Archeage

Archeage is a 2014 MMORPG with a sprawling, physics-heavy world, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER reveal a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, yet shows strong CPU headroom at 1080p. The data indicates a classic mid-range pairing where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises, while the processor ensures frame rates remain respectable in less demanding scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic and predictable collapse in frame rates, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component as resolution increases. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 78 FPS at 1920x1080 to 52 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 30 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a steep curve that points directly at the GPU's pixel-pushing limits.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. With Low settings, the system delivers 129 FPS at 1080p, falls to 87 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 50 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows the same trend: 115 FPS at 1080p, 77 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most punishing, with frame rates of 53 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and a barely playable 20 FPS at 4K. The fact that even Low settings cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K (50 FPS) underscores that the GPU's 8 GB of memory and 256-bit bus are simply insufficient for the pixel workload at that resolution.

Notably, the gap between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 33-35% across all presets, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is roughly 42-44%. This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading throughput degrade non-linearly as resolution increases, with the 4K jump being particularly brutal. The data suggests that for this game, 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, as the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, whereas 4K is only viable on Low settings, and even then at a sub-60 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks at position 1972 out of 2761 total combos for Archeage. This places the system in the bottom third of all tested configurations, which may seem surprising given the individual component scores. However, the ranking reflects that Archeage is a demanding title at higher settings, and this mid-range hardware is not optimized for it.

The combo rank of 1972 out of 2761 means that roughly 71% of other tested CPU-GPU pairings deliver better performance in this specific game. This is a significant data point, as it indicates that while the components are individually capable, their combination is not well-suited to Archeage's engine, which appears to favor higher-end hardware. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, yet the combined result is below average for the game.

The rank suggests that users with this combo are likely experiencing frame rates that are playable but not exceptional, particularly at higher resolutions. The system's position in the bottom third of the field is a clear signal that for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, a more powerful GPU or a newer CPU would be necessary. However, for casual MMORPG play at 1080p, the combo's rank may be acceptable given the game's age and the fact that the measured frame rates at that resolution are quite high.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. It features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory on the AM4 socket. In the context of Archeage, the CPU's role is to manage the game's large-scale player interactions and world state, which can be thread-heavy in crowded areas.

Benchmark data for the CPU shows a Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236. These scores are competitive for a mid-range desktop processor, and the 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates that the 5600F is a strong performer for its class. In Archeage, which is not typically known for being multi-core intensive compared to modern AAA titles, the single-thread performance is likely more critical for maintaining consistent frame rates in player hubs and during large-scale battles.

The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 129 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at that resolution. However, the frame rate drops to 78 FPS at High settings and 53 FPS at Ultra, indicating that the GPU is taking over the performance limit. The CPU's 12 threads and 32 MB L3 cache provide sufficient headroom for the game's simulation logic, but the measured results suggest that the processor is rarely the limiting factor in this configuration, except possibly in extreme crowd scenarios that are not captured in the average FPS data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 129 FPS, which is excellent for a 2014 MMORPG. Medium settings yield 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132, showing stable performance. High settings drop to 78 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays. Ultra settings, however, fall to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players prefer. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU should be capable of higher frame rates based on its benchmark scores.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 87 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 and maximum of 89, indicating a playable experience but with noticeable frame pacing issues. High settings average 52 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS, which is not ideal for action-heavy content. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at this resolution, even on lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playability. Low settings average 50 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 44 FPS with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 51, showing significant dips. High settings average 30 FPS, which is barely playable. Ultra settings average 20 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable at that preset. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and the 256-bit memory bus are clearly overwhelmed at 4K, and the data suggests that this resolution is not viable for this combo, regardless of settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing architecture GPU with 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 16462, and it ranks in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs.

In Archeage, the GPU's role is to handle the game's DirectX 11 rendering, which includes complex shaders and large draw distances. The measured frame rates show that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p, the GPU can push 129 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 53 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects (likely including higher-quality shadows and textures) are too demanding for the 2060 SUPER's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (average score 18159, delta -0.4%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, delta -0.5%), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, delta -1.5%), and the Intel Arc A770M (18383, delta -1.6%). These deltas are all within 2% of the 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093, indicating that the GPU is closely matched with these other mid-range cards. However, in Archeage, the 2060 SUPER's performance is clearly sub-optimal at 4K, as evidenced by the 20 FPS result on Ultra settings.

The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM may also be a factor at 4K, where high-resolution textures and anti-aliasing can exceed 8 GB. The data shows that even at Medium settings, the 4K average is only 44 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is running out of memory bandwidth rather than raw compute power. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply not enough to feed the pixel pipeline at 4K, which is why the frame rate drops so precipitously from 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This preset delivers an average of 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132, providing a smooth and consistent experience that takes advantage of the CPU's headroom while keeping the GPU within its comfort zone. The Medium preset appears to balance visual quality and performance, as the jump from Medium to High reduces the average frame rate by 32% (from 115 to 78 FPS), which is a significant trade-off for marginal visual improvements.

For players with a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset is also the recommended choice, delivering 77 FPS with a minimum of 66. This is playable, but the frame rate is noticeably lower than at 1080p. The Low preset at 1440p yields 87 FPS, which might be preferable for competitive play, but the visual quality reduction is substantial. High settings at 1440p (52 FPS) are not recommended, as the frame rate dips below 60 FPS, which can cause stuttering in a fast-paced MMORPG.

At 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings (50 FPS) are worth considering, and even then, the experience is borderline. Medium settings at 4K (44 FPS) are not ideal, and High (30 FPS) and Ultra (20 FPS) are unplayable. Given that the combo ranks 1972 out of 2761 for this game, the data strongly suggests that 1080p is the intended resolution for this hardware pairing. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions, as it consistently delivers frame rates that are 30-50% lower than Medium, with diminishing visual returns that do not justify the performance hit.