Archeage

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in Archeage?

A: This combination ranks 2928 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage, placing it in the lower portion of the tested field. The percentile data indicates the CPU outperforms 92% of all tested CPUs, while the GPU outperforms 58% of all tested GPUs, suggesting a significant imbalance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its nearest rival CPUs?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 57498, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 9015, 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313, 1.1% lower than the Intel Core i9-14900, and 1.4% lower than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rival GPUs?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 15290, which is essentially identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a 0% delta, 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon 680M, 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600.

Q: What is the best average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 117 FPS with Low settings. The Medium preset achieves 104 FPS average, High achieves 71 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 19 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is followed by 27 FPS at 4K with High settings and 33 FPS at 1440p with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the data for this combo measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured, as indicated by the "dataIsMeasured" field being true. This means the FPS values come from actual benchmark runs rather than theoretical projections.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge codename), built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it features 64 MB of L3 cache along with 1 MB of L2 cache per core.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are substantial. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 and the Geekbench multicore score of 22174 indicate strong parallel processing power. However, the game's performance with this combo suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at most settings. The PassMark multithread score of 54643 and the 3DMark max threads score of 13929 reinforce the processor's high throughput potential.

The single-thread performance is also notable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2253 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3010. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4672 show that the CPU handles lightly-threaded workloads effectively. For an MMORPG like Archeage, which often relies on single-thread performance for game logic and network handling, these scores are relevant.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 92% against all CPUs places it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9015 and the Intel Core i9-14900, with the Ryzen 9 9900X performing within 1.4% of these competitors in average benchmark scores. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12552 and 8-thread score of 9114 demonstrate scaling across thread counts, while the 2-thread score of 2519 and 4-thread score of 4886 show efficiency at lower thread utilization.

The data indicates that the CPU is far more capable than what Archeage requires at the tested settings. The fact that FPS drops significantly when moving from Low to Ultra settings, while the CPU remains constant, points to the GPU becoming the bottleneck rather than the processor. The CPU's PassMark physics score of 3381 and floating-point math score of 120083 are strong indicators of its ability to handle complex calculations without becoming a constraint.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process by TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

The GPU comes with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its compute capabilities include 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 12.90 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. The pixel rate is 80.64 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 201.6 GTexel/s. The card has a TDP of 160 W and requires a 450 W power supply.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings increase. The PassMark G3D score of 14111 and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 65846 provide context for its overall graphics performance. The GPU's percentile ranking of 58% against all GPUs places it in the mid-range segment, which is reflected in the measured FPS results.

The RTX 2060's nearest rivals include the GTX 580, Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, and RX 7600, all of which have average benchmark scores within 0.8% of the RTX 2060. This indicates that the GPU sits in a competitive performance tier, but one that struggles with demanding settings in this game.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a notable consideration for Archeage at higher resolutions. While the game does not appear to exceed this limit based on the measured data, the significant FPS drops at 4K Ultra (19 FPS) compared to 1080p Ultra (48 FPS) suggest that the GPU is heavily taxed. The DirectX 12 benchmark score of 53 and DirectX 11 score of 110 from PassMark indicate that the GPU handles modern APIs reasonably well for its class.

The GPU's compute score of 5488 from PassMark GPU Compute and the OpenCL score of 65014 from Geekbench show that while the card is not a compute powerhouse, it is adequate for gaming workloads. The texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions where more texture work is required per frame.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 achieves a rank of 2928 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places the combo in the 21st percentile of tested configurations, meaning roughly 79% of tested combos perform better in this game.

This ranking is notably low when considering the CPU's individual performance. The Ryzen 9 9900X ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, indicating that it is a top-tier processor. In contrast, the RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, which is closer to the middle of the pack. The disparity between these two percentile rankings explains the combo's overall position.

The data suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint on performance. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 117 FPS, which is respectable. However, as settings increase to Medium (104 FPS), High (71 FPS), and Ultra (48 FPS), the frame rate drops substantially. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-limited scenario where the CPU has ample headroom.

The combo's rank of 2928 out of 3708 indicates that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs achieve better results in Archeage. This is likely because the RTX 2060, while a capable mid-range card, is paired with an extremely powerful CPU that the game does not fully utilize. The imbalance means that the system's overall performance in this game is constrained by the GPU's capabilities.

When compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 is essentially on par with the GTX 580 (0% delta), Radeon 680M (0.1% higher), RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% higher), and RX 7600 (0.8% higher). This suggests that pairing the Ryzen 9 9900X with any of these GPUs would likely result in similar combo rankings, as they all have comparable average benchmark scores.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the EPYC 9015, EPYC 7313, Core i9-14900, and Xeon Platinum 8260M, all have average benchmark scores within 1.4% of the Ryzen 9 9900X. This means that swapping the CPU for one of these alternatives would have minimal impact on the combo's ranking, as the GPU would still be the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's performance priorities and display resolution. The data provides clear guidance on which presets deliver playable frame rates versus those that result in sub-30 FPS experiences.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 117 FPS average, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset achieves 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, making it a strong choice for users who want a balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset drops to 71 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant step down from Medium. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS may be acceptable for some users but is noticeably less smooth.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 79 FPS, which is playable, while the Medium preset achieves 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. The High preset drops to 48 FPS, which is borderline, and the Ultra preset falls to 33 FPS, which is below ideal for most players. For 1440p, Medium settings provide the best combination of visual fidelity and playable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 45 FPS, which is marginal, while the Medium preset delivers 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. The High preset drops to 27 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 19 FPS, both of which are not recommended for gameplay. For 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, and even then, the experience may be suboptimal.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best overall experience across all resolutions when considering the balance between frame rate and visual quality. At 1080p, Medium provides 104 FPS with no frame rate below 89 FPS. At 1440p, Medium provides 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. At 4K, Medium provides 40 FPS, which is the highest playable average at that resolution aside from Low.

For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 117 FPS, which is the highest measured average across all configurations. However, the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it for an MMORPG where environmental detail can enhance the experience. Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p represent the sweet spot for this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings presets. The results are organized below by resolution, with all four settings presets covered for each.

1920x1080:

• Low: 117 FPS average
• Medium: 104 FPS average, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS
• High: 71 FPS average
• Ultra: 48 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 79 FPS average
• Medium: 70 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS
• High: 48 FPS average
• Ultra: 33 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 45 FPS average
• Medium: 40 FPS average, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS
• High: 27 FPS average
• Ultra: 19 FPS average

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The gap between Low and Medium is relatively small in percentage terms, while the gap between Medium and High is more substantial, and the gap between High and Ultra is even larger.

At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 13 FPS, representing an 11% drop. The difference between Medium and High is 33 FPS, a 32% drop. The difference between High and Ultra is 23 FPS, a 32% drop. These percentages indicate that the performance cost of each settings tier is not uniform.

At 1440p, the difference between Low and Medium is 9 FPS, an 11% drop. The difference between Medium and High is 22 FPS, a 31% drop. The difference between High and Ultra is 15 FPS, a 31% drop. The pattern mirrors the 1080p results closely.

At 4K, the difference between Low and Medium is 5 FPS, an 11% drop. The difference between Medium and High is 13 FPS, a 33% drop. The difference between High and Ultra is 8 FPS, a 30% drop. The consistency of these percentage drops across resolutions suggests that the settings presets scale predictably in terms of performance impact.

The minimum FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 89 FPS, which is 86% of the average. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 60 FPS, which is 86% of the average. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 34 FPS, which is 85% of the average. This consistency suggests that frame time variance is similar across resolutions for this preset.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K provides insight into which component is the limiting factor at each settings level. The data shows that the performance degradation is substantial but follows a predictable pattern based on the GPU's capabilities.

At Low settings, the FPS progression from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is 117 to 79 to 45. This represents a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 72 FPS, or 62%. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom to handle the workload at all resolutions.

At Medium settings, the FPS progression is 104 to 70 to 40. This represents a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 64 FPS, or 62%. The percentage drops are nearly identical to Low settings, suggesting that the resolution scaling is independent of the settings preset.

At High settings, the FPS progression is 71 to 48 to 27. This represents a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 44 FPS, or 62%. Again, the percentage drops are consistent with the other presets.

At Ultra settings, the FPS progression is 48 to 33 to 19. This represents a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 42% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 29 FPS, or 60%. The slightly smaller percentage drop at Ultra settings may be due to the already low frame rates at 1080p.

The consistent 60-62% total drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the percentage drops would be smaller at higher resolutions because the CPU workload would not increase as much with resolution. Instead, the GPU workload scales with the number of pixels, which is 4 times higher at 4K compared to 1080p.

The RTX 2060's memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and 6 GB VRAM capacity are likely contributing factors to the steep resolution scaling. At 4K, the GPU must process 8.3 million pixels per frame, which requires significantly more memory bandwidth and fill rate than at 1080p's 2.1 million pixels. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s become constraints at higher resolutions.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve playable frame rates across all settings presets. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings provide acceptable performance. At 4K, only Low settings approach playability, and even then, the 45 FPS average may not be smooth enough for all users. The CPU's strength is not fully utilized in this configuration, as the GPU limits performance at every resolution and settings combination.