Archeage

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 ranks 2843 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. This places the configuration in the lower-middle tier of all recorded system pairings, meaning a majority of tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in this MMO. The rank reflects the measured average frames per second across all resolution and preset combinations, and the data shows this pairing struggles to maintain consistently high performance, especially at higher graphical loads.

The combination sits at roughly the 23rd percentile of tested systems, indicating that while it can handle the game at certain settings, it does not offer the headroom found in higher-ranked pairings. The CPU itself holds a 68th percentile ranking among all processors in the database, while the GPU also holds a 68th percentile ranking among all graphics cards. Despite both components sitting above the median individually, their combined performance in Archeage is dragged down by the game's demanding nature at higher resolutions and presets.

When interpreting the frame rate data, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p on Low, Medium, and High presets, and at 1440p on Low and Medium presets. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, and even the Low preset only manages 48 FPS. The Ultra preset fails to hit 60 FPS at any resolution, with 1080p Ultra sitting at 49.4 FPS and 1440p Ultra dropping to 34.7 FPS. This rank of 2843 out of 3708 is therefore consistent with a system that is playable at mainstream resolutions but falls short of high-end expectations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern: resolution scaling has a dramatic effect on this combination, which indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. Moving from 1080p High (73.1 FPS) to 1440p High (50.3 FPS) results in a 31% drop in frame rate, and moving from 1440p High to 4K High (26.9 FPS) results in a further 47% drop. This steep degradation points to the Arc B580's rendering capacity being overwhelmed as pixel count increases.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (126 FPS) and Ultra (49.4 FPS) is substantial, a 61% reduction. At 1440p, Low (85.5 FPS) to Ultra (34.7 FPS) shows a 59% reduction. At 4K, Low (48 FPS) to Ultra (18.3 FPS) shows a 62% reduction. The consistency of this preset scaling across resolutions suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower settings, but the GPU's capabilities dictate the ceiling at higher presets.

The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High presets is relatively small at 1080p, with 110.3 FPS versus 73.1 FPS respectively, a 34% difference. At 1440p, Medium (73 FPS) to High (50.3 FPS) shows a 31% difference. At 4K, Medium (40.7 FPS) to High (26.9 FPS) shows a 34% difference. This pattern indicates that the High preset introduces a significant load increase over Medium, and the GPU struggles to maintain performance.

For CPU-bound scenarios, the i5-10400F's six cores and twelve threads with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz provide sufficient throughput for Archeage at lower resolutions and presets. The 1080p Low result of 126 FPS demonstrates that the CPU is not the bottleneck when the GPU load is light. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's contribution diminishes relative to the overall frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Archeage at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes, at 1080p the system clears 60 FPS on Low (126 FPS), Medium (110.3 FPS), and High (73.1 FPS) presets. The Ultra preset falls short at 49.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset is the highest setting that maintains at least 60 FPS at 2560x1440, averaging 73 FPS. The High preset drops to 50.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No, none of the tested presets at 3840x2160 reach 60 FPS. The Low preset averages 48 FPS, Medium averages 40.7 FPS, High averages 26.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 18.3 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform across different resolutions?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 49.4 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 34.7 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 18.3 FPS. The Ultra preset never reaches the 60 FPS threshold at any resolution.

Q: Which component is more important for improving frame rates in Archeage?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, given the large frame rate drops when moving from 1440p to 4K. At 1080p, the CPU can push high frame rates on lower presets, but the GPU's capacity determines the ceiling at higher settings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium presets?

A: At 1080p, Low averages 126 FPS and Medium averages 110.3 FPS, a 12.5% difference. At 1440p, Low averages 85.5 FPS and Medium averages 73 FPS, a 14.6% difference. At 4K, Low averages 48 FPS and Medium averages 40.7 FPS, a 15.2% difference.

The Verdict

This PC can run Archeage, but the answer depends heavily on the target resolution and preset. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset achieves an average of at least 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at 73 FPS. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best option at 73.1 FPS.

For gamers with a 1080p display, the system delivers a smooth experience at High settings, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The 73.1 FPS average provides comfortable headroom above the threshold. Choosing Ultra at 1080p drops the average to 49.4 FPS, which would result in noticeable stutter during busy MMO scenes, especially in large player gatherings or complex environments.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset at 73 FPS is the recommended choice. The High preset at 50.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and may cause inconsistent frame pacing. The Low preset at 85.5 FPS offers higher frame rates but sacrifices visual quality, which may be acceptable for competitive play or crowded areas.

At 4K, the system is not suitable for this game. The best result is 48 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and likely to feel sluggish in a fast-paced MMO environment. The Ultra preset at 18.3 FPS is essentially unplayable. Therefore, this combination is best suited for 1080p High or 1440p Medium gaming in Archeage.

The CPU's 68th percentile ranking and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking suggest that both components are mid-range performers. However, Archeage appears to place a heavy load on the GPU at higher resolutions, and the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to sustain high frame rates at 4K. The 190 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a mid-range card, and the measured results align with that positioning.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163 with a delta of 0.2% relative to the i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232 with a delta of -0.3%. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 with a delta of 0.5%. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277 with a delta of -0.6%. These processors would behave similarly to the i5-10400F in Archeage, given their near-identical average scores.

The GPU's nearest rivals show similar performance characteristics. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 with a delta of -0.2% relative to the Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 with a delta of 0.6%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 with a delta of -0.7%. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 with a delta of -1%. These graphics cards would produce frame rates within roughly 1% of the Arc B580 in Archeage.

For users considering alternatives, pairing the i5-10400F with any of these GPUs would yield nearly identical results. The RTX 3080, despite being a higher-tier card in general, scores only 0.7% higher on average, meaning the frame rate differences in Archeage would be negligible. Similarly, the RTX 2080 scores 0.6% lower, which would translate to a few frames per second at most. The RX 580 2048SP and P106-100 are also within the same performance envelope.

On the CPU side, the Xeon 6756E and Core 7 160UL would provide essentially the same gaming experience in Archeage, as their average benchmark scores differ by less than 1% from the i5-10400F. The EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 3 7320C also fall into this same narrow band. This means that if a user already owns one of these processors, the expected frame rates would be virtually indistinguishable from the measured data.

The database also shows that the CPU's multithreaded performance, as measured by Cinebench R23, is 10283 points, while its single-core performance is 1451 points. The GPU's PassMark G3D score is 15748, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 109672. These metrics place both components in the mid-range segment, and the nearest rivals confirm that no significant performance outliers exist in this pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 73.1 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p displays. The Low preset offers 126 FPS and Medium offers 110.3 FPS, both well above the threshold, but High provides the best visual quality while maintaining smooth performance. Ultra at 49.4 FPS should be avoided.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 73 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1440p displays. The Low preset at 85.5 FPS is also viable, but Medium offers better visual fidelity without sacrificing the 60 FPS target. High at 50.3 FPS and Ultra at 34.7 FPS are below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 48 FPS, followed by Medium at 40.7 FPS, High at 26.9 FPS, and Ultra at 18.3 FPS. Users with 4K displays should either lower their resolution to 1440p or accept frame rates below the playable threshold. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, and the highest average FPS is 48, which is 12 FPS short of the 60 FPS target.

The frame rate patterns across resolutions show that the system loses roughly 30-40% of its performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset, and another 40-50% when moving from 1440p to 4K. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate determine the ceiling. For the best experience, users should prioritize 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where the system delivers between 73.1 and 73 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.