Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in Archeage, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The data shows this pairing is positioned in the 61st percentile of tested combos, indicating it handles the MMORPG reasonably well but requires settings adjustments at higher resolutions. Benchmark results demonstrate a clear progression from a robust 1080p experience to a challenging 4K one, with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance proving essential for a genre that often depends on a few heavily loaded threads.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Archeage?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1062 out of 1727 tested combos for this game.

Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 140.6 FPS, which was achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 28246, placing it 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230, and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS.

Q: Is the GPU capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 resolution, the combo achieves over 60 FPS on Medium (82.4 FPS) and High (56.9 FPS) settings, but only the Low preset (94.9 FPS) provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between settings at a single resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (55.5 FPS) and Ultra (20.2 FPS) presets represents a 35.3 FPS drop, illustrating a severe performance penalty for the highest settings at 4K.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its immediate competitor?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A400 but 0.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware pairings, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sits at rank 1062 out of 1727. This places the combo in the 61.5th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it performs better than roughly 61% of the other combos tested in Archeage. The ranking is not a top-tier result, but it is also far from the bottom, indicating a balanced mid-range pairing that can handle the game with some compromises.

The data suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU is comparatively weaker, sitting in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This asymmetry often means the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the primary bottleneck. The combo’s overall rank of 1062 reflects this limitation; the powerful CPU cannot fully compensate for the GPU’s constraints at higher resolutions, resulting in a score that is respectable but not exceptional. The ranking implies that users with this setup should prioritize GPU-bound settings like resolution and texture quality to optimize their experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is built on the Zen 5 architecture and features 6 cores and 12 threads. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. For a game like Archeage, an MMORPG, the single-thread performance is often more critical than multi-threaded capabilities, as many game logic and rendering tasks are not perfectly parallelized. The CPU’s synthetic benchmark scores reinforce this, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1253 and a passmark_single_thread score of 4570, indicating strong single-core capability.

This strength is reflected in the measured FPS data. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 140.6 FPS, a figure that shows the CPU is not holding back the frame rate even in a scenario where the GPU has less work to do. The CPU’s 3dmark_16_threads score of 7585 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 25525 also demonstrate it has ample multi-threaded headroom for background tasks or games that can use more cores. However, as the resolution increases and the GPU load grows, the CPU’s influence on the final frame rate diminishes, with the 4K Ultra score of 20.2 FPS being a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting factor in that scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data for Archeage with this combo shows a clear and expected scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the experience is generally smooth. The Low preset yields an average of 140.6 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to Medium drops the average to 127.6 FPS, and High settings still provide a very playable 85 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, causes a significant dip to 58.1 FPS, which is below the ideal for fast-paced action but remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to feel the pressure. The Low preset maintains a high average of 94.9 FPS, and Medium settings are still strong at 82.4 FPS. High settings produce an average of 56.9 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target but not consistently above it. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 39.5 FPS, making it a less desirable choice for smooth gameplay. The pattern suggests that 1440p is best paired with Medium or Low settings for this combo.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2070 SUPER is clearly overburdened. The Low preset manages an average of 55.5 FPS, which is technically playable. Medium settings drop to 48 FPS, and High settings fall further to 35.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at an average of 20.2 FPS. The data illustrates a steep performance cliff at 4K, indicating that this resolution is only viable with the lowest settings, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture and comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. It operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. In the context of Archeage, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings are increased. The memory capacity is sufficient for the game at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest a struggle to manage the data throughput required for higher resolutions.

The GPU’s passmark_g3d score of 18169 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 1651 indicate a mid-range performance level. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the GPU is the limiting factor in the 4K Ultra scenario, where the average frame rate drops to 20.2 FPS. The difference between the 1080p Low (140.6 FPS) and 4K Low (55.5 FPS) is a 85.1 FPS drop, which is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth constraints. The RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable card for 1080p and light 1440p gaming, but its age is shown when pushed to 4K in a demanding title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS experience, the data suggests the following choices. At 1920x1080, the High preset provides an average of 85 FPS, offering a good balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 127.6 FPS is also an excellent choice for users with high refresh rate monitors seeking smoother motion.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, as it delivers 82.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. For users who prefer higher visual fidelity, the High preset at 56.9 FPS is a viable option, though it may experience occasional drops below 60 FPS. The Low preset at 94.9 FPS is the best option for competitive play or if absolute smoothness is the priority.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. The Low preset is the only setting that approaches playability, with an average of 55.5 FPS. The Medium preset at 48 FPS and High at 35.6 FPS are too slow for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 20.2 FPS is not recommended. Therefore, the data indicates that this combo is best used at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K gaming requiring significant compromises in visual quality to achieve a tolerable frame rate.