Archeage

ArcheAge is a 2014 MMORPG where the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination produces a wide performance spread across settings, indicating a system that is heavily influenced by both CPU and GPU workloads depending on the configuration chosen. The data shows this pairing ranks 90th out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations for this title. The benchmark results reveal that while the RTX 4090 provides immense graphical headroom, the Ryzen 5 5600G becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions and higher frame rates, making settings selection critical for achieving a smooth experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are typical for a mid-range desktop part. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves an average score of 19983, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11600H, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7713P, which scores 0.2% lower, indicating the 5600G sits in a tightly contested performance band.

In ArcheAge, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p resolution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 210.7 FPS, but this drops to 174.3 FPS at High settings and 121.7 FPS at Ultra. This scaling pattern suggests that even at Low settings, the 6-core processor is near its limit for this MMORPG, as the frame rate ceiling is well below what the RTX 4090 could theoretically produce. The CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365, is solid but not exceptional, and ArcheAge's reliance on game logic and world simulation likely stresses these cores heavily. The data indicates that at 1440p and 4K, the CPU bottleneck becomes less severe as the GPU workload increases, but at 1080p, the 5600G's 12 threads are the primary constraint on maximum frame rates.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, reaching 210.7 FPS. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average drops to 184.2 FPS, and at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it falls to 114.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 66473, which is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla T4 and 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P40. It ranks in the 91st percentile of all GPUs.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 184.2 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 82.6 FPS, a difference of 101.6 FPS. Medium settings sit between these at 176.6 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU's benchmark score suggest it is a bottleneck in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G's average benchmark score of 19983 places it in the 78th percentile, but its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11800H, scores 0.2% higher. In ArcheAge, the small performance gap between Low (210.7 FPS) and Medium (204.9 FPS) at 1080p suggests the CPU limits gains beyond a certain point.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 210.7, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds 210 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for ArcheAge?

A: The combo ranks 90th out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.2% of all configurations tested for this game.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, which reveals the shifting balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 174.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 122 FPS, a 30% reduction, and at 4K High it falls further to 67.8 FPS, a 44.4% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline from 1080p to 1440p indicates that the GPU is beginning to take on more work, but the 1080p results themselves are limited by the CPU.

The Low settings data is more revealing. At 1080p Low, the system produces 210.7 FPS, but at 1440p Low it drops to 184.2 FPS (a 12.6% decrease), and at 4K Low it falls to 114.6 FPS (a 37.8% decrease from 1440p). The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that the CPU is still the primary limiter at 1440p Low, as the frame rate remains high despite the increased pixel count. However, the substantial drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings indicates that the GPU becomes the bottleneck once the resolution demands exceed the CPU's ability to feed frames. At Ultra settings, the pattern flips: 1080p Ultra produces 121.7 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 82.6 FPS (32.1% decrease), and 4K Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS (40.2% decrease). This consistent ~40% drop across resolutions at Ultra suggests the GPU is the dominant constraint at this quality level.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination achieves a rank of 90 out of 1727 tested combos for ArcheAge. This places the pairing in the top 5.2% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing given the CPU's mid-range positioning. The rank reflects the RTX 4090's dominance in synthetic benchmarks (91st percentile, average score of 66473) combined with the 5600G's adequate but not top-tier performance (78th percentile, average score of 19983).

However, the rank does not tell the full story. The data shows that in ArcheAge, the combo's performance is highly dependent on settings and resolution. At 4K Ultra, it produces only 49.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users consider smooth. This suggests that while the combo ranks highly overall, its actual gameplay experience varies significantly. The rank of 90 indicates that 89 other combos perform better, likely those pairing the RTX 4090 with stronger CPUs like the Ryzen 7 or Core i7/i9 series, which would reduce the CPU bottleneck observed at 1080p. The deltaPct values from the CPU's nearest rivals (ranging from -0.2% to 0.3%) show that the 5600G is not significantly behind its closest competitors, but the gap to top-tier CPUs is likely larger, affecting the combo's overall rank.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a flagship GPU with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and it features 16384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The GPU's synthetic benchmark performance is exceptional, with an average score of 66473 and a 91st percentile ranking, though its nearest rivals—the NVIDIA Tesla T4, Tesla P40, and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56—are all within 1.3% of its score, suggesting the benchmark suite does not fully differentiate these high-end parts.

In ArcheAge, the RTX 4090's role is most evident at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 49.4 FPS, which is a 56.8% reduction from 4K Low (114.6 FPS). This massive drop indicates the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's graphical effects, likely including shadows, anti-aliasing, and texture filtering. The 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for a 2014 MMORPG, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor. The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than enough to handle ArcheAge's rendering demands, but the data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is often idle waiting for the CPU. This is evidenced by the small FPS difference between Low (210.7 FPS) and Medium (204.9 FPS) at 1080p—only 5.8 FPS—which suggests the GPU can easily handle both settings but the CPU holds performance back.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 210.7 FPS, Medium settings produce 204.9 FPS, High settings produce 174.3 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 121.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is minimal (5.8 FPS), while the drop from Medium to High is 30.6 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 52.6 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for frame rate retention at 1080p, as it stays above 200 FPS while providing better visuals than Low.

At 2560x1440, the values are: Low at 184.2 FPS, Medium at 176.6 FPS, High at 122 FPS, and Ultra at 82.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium narrows to 7.6 FPS, but the drop from Medium to High is 54.6 FPS, which is a 30.9% reduction. At this resolution, the GPU begins to show its load, as the High preset's 122 FPS is 52.3 FPS lower than at 1080p High. Ultra at 1440p is the first configuration to drop below 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low at 114.6 FPS, Medium at 100.2 FPS, High at 67.8 FPS, and Ultra at 49.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 14.4 FPS, from Medium to High is 32.4 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 18.4 FPS. Notably, the 4K High setting (67.8 FPS) is the only configuration above 60 FPS at 4K, while 4K Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at each setting shows a consistent 37-40% reduction, confirming the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For users targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the data indicates that the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it produces 121.7 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 82.6 FPS, which is still playable, but at 4K, Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Therefore, for 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 67.8 FPS—the only 4K setting above 60 FPS in the measured data.

For users prioritizing high refresh rates (144 Hz or higher), the Low preset is the only option at 1080p, producing 210.7 FPS, which exceeds 144 Hz. At 1440p, Low produces 184.2 FPS, still above 144 Hz, but Medium (176.6 FPS) also clears this threshold, making it the better visual choice. At 4K, no setting reaches 144 Hz, with Low topping out at 114.6 FPS.

The Medium preset emerges as the most balanced option across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 204.9 FPS, nearly matching Low's 210.7 FPS while providing better visuals. At 1440p, Medium produces 176.6 FPS, which is within 8 FPS of Low but significantly higher than High's 122 FPS. At 4K, Medium offers 100.2 FPS, which is a 32.4 FPS improvement over High, making it the best compromise for smoothness and quality. However, users with 4