Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, presents a demanding workload for modern hardware, particularly at higher resolutions. For the combination of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the data shows a component pairing that is capable of delivering smooth gameplay, but only with appropriate settings adjustments. This combo ranks in the 61st percentile of all tested combinations, indicating a mid-to-high tier position, but the measured frame rates reveal a clear ceiling at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo holds the 2265th position out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage. This placement, while not in the top tier, puts it ahead of a significant portion of the field, suggesting a balanced pairing for this specific title. The CPU’s performance percentile is notably strong at 87, indicating it is a high-performing processor relative to all others in the database. However, the GPU’s percentile is lower at 61, which implies that the graphics card is the more likely bottleneck in this configuration for Archeage.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the performance is tightly clustered. The Core Ultra X7 368H's average benchmark score of 40518 is nearly identical to its closest competitors. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and the Intel Xeon 6507P, while being 0.1% and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 7 253PE and Intel Core 5 223PE, respectively. This indicates that the processor's compute potential is on par with these alternatives, and any in-game performance differences would likely stem from other system factors or the specific demands of the game engine.

The GPU's position is more precarious. The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is within a fraction of a percent of its nearest rivals. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M and 0.5% and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460, respectively. Conversely, it is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790. This shows that the RTX 4060, in synthetic benchmarks, is performing at a level very similar to these older or integrated graphics solutions, which is surprising for a modern discrete GPU. In the context of Archeage, this means the game's performance will be heavily dictated by the GPU's ability to handle the title's specific rendering load.

The overall combo rank of 2265 out of 3708 suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU anchors the system's overall capability in this game. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, but performs admirably at 1080p with adjusted settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the optimal settings for this hardware combo. At 1920x1080, the system is capable of delivering excellent performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 136 FPS, while Medium and High presets still provide very smooth experiences with 121 FPS and 82 FPS, respectively. Even the demanding Ultra preset is playable, averaging 56 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable but requires more consideration. The Low preset delivers a very good 92 FPS, and the Medium preset is still smooth at 82 FPS. The High preset drops to 55 FPS, which is acceptable for many players, but the Ultra preset falls to 38 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth experience.

The 3840x2160 (4K) resolution is where the hardware hits its limit. The Low preset is the only viable option for playable frame rates, averaging 52 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS, which is borderline, while the High preset drops to 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset becomes unplayable at 22 FPS.

The data clearly indicates that the best experience is found at 1920x1080 with the Medium or High presets. The Medium preset offers a substantial performance boost over High (from 82 FPS to 121 FPS, a 47% increase) with likely minimal visual difference. For players prioritizing a high refresh rate experience, the Low preset at 1080p, with an average of 136 FPS, is the optimal choice. For those who must play at 1440p, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, keeping the average above 60 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset is recommended for a reasonably playable experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data suggests that 1920x1080 with the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 121 FPS. For a higher frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p averages 136 FPS, while the High preset at 1080p still provides a smooth 82 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: Yes, but only with significant compromises. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only one that provides a playable average frame rate of 52 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 32 FPS and 22 FPS, respectively, which are not smooth experiences.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in terms of synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, with an average benchmark score of 40518, is statistically tied with its nearest competitors. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and Intel Xeon 6507P, and 0.1% and 0.2% slower than the Intel Core 7 253PE and Intel Core 5 223PE, respectively.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck for this system in Archeage?

A: The evidence suggests yes. The RTX 4060's performance percentile is 61, which is notably lower than the CPU's 87. Furthermore, its benchmark score is nearly identical to much older or integrated solutions like the AMD Radeon HD 7790, indicating its performance ceiling is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 92 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 38 FPS. This represents a 58% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at the Medium preset across all resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset has a minimum of 103 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS. At 2560x1440, it ranges from 69 FPS to 94 FPS. At 3840x2160, the range is 40 FPS to 54 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Archeage shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is at its most capable. The Low preset provides the highest average frame rate at 136 FPS. The Medium preset is nearly as fast, with an average of 121 FPS and a recorded range of 103 FPS to 139 FPS. The High preset is a significant step down, averaging 82 FPS, but still smooth. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 56 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable. The Low preset averages 92 FPS, which is still excellent. The Medium preset follows closely with an average of 82 FPS and a range of 69 FPS to 94 FPS. The High preset averages 55 FPS, which is acceptable, while the Ultra preset averages 38 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the hardware is clearly overburdened. The Low preset is the only one that provides a playable average, at 52 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS with a range of 40 FPS to 54 FPS, which will result in noticeable stuttering. The High preset drops to 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset is unplayable at 22 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution or settings results in a substantial performance cost. The most efficient configuration appears to be 1080p with the Medium preset, which offers a 47% improvement over High while likely providing a visually similar experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a discrete graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The card has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Its compute capabilities include 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In Archeage, the GPU's role is paramount. The measured frame rates are directly tied to the resolution and settings, which are primarily GPU-bound workloads. The data shows that the RTX 4060 can deliver very high frame rates at 1080p, but its performance collapses at 4K. This suggests that the card's 8 GB of VRAM and memory bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the demands of 4K rendering overwhelm its capabilities.

The GPU's performance percentile of 61 places it in the mid-range of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 17639 is remarkably close to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon 780M and the AMD Radeon HD 7790. This suggests that while the RTX 4060 is a modern card, its raw performance in this title's specific workload is not far ahead of these alternatives, which explains its struggles at higher resolutions. The card's launch MSRP is 299 USD.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 3, built on a 3 nm process. It has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It features a large 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is to handle the game's logic, AI, and physics. The data from synthetic benchmarks suggests the CPU is a strong performer, with an average benchmark score of 40518 and a percentile of 87. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28221 and single-core score of 3984 indicate a high level of compute capability.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this configuration. The frame rate scales dramatically with resolution and settings, which is a characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is likely capable of feeding the GPU with enough data at all tested settings, but the GPU's rendering limits are what determine the final frame rate. The CPU's score is effectively tied with its nearest rivals, showing it is a top-tier processor, but its power is not fully utilized in this title due to the GPU's performance ceiling.