Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER presents a clear picture of how resolution dictates performance in Archeage. At 1920x1080, the combination is highly capable, delivering an average of 131.3 FPS on Low settings and 118.2 FPS on Medium. These high frame rates suggest the CPU and GPU are working in concert to remove bottlenecks, allowing for smooth gameplay. Moving to High settings at this resolution drops the average to 77.2 FPS, while Ultra settings cut that figure down to 52 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity.

Scaling up to 2560x1440, the data shows a predictable shift in the limiting factor. The Low settings average falls to 88.5 FPS, and Medium settings drop to 76.7 FPS, demonstrating a substantial decrease from the 1080p results. The High preset at this resolution yields 52 FPS, identical to the Ultra average at 1080p, which illustrates that the demand on the GPU is increasing. At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU becomes the definitive constraint. The average frame rate at Low settings is 48.8 FPS, which drops to 44.1 FPS on Medium and 30.5 FPS on High. The Ultra preset at 4K bottom out at 23 FPS, rendering the experience largely unplayable for fast-paced action. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows that while the processor is sufficient for high frame rates at lower resolutions, the RTX 2060 SUPER's performance envelope is approached quickly as pixel count rises.

How This Combo Ranks

In the extensive database of tested combinations for Archeage, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER holds a rank of 1207 out of 1727 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible configurations, suggesting that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the least capable. The ranking indicates that many other hardware pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this specific MMORPG, which often favors systems with stronger single-thread performance and higher memory bandwidth.

The CPU's position relative to its peers helps contextualize this ranking. The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with a score of 17482 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17475 (0.1% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17636 (0.8% behind). These incredibly close scores show that the 4600G is performance-neutral compared to its immediate competitors, meaning the CPU is not the primary reason for the combo's modest rank. The data suggests that the overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU's performance tier rather than the processor, as the CPU is competitive with its direct rivals.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER plays the central role in determining the frame rates observed in the measured FPS data. The GPU is based on the TU106 chip and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is critical for handling the texture loads and draw calls typical of an MMORPG like Archeage, especially at higher resolutions. The card's boost clock is listed at 1650 MHz, and its average benchmark score is 19774, which places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 SUPER's performance is tightly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN scores 19706 (0.3% behind), the RTX 2070 scores 19680 (0.5% behind), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19623 (0.8% behind). These negligible differences in average benchmark scores suggest that the GPU is on par with these other models. However, the game's measured FPS indicates that this level of GPU performance is sufficient for 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, particularly on the Ultra preset where the average drops to 23 FPS. The transition from 1080p Low (131.3 FPS) to 4K Low (48.8 FPS) shows a 62.8% reduction in performance, highlighting how the GPU's compute and memory resources are taxed by the increase in pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a granular view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combination is at its strongest. The Low preset achieves the highest average of 131.3 FPS, which is a 11.1% improvement over the Medium preset's 118.2 FPS. The High preset delivers 77.2 FPS, which is a significant drop from Medium, and the Ultra preset halves that figure to 52 FPS. This pattern indicates that the jump from Medium to High settings imposes a substantial load on the system, likely due to increased draw distances and shadow complexity.

At 2560x1440, the averages scale down across the board. The Low preset averages 88.5 FPS, which is a 32.6% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings yield 76.7 FPS, while High and Ultra presets produce 52 FPS and 34.9 FPS, respectively. The High preset at 1440p matches the Ultra preset at 1080p at exactly 52 FPS, showing a direct trade-off between resolution and graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p (34.9 FPS) is barely playable, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits at this resolution with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 48.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 44.1 FPS, and High settings fall to 30.5 FPS. The Ultra preset averages just 23 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistent experience. The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows, because the GPU's raw throughput becomes the limiting factor regardless of the visual complexity.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides a strong balance, averaging 118.2 FPS. For higher visual fidelity, 1920x1080 on High settings yields 77.2 FPS, which remains smooth.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the system is limited. The Low preset averages 48.8 FPS, but the High and Ultra presets drop to 30.5 FPS and 23 FPS, respectively, making those settings unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489. This is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scoring 17482 (0% difference) and the Intel Core i5-12450H scoring 17475 (0.1% difference).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary limit at 2560x1440. The High preset averages 52 FPS, which is significantly lower than the 1080p High result of 77.2 FPS, indicating that the increased pixel count is taxing the GPU more than the CPU.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 131.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 52 FPS. This represents a 60.4% reduction in average frame rate when switching from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo among all tested systems?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1207 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum.