Archeage

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 1080p with high settings?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B390 combo averages 43 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 provide the highest quality that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 54 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 28 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 11 FPS. No preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested combinations for Archeage, placing it in the lower tier of systems capable of running the game.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The GPU sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 71st percentile. As resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p and 4K, frame rates drop sharply across all presets, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the Arc B390?

A: The nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% faster), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5% faster), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2.7% faster).

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Arc B390 when running Archeage. The CPU is a capable mid-range processor, ranking in the 71st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17177. It delivers strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024. This level of CPU performance is more than adequate for an MMORPG like Archeage, which typically relies on a mix of single-threaded game logic and multi-threaded scene rendering.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 1482 from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is an extremely low standing, and the measured frame rates in Archeage reflect that limitation. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 71 FPS, but this falls to 43 FPS at High and 29 FPS at Ultra. The pattern is consistent: the GPU becomes the primary constraint as visual complexity increases.

Resolution scaling confirms the GPU bottleneck. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Medium settings drops the average from 64 FPS to 43 FPS, a reduction of roughly one-third. Going further to 3840x2160 at Medium yields just 25 FPS, less than half the 1080p figure. Low settings show a similar trend: 71 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these drops across all presets indicates that pixel throughput, not CPU processing, is the limiting factor.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher preset levels. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 29 FPS, which is still GPU-limited given the Arc B390's low percentile ranking. The CPU's 12 threads and 12 MB of shared L3 cache provide sufficient headroom for Archeage's MMO workloads, including player counts, physics, and game-state calculations. But the GPU cannot translate that CPU capability into playable frame rates at demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the bottom 11 percent of all configurations. This low ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU's weak performance profile.

The CPU contributes positively to the overall standing. With an average benchmark score of 17177, the i5-11400F outperforms its nearest rivals by small margins: it is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, and within 0.4% to 0.6% of the Intel Core i5-12450H and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. These are essentially statistical ties, indicating the i5-11400F holds its own against modern processors.

The GPU, however, drags the combo down. The Arc B390's average score of 1482 places it alongside ancient mobile and entry-level desktop parts. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GeForce GT 625 OEM, and GeForce GT 710, all of which are within 1.3% to 2.7% of its score. These are not modern gaming GPUs; they are legacy parts from a decade ago. The Arc B390's 3 nm process and Xe3-LPG architecture do not translate into competitive gaming performance in Archeage.

The rank of 3297 out of 3708 means that roughly 89% of tested configurations deliver better performance in this game. The data indicates that this combo is suitable only for the lightest graphical workloads at 1080p, and it falls short of the 60 FPS target at any resolution above that.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering upgrades or replacements, the nearest rivals provide a reference point for what performs similarly to this combo's individual components.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-11400F's nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent in average benchmark score. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120 (0.3% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074 (0.6% slower), the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239 (0.4% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278 (0.6% faster). Any of these processors would deliver effectively identical CPU performance in Archeage, meaning the choice between them comes down to platform compatibility rather than gaming capability.

For the GPU, the alternatives are starkly limited. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463 score), GeForce 800M (1460), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and GeForce GT 710 (1443) all perform within 1.3% to 2.7% of the Arc B390. These are all entry-level parts from previous generations, and none would provide a meaningful improvement in Archeage. The data suggests that any GPU upgrade, even to a modest modern part, would represent a significant step up from this group.

In practical terms, the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. A user could pair the i5-11400F with a stronger GPU and see substantial gains. Conversely, pairing the Arc B390 with a weaker CPU would likely produce similar frame rates, since the GPU is already the bottleneck at all but the lowest settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured frame rates define the playable envelope for each resolution, using 60 FPS as the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable performance at Low and Medium presets. Low settings deliver 71 FPS average, while Medium hits 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 73 FPS. The best playable setting is Medium, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average above 60 FPS. High settings drop to 43 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS, both below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 48 FPS, followed by Medium at 43 FPS, High at 29 FPS, and Ultra at 20 FPS. Users at this resolution would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or lower the resolution to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. Low settings average 28 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS. None of these are close to the 60 FPS target, making 4K gaming impractical with this hardware.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Arc B390 can handle 1080p gaming at modest settings, but it lacks the throughput for higher resolutions. The 64 FPS at 1080p Medium is the only preset above the threshold that offers a reasonable visual experience.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B390 combination can run Archeage, but only within strict limitations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, no settings are playable; at 2560x1440, no settings are playable; at 1920x1080, Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium being the best playable option at 64 FPS average.

For users targeting 1080p, this system is functional. Medium settings provide a smooth experience with occasional dips to 54 FPS, which is acceptable for an MMORPG. Low settings offer a comfortable margin at 71 FPS. Anything above Medium, or any attempt at higher resolutions, results in frame rates that fall short of the 60 FPS playability standard.

At 1440p and 4K, the hardware is not viable for Archeage. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking makes it unsuitable for the pixel throughput required at these resolutions, regardless of the CPU's solid 71st percentile standing. The i5-11400F has ample processing power for the game's MMO mechanics, but the Arc B390 cannot deliver the frame rates needed.

Ultimately that this combo is a 1080p, medium-settings machine for Archeage. It will run the game smoothly at that configuration, but users expecting higher resolutions or maxed-out details will be disappointed. The benchmark data shows a system that is balanced toward CPU performance but severely constrained by its GPU, making it a marginal choice for this title.