Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a varied performance profile in Archeage, with results heavily dependent on the chosen resolution and quality preset. The data indicates a system that is capable of smooth gameplay at lower resolutions but struggles significantly when pushed to higher fidelity settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all configurations, examines the roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides clear guidance on optimizing the experience based on the available benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a steep performance curve for this combination. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 129 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 87 FPS, a reduction of 42 FPS (approximately 33%). Pushing further to 3840x2160 at Low yields an average of 50 FPS, which is another significant drop of 37 FPS (approximately 43%) from the 1440p figure. This pattern shows that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count, which is expected for a GPU-bound scenario.

At the High preset, the scaling shows a similar trend but from a lower starting point. The average FPS at 1920x1080 is 78, which falls to 52 at 2560x1440 (a 26 FPS drop) and then to 30 at 3840x2160 (a 22 FPS drop). The percentage decreases are consistent, indicating that the limiting factor remains constant across these settings. The data suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the workload becomes increasingly demanding on the GPU's processing capabilities.

The Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, illustrates the scaling with more detail. At 1080p, the average is 115 FPS with a range of 97 to 132 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 77 FPS with a range of 66 to 89 FPS. At 4K, the average falls further to 44 FPS with a range of 38 to 51 FPS. The consistent reduction in average FPS across each resolution step confirms that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, is not showing signs of limiting the frame rate, as the scaling is smooth and proportional to the resolution increase.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. The average FPS at 1080p is 53, which drops to 36 at 1440p and then plummets to 20 at 4K. This preset is clearly too demanding for this hardware, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rates at 4K Ultra are below playable thresholds, making this configuration unsuitable for that scenario. Overall, the resolution scaling analysis indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component, with its performance headroom being exhausted as pixel count increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is central to the performance observed in these measurements. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the tested resolutions but may be a factor at 4K with higher textures. The GPU's clocks are set at a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz, which are the operating frequencies that determine its throughput in this game.

The benchmark scores for this GPU place it in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159 (a delta of -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which scores 18189 (a delta of -0.5%). This places the RTX 2060 SUPER in a competitive mid-range tier, which aligns with the measured FPS in Archeage. The GPU is not a top-tier performer, but it provides adequate frame rates for 1080p and 1440p gaming at moderate settings.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU can handle 1080p Low at 129 FPS and 1080p Medium at 115 FPS, indicating strong performance when the workload is lighter. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 20, which is a clear sign that the GPU is overwhelmed. The 8 GB VRAM capacity may also be a limiting factor at 4K, as higher resolutions and texture quality require more memory. While the data does not explicitly show VRAM usage, the significant performance drop at 4K suggests that the GPU's memory subsystem and processing power are stretched to their limits.

The GPU's architecture, Turing, with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, provides the raw compute power for this game. Its FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is a measure of its ability to process shader instructions. The data indicates that this compute capability is sufficient for older MMORPG titles like Archeage, which was released in 2014, but not for pushing extreme resolutions and presets simultaneously. The RTX 2060 SUPER's role as the primary bottleneck is evident in the resolution scaling, as the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS is 129, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 20 on Ultra settings to 50 on Low settings, with Medium and High reaching 44 and 30 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data shows a consistent drop in FPS as resolution increases, which indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 77, with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 89 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER rank against its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, which is slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189).

Q: What is the FPS range at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 115, with a minimum of 97 and a maximum of 132 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1972 out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that there are many more powerful combinations available. The ranking reflects the overall performance across all tested settings and resolutions, with the GPU's mid-range capabilities being the main constraint.

The CPU's performance does not appear to be a hindrance to this ranking. The Ryzen 7 9700F is in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69875 (a delta of 0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70163 (a delta of -0.2%). This indicates that the CPU is a high-performing component, but the GPU is holding back the overall combo ranking.

The combo rank in game is a holistic measure, and the data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 62nd percentile standing among GPUs drags the overall rank down. In contrast, if the CPU were the limiting factor, the rank would likely be higher given its strong benchmark scores. The measured FPS results support this, as the frame rates scale primarily with resolution and settings, which are GPU-intensive parameters. This combo is suitable for 1080p gaming but falls behind in the rankings for higher resolutions and more demanding presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset provides an excellent balance, with an average FPS of 115 and a minimum of 97 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual quality. The High preset at 1080p also offers a playable experience with an average of 78 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS. This keeps the gameplay fluid and avoids the stutters that might occur with the High preset, which averages 52 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p can achieve 87 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth the performance gain for most players. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this resolution.

For 4K gaming, the data indicates that no preset provides a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset achieves an average of 50 FPS, which is borderline playable, but the Medium preset drops to 44 FPS, and High falls to 30 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at 4K, with an average of 20 FPS. Given these numbers, players should avoid 4K on this hardware if they prioritize frame rate. The best experience is clearly at 1080p or 1440p with the Medium preset, where the system maintains frame rates above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings average 129 FPS, Medium settings average 115 FPS (with a range of 97 to 132 FPS), High settings average 78 FPS, and Ultra settings average 53 FPS. This shows a clear progression of decreasing performance as quality increases, with the gap between Medium and High being the most substantial.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops accordingly. Low settings average 87 FPS, Medium settings average 77 FPS (with a range of 66 to 89 FPS), High settings average 52 FPS, and Ultra settings average 36 FPS. The Medium preset remains the most stable, with a narrow FPS range that indicates consistent performance. The drop from Low to Medium is 10 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 25 FPS, highlighting the significant cost of High settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance is heavily constrained. Low settings average 50 FPS, Medium settings average 44 FPS (with a range of 38 to 51 FPS), High settings average 30 FPS, and Ultra settings average 20 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is only 6 FPS, but the gap between Medium and High is 14 FPS. The Ultra preset is almost unplayable at this resolution, with an average far below the standard 60 FPS target. The min FPS data available for Medium settings shows that the system can dip to 38 FPS at 4K, which may cause noticeable stuttering in demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-performance processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.50 GHz, which provides strong single-thread performance. The CPU has a TDP of 65 watts and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Its cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

In terms of benchmark scores, the Ryzen 7 9700F is a top-tier CPU, ranking in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 69996, with a single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470. These scores are competitive with its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which have similar average scores with deltas of 0.2% and -0.2% respectively.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and other non-graphics tasks. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combination, as the FPS scaling with resolution follows a GPU-bound pattern. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions at the same settings. The high single-thread performance of the Ryzen 7 9700F ensures that it can feed the GPU efficiently, even at lower resolutions where the CPU workload is relatively higher. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (129 FPS) demonstrates that the CPU is capable of supporting high frame rates, as this is a scenario where the CPU's performance is often tested more heavily.