Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination targets 1080p and 1440p gaming in Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The measured data shows this pairing delivers smooth frame rates at medium and high settings, but struggles at 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, resolution scaling, measured FPS, and provides practical settings advice based solely on the benchmark results.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, a 105 TDP, and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU sits on the AMD Socket AM5 with 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3.

Benchmark results show this processor has strong single-thread performance, which matters for an MMORPG like Archeage where game logic and UI interactions often rely on fewer threads. The 3dmark single-thread score is 1060, and the 3dmark 2-thread score is 2028. Cinebench R23 single-core reaches 3406, while multi-core reaches 24128. PassMark single-thread scores 4135, and multithread scores 28390. These figures place the CPU in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tracked, with an average benchmark score of 26272.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600X is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, which scores 26262 with a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U scores 26305 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 26320 (-0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26214 with a +0.2% delta relative to the 7600X. This means the 7600X offers performance within a fraction of a percent of these alternatives, making the CPU choice unlikely to be a bottleneck in Archeage at most settings.

Given the measured FPS data, the CPU appears sufficient for the game's demands. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 154.1 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance is likely the limiting factor at that extreme frame rate. At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The 12 threads of the 7600X provide headroom for background tasks and game server communication, which is typical for MMORPGs. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 6879 and max-thread score of 6845 indicate consistent scaling across threads, but the game does not appear to need that much parallelism to hit playable frame rates.

The launch MSRP for this CPU is $299. The data shows the 7600X is a mid-range desktop part with active production status, released in 2022. Its process node is 5 nm from TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. This efficiency contributes to its ability to maintain high boost clocks without excessive power draw, though the 105 TDP requires a capable air cooler or liquid solution.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process from TSMC with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock is 2125 MHz effective at 17 Gbps. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS. The TDP is 115 W with a suggested PSU of 300 W, using a single 12-pin connector. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark scores place the RTX 4060 in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. The PassMark G3D score is 19545, and the PassMark GPU compute score is 9213. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302. Geekbench OpenCL scores 101030, and Vulkan scores 98095. In terms of rivals, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23321 with a -0.6% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23338 with -0.7% delta, the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021 with a +0.7% delta, and the AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999 with a +0.8% delta. This shows the RTX 4060 is closely matched with several other GPUs, within 1% performance difference.

For Archeage, the 8 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's textures and effects at 1080p and 1440p, given the game's 2014 release date. The measured FPS at 4K High is 36.1, which suggests the GPU is becoming a bottleneck at that resolution due to the memory bandwidth and shading capabilities. The 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth limit performance at higher resolutions, where more data must be transferred. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to push frame rates above 150 FPS at Low settings, indicating that the RTX 4060 is not the limiting factor there.

The RTX 4060 is marked as end-of-life production status, with a launch MSRP of 299 USD. Its predecessor is the GeForce 30 series, and successor is the GeForce 50 series. The GPU's dual-slot design and 240 mm length fit most mid-tower cases. The 115 W TDP means it runs cool and quiet, making it suitable for smaller builds. For Archeage, the GPU's raw rasterization performance is more relevant than its ray tracing or DLSS capabilities, as the game does not appear to use those features based on the measured data.

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

The measured FPS shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 154.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 104.6 FPS, a reduction of 49.5 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the frame rate falls to 62.2 FPS, which is exactly half of the 1080p Low score. This scaling suggests that at Low settings, the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU can keep up even at 4K.

For High settings, the progression is 93.6 FPS at 1080p, 62.2 FPS at 1440p, and 36.1 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 31.4 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 26.1 FPS. This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated as pixel count increases. The RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p, but at 4K, the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus become limiting factors.

Ultra settings show the steepest decline: 65.7 FPS at 1080p, 42.8 FPS at 1440p, and 26.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra score is less than half of the 1080p Ultra score. This indicates that the GPU is heavily stressed by the combination of high resolution and high settings. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, since the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU more time to prepare data.

The data shows that the 7600X is not the bottleneck at any resolution, because even at 1080p Low where frame rates are highest, the CPU's single-thread performance is sufficient. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect frame rates to remain similar across resolutions at the same settings, but they drop significantly. Conversely, the GPU is clearly the limiting component at 1440p and 4K, as frame rates scale roughly with pixel count. At 1080p, the GPU still has enough headroom to deliver high FPS, but the CPU's performance ceiling is not reached until around 154 FPS, which is the highest measured value.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. All values are average FPS, with no minimum or maximum data available.

At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 154.1 FPS, Medium 135.6 FPS, High 93.6 FPS, and Ultra 65.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 88.4 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact at 1080p. The drop from Medium to High is 42 FPS, which is the largest single-step reduction. This suggests that High settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU, while Medium remains a sweet spot for high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 104.6 FPS, Medium 90.3 FPS, High 62.2 FPS, and Ultra 42.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 61.8 FPS. Notably, the High setting at 1440p produces exactly the same FPS as Low at 4K, which is 62.2 FPS. This coincidence highlights how resolution and settings trade off against each other. The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 90.3 FPS, which is close to the High preset at 1080p (93.6 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 62.2 FPS, Medium 53.5 FPS, High 36.1 FPS, and Ultra 26.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured result below 30 FPS, making it nearly unplayable for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K matches the High preset at 1440p in FPS, reinforcing the idea that the GPU is the limiting factor. The Medium preset at 4K offers 53.5 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

The data shows that the combo achieves 60+ FPS at 1080p for all settings except Ultra, which is still above 60 FPS at 65.7. At 1440p, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS, with High just above at 62.2 FPS, and Ultra falling below at 42.8. At 4K, only Low exceeds 60 FPS, with Medium at 53.5 and High at 36.1. This breakdown is useful for matching settings to display resolution and refresh rate.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with all settings delivering above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS, while High is at 62.2 FPS. 3840x2160 is only playable at Low settings with 62.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23321 (-0.6% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23338 (-0.7% delta), the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021 (+0.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999 (+0.8% delta). All are within 1% of each other.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 154.1 FPS, which is high enough to stress the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, frame rates would stay flat across resolutions, but they drop significantly as resolution increases, pointing to the GPU as the constraint.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 90.3 FPS. This is a solid frame rate for most monitors. For comparison, 1440p High yields 62.2 FPS, and 1440p Ultra yields 42.8 FPS.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 4060 cause issues at 4K?

A: The 4K results show significant performance drops, with High at 36.1 FPS and Ultra at 26.8 FPS. The 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for smooth 4K gameplay in Archeage at higher settings. Low settings at 4K achieve 62.2 FPS, indicating the game can run but with reduced visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X scores 3406 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 24128 in multi-core, a ratio of roughly 7:1. In PassMark, single-thread is 4135 and multithread is 28390. The 3dmark single-thread score is 1060 versus 6845 for max threads. This indicates strong per-core performance, which benefits games like Archeage that may rely on fewer threads.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing 1080p resolution with Medium or High settings. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 135.6 FPS and High delivers 93.6 FPS, both well above 60 FPS. Ultra at 1080p drops to 65.7 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns over High. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, Medium at 1080p is the best choice to stay near the refresh rate cap, while High provides a balance of visual quality and smoothness.

For 1440p users, Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce 90.3 FPS, which is the most balanced option. High at 1440p yields 62.2 FPS, which is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but leaves little headroom for dips. Low at 1440p reaches 104.6 FPS, making it the only setting that approaches high refresh rates at this resolution. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended, as 42.8 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

For 4K displays, the only viable settings are Low, which gives 62.2 FPS, or Medium at 53.5 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K produce 36.1 and 26.8 FPS respectively, which are too low for consistent gameplay. If you must play at 4K, choose Low settings to maintain a playable frame rate, but be aware that visual quality will be significantly reduced compared to lower resolutions.

The data indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, while the Ryzen 5 7600X provides sufficient CPU performance across all tested configurations. For the best overall experience, a 1080p monitor with High settings offers 93.6 FPS, which is a good compromise between visual fidelity and smoothness. If you prefer higher resolutions, drop settings to Medium to keep frame rates above 60 FPS where possible. The measured results show that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with acceptable 1440p performance at medium settings, and only marginal 4K capability at the lowest settings.