Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, exhibits a performance profile with this combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon 8060S that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings. The measured data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with the frame rate dropping significantly as pixel count increases. This analysis walks through the measured results to interpret what they mean for the system's overall capability in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 142 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 95 FPS, a reduction of 47 FPS. At 4K Low, the average further falls to 55 FPS. This scaling indicates that the rendering load is scaling almost linearly with pixel count, suggesting the graphics processor is the primary component under strain at these settings.

The pattern is consistent across all quality presets. For High settings, the average frame rate goes from 86 FPS at 1080p, to 58 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 33 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, starting at 58 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 39 FPS at 1440p, and reaching a barely playable 23 FPS at 4K. This consistent drop-off across all presets strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon 8060S is the limiting factor when resolution is increased, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution.

The gap between the Low and Ultra presets also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (142 FPS) and Ultra (58 FPS) is 84 FPS. At 4K, the difference shrinks to 32 FPS (55 FPS Low vs. 23 FPS Ultra). This compression of the performance gap at 4K further confirms that the GPU is saturated; at lower resolutions, the GPU has headroom to handle the extra load of higher settings, but at 4K, it is already working near its limit even on Low. The data suggests that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, users should target 1080p or 1440p, as 4K only achieves playable frame rates on the Low preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8060S is the decisive component in this game's performance, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The GPU's specifications show it is a modern part with a 2560 shading units and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. It has 40 ray tracing cores, but in an MMORPG like Archeage, the traditional rasterization performance is the primary factor. The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55757.

Comparing it to its nearest rivals, the data shows it performs nearly identically to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, with a deltaPct of 0.1. It also edges out the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 by 0.6% and the RTX 4080 by 2.8%, according to the average benchmark scores. This suggests that the Radeon 8060S is a high-performance part that should handle most games well. However, the measured frame rates in Archeage at 4K Ultra (23 FPS) show that even a GPU in this performance tier is challenged by the game's engine at the highest settings and resolution.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," which means it relies on the system's main memory. While the memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," this shared memory architecture can sometimes be a bottleneck in memory-intensive scenarios. In Archeage, the measured frame rates show that while the GPU is powerful enough for high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, it cannot maintain playable performance at 4K Ultra. This indicates that the combination of the GPU's raw compute power and the system's memory bandwidth is insufficient for the most demanding settings. The data suggests that the GPU is the clear performance limiter in this pairing, especially as resolution and settings are increased.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon 8060S pair ranks 1603 out of 2761 combos for Archeage. This places it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is also not a low-end one. The rank reflects the system's overall capability in this specific game, which is a balance of the CPU's processing power and the GPU's rendering power.

Given the GPU's strong benchmark scores, one might expect a higher ranking. However, the rank is game-specific and considers the measured frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The system's inability to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially on Ultra settings, likely drags down its overall rank. The fact that the GPU performs on par with the RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks, yet struggles at 4K in this game, highlights that synthetic scores do not always translate directly to real-world gaming performance, particularly in older or less-optimized titles like Archeage.

The rank of 1603 out of 2761 suggests that many other CPU/GPU combinations provide a better experience in this game. This is likely due to the mobile nature of the CPU, which has a 28 W TDP, potentially limiting sustained performance compared to desktop counterparts. The data implies that for a game like Archeage, which can be CPU-intensive in crowded areas, the mobile CPU might hold back the powerful GPU in certain scenarios, even if the resolution scaling data points to the GPU as the primary limiter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. The Low preset achieves an average of 142 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset delivers 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. High settings yield 86 FPS, which is still very playable. The Ultra preset, however, sees a significant drop to 58 FPS, showing that the game's highest settings demand much more from the hardware.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains solid but begins to show strain. Low settings provide a good 95 FPS. Medium settings average 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 98 FPS. High settings drop to 58 FPS, which is on the edge of what many consider smooth for action games. The Ultra preset falls to 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may be noticeable to players.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings are the only playable option, with an average of 55 FPS. Medium settings average 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. High settings drop to 33 FPS, and Ultra settings average a very low 23 FPS. These numbers clearly show that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo, except on the lowest settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 18 threads. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11875.5 and a single-core score of 1700. It has an 18 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's percentile rank is 81, indicating it is more powerful than most CPUs in the database.

In Archeage, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 142 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach high frame rates. However, the ranking of 1603 out of 2761 combos suggests that the CPU might be a limiting factor in certain scenarios. For example, in large-scale PvP battles or heavily populated cities, the CPU's single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3521) could become a bottleneck.

The CPU's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which has a similar average benchmark score, differing by only -0.1%. This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 135H is roughly equivalent to a desktop Ryzen 7 5800X in terms of overall processing power. However, the mobile CPU's 28 W TDP might mean it throttles under sustained loads, which could impact performance in long gaming sessions. The data suggests that while the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most tested scenarios, its mobile design could cause frame rate dips in CPU-intensive situations.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 142, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system run Archeage at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 4K, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 55 FPS. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS, while High and Ultra average 33 and 23 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 8060S compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757, which is 2.8% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's average score of 54247.

Q: What is the system's overall rank among tested combinations for Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 1603 out of 2761 tested combinations for this game.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 95 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 39 FPS, a difference of 56 FPS.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H have more or fewer cores than its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has 14 cores, but the core count of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is not listed in the data. The two CPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with a deltaPct of -0.1%.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's resolution and target frame rate. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the system can handle 1080p with High settings (86 FPS) and even Ultra settings, which average 58 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset (58 FPS) is the highest quality option that maintains a playable frame rate, though the Medium preset (85 FPS) provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

For users with 4K displays, the data indicates that the Low preset (55 FPS) is the only viable option for acceptable performance. The Medium preset at 4K averages 49 FPS, which may be tolerable for a slower-paced MMORPG, but it is below the standard 60 FPS target. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, as they produce average frame rates of 33 and 23 FPS, respectively, which would likely result in a stuttering and unresponsive experience.

The data shows that the Medium preset provides a balanced experience, offering a significant visual improvement over Low with a relatively small performance hit. At 1080p, Medium (126 FPS) is only 16 FPS slower than Low (142 FPS) but likely looks much better. At 1440p, Medium (85 FPS) is 10 FPS slower than Low (95 FPS) but still well above 60 FPS. For the best overall experience, users with 1080p or 1440p monitors should select the Medium preset to balance visual quality and performance, while those at 4K should stick to the Low preset for playability.