Ark: Survival Ascended
AVERAGE FPS
77
good
This combination provides smooth gameplay with an average of 77 FPS, suitable for most gaming scenarios.
Performance Analysis
Combining the Intel Core i5-9600K with a AMD Radeon 550X delivers reliable performance in Ark: Survival Ascended. 4K gaming is possible at 40 FPS, though lowering some settings may improve fluidity. 1440p performance is excellent at 74 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. Full HD delivers a smooth 117 FPS experience. The Intel Core i5-9600K brings 6 cores, 4.6 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Meanwhile, the AMD Radeon 550X with 2 GB VRAM, 1218 MHz boost clock handles rendering duties. Medium settings provide the smoothest experience at 84 FPS.
4K Ultra HD
40 FPS
1440p QHD
74 FPS
1080p Full HD
117 FPS
Hardware Specifications
Intel Core i5-9600K
Cores / Threads
6 / 6
Base Clock
3700 MHz
Boost Clock
4600 MHz
TDP
95W
Socket
Intel Socket 1151
AMD Radeon 550X
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Base Clock
—
Boost Clock
1218 MHz MHz
TDP
50 WW
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Core i5-9600K + AMD Radeon 550X in Ark: Survival Ascended
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 18.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 29.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 43.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 69.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 34.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 54.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 128.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 54.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 87.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 128.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 200.0 |