Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, exhibits performance characteristics that are heavily dependent on both resolution and graphical preset when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The measured data reveals a system that is well-balanced at lower resolutions but becomes progressively more GPU-limited as the pixel count increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, contextualizes the hardware's role, and provides actionable recommendations based solely on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic and telling shift in performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves a robust 129 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 87 FPS, a reduction of 32.6%. The jump to 4K Low further reduces the average to 50 FPS, which is a 42.5% drop from 1440p and a 61.2% drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline as resolution increases points directly to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 78 at 1080p to 52 at 1440p (a 33.3% reduction) and then to 30 at 4K (a 42.3% reduction from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the harshest scaling, starting at 53 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 36 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at just 20 FPS at 4K. This linear degradation with resolution, regardless of preset, suggests that the 8 GB of VRAM and the GPU's compute throughput are being saturated at higher resolutions, leaving little headroom for the CPU to matter.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are ample for this workload at lower resolutions, but the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering capabilities are the bottleneck when pushing 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 20 FPS is a clear indicator that this configuration is not suitable for maximum fidelity at that resolution. The scaling is smooth and predictable, with no anomalous spikes, confirming that the performance degradation is a direct function of the increased pixel workload on the GPU rather than a CPU limitation or driver overhead issue.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant component in determining frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. Its specifications, including a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, define its capacity. The memory bandwidth is listed at 448.0 GB/s, which is a critical metric for texture-heavy scenes common in MMORPGs like Archeage. The 14 Gbps effective memory clock helps feed the 2176 shading units and 136 texture mapping units.

The GPU's role is most evident when examining the difference between Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (129 FPS) and Ultra (53 FPS) is 76 FPS, showcasing the massive computational cost of the higher-fidelity effects. At 4K, this gap narrows to 30 FPS (50 FPS on Low vs. 20 FPS on Ultra), but the absolute numbers are low. This compression of the frame rate gap at 4K suggests that even the Low preset is pushing the GPU to its limits, leaving less performance headroom to be consumed by the Ultra settings.

The GPU's memory capacity of 8 GB appears to be a defining factor. The fact that the 1440p Medium preset (77 FPS) is significantly faster than the 1440p Ultra preset (36 FPS) implies that the Ultra settings likely require more memory bandwidth and capacity than the card can efficiently provide, causing a severe performance penalty. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the RTX 3060 Mobile, which is only 0.4% faster on average in synthetic benchmarks, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which is 0.5% faster. These close rival scores suggest that the 2060 SUPER is a mid-range performer that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming but is not designed for 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested hardware combinations for Archeage, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER holds a rank of 2624 out of 3708 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of all configurations tested for this game, which is a significant finding given the components' individual specifications.

This ranking, combined with the measured FPS, suggests that while the hardware is capable of playable frame rates at 1080p, it is not a top-tier combination for Archeage. The rank of 2624 indicates that a majority of tested systems outperform it in this specific title. This is likely due to the game's age and its potential reliance on single-threaded performance or specific CPU features, rather than raw multi-core muscle. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 901 in the 3dmark single-thread test and 3296 in passmark_single_thread, which are moderate scores. Many other systems in the database likely feature CPUs with higher single-thread performance or GPUs with more VRAM and bandwidth, allowing them to achieve higher average frame rates.

The percentile ranking of the CPU (78th) and GPU (62nd) individually suggests they are decent parts, but their combined performance in this MMORPG is less than the sum of their parts. The low ranking is not necessarily a condemnation but rather a data point showing that for this particular game, the hardware is outclassed by a large portion of the field. The 3708 total combos tested provides a broad context, and being in the 2624th position means roughly 70% of tested systems deliver better performance in Archeage.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear matrix of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its best performance. The Low preset yields an average of 129 FPS, which is exceptionally high. The Medium preset averages 115 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The High preset drops to 78 FPS, which is still very smooth for a game like this. The Ultra preset, however, shows a significant penalty, averaging only 53 FPS. This indicates that the jump from High to Ultra is particularly taxing on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, performance remains mostly playable but starts to show signs of strain. The Low preset averages 87 FPS, which is still fluid. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. The High preset averages 52 FPS, which is on the edge of what might be considered smooth for some users. The Ultra preset is the outlier, dropping to an average of just 36 FPS, which is a substantial 47.2% decrease from the Medium preset's average.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates except at the lowest settings. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, which is barely acceptable for a less action-oriented game. The Medium preset averages 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS, showcasing significant frame time variance. The High preset averages 30 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset averages just 20 FPS, making it effectively unplayable. The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p and 1440p are viable with adjusted settings, but 4K is only possible with Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Archeage with this hardware?

A: The data strongly favors 1920x1080. At this resolution, all presets except Ultra achieve an average of 78 FPS or higher, with Low and Medium reaching 129 and 115 FPS respectively. This provides the most headroom for a smooth and consistent experience.

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

A: The benchmark results indicate that 4K is only borderline playable. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 44 FPS. The High and Ultra presets average 30 and 20 FPS respectively, which are not generally considered playable. Users would need to significantly lower settings to achieve playable frame rates at 4K.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the High preset at 1440p?

A: There is a significant performance cost. The High preset averages 52 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages just 36 FPS. This is a 30.8% reduction in average frame rate, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces settings that are disproportionately demanding on the RTX 2060 SUPER.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this configuration?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is likely the limiting factor when using Ultra settings, as the CPU has more than enough power. However, at lower settings like Low (129 FPS), the system is likely reaching a limit where neither component is fully saturated. At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck, as the frame rates drop consistently regardless of the CPU's capability.

Q: What is the average frame rate for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The measured average FPS for the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is 115 FPS. The minimum FPS was recorded at 97, and the maximum at 132, indicating a stable frame rate with only minor fluctuations.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2624 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the lower 30% of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, many other configurations deliver higher frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 plays a supporting but crucial role in this configuration. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne), it provides substantial multi-threaded capability. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz are healthy for a desktop processor. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core, and its Passmark multi-thread score is 24303.

For Archeage, a game released in 2014, the CPU's role is likely more about single-thread performance and consistent frame pacing than raw multi-core power. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1762 and the 3dmark_single_thread score of 901 indicate reasonable per-core performance. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are standard and should not bottleneck the system.

The data suggests that at 1080p Low (129 FPS), the CPU is being pushed to supply frames to the GPU, but it is not the limiting factor. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking vs all CPUs shows it is a solid performer. However, its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, such as the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.1% faster) and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (0.1% faster), are also strong parts, indicating that the 5700 is not a top-tier enthusiast chip that would push this combo higher in the game-specific ranking. The CPU provides ample headroom to ensure that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate in most scenarios, especially at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based strictly on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired smoothness.

For 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 115 FPS with a high minimum of 97 FPS, offering an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 78 FPS is also viable, but the 32.2% performance drop from Medium may not be worth the visual gain. The Ultra preset should be avoided as the 53 FPS average is a significant downgrade in smoothness.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended setting. It averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS, providing a playable experience. The Low preset at 87 FPS is smoother but sacrifices visual fidelity. The High preset's 52 FPS average is borderline, and the Ultra preset's 36 FPS average is too choppy for a comfortable experience.

For 3840x2160, the only viable option is the Low preset, which averages 50 FPS. The Medium preset at 44 FPS is close, but the Low preset provides a better margin for stable frame pacing. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended due to their low average frame rates of 30 and 20 FPS, respectively.

The data suggests that the "best experience" is achieved by selecting the Medium preset at 1440p or 1080p. The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best combination of high frame rates and visual enhancement over Low. This configuration allows the RTX 2060 SUPER to operate within its comfort zone, providing a smooth and responsive experience without pushing the hardware to its limits.