Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing in Archeage presents a study in contrast: a 2018 six-core processor designed for value paired with a 2023 Ada Lovelace GPU that is now end-of-life. The measured frame rates reveal a system capable of smooth 1080p play but one that struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K, suggesting a significant workload shift between resolutions. This analysis breaks down the recorded data to understand where the bottleneck lies and which settings deliver the most playable experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a 60 FPS average?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 62 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four tested settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) average above 60 FPS, with the lowest being 63 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS at 59 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 92 FPS at 1920x1080 to 62 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 36 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a decline of 56 FPS, or roughly 60%, from the 1080p result when moving to 4K.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: The data indicates that Ultra is only playable at 1920x1080, where it averages 63 FPS. At 2560x1440, it drops to 42 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 24 FPS. These lower resolutions and frame rates suggest that Ultra is not a consistent 60 FPS option for this setup.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data, and at what settings?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 24 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The minimum frame rate data is only provided for the Medium preset, showing 45 FPS at 4K, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 115 FPS at 1080p.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested configurations for Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 2050 out of 3708 tested combinations. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems for this game, indicating that while it can run the game, many other configurations deliver higher frame rates.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 103 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 42 FPS. This is a difference of 61 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset nearly halves the performance of the Low preset at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the Ultra preset is generally not the best experience for this hardware in Archeage. At 3840x2160, Ultra produces an average of 24 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 42 FPS, which is playable but far from ideal for a fast-paced MMORPG. Only at 1920x1080 does Ultra achieve a 63 FPS average, which is acceptable but still the lowest of the four presets tested at that resolution.

The High preset offers a better balance across resolutions. At 1920x1080, it averages 92 FPS, providing a responsive experience. At 2560x1440, it averages 62 FPS, which is right at the 60 FPS target. While the 4K High result of 36 FPS is not ideal, the High preset is the most consistent option for achieving a playable frame rate at 1440p.

For the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset is the clear winner. It is the only preset to average over 100 FPS at both 1080p (149 FPS) and 1440p (103 FPS). It even manages a 59 FPS average at 4K, which is remarkably close to the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset sits between Low and High, offering a 136 FPS average at 1080p and a 91 FPS average at 1440p. Given the data, the High preset at 2560x1440 provides the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, while Low is the optimal choice for maximizing fluidity. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 92 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 62 FPS, a reduction of 30 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 36 FPS, representing an additional 26 FPS loss. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets.

For instance, on Low settings, the average FPS goes from 149 at 1080p to 103 at 1440p and then to 59 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K on Low settings is 44 FPS, which is a larger absolute decline than the 30 FPS drop seen on High settings for the same resolution change. This suggests that while the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, the scaling is not perfectly uniform across settings.

The performance scaling indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's 8 GB of memory and 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, are likely saturated as the pixel count increases. The fact that even the Low preset cannot maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K, hitting 59 FPS, strongly points to the GPU being the bottleneck. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be sufficient for the game's logic at these resolutions, as the frame rate declines are more directly correlated with the increasing graphical load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2050 out of 3708 tested configurations places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems for Archeage. This means that 55% of the tested setups performed better than this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. This rank is a relative measure, indicating that while this system can run the game, it is not among the top performers.

This ranking is likely influenced by the age of the CPU. The Ryzen 5 2600, while a capable processor, is outperformed in general benchmarks by its nearest rivals. For example, the Intel Core i9-11900H has an average benchmark score that is 0.5% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is also 0.2% ahead. These small deltas in synthetic benchmarks, however, may translate to more significant differences in a game like Archeage, which can be sensitive to single-thread performance. The GPU, on the other hand, sits near its rivals in average score, with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 being only 0.2% slower. This suggests the GPU is a more modern and capable component relative to its peers than the CPU.

The mid-pack ranking implies that users with this combo will have a functional experience but will see lower frame rates than those with newer, higher-end processors. The data shows that the system is not completely outmatched, but it is not a top-tier performer for this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a modern GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz. The card's 3072 shading units and 96 texture units are responsible for its raw compute power, which is rated at 15.11 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The measured FPS data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and frame rate. At 1080p, the GPU is less likely to be the limiting factor, as the CPU can keep up with the lower pixel count. However, at 4K, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory interface may become a constraint. The significant drop in average FPS from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is struggling to fill the additional pixels.

The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639, shows it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, is a much older card with a nearly identical average score. This suggests that while the RTX 4060 has modern features, its raw performance in this game is not exceptionally high. The data implies that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for achieving high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, as the CPU appears to have enough headroom to feed it at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 24 on Ultra, 36 on High, 52 on Medium, and 59 on Low. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 45 and a maximum of 60. The Ultra preset averages 24 FPS, which is the lowest figure in the entire dataset.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 42 on Ultra, 62 on High, 91 on Medium, and 103 on Low. The Medium preset has a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance for High settings, as it is the only resolution where High achieves a 60 FPS average.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 63 on Ultra, 92 on High, 136 on Medium, and 149 on Low. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. This is the only resolution where all presets deliver an average above 60 FPS, making it the most versatile for this hardware. The difference between the highest and lowest averages at 1080p is 86 FPS (from 149 on Low to 63 on Ultra), highlighting the significant impact of the quality settings on performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen+ architecture, built on a 12 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 96 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 16 MB of L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory and has a TDP of 65 W.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the rendering thread. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the system achieves high frame rates (149 FPS on Low). However, its performance is limited compared to more modern processors. The CPU's average benchmark score of 21484 places it in the 75th percentile, but its nearest rivals show it is closely matched with other processors. For instance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has a score that is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% higher.

This close competition in synthetic benchmarks suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600 is a competent but not outstanding CPU. In a game like Archeage, which is an older MMORPG, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are likely sufficient for the game's multi-threaded tasks. The fact that the frame rates scale down significantly at 4K, despite the CPU's consistent performance, reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s are adequate for this workload. The data indicates that the CPU has enough power to drive the RTX 4060 at 1080p, but its overall performance ceiling is lower than that of newer CPUs, which contributes to the combo's mid-pack ranking.