Archeage

# Archeage with AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable Archeage experience across most settings, with the data showing a clear performance ceiling at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates indicate that this pairing ranks in the 1292nd position out of 1727 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of system configurations. The 8-core, 16-thread processor with its 5.40 GHz boost capability provides ample headroom for the MMO's CPU demands, while the 8 GB GDDR6 video memory proves sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, though 4K Ultra settings push the hardware beyond comfortable limits.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with average FPS ranging from 54.7 at Ultra settings to 127 at Low settings. At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to between 34.1 and 86.3 depending on settings, while 3840x2160 only manages 17.5 at Ultra and 52.8 at Low.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU scores 19774 on average benchmarks, placing it 0.3% ahead of the GTX TITAN, 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070, 0.8% ahead of the Quadro K5200, and 1.3% ahead of the Tesla K40m. This indicates the card is closely matched with those alternatives in raw benchmark performance.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark standing?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X achieves an average benchmark score of 34313, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.4% ahead of the Core i5-13500, 0.5% ahead of the Core i7-12800HX, but 0.8% behind both the Core Ultra 7 165H and the EPYC 4244P.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Archeage?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for all tested settings, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and quality. The data does not indicate any VRAM-related stutters or failures, even at 4K Ultra where the average FPS is 17.5.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 78.8 average FPS, which is substantially better than High at 51.4 and Ultra at 34.1. The Low preset achieves 86.3 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual quality-to-performance ratio.

Q: How does the combo rank overall for this game?

A: The combination ranks 1292 out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage, meaning about 75% of tested configurations outperform this pairing. This places the setup in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + RTX 2060 SUPER combination at rank 1292 out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage. This is a below-median result, suggesting that while the system is fully capable of running the game, it does not deliver class-leading performance. The ranking reflects the GPU's position in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, which is modest compared to the CPU's much stronger 89th percentile standing. This divergence indicates that the graphics card is likely the limiting factor in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions where the CPU's processing advantage cannot compensate for the GPU's rendering throughput.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the processor field is at this level. The 34313 average benchmark score places it just 0.4% above the Core i5-13500 and 0.5% above the Core i7-12800HX, while trailing the Core Ultra 7 165H and EPYC 4244P by 0.8%. These small deltas suggest that swapping among these CPUs would produce minimal changes in Archeage performance, as the game's frame rates are likely GPU-bound in most scenarios. The GPU's rival comparison similarly shows tight clustering, with the RTX 2060 SUPER sitting within 1.3% of the GTX TITAN, RTX 2070, Quadro K5200, and Tesla K40m.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and boosts to 1650 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications place it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774.

For Archeage, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth prove adequate across all tested configurations. The measured frame rates reveal a predictable scaling pattern: at 1920x1080, the card delivers 127 FPS on Low, 116 on Medium, 77.5 on High, and 54.7 on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, those numbers drop to 86.3, 78.8, 51.4, and 34.1 respectively. At 3840x2160, the card manages only 52.8 on Low, 43.6 on Medium, 27.6 on High, and 17.5 on Ultra. The sharp decline between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution suggests the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate become significant constraints when visual effects are maximized.

The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure that Archeage can utilize modern rendering features, though the game's 2014 release date means it does not heavily stress these capabilities. The measured data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K resolutions, where even Low settings produce only 52.8 FPS, compared to the 127 FPS achievable at 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings presets are playable, with Medium providing 116 average FPS and High delivering 77.5 — both suitable for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 54.7 FPS remains functional but may feel less responsive in crowded MMO scenarios. For a 60 FPS target at this resolution, Medium or High settings are the best choices.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset with 78.8 average FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 51.4 FPS is acceptable for less demanding play, while Ultra at 34.1 FPS may struggle during large-scale battles. The Low preset achieves 86.3 FPS but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the modest gain over Medium. For 3840x2160, none of the settings provide a consistently smooth experience, with even Low only reaching 52.8 FPS and Ultra falling to 17.5. Users prioritizing 4K should accept Low settings as the only viable option, though the experience will still be marginal.

The data suggests that Medium settings represent the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering frame rates that are 48% to 81% higher than High settings while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The performance gap between Low and Medium is relatively small at 1440p (86.3 vs 78.8) and 4K (52.8 vs 43.6), making Medium the recommended preset for most users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are: Low 127, Medium 116, High 77.5, and Ultra 54.7. This resolution provides the widest range of playable options, with even the most demanding preset staying above 50 FPS. The step from Medium to High represents a 33% performance drop, while High to Ultra costs an additional 29%, demonstrating how quickly the GPU's performance degrades as quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 86.3, Medium 78.8, High 51.4, and Ultra 34.1. This resolution shows a similar pattern but with a more pronounced drop at the High and Ultra levels. The Medium preset retains 91% of the Low setting's performance, while High falls to 65% of Low and Ultra drops to just 39%. For users with 1440p displays, the choice between Medium and High involves a 27.4 FPS difference that may be noticeable in fast-moving combat.

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS values are: Low 52.8, Medium 43.6, High 27.6, and Ultra 17.5. This resolution exposes the GPU's limits most clearly, with only Low and Medium achieving playable frame rates. The decline from Medium to High is a 37% drop, and High to Ultra is another 37% reduction. The 17.5 FPS at Ultra is effectively unplayable for an MMO requiring responsive controls, while even the 27.6 FPS at High would likely cause issues in crowded areas.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and boosts up to 5.40 GHz, which contributes to its strong benchmark performance. The processor includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, with support for DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus delivering 83.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, network processing, and the many concurrent entities typical of an MMO. The 3dmark scores show the processor scales well with thread count: 2112 for 2 threads, 4074 for 4 threads, 7057 for 8 threads, and 8859 for 16 threads. This near-linear scaling suggests the CPU can effectively utilize its 16 threads for the multi-threaded workloads Archeage presents. The single-thread score of 1090 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 indicate strong per-core performance, which is valuable for MMO titles that often have a primary render thread.

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all processors means it outperforms the majority of alternatives, yet the combo still ranks low for Archeage due to the GPU constraint. The 127 FPS at 1080p Low likely approaches the CPU's frame rate ceiling, as the processor's 30325 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 35686 Passmark multithread score suggest it is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. However, at 4K Ultra with 17.5 FPS, the CPU is clearly not the bottleneck, as it can process frames far faster than the GPU can render them. The measured data indicates that upgrading the GPU would provide the most significant frame rate improvements, particularly at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 8-core design are sufficient for Archeage's demands.