Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that sits near the bottom of the database’s tested configurations for Archeage. Out of 3,708 recorded combos, this pairing ranks 3,423rd, placing it in the lower percentile of systems evaluated. The data clearly shows that this is not a high-performance pairing for this MMORPG, and the recorded frame rates confirm that it struggles at higher resolutions and presets. However, at 1080p with the Low preset, the system does manage to cross the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for players willing to sacrifice visual fidelity for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 3,423 out of 3,708 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 8% of all recorded configurations. This is a low ranking, and it reflects the significant bottleneck imposed by the Intel Arc B370, which is an integrated-class GPU with a modest performance profile. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, is a capable six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, and its benchmark scores are respectable. However, in Archeage, the GPU is the limiting factor, and the data shows that the system cannot maintain playable frame rates at most settings.

The database records the CPU’s average benchmark score as 25,005, with a percentile of 77 among all tested CPUs. This means the processor outperforms 77% of the CPUs in the database, indicating that it is not the source of the system’s poor gaming performance. Instead, the GPU’s average benchmark score is 1,184, with a percentile of just 5 among all tested GPUs. This puts the Arc B370 in the bottom 5% of all graphics solutions, and its nearest rivals in the database are all older or lower-end parts, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770.

For Archeage specifically, the recorded frame rates at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p paint a clear picture. At 4K, the system averages 15 FPS on High, 22 FPS on Medium, 25 FPS on Low, and just 10 FPS on Ultra. None of these are remotely playable. At 1440p, the averages are 26 FPS on High, 39 FPS on Medium, 43 FPS on Low, and 18 FPS on Ultra. Again, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1080p, the system finally finds some traction: Low averages 65 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. Only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS bar, and it does so by a slim margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is closely matched by several other processors in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average score of 24,964, which is just 0.2% lower than the 8400F’s score. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911, a 0.4% difference. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25,103, which is 0.4% higher. In practical terms, these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Archeage, meaning any of them paired with the same GPU would produce similar frame rates.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370 is in a very low performance tier, and its nearest rivals are all older discrete or mobile parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370’s 1,184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190, a 0.5% advantage, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192, a 0.7% advantage. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168, which is 1.4% lower. These deltas are tiny, so any of these GPUs would behave almost identically in Archeage. In other words, the Arc B370 is effectively in the same performance class as graphics hardware from over a decade ago, and the recorded frame rates reflect that.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 60 FPS on any settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The recorded average FPS at that resolution and setting is 65, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. No other resolution or preset combination reaches 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system in Archeage?

A: The only playable resolution is 1920x1080, and the best preset there is Low, with an average of 65 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so those resolutions are not recommended.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25,005. Its closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24,964 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24,935 (0.3% slower), and the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24,911 (0.4% slower). The AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% faster at 25,103. These differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance tier compared to other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1,184 in the database’s benchmark, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, 0.5% faster) and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, 0.7% faster). This is a very low tier, suitable only for lightweight or older titles.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in Archeage?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 8400F outperforms 77% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU sits in the bottom 5%. In Archeage, the frame rates are consistently low across all resolutions, which indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

Q: Is there any resolution where the Medium preset is playable?

A: No. At 1920x1080, Medium averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 39 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it averages 22 FPS. None of these are playable.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Archeage? The answer is yes, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution shows that at 3840x2160 and 2560x1440, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 65 FPS. This means a player can enjoy Archeage at 1080p with reduced visual details, but the experience will be noticeably scaled back compared to what higher-end systems can deliver.

For anyone considering this combination, the practical takeaway is that it is a low-end setup for Archeage. The CPU is more than adequate for the game, but the GPU is severely underpowered. The recorded data shows that the system cannot handle medium or high settings at any resolution without dropping well below 60 FPS. Even at 1080p Medium, the average is 57 FPS, which is just shy of the playable threshold and would likely produce noticeable stutter in busy MMORPG scenes. The Low preset is the only safe choice, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is thin.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database includes measured frame rates for this combination across three resolutions and four presets. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 15 FPS, Medium averages 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25, Low averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for High, Low, or Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 26 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 44, Low averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. Again, only the Medium preset has recorded min and max values.

At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 39 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 66, Low averages 65 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is the only setting in the entire dataset where the maximum FPS exceeds 60, reaching 66, but the average remains below the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database’s verdict by resolution identifies which settings are playable, defined as maintaining an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. The highest average recorded is 25 FPS on Low, which is far below the threshold. At 2560x1440, no preset is playable either, with the best average being 43 FPS on Low.

At 1920x1080, the only playable preset is Low, with an average of 65 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, which is close but does not meet the threshold, and High and Ultra are even further behind at 39 FPS and 27 FPS respectively.

In summary, the best settings for this system are 1080p with the Low preset. That is the only configuration that delivers a playable experience in Archeage. Players who want higher visual fidelity will need to accept frame rates in the 30s or 40s, which is generally not suitable for a fast-paced MMORPG. The data is clear: this CPU and GPU combination is not built for high-end gaming, and Archeage is no exception.