Archeage

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance tier of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in Archeage?

A: This combination ranks 2624th out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The pairing is heavily constrained by the GPU, as the CPU's raw compute potential far exceeds what this graphics card can feed to the display.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, placing it just behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55093, 0.6% faster) and ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053, 1.3% slower). It also beats the Intel Xeon 6505P (53701) and Intel Core i7-14700F (53620) by roughly 2%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159 (0.4% higher), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 trails by 0.5%.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p for this combo?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 deliver 115 FPS average with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS. This represents the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, as High settings drop to 78 FPS and Ultra falls to 53 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, performance drops from 78 FPS at 1080p to 52 FPS at 1440p (33% reduction) and further to 30 FPS at 4K (a 62% total reduction). At Low settings, the drop is from 129 FPS at 1080p to 87 FPS at 1440p and 50 FPS at 4K.

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

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting component. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D boasts 12 cores, 24 threads, and a 128 MB L3 cache, with a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, ranks at the 62nd percentile, and the dramatic frame rate drops at higher resolutions indicate the graphics card cannot keep pace with the CPU's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing at rank 2624 out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage. This position, roughly in the 29th percentile of all combos, reflects a significant imbalance between the two components. The CPU is a top-tier part — its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs and a 3DMark max-threads score of 13795 demonstrate exceptional processing power. The GPU, however, sits at the 62nd percentile, and that gap manifests directly in the measured frame rates.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the constraint in this title. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's synthetic scores are formidable: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 47737, Geekbench multicore reaches 22884, and Passmark multithread scores 56154. These figures place it in the top decile of processors. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 16462, while respectable for its class, is the bottleneck.

The combo rank of 2624 suggests that while the CPU could theoretically support much higher frame rates, the RTX 2060 SUPER caps the system's output. In an MMORPG like Archeage, where large player gatherings and expansive environments tax both components, this imbalance becomes pronounced. The measured data shows that at 1080p Medium, the system achieves 115 FPS, but the GPU's limitations become apparent as resolution increases.

Compared to other tested combos in the database, this pairing sits in the lower half, which is notable given the CPU's strength. The Intel Core i7-14700F, which trails the 9900X3D by only 2.1% in average benchmark score, would likely produce similar results when paired with this GPU. The limiting factor is not the processor's ability to feed frames but the graphics card's capacity to render them.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: resolution scaling is steep, confirming the GPU-bound nature of this pairing. At High settings, the frame rate drops by 26 FPS from 1080p to 1440p (78 to 52 FPS), then by another 22 FPS from 1440p to 4K (52 to 30 FPS). The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 61.5%.

Low settings show a similar trajectory: 129 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 42 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 37 FPS. This consistent scaling pattern indicates the GPU is being saturated at every resolution, with the CPU never becoming the limiting factor.

Medium settings provide the most complete data, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, the average is 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132. At 1440p, the average falls to 77 FPS (range: 66-89). At 4K, the average is 44 FPS (range: 38-51). The minimum frame rates scale proportionally, suggesting stable performance without sudden drops.

Ultra settings demonstrate the harshest scaling: 53 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K reduction is 62.3%, nearly identical to the High setting reduction. This consistency indicates that the GPU's rendering pipeline is the primary constraint, regardless of quality preset.

The resolution scaling analysis points to a system where the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits. The 256-bit memory bus and 2176 shading units are sufficient for 1080p gaming but struggle at higher resolutions. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128 MB L3 cache are more than adequate for this workload, further confirming the GPU as the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 129 FPS average, which is excellent for an MMORPG. Medium settings yield 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with improved visuals. High settings drop to 78 FPS, still comfortably playable. Ultra settings fall to 53 FPS, which is acceptable but begins to show the GPU's limitations.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease notably. Low settings maintain 87 FPS, which remains smooth. Medium settings average 77 FPS (range: 66-89), still playable for most users. High settings drop to 52 FPS, approaching the threshold where some players may notice reduced fluidity. Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS, which is borderline for an MMORPG with fast-paced combat.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings achieve 50 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that remains consistently playable. Medium settings average 44 FPS (range: 38-51), with minimums dipping below 40. High settings drop to 30 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 20 FPS, making these presets impractical for the vast majority of players.

The data shows that 1080p Medium is the standout configuration: 115 FPS average with a 97 FPS minimum ensures smooth performance even in crowded areas. The 1440p Medium setting at 77 FPS is also viable, though the 66 FPS minimum suggests occasional dips during intense scenes. At 4K, only Low settings (50 FPS) provide an acceptable experience, and even then, the margin for error is thin.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are adequate for 1080p gaming but become strained at higher resolutions, as the measured FPS data confirms.

The GPU's core configuration includes 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The boost clock of 1650 MHz yields a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards but remains functional for a 2019-era card. The inclusion of 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores shows architectural capability, though Archeage does not leverage these features.

The GPU's benchmark results place it at the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards, with a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011. Its nearest rivals — the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, 0.4% higher) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, 0.5% higher) — demonstrate that the 2060 SUPER sits at a competitive level for its class.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is the most significant limitation at 4K. Archeage's environments, with their detailed textures and large draw distances, can exceed this capacity at Ultra settings, leading to the observed 20 FPS average. Even at High settings, the 30 FPS result suggests the GPU is operating at its limits. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, while respectable, is insufficient for the data throughput required at 4K resolution.

The GPU's 175 W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for its generation. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the GPU's needs, and the 450 W suggested PSU requirement indicates modest power demands. These characteristics make the RTX 2060 SUPER a capable 1080p card, but the measured data shows it cannot sustain high frame rates beyond that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, Medium settings deliver 115 FPS average with a 97 FPS minimum, making this the best configuration for most players. The jump from Low to Medium costs only 14 FPS (129 to 115) while providing noticeably better visuals. High settings at 78 FPS are also viable, but the 37 FPS drop from Medium to High is substantial for the visual improvement gained.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings at 77 FPS (minimum 66) offer the best balance. Low settings at 87 FPS provide additional headroom but sacrifice visual quality. High settings at 52 FPS are playable for less demanding players, while Ultra at 36 FPS is not recommended for consistent gameplay, especially in large-scale battles where frame rates can dip.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings (50 FPS) provide a consistently playable experience. Medium settings at 44 FPS (minimum 38) are borderline, with dips below 40 FPS during intense scenes. High and Ultra settings at 30 and 20 FPS respectively are not recommended for any gameplay scenario.

The data suggests that players should prioritize 1080p Medium for the best overall experience, as this configuration provides a 97 FPS minimum that ensures smooth performance even in the most demanding situations. For 1440p users, Medium settings offer the best compromise between visual quality and frame rate stability. 4K gaming is only feasible at Low settings, and players seeking higher visual fidelity should consider this pairing insufficient for that resolution.

The settings recommendations are straightforward: optimize for 1080p Medium or 1440p Medium, depending on monitor resolution. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher settings, and the measured data shows no configuration where Ultra settings provide acceptable performance. The CPU's capabilities are more than sufficient for this game, so players should focus their tuning efforts on the graphics settings rather than processor-dependent options.