Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER occupies the 1267th position out of 1727 tested combinations for Archeage. This places the combo in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning a substantial majority of tested hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates in this specific MMORPG. The ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU, while competent, is the limiting factor at higher visual presets, and the CPU’s strong single-thread performance cannot fully compensate for the graphics card’s throughput constraints in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Benchmark results indicate that this pairing sits at the 73rd percentile from the top, with 460 combinations ranked below it. The rank of 1267 out of 1727 suggests that Archeage is sensitive to both processor and graphics capabilities, and this specific combination does not leverage the CPU’s strengths effectively at the most demanding settings. The data shows that the combo’s position is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance ceiling; the RTX 2060 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 19774 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7500F’s average score of 24993 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU’s higher percentile ranking and the GPU’s lower percentile ranking is a key indicator. In Archeage, the frame rates at 4K Ultra (20.3 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (33.5 FPS) demonstrate that the GPU becomes the bottleneck, dragging the overall combo rank down. Conversely, at 1080p Low, where the CPU’s single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 974) can shine, the combo achieves 131.4 FPS, showing the potential headroom if the GPU were stronger. The combo’s rank is therefore not a measure of component quality, but of their interaction within this specific game’s engine.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process, this processor is designed for high instruction throughput, which is critical for MMORPGs like Archeage that often have single-threaded game logic. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, and the 83.2 GB/s of DDR5 bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU efficiently.

In the context of the measured results, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 131.4 FPS, which is 2.5 times higher than the 4K Ultra result (20.3 FPS). This scaling indicates that the CPU can maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not overburdened. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1902 and the 3dmark_single_thread score of 974 suggest strong per-core performance, which is essential for Archeage’s server-side and client-side processing. The processor’s 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier (with a launch MSRP of $179) make it a capable desktop part, but its performance in this game is gated by the GPU’s output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz, boosting to 1650 MHz, with 2176 shading units and 34 RT cores. The 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is moderate by modern standards, and the 12 nm process node means it runs at a 175 W TDP. The GPU’s benchmark results show a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 2011 and a passmark_g3d score of 16462, which place it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706, 0.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680, 0.5% delta).

In Archeage, the GPU’s role is decisive at higher settings. The transition from 1080p High (81.2 FPS) to 1440p High (50 FPS) represents a 38.4% drop in frame rate, while the move from 1440p High to 4K High (27.8 FPS) is a further 44.4% reduction. These declines are consistent with a GPU that is saturating its memory bandwidth and pixel throughput. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher resolution and more complex shaders results in only 20.3 FPS, indicating the GPU is fully utilized and cannot maintain playable frame rates. The data suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is better suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver over 80 FPS on High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 131.4 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings yield 114.2 FPS, and High settings maintain 81.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 51.3 FPS, a 60.9% reduction from Low, highlighting the GPU’s struggle with the most demanding visual effects. At this resolution, the combo is capable of smooth gameplay on Medium and High settings, with the CPU able to feed the GPU adequately.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down as expected. Low settings deliver 88.4 FPS, which is still playable for most users. Medium settings produce 76 FPS, and High settings drop to exactly 50 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 33.5 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth action in an MMORPG, where consistent frame times matter for combat responsiveness. The data indicates that 1440p is only viable for the Low to Medium presets if the user targets 60 FPS or higher.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings achieve 51.1 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that approaches acceptable performance. Medium settings produce 44.8 FPS, High settings drop to 27.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 20.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low (131.4 to 51.1 FPS) is a 61.1% reduction, demonstrating the GPU’s inability to handle the pixel count at 4K. Users seeking 4K gameplay would need to significantly lower settings, and even then, the frame rates are marginal. The measured data confirms that this combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 on High settings delivers 81.2 FPS, which is a smooth experience. For higher frame rates, 1080p Low achieves 131.4 FPS, but this sacrifices visual quality. At 1440p, only Low (88.4 FPS) and Medium (76 FPS) maintain playable frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in this setup?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 19774 is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706) and 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680). This indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is statistically similar in performance to these cards, with differences of less than 1%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F holding back the RTX 2060 SUPER in Archeage?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 20.3 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 131.4 FPS. This scaling suggests the GPU limits performance at 4K, whereas the CPU can push higher frame rates when the GPU has less work, as seen at 1080p.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 51.1 FPS. At Medium, High, and Ultra, the frame rates are 44.8, 27.8, and 20.3 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. 4K is not recommended for this combination.

Q: What does the combo’s rank of 1267 out of 1727 mean for users?

A: It means that 73% of tested combos in the database perform better in Archeage. This is a below-average ranking, driven primarily by the GPU’s 63rd percentile standing, which limits the combo to mid-range performance despite the CPU’s higher 82nd percentile.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance affect Archeage?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F’s 3dmark_single_thread score of 974 and 3dmark_2_threads score of 1902 are strong, allowing the CPU to handle game logic efficiently. This is reflected in the 1080p Low result of 131.4 FPS, where the CPU can fully express its capability without GPU constraints.