Archeage

Archeage is an older MMORPG, but its performance with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER reveals a system that is heavily influenced by graphics settings and resolution. The data shows a combination that can deliver smooth frame rates at 1080p, but struggles to maintain playability at 4K, particularly on higher presets. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS figures to show exactly where this pairing excels and where it falls short.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a dramatic and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with High settings, the system averages 78 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset, the average falls to 52 FPS, a reduction of 26 FPS. At 4K, the average plummets to 30 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

The Low preset tells a similar story, but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 129 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 87 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 50 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 42 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 37 FPS. This shows that the performance penalty is not linear, but the trend is clear: every step up in resolution costs a significant portion of the frame rate.

The Medium preset provides the most complete picture, as it is the only settings level with min and max FPS values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 115 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS. The min-to-max spread is tighter at lower resolutions (35 FPS at 1080p) than at 4K (13 FPS), suggesting that frame pacing is more consistent when the GPU is less saturated.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the results are sobering. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 53 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 36 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 20 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 17 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is another 16 FPS. These numbers show that Ultra settings are not viable at 4K with this hardware, and even at 1440p, the frame rate is borderline for a smooth experience.

The pattern across all presets indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU's performance is relatively constant across resolutions, but the GPU's workload increases with pixel count. Benchmark results indicate that the system transitions from being potentially CPU-bound at 1080p Low (129 FPS) to clearly GPU-bound at 4K Ultra (20 FPS). The low preset at 1080p is the only configuration where the frame rate is high enough to suggest the CPU might be a constraint, but the overall trend is dominated by GPU scaling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Archeage, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks at position 2624 out of 3708 total combinations. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which is a meaningful indicator of its overall performance ceiling in this specific game. The rank reflects the combined influence of both the CPU and GPU, but given the resolution scaling data, the GPU's contribution to this ranking is likely more significant.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, sits at the 81st percentile when compared against all CPUs in the benchmark database. This is a strong showing, indicating that the processor is well above average in general computational performance. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with a deltaPct of -0.3, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with a deltaPct of 0.6. These deltas are minimal, meaning the 5800XT performs nearly identically to these other processors in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, has a percentile rank of 62 against all GPUs. This places it slightly above the median, but it is far from a top-tier card. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with a deltaPct of -0.4, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 with a deltaPct of -0.5, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 with a deltaPct of -1.5. These comparisons show that the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially on par with a mobile RTX 3060, which is a notable data point for understanding its relative capability.

Given that the CPU is in the 81st percentile and the GPU is in the 62nd percentile, the combo rank of 2624 out of 3708 suggests that the GPU is holding the system back in Archeage. A higher-ranked combo would likely feature a more powerful GPU paired with a similar or weaker CPU. The data shows that this CPU is capable of feeding a faster graphics card, but the RTX 2060 SUPER limits the overall gaming performance. The combo rank of 2624 is a direct consequence of this imbalance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. Its memory operates at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. These specifications are directly relevant to the measured FPS results in Archeage.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a key factor. At 1080p and 1440p, the game's texture and geometry demands are likely within the 8 GB limit, which is why the frame rates are higher at those resolutions. However, at 4K, the increased resolution demands more memory for framebuffer and textures. The data shows a sharp drop in performance at 4K, and it is plausible that the 8 GB VRAM is a contributing factor, although the raw compute power of the GPU is also a limitation.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest by modern standards. It offers 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.181 TFLOPS. These numbers help explain why the Ultra preset at 4K yields only 20 FPS. The GPU is simply not powerful enough to handle the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are also relevant, as these dictate how fast the GPU can fill the screen with pixels and apply textures.

The RTX 2060 SUPER also has 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, but Archeage is an older MMORPG from 2014 and likely does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS in any meaningful way. These features are irrelevant to the measured FPS results. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is present, but the game's engine is older and may not fully leverage modern API features.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide additional context. Its Passmark G3D score is 16462, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2011. These scores place it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 SUPER is virtually identical in performance to the RTX 3060 Mobile, with a deltaPct of -0.4. This means that in terms of raw gaming performance, this desktop card is roughly equivalent to a laptop variant of the next generation, which is a telling indicator of its age and capability.

In practical terms for Archeage, the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 129 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit. But as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rates fall accordingly. The GPU's role is to render the scene, and its performance ceiling is clearly visible in the 4K Ultra result of 20 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. For 1080p, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 115 FPS and a minimum of 97 FPS. This is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on a standard 60 Hz monitor and even provides headroom for higher refresh rate displays. The High preset at 1080p (78 FPS) is also playable, but Medium provides a more comfortable margin.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS, which is sufficient for a responsive experience. The High preset at 1440p (52 FPS) is playable but may feel less smooth during intense scenes. The Low preset at 1440p (87 FPS) is the highest performing option, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. Medium is the sweet spot.

For 4K, the data is less encouraging. The Low preset achieves an average of 50 FPS, which is playable but requires significant visual compromises. The Medium preset at 4K (44 FPS) is borderline, with a minimum of 38 FPS that could cause noticeable stuttering in demanding areas. The High preset at 4K (30 FPS) is barely playable, and the Ultra preset at 4K (20 FPS) is not recommended for any serious gameplay.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution for this combo. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 53 FPS, which is lower than the Medium preset at 1440p (77 FPS). This indicates that the visual gains from Ultra settings are not worth the performance cost. The Medium preset provides a better frame rate and still looks good in an older title like Archeage.

The best overall experience, considering all resolutions, is the Medium preset at 1080p. It provides the highest average FPS among the "balanced" settings (115 FPS) and has a minimum of 97 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. For users with a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset at that resolution is the best trade-off. For 4K, users should accept the Low preset to maintain a playable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is organized by resolution and settings. The following breakdown provides exact numbers for each configuration.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves the following average FPS:

• Low: 129 FPS
• Medium: 115 FPS (min 97, max 132)
• High: 78 FPS
• Ultra: 53 FPS

At 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are:

• Low: 87 FPS
• Medium: 77 FPS (min 66, max 89)
• High: 52 FPS
• Ultra: 36 FPS

At 3840x2160, the average FPS figures are:

• Low: 50 FPS
• Medium: 44 FPS (min 38, max 51)
• High: 30 FPS
• Ultra: 20 FPS

These numbers show a clear hierarchy. At every resolution, the Low preset provides the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial at every resolution: 76 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K.

The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS data. At 1080p, the range is 97 to 132 FPS, a spread of 35 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 66 to 89 FPS, a spread of 23 FPS. At 4K, the range is 38 to 51 FPS, a spread of 13 FPS. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the frame rate becomes more stable as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but the absolute values are lower.

The data also shows that the step from Low to Medium costs 14 FPS at 1080p, 10 FPS at 1440p, and 6 FPS at 4K. The step from Medium to High costs 37 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. The step from High to Ultra costs 25 FPS at 1080p, 16 FPS at 1440p, and 10 FPS at 4K. The largest performance hit comes from moving from Medium to High, which suggests that High settings introduce significant rendering effects that are not well optimized for this GPU.

For users who prioritize frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p (129 FPS) is the highest achievable. For those who want a balance, Medium at 1080p (115 FPS) is nearly as fast. The High preset at 1080p (78 FPS) is a significant drop from Medium, and Ultra at 1080p (53 FPS) is not worth the loss.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, along with 64 KB of L1 cache per core. This configuration provides strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance for an MMORPG like Archeage.

The CPU's benchmark scores are robust. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23794 in multi-core and 3359 in single-core. In 3DMark, its max-thread score is 7680, and its single-thread score is 959. These numbers indicate that the 5800XT is a capable processor for gaming, particularly in scenarios that rely on single-thread performance. The CPU's percentile rank of 81 against all CPUs confirms its strong position.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, AI, and physics calculations. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at most settings and resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 129 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU might be nearing its limit. However, at higher resolutions and settings, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor.

The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for an MMORPG, which often has many entities and players in a scene. The high boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps with single-threaded tasks, which are common in game engines. The 32 MB of L3 cache is also beneficial, as it reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data.

The nearest rival CPUs to the 5800XT include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a deltaPct of 0, meaning they perform identically in average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS are both slightly slower, with a deltaPct of -0.3. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is slightly faster, with a deltaPct of 0.6. These small differences are negligible in real-world gaming, so the 5800XT is effectively on par with these other processors.

The CPU's TDP is 105 W, and it supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This memory bandwidth is sufficient for gaming, but it is not as high as newer platforms. The CPU also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which allows for fast data transfer to the GPU and NVMe SSDs.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU is not the reason for the lower combo rank. The CPU is well above average, and its performance is more than adequate for this game. The bottleneck is the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The CPU can feed the RTX 2060 SUPER at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Users with a more powerful GPU would see higher frame rates, but the 5800XT is not the limiting factor in this pairing.