Archeage

Archeage is a 2014 MMORPG, and its performance on this AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination reveals a system that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical presets. The data shows a setup that delivers high refresh rates at 1080p but transitions into a more demanding workload as pixel count increases. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second to identify where each component takes the lead.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, featuring a 32 MB shared L3 cache. Its synthetic benchmark scores indicate a strong mid-range standing, with an average benchmark score of 21765 and a percentile rank of 79 against all CPUs. In multi-threaded tests, the processor scores 18309 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2584 in single-core, showing balanced capabilities. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, which scores 0.6% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9554P, which scores 0.6% lower, placing the 5600 in a tight performance cluster.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU's role is foundational but not always the primary bottleneck. The game, being an MMORPG, often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and network handling, but the measured FPS data suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently. The 155 FPS average at 1080p Low is a clear indicator that the processor's single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3256 Passmark single-thread score, is more than adequate for this workload. The 12 threads ensure that background tasks and the game's auxiliary processes do not starve the main game thread, which is crucial for maintaining stable frame times in crowded zones. The CPU's performance is not the limiting factor until the resolution and settings push the GPU to its limits.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. It has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with a TDP of 115 W. Its average benchmark score of 23181 places it at the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 0.6% higher, and the Intel Arc B580, which scores 0.7% lower, showing that the RTX 4060 sits in a competitive performance bracket. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is a critical factor for higher resolutions and texture-heavy settings.

The GPU's role in Archeage is decisive at high resolutions. The transition from 1080p to 4K demonstrates where the RTX 4060's capabilities are stretched. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 26.7, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute throughput being saturated by the game's draw calls and shader complexity at that resolution. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, but the 128-bit memory bus limits how quickly it can feed the shader units with texture data at 4K. The data indicates that the RTX 4060 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card for this game, but its 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth become a limiting factor at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is expected, but the magnitude of the drop reveals the system's balance. At High settings, the FPS falls from 91.9 at 1080p to 59.6 at 1440p, a 35% reduction, and then to 37.2 at 4K, a further 38% drop from 1440p. This indicates a system where the GPU is becoming progressively more stressed, but the CPU is keeping up. At Low settings, the drop is more dramatic: 155 FPS at 1080p, 101 at 1440p, and 61.2 at 4K. The 4K Low result is just above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU is still the primary limiter at that resolution.

The scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is often CPU-bound or at least balanced, as evidenced by the high frame rates. As resolution increases, the GPU load grows, and the frame rate drops proportionally, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The fact that the 4K Ultra setting produces a 26.7 FPS average, compared to the 63.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra, shows that the RTX 4060 is being overwhelmed by the pixel count and the game's shader effects. The system is clearly more capable at 1440p, where it maintains playable frame rates even at High settings, but the 4K data demonstrates the limits of this particular combination for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across twelve different configurations. At 1920x1080, the system is at its best. Low settings produce an average of 155 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings yield 138.3 FPS, and High settings deliver 91.9 FPS. Even Ultra settings maintain a respectable 63.9 FPS, making 1080p the sweet spot for this combination.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains playable. Low settings average 101 FPS, Medium settings hit 93.8 FPS, and High settings produce 59.6 FPS, which is just at the edge of smooth gameplay. Ultra settings at 1440p fall to 44.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel load and the highest graphical preset.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overmatched for high-fidelity gaming. Low settings average 61.2 FPS, making it playable, but Medium settings drop to 51 FPS, and High settings fall to 37.2 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are the worst-case scenario, with an average of just 26.7 FPS, which is not suitable for a smooth experience. The data shows a linear degradation in performance as both resolution and settings increase, with the 4K Ultra result being the only configuration that is effectively unplayable.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 963 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores, but it reflects the specific demands of this game. The rank indicates that while the components are capable in isolation, the combination is not optimized for Archeage's engine, which may have unique bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

The ranking suggests that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs or CPUs with different performance profiles, achieve higher frame rates in this specific title. The 963rd position out of 1727 means that about 56% of tested combinations perform better in this game. This is likely due to the RTX 4060's relatively modest memory bandwidth and the CPU's mid-range multi-threaded performance. The data indicates that for this MMORPG, a system with a stronger GPU would yield better results, especially at higher resolutions, while the CPU's contribution is adequate but not exceptional. The combination is more suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it performs well, but it falls behind in the 4K segment, which drags down its overall rank.