting that the GPU is not the limiting factor at this setting. But at 1080p Ultra, the FPS falls to 56, indicating that the GPU is now the bottleneck. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for a 2014 MMORPG, as the game's textures are not particularly demanding by modern standards, but the GPU's raw compute power is what drives the frame rate at higher settings.

The RTX 4060's nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17,666 (a -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17,588 (a 0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17,551 (a 0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17,509 (a 0.7% delta). These deltas are all under 1%, meaning the RTX 4060 is effectively in the same performance class as these much older or integrated parts in synthetic tests. However, the RTX 4060's modern architecture provides features like DirectX 12 Ultimate support, which the older rivals lack, but Archeage does not utilize these features.

The GPU's clock speeds are relatively high, with a boost of 2460 MHz, which helps maintain performance in a game that is not heavily optimized for modern hardware. The 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the game's assets. The measured FPS at 1440p High is 55, which is a 33% drop from 1080p High's 82 FPS, showing that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute are being taxed. At 4K High, the FPS drops to 32, a further 42% reduction. This scaling behavior points to the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 136. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 92 FPS, a 32% reduction. At 4K Low, the average is 52 FPS, a 62% reduction from 1080p Low. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases, even at low settings where the CPU has more headroom.

At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 121, with a minimum of 103 and a maximum of 139. At 1440p Medium, the average is 82 FPS (min 69, max 94), a 32% drop. At 4K Medium, the average is 47 FPS (min 40, max 54), a 61% drop from 1080p Medium. The consistency of these percentage drops (around 32% from 1080p to 1440p, and around 61-62% from 1080p to 4K) across both Low and Medium settings suggests that the scaling is purely resolution-driven, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

The High settings show a similar pattern. From 1080p High (82 FPS) to 1440p High (55 FPS) is a 33% drop, and to 4K High (32 FPS) is a 61% drop. The Ultra settings are even more punishing: 1080p Ultra is 56 FPS, 1440p Ultra is 38 FPS (a 32% drop), and 4K Ultra is 22 FPS (a 61% drop). This uniform scaling behavior across all settings indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution above 1080p Low. The CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings, as evidenced by the fact that the CPU-bound 1080p Low score of 136 FPS is not replicated at higher resolutions or settings.

The data strongly suggests that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component for this combo in Archeage. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking and its close rivalry with older GPUs like the Radeon HD 7790 (deltaPct -0.2) indicate that it is a mid-range part. The 4K results, which range from 22 to 52 FPS depending on settings, are borderline unplayable for a smooth experience, while 1440p offers a more acceptable range of 38 to 92 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the highest frame rates, with an average of 136 FPS at Low and 56 FPS at Ultra. 1440p is playable, with an average of 92 FPS at Low and 38 FPS at Ultra. 4K is the most demanding, with an average of 52 FPS at Low and 22 FPS at Ultra, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 32,697, which is within 0.4% of its closest rivals: the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32,750, -0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, -0.4% delta). These differences are negligible in real-world performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 a strong GPU for this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 17,639, which places it in the 61st percentile. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17,666) and AMD Radeon 780M (17,588), are within 0.3% of its score, indicating that the RTX 4060 is a mid-range part. In Archeage, it delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K Ultra.

Q: Why does the FPS drop so significantly from 1080p to 4K?

A: The FPS drops by approximately 61% from 1080p to 4K across all settings. This uniform scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU's performance headroom is not exhausted at lower resolutions. The RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game, but its compute power is the bottleneck at high pixel counts.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo is ranked 1677 out of 2761 tested combinations in Archeage. This places it in the top 61% of all combos, which is consistent with the GPU's 61st percentile ranking and the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking.

Q: Does the game benefit from the CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded scores are high (Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,028), but Archeage is a 2014 MMORPG that likely does not scale well beyond a few cores. The single-thread score of 1,743 (Cinebench R23) is more relevant, and the data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU can achieve 136 FPS, suggesting it is not a bottleneck in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo ranks 1677 out of 2761 tested combinations in Archeage. This places it in the 39th percentile of all combos, meaning that 39% of tested systems perform better. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's mid-range position; the RTX 4060's 61st percentile ranking among GPUs is the primary driver of the combo's overall standing. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking is higher, but it is not the limiting factor in this game.

The combo's rank is justified by the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the system can deliver high frame rates, with 136 FPS at Low and 82 FPS at High. These are respectable numbers for a mobile CPU and mid-range GPU. However, at 4K, the system falls to 32 FPS at High and 22 FPS at Ultra, which are below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The rank of 1677 out of 2761 reflects this dual nature: the combo is capable at lower resolutions but struggles at higher ones.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, the combo's performance would be similar, as the CPU deltas are all within 0.4%. The GPU's nearest rivals, like the AMD Radeon 780M, are integrated graphics that would not be able to match the RTX 4060's discrete performance in a game like Archeage, despite their similar synthetic scores. The combo's rank of 1677 suggests that it is a solid mid-tier system, suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this MMORPG.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for this combo. At 1080p, the Low setting delivers 136 FPS average, which is far above the 60 FPS target. Medium delivers 121 FPS, High delivers 82 FPS, and Ultra delivers 56 FPS. For a smooth experience at 1080p, the High setting is the best balance, as it provides 82 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold, while Ultra dips below 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the Low setting achieves 92 FPS, Medium achieves 82 FPS, High achieves 55 FPS, and Ultra achieves 38 FPS. The High setting at 1440p is borderline, with 55 FPS being close to the 60 FPS target. To maintain a consistent 60 FPS at 1440p, the Medium setting is the best choice, as it provides 82 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS, ensuring no drops below the playable threshold.

At 4K, the Low setting achieves 52 FPS, Medium achieves 47 FPS, High achieves 32 FPS, and Ultra achieves 22 FPS. None of these settings reach 60 FPS, so the best experience at 4K is the Low setting, which offers the highest average FPS at 52. However, this is still below the ideal target, and the minimum FPS data is not available for Low, so the Medium setting, with a minimum of 40 FPS, may be more consistent.

The overall best experience for this combo in Archeage is at 1080p with High settings, yielding 82 FPS average. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining a frame rate that is 37% higher than the 60 FPS target. For users prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 136 FPS is the maximum performance option. At 1440p, Medium is the recommended setting to ensure a stable 60+ FPS experience, while 4K should be avoided for competitive play, as even Low settings hover near 52 FPS.