Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, places unusual demands on a system compared to typical modern shooters or action titles. The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a dataset that reveals a clear hierarchy between resolution, settings, and the underlying hardware. This analysis examines the measured frames per second (FPS) to understand where this combo excels and where it falls short.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 119.5 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only measured configuration that approaches the 120 FPS threshold, with Medium settings at the same resolution reaching 107.6 average FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF, scores 26196, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 26272, which is 0.2% higher. These differences are negligible, indicating near-identical overall processing power.

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic score relate to its immediate competition?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 16074. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S is 0.5% ahead with a score of 15996, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 are both 1.7% behind with scores of 16351. The data suggests the RTX 2060 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 47.7. This is a significant drop from the 72.2 average FPS seen at 1920x1080 with the same High settings, indicating a substantial performance cost for the higher resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows a consistent pattern where Ultra settings at 4K yield the lowest FPS (21.1), while Low settings at 4K yield the highest for that resolution (46.6). The performance degradation from Low to Ultra is 25.5 FPS at 4K, suggesting that the memory capacity and bandwidth are stressed by higher presets, though the exact VRAM usage is not measured here.

Q: What is this combo's overall standing among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1380 out of 1727 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the lower 20th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is functional, many other pairings deliver better performance in Archeage.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination at rank 1380 out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage. This ranking is a clear signal that this pairing is not optimized for this specific title. The position suggests that a significant portion of other systems, likely those with more powerful GPUs or CPUs, achieve higher frame rates. The CPU itself performs well in synthetic tests, sitting at the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, but the GPU is at the 58th percentile against all GPUs. This imbalance is a likely contributor to the overall low game-specific rank.

The data implies that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck in this pairing. While the Ryzen 7 5700X provides ample processing power, the GPU's performance ceiling is reached before the CPU can be fully utilized. The average benchmark scores of the CPU (26214) and GPU (16074) support this, with the GPU's score being substantially lower. The rank of 1380 is not a judgment on individual component quality, but rather a measure of their combined efficacy in Archeage, a game that may be more sensitive to certain hardware characteristics.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture and features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth is 336.0 GB/s, and the boost clock is 1680 MHz. The GPU has 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs. Its performance in synthetic tests places it at the 58th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 16074. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, is only 0.5% faster, showing the RTX 2060 is competitive but not dominant.

In Archeage, the GPU's role is decisive. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 119.5 FPS on Low to 46.5 FPS on Ultra. This is a 73 FPS swing, or a 61% reduction, which is directly attributable to the GPU's ability to handle the increased graphical load. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is likely a factor at higher settings, especially at 4K, where the Ultra preset only achieves 21.1 FPS. The data suggests that the GPU's memory subsystem and raw compute power are insufficient for the highest fidelity settings, particularly at higher resolutions. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed is a fixed characteristic, and the benchmark results show its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 119.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the dataset. Medium settings produce 107.6 FPS, while High settings yield 72.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 46.5 FPS. The progression shows a clear and steep penalty for each increase in visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease considerably. Low settings reach 78.7 FPS, which is 40.8 FPS lower than at 1080p. Medium settings produce 69.3 FPS, and High settings drop to 47.7 FPS. The Ultra preset is the weakest here, with an average of 32.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 45.9 FPS, indicating that the higher resolution amplifies the GPU's workload.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal for smooth gameplay. Low settings achieve 46.6 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium settings produce 42.1 FPS, High settings drop to 27.1 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 21.1 FPS. The data reveals that at 4K, the RTX 2060 is only viable with the lowest settings preset, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS target many users prefer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience depends on the user's resolution target. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers a strong balance, achieving 107.6 FPS. This is substantially higher than the 72.2 FPS of High settings and only 11.9 FPS lower than Low, while providing superior visual quality. The High preset at this resolution is also viable at 72.2 FPS, but the step from Medium to High costs 35.4 FPS, which is a significant trade-off.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that consistently delivers a high frame rate, with 78.7 FPS. Medium settings at 69.3 FPS are also playable, but High settings at 47.7 FPS may feel less smooth. The Ultra preset at 32.8 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay that requires responsiveness. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable choice, yielding 46.6 FPS. All other presets at this resolution fall below 42.1 FPS, which is generally considered too low for a playable experience in a fast-paced MMORPG.

The data suggests that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, users should stick to 1920x1080 with Medium or Low settings, or 2560x1440 with Low settings. The High and Ultra presets are better suited for static scenes or screenshot purposes, as their frame rates are not competitive.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 65 W TDP are notable features. In synthetic benchmarks, it performs strongly, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 and a single-core score of 3193. Its average benchmark score is 26214, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's role in Archeage can be inferred from the FPS data. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the FPS reaches 119.5, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve high frame rates. However, at 4K, the FPS is much lower, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The CPU's 16 threads are likely sufficient for the game's multi-threaded workloads, as the data does not show a scenario where CPU performance is the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-11900KF, have nearly identical average scores (26196), confirming that the 5700X is not a weak link in this system.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. For the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 119.5 at 1080p to 78.7 at 1440p, a 34.1% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, it drops to 46.6, another 40.8% reduction. The High preset shows a similar trend: 72.2 FPS at 1080p, 47.7 at 1440p (a 33.9% drop), and 27.1 at 4K (a 43.2% drop). The Ultra preset drops from 46.5 at 1080p to 32.8 at 1440p, and then to 21.1 at 4K.

This scaling reveals that the GPU is the limiting component. As resolution increases, the pixel count grows, and the GPU must process more fragments. The CPU's workload remains relatively constant, so the FPS drop is directly proportional to the GPU's rendering load. The fact that the FPS nearly halves from 1080p to 4K across all settings confirms that the RTX 2060's compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The data implies that for this combo, resolution is the primary factor in determining playability, with 1080p being the only resolution where high refresh rates are achievable. The 4K results, with a maximum of 46.6 FPS on Low, suggest that this pairing is not suited for 4K gaming in Archeage.