Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates a balanced profile: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and single-core score of 1579 suggest that while it can handle multi-threaded workloads, its single-thread performance is more modest. For an MMORPG like Archeage, where game logic, networking, and entity updates often rely on fewer, stronger cores, this balance is worth noting. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 2239 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is not a top-tier performer in lightly threaded tasks. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight grouping: the Intel Core i5-1345U is 0.4% behind, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is 0.6% ahead, the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 0.6% behind, and the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.7% ahead. These tiny deltas suggest that the Ryzen 5 2600's processing power is squarely in a competitive mid-range band. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared, which is reasonable for feeding six cores. In the context of Archeage's measured results, the CPU's capabilities appear sufficient to keep up with the GPU at lower settings, but the data at higher resolutions will reveal where bottlenecks emerge.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1606 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the bottom 7% of all tested configurations, a significant finding given the hardware's individual specifications. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU in the 53rd percentile, yet their synergy in this specific game produces a low rank. This suggests that Archeage is particularly demanding on this pairing. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with a 0% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 with a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 455 with a 1.1% delta; these are older or lower-tier cards, yet the combo rank implies that even these alternatives might not fare much better. The rank of 1606 out of 1727 means that 121 combos perform worse, but the vast majority of systems tested outperform this one. This is a clear signal that for Archeage, this hardware pairing is not optimized for high frame rates, likely due to a combination of the CPU's modest single-thread speed and the GPU's mid-range pixel throughput. The data does not show whether the bottleneck is more CPU or GPU bound, but the low rank relative to the individual percentiles suggests a potential imbalance or a game engine that is sensitive to certain hardware traits.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS measured is 66.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1606 out of 1727 total tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of performance for this game.

Q: Is there a significant performance drop between 1080p and 4K at the same settings?

A: Yes, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 42.1 at 1920x1080 to 18 at 3840x2160, a reduction of over 57%.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score relative to its nearest rival?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 13559, which is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570's score of 13564, showing a 0% delta.

Q: Does the CPU have a high single-thread performance score?

A: The CPU has a Passmark single-thread score of 2239, which places it in the 77th percentile, indicating mid-range performance for single-threaded tasks.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 12.6, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves playable frame rates: 66.4 FPS on Low, 58.8 FPS on Medium, 42.1 FPS on High, and 29.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers suggest that lower settings are viable for smoother gameplay, while Ultra settings push the system to the edge of playability. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly: Low settings yield 47.5 FPS, Medium 38.8 FPS, High 25.9 FPS, and Ultra 19 FPS. This represents a roughly 28-34% reduction from the 1080p results, which is a substantial hit. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal: Low settings deliver 28.7 FPS, Medium 23.8 FPS, High 18 FPS, and Ultra 12.6 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is nearly unplayable, while even Low settings dip below 30 FPS. The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages, so the consistency of these frame rates is unknown. The step from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent drop across all settings, suggesting a resolution-dependent bottleneck. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced, particularly at Ultra settings where the frame rate nearly halves. These measured results indicate that the system is more comfortable at 1080p, with diminishing returns as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with a GCN 4.0 architecture, featuring 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. Its base clock is 1257 MHz, boosting to 1340 MHz, and it has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU's pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 193.0 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 6.175 TFLOPS. In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 8813 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a very close grouping: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 has a 0% delta, the GTX 950 has a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 455 has a 1.1% delta. For Archeage, the GPU's role becomes critical at higher resolutions. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is only 12.6, while at 1080p Low it reaches 66.4. This suggests that the RX 580's fill rate and memory bandwidth are stretched thin at high pixel counts. The 8 GB VRAM is ample for most textures, but the raw compute power may not be sufficient for the game's rendering demands. The data implies that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, as the CPU's performance does not degrade as sharply with resolution in synthetic tests. The RX 580's performance is comparable to a GTX 570, which is an older architecture, indicating its mid-range status in the current landscape.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combo in Archeage is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings, yielding 66.4 FPS. This is the only setting and resolution combination that exceeds 60 FPS, providing a smooth baseline for gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p produce 58.8 FPS, which is close to 60 and may be acceptable, but Low offers a more comfortable margin. High settings at 1080p drop to 42.1 FPS, which is still playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced MMORPG combat. Ultra settings at 1080p are not recommended, as the 29.2 FPS average is below the threshold for fluid motion. At 2560x1440, Low settings are the only viable option at 47.5 FPS, while Medium at 38.8 FPS is borderline. For 3840x2160, no setting provides a consistently playable experience; even Low settings only reach 28.7 FPS. The data suggests that users should prioritize 1080p with Low or Medium settings to balance visual quality and performance. Given that the game is an MMORPG with potentially large player counts, maintaining a higher frame rate at 1080p Low is likely more beneficial for gameplay than higher graphical fidelity at lower FPS. The Ultra preset at any resolution appears to be a poor choice, with frame rates dropping below 30 even at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are steep and consistent, revealing the system's limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 66.4 at 1920x1080, to 47.5 at 2560x1440, and 28.7 at 3840x2160. This represents a 28.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 39.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the progression is 42.1 at 1080p, 25.9 at 1440p, and 18 at 4K, with drops of 38.5% and 30.5% respectively. The pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The RX 580's pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s are not sufficient to maintain frame rates when the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The CPU's performance, which is more resolution-independent, does not show such dramatic scaling in synthetic tests, indicating that the GPU is overwhelmed. The data implies that at 1080p, the system is more balanced, with the CPU and GPU sharing the load, but as resolution climbs, the GPU's limitations become dominant. The scaling is not linear; the drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe at Low settings, suggesting that the GPU's fill rate is the limiting factor. For users aiming for higher resolutions, this data indicates that the RX 580 is not capable of delivering playable frame rates in Archeage, and the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming.