Archeage

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination in Archeage?

A: This combination ranks 2192 out of 2761 tested combos for Archeage, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum. The data indicates that this pairing is not optimized for high-end gameplay in this MMORPG, with the measured frame rates showing significant limitations at higher settings and resolutions.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores an average benchmark score of 58386, putting it at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, scores 58323, which is 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, placing it 0.5% behind the AMD chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 leads this group with a score of 58826, which is 0.7% ahead.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark standing relative to its closest competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, scores 15283, showing a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% behind), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% behind). The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, which is 0.8% behind the RTX 2060.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved in Archeage with this hardware?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 117, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next best is 104 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 79 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings. At 4K, the best result drops to 45 FPS with Low settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU become the limiting factor in Archeage?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system hits 117 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to just 19 FPS — a 6.2x reduction. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (2228 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 22807 in multi-core) indicate it can feed frames quickly, but the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth limit higher-resolution performance.

Q: Are there any frame time consistency issues reported in the measured data?

A: The data includes min/max FPS only for Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 89–120 FPS (average 104). At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 60–81 FPS (average 70). At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 34–46 FPS (average 40). These ranges suggest moderate frame pacing variance, but no severe stuttering is indicated in the provided numbers.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This Zen 5 architecture processor (Granite Ridge) is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a 96 MB shared L3 cache. Its 120 W TDP and AM5 socket compatibility make it a modern desktop platform part.

In Archeage, an MMORPG with heavy server-side calculations and complex player interactions, the CPU's single-thread performance is critical. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2228 demonstrates strong per-core throughput. The multi-core score of 22807 indicates that the 8-core/16-thread configuration handles parallel workloads effectively. The PassMark single-thread score of 4704 further confirms this strength.

The CPU's performance percentile of 92 places it among the top 8% of all processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900, trails by just 0.5% in average benchmark score. This near-tie means that in CPU-bound scenarios within Archeage, the 9850X3D should not be the limiting factor. The 16 threads allow for smooth handling of game logic, network processing, and background tasks simultaneously.

At 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is less stressed, the system achieves 117 FPS. This relatively high frame rate indicates that the CPU can push well above 100 FPS in this MMORPG when the graphics load is minimal. The L3 cache size of 96 MB helps with game asset caching, reducing the need for repeated memory accesses.

The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with DDR5 support and dual-channel configuration provides ample data throughput for the CPU. In Archeage, which involves large open-world environments and many simultaneous players, this bandwidth supports smooth asset streaming. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes (CPU only) ensures fast communication with the GPU and storage devices.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture (TU106 chip) using a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The GPU has 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though Archeage does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS features given its 2014 release date.

The memory configuration includes 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications yield a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the RTX 2060 delivers 117 FPS, showing that it can handle the game's older graphics engine at lower loads. However, at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 48 FPS — a 59% reduction. This indicates that the GPU struggles with the higher fidelity settings, likely due to the increased shader and texture demands.

The GPU's 6 GB VRAM is a notable constraint. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the system only achieves 19 FPS, suggesting that the VRAM capacity is insufficient for high-resolution textures. The passmark G3D score of 14111 and the 58th percentile ranking show that this GPU is mid-tier in the broader market. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.8% behind) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% behind), indicating that the RTX 2060 remains competitive with newer budget offerings.

The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is available, but Archeage likely uses DirectX 11 given its age. The passmark DirectX 11 score of 110 versus DirectX 12 score of 53 suggests that the GPU performs better under DX11 workloads, which aligns with this game's requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are:

• Low: 117 FPS
• Medium: 104 FPS (min: 89, max: 120)
• High: 71 FPS
• Ultra: 48 FPS

The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 69 FPS drop, representing a 59% performance loss when maxing out settings. The Medium setting provides a strong balance with 104 FPS and a tight frame time range.

At 2560x1440, the measured average FPS values are:

• Low: 79 FPS
• Medium: 70 FPS (min: 60, max: 81)
• High: 48 FPS
• Ultra: 33 FPS

Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings reduces performance by 38 FPS (from 117 to 79). At Ultra settings, the drop is 15 FPS (from 48 to 33). The Medium setting at 1440p maintains 70 FPS, which is playable for most users.

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are:

• Low: 45 FPS
• Medium: 40 FPS (min: 34, max: 46)
• High: 27 FPS
• Ultra: 19 FPS

The 4K results show that this combination cannot achieve smooth gameplay at higher settings. Even at Low, the 45 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings drop to 19 FPS, which is barely interactive.

The combo rank of 2192 out of 2761 (top 79%) suggests that this pairing performs below the median for Archeage. The data clearly shows that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck, as the CPU's strong benchmark scores cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the limiting component. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 117 FPS at 1080p to 79 FPS at 1440p (a 32% reduction) and then to 45 FPS at 4K (a 62% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, even with minimal graphical features enabled.

At Medium settings, the drop is from 104 FPS at 1080p to 70 FPS at 1440p (33% reduction) and 40 FPS at 4K (62% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, rather than settings complexity.

At High settings, the values are 71 FPS (1080p), 48 FPS (1440p), and 27 FPS (4K). The 1080p to 1440p drop is 23 FPS (32%), while 4K drops 44 FPS (62%) from 1080p. This pattern mirrors the Low and Medium results, confirming that resolution has a predictable impact.

At Ultra settings, the drops are 48 FPS (1080p), 33 FPS (1440p), and 19 FPS (4K). The 1080p to 4K reduction is 29 FPS (60%). Interestingly, the Ultra settings show slightly less percentage drop than other settings, suggesting that the GPU is already saturated at 1080p Ultra.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can still push high frame rates (117 FPS at Low), but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K textures, resulting in the sharp performance cliff between 1440p and 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers 104 FPS average with a minimum of 89 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay in most scenarios. The High preset drops to 71 FPS, which is still playable but shows a 33 FPS reduction. Ultra at 48 FPS is borderline, as it may dip below 30 FPS in crowded areas. Low at 117 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset provides the best experience with 79 FPS average. This ensures frame rates above 60 FPS, which is crucial for MMORPG gameplay where responsiveness matters. The Medium preset at 70 FPS is also viable, but the min FPS of 60 indicates it may occasionally drop below the 60 FPS threshold. High at 48 FPS and Ultra at 33 FPS are not recommended, as they fall below the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings achieve 60 FPS. The Low preset at 45 FPS is the most playable option, but users should expect reduced visual quality. Medium at 40 FPS is acceptable for casual play, while High at 27 FPS and Ultra at 19 FPS are not recommended for any gameplay scenario. Players wanting 4K should consider lowering resolution or accepting lower frame rates.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize Medium settings at 1080p for the best balance of visual quality and performance. This preset provides 104 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and allows headroom for frame rate drops in intense combat situations. For 1440p users, Low settings offer the best playability, while 4K is only viable with Low settings and compromises in gameplay smoothness.