Archeage

Archeage, an MMORPG released in 2014, is tested with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (launch MSRP $229) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (launch MSRP 499 USD). The measured data includes average FPS at four resolutions and four settings, with a combo rank of 1042 out of 1727 tested combinations. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part with a 5.10 GHz boost clock, and the GPU, a Turing-based card with 8 GB GDDR6, produce a range of frame rates that reveal the balance between processor and graphics load.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS at each resolution shows a consistent decline as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 88.5 at 1920x1080 to 58.6 at 2560x1440 and further to 35.9 at 3840x2160. The same pattern appears at Low: 144.6, 98.5, and 52.6. Medium yields 127.8, 82.4, and 47.3, while Ultra drops from 56.7 at 1080p to 37.1 at 1440p and 24.7 at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all presets, with the Low preset falling from 144.6 to 52.6 and the Ultra preset from 56.7 to 24.7. The scaling is consistent across settings, indicating that the rendering load increases with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 999) may allow higher frame rates, but the consistent decline at higher resolutions points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor as pixel count grows. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is notable: at 1080p, Low is 144.6 and Ultra is 56.7; at 1440p, Low is 98.5 and Ultra is 37.1; at 4K, Low is 52.6 and Ultra is 24.7. This pattern suggests that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 88.5 FPS, which is the highest among the non-Low presets that still exceeds the 1440p High result of 58.6. Ultra drops to 56.7, so High is the recommended preset for a balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 2560x1440, Medium at 82.4 FPS is the best option, as High falls to 58.6 and Ultra to 37.1. Low at 98.5 is higher but sacrifices visual fidelity. For 3840x2160, only Low at 52.6 FPS is viable, with Medium at 47.3 and High at 35.9. The data indicates that the Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution, as it yields 56.7 at 1080p, 37.1 at 1440p, and 24.7 at 4K. The difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 144.6 vs 127.8, a small drop, while Medium to High is 127.8 to 88.5, a larger drop, suggesting diminishing returns. At 1440p, Medium provides a substantial improvement over High (82.4 vs 58.6), making it the sweet spot for that resolution. At 4K, the Low preset is the only one that maintains a frame rate above 50, while Medium and High fall to 47.3 and 35.9 respectively.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz and boost clock is 1770 MHz. The GPU's average benchmark score is 22206, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. In comparison, the NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307, a 0.5% difference, and the GTX TITAN Z scores 22006, a 0.9% difference. The measured FPS in Archeage shows that the GPU's memory and clock capabilities are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at medium to high settings, but at 4K, the frame rates drop below 53 even at Low settings. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a factor at 4K Ultra, where the FPS is 24.7, but the data does not directly measure VRAM usage. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs contribute to its pixel throughput, but the game's performance is more dependent on the overall rendering load. The GPU's 215 W TDP and suggested PSU of 550 W are not directly reflected in the frame rates, but they indicate the power envelope within which the card operates. The GPU's end-of-life status and Turing architecture (12 nm process) are consistent with its mid-range standing in the benchmark percentile.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 35.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 52.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 47.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 24.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 58.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 98.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 82.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 37.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 88.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 144.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 127.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 56.7 |

The table shows that the highest FPS is 144.6 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 24.7 at 4K Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution is significant: at 1080p, Low is 144.6 and Ultra is 56.7; at 1440p, Low is 98.5 and Ultra is 37.1; at 4K, Low is 52.6 and Ultra is 24.7. The data also shows that the Medium preset often provides a substantial improvement over High at the same resolution, as seen at 1440p where Medium is 82.4 versus High's 58.6. At 1080p, Medium at 127.8 is notably higher than High's 88.5, while at 4K, Medium at 47.3 is still above High's 35.9. The Low preset consistently yields the highest FPS at every resolution, but the visual quality trade-off is significant. The measured rows indicate that the game's performance scales more steeply with settings at lower resolutions, as the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 144.6 vs 56.7, while at 4K it is 52.6 vs 24.7.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1042nd out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the lower half of the field. The CPU's average benchmark score of 26617 is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's 22206 is in the 65th percentile. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for this game's frame rates, as the CPU's strong performance does not translate to a top-tier combo rank. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (26574, 0.2% difference) and the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672, -0.2% difference), indicating that the CPU is competitive with high-end parts. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, -0.5%) and the GTX TITAN Z (22006, 0.9%), showing that the GPU sits in a mid-range position. The combo rank of 1042 suggests that many other combinations with similar or lower CPU scores achieve higher FPS in Archeage, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, along with its 5.10 GHz boost clock, are well above the game's likely CPU demands, as evidenced by the CPU's high percentile. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results indicate that the card is not designed for ultra-high-resolution gaming in this title. The measured data confirms that the combo's overall rank is driven by the GPU's performance, which is below the CPU's relative standing.