Archeage

Archeage is a demanding MMORPG, especially at higher resolutions, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combo delivers a playable experience primarily at 1080p, with 1440p being viable at medium settings. The data shows that this pairing, while ranking in the 79th percentile of all tested combos, is heavily constrained by the GPU at 4K, making it a solid choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming rather than a 4K powerhouse.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 2,761 tested CPU and GPU combinations for Archeage, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 secures the 2,192nd position. This placement indicates that while not a top-tier performer, it sits comfortably above the median, outperforming roughly 21% of all tested combos in this specific MMORPG. The ranking reflects the balance of the components; the Ryzen 5 5600F is a strong modern CPU, but the RTX 2060 is an older, mid-range GPU that ultimately dictates the performance ceiling in this title.

The data reveals a significant bottleneck at higher resolutions, which drags the combo down in the overall rankings. For context, the CPU itself is a capable performer, with an average benchmark score of 36,945 and a PassMark single-thread score of 2,872, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. However, its performance in gaming is tethered to the GPU. The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 15,290 and a PassMark G3D score of 14,111, sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. This disparity in percentile ranking—85th for the CPU versus 58th for the GPU—quantifies the imbalance; the processor has more headroom than the graphics card can utilize, particularly when pixel count increases.

Benchmark results indicate the combo's rank is largely a consequence of the GPU's limitations at 4K, where even at Low settings, the average frame rate dips to 45 FPS. This is a stark contrast to the 1080p performance, where the same Low setting produces 117 FPS. The 2,192nd rank out of 2,761 is thus a reflection of a system that excels in one resolution tier but struggles in another, preventing it from climbing higher in the aggregate ranking. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a deltaPct of 0 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a -0.2 deltaPct, show that the 5600F is performance-competitive with other modern mid-range processors, but this does not translate to a higher combo rank when paired with a GPU that is the limiting factor in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 serves as the primary constraint in this configuration for Archeage, particularly at resolutions above 1080p. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU's 1,920 shading units and 48 ROPs, running at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, are responsible for the frame rates observed in the measured data. The boost clock is the maximum achievable under load, but the actual sustained clock speed will vary based on thermal and power limits.

The data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and the resulting frame rates. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, allowing for high frame rates across all settings. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the pixel fill rate demand grows, and the RTX 2060's 80.64 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes a bottleneck. The transition from Medium to Ultra settings at 1440p illustrates this, with the average FPS dropping from 70 to 33, a 53% decrease, driven by the increased shading and texture work. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed; the average FPS at High settings is a mere 27, and at Ultra, it falls to 19 FPS, which is not a playable experience.

The GPU's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but Archeage, being a 2014 MMORPG, does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS in a way that would offload work from the traditional rasterization pipeline. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 110 and DirectX 12 score of 53 indicate that the GPU is better optimized for the older API, which is relevant since many MMORPGs still run on DirectX 11. The GPU's 6,451 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance provides a baseline, but the real-world gaming performance is more accurately reflected in the measured FPS data, which shows a hard ceiling at 4K. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1), shows it is a solid performer in its class, but this does not boost it to a level capable of handling 4K in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p, the combo achieves 71 FPS on High and 104 FPS on Medium settings, providing a smooth experience. While 1440p is playable at 70 FPS on Medium, 4K performance is poor, with the highest average FPS being 45 at Low settings.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 1080p compare to 4K?

A: The performance drop is significant. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 117 at 1080p to 45 at 4K, a 62% decrease. At High settings, it drops from 71 at 1080p to 27 at 4K, a 62% decrease as well. This indicates a severe GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F CPU or the RTX 2060 GPU the bottleneck?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p. The CPU is a high-performer, ranking in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile. The FPS data shows a steep decline at 4K, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

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

A: The data shows a substantial difference. At 1440p, the average FPS is 79 on Low settings, which drops to 33 on Ultra settings. This represents a 58% reduction in average frame rate, showing that Ultra settings are too demanding for this GPU at this resolution.

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

A: No, the measured data indicates it cannot. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 45 on Low settings, which is not smooth. On Medium settings, the average is 40 FPS, but with a minimum of 34 FPS, indicating noticeable stutter. High and Ultra settings produce averages of 27 and 19 FPS, respectively, which are unplayable.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 2060 is nearly identical in performance to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0) and slightly faster than the AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1). It also outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (deltaPct 0.6) and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.8) by a small margin in average benchmark score.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance, with the average FPS ranging from 117 on Low to 48 on Ultra. The Low setting provides the highest frame rate, while the Medium setting offers a balanced 104 FPS average with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The High setting yields a solid 71 FPS average. The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, still manages a playable 48 FPS, though this is a 59% drop from the Low setting.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance impact of the higher pixel count is clear. The Low setting average is 79 FPS, which is still smooth. The Medium setting produces an average of 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, indicating consistent performance that is suitable for most players. The High setting drops to a 48 FPS average, which is playable but less fluid. The Ultra setting is significantly more demanding, yielding only a 33 FPS average, which is a 58% reduction from the Low setting and suggests a struggling experience.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low setting produces a 45 FPS average, which is borderline playable. The Medium setting yields a 40 FPS average with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS, showing significant frame time variance. The High setting drops to a 27 FPS average, and the Ultra setting is unplayable at 19 FPS. The data shows that the step from Medium to High at 4K is a 33% performance decrease, while the step from Low to Medium is only an 11% decrease, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are saturated at this resolution, making higher settings prohibitive.

The full breakdown is as follows:

• 1920x1080 Low: 117 FPS average
• 1920x1080 Medium: 104 FPS average (89 min, 120 max)
• 1920x1080 High: 71 FPS average
• 1920x1080 Ultra: 48 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Low: 79 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Medium: 70 FPS average (60 min, 81 max)
• 2560x1440 High: 48 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Ultra: 33 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Low: 45 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Medium: 40 FPS average (34 min, 46 max)
• 3840x2160 High: 27 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Ultra: 19 FPS average

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 117 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p, and then to 45 at 4K. This represents a 33% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a further 43% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The overall drop from 1080p to 4K is 62%, which is a substantial reduction directly attributable to the GPU's inability to maintain its fill rate at higher pixel counts.

At Medium settings, the trend is similar. The average FPS falls from 104 at 1080p to 70 at 1440p (a 33% decrease) and then to 40 at 4K (a 43% decrease from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium settings suggests that the GPU is scaling predictably with the resolution, with the pixel count being the primary factor. However, at High settings, the drop from 1080p (71 FPS) to 1440p (48 FPS) is 32%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K (27 FPS) is 44%, indicating that the higher settings are placing additional stress on the GPU's shading and texture units.

The scaling pattern strongly indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 2,872, is likely not the bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rate drops are almost perfectly proportional to the increase in resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, where the CPU cannot feed the GPU fast enough. Instead, the FPS continues to rise as resolution decreases, suggesting that the GPU is always the constraint. This is further supported by the fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low (117 FPS) is more than double the frame rate at 4K Low (45 FPS), a scaling that is characteristic of a GPU that is overwhelmed by the pixel fill rate demand.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend entirely on the user's target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance, providing a 104 FPS average with a minimum of 89 FPS, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience. The High preset at 71 FPS is also a strong choice for those who prefer higher visual fidelity, while the Low preset at 117 FPS is ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount. The Ultra preset, at 48 FPS, is playable but does not offer a significant visual advantage over High to justify the 32% performance hit.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The 70 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS provides a good balance of visual quality and smoothness. The Low preset at 79 FPS is also viable, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the 13% FPS increase. The High preset at 48 FPS is playable for less demanding users, but the drop below 60 FPS may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 33 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

At 4K, no settings preset provides a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset at 45 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but it will still have noticeable stutters. The Medium preset at 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS is borderline, but the frame time inconsistency makes it a poor choice. High and Ultra presets are not recommended for 4K, as they produce average frame rates of 27 and 19 FPS, respectively, which are unplayable. For 4K, users should consider lowering the resolution or upgrading the GPU, as the data clearly shows this component is not sufficient for this game at that resolution. The recommendation is to prioritize the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p for the best experience, as it offers the highest frame rate that maintains a minimum above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay in this MMORPG.