Archeage

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a specific performance profile for ArcheAge, a game released on January 14, 2014. The database contains measured frame rate data across three resolutions and four quality presets, offering a clear picture of what this combination can achieve. The results show a system that is perfectly capable at 1080p and 1440p with moderate settings, but one that struggles significantly at 4K. The analysis below breaks down the recorded data to explain where this hardware excels and where it falls short.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for ArcheAge with the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B570 is recorded across 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 resolutions, each tested at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. The database provides average frame rates for all configurations, with minimum and maximum values available only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is limited. The Low preset delivers an average of 42 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 38 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. High settings drop the average to 26 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding only 17 FPS on average. None of these frame rates approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware combination for ArcheAge.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves markedly. The Low preset reaches an average of 74 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. High settings produce an average of 45 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 31 FPS. The data shows that Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS mark, while High and Ultra do not.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 110 FPS. Medium settings deliver 98 FPS on average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. High settings maintain an average of 66 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. The 1080p results indicate that the system can handle most presets comfortably, with only Ultra falling short of 60 FPS.

The frame rate scaling across resolutions follows a predictable pattern. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS at Medium settings drops from 98 to 66, a reduction of roughly one-third. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the Medium preset falls from 66 to 38 FPS, a similar proportional decline. This consistent scaling suggests that the rendering load increases steadily with pixel count, and the Arc B570 has a finite capacity that gets exhausted at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides a clear verdict for the best playable settings at each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset comes closest with 42 FPS, but that is still 18 FPS short of playable. The verdictByResolution field lists no playable settings for this resolution, confirming that 4K is not an option for this system in ArcheAge.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, which delivers an average of 66 FPS. This preset also shows a minimum of 56 FPS, meaning there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes, but the average remains comfortably above the threshold. Low settings also qualify as playable with 74 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still meeting the playability requirement.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are High, which achieves an average of 66 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The Low preset reaches 110 FPS and Medium reaches 98 FPS, both of which are also playable, but High provides the best visual fidelity among the playable options. The Ultra preset, with 45 FPS, is not playable at this resolution.

For users prioritizing smoothness over visual quality, the data suggests that 1080p Low at 110 FPS or 1440p Low at 74 FPS would provide the most headroom above the 60 FPS target. However, for the best balance of visuals and performance, 1080p High and 1440p Medium are the recommended configurations based on the recorded measurements.

CPU and GPU Roles

Determining whether the Intel Core i5-11400F or the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor requires examining the scaling patterns across resolutions and presets. The CPU, with 6 cores and 12 threads, has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024, placing it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, offers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus.

The frame rate data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher presets, but the gap narrows as settings increase. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 110 FPS, likely approaching a CPU-imposed limit. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 45 FPS, indicating that the GPU is now the constraint, as the more complex pixel shading and effects overwhelm the Arc B570.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The Medium preset delivers 66 FPS, while High drops to 45 FPS and Ultra to 31 FPS. This steep decline with each preset tier suggests that the GPU is fully saturated at this resolution. The CPU, with its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, appears sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at 1440p, as evidenced by the playable Medium preset.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. Even Low settings produce only 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 17 FPS. The pixel count at 4K is four times that of 1080p, and the Arc B570's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain playable frame rates. The CPU's performance, while not top-tier, is not the primary constraint at this resolution, as reducing settings from Ultra to Low only improves frame rates by 25 FPS, a modest gain that reflects GPU-bound rendering.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this analysis. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 98 FPS at 1080p to 66 FPS at 1440p, a 33% reduction, and then to 38 FPS at 4K, a 42% reduction from 1440p. These proportional decreases align with the increased pixel counts, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance as resolution rises.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU, offering context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120 and is 0.3% higher than the i5-11400F's 17177 average. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% lower than the i5-11400F. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% higher. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning that swapping the i5-11400F for any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in ArcheAge, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 and is 0.1% higher than the Arc B570's 20556 average. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% lower than the B570. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% lower. Again, these differences are minimal, so a system with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-11400F would yield frame rates within a few percent of those recorded for the Arc B570.

This suggests that the performance profile described in the measured FPS data is representative of a broader class of mid-range hardware. Gamers with an RTX 3070 Mobile or an Arc A750 should expect similar results in ArcheAge, with the same playable settings at each resolution. The CPU rivals, including the EPYC 7H12 and the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, would also maintain the same frame rates, as the game appears to be GPU-bound at most settings and resolutions examined.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run ArcheAge is answered by the verdictByResolution data. At 1920x1080, the system runs the game playably at High settings, with an average of 66 FPS. This is the recommended configuration, as it provides the best visual quality among the playable presets. The Low and Medium presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, offering 110 FPS and 98 FPS respectively for users who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset, at 45 FPS, is not playable.

At 2560x1440, the system runs the game playably at Medium settings, with an average of 66 FPS. The Low preset also achieves playable performance at 74 FPS. High and Ultra settings, at 45 FPS and 31 FPS respectively, fall below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at playable frame rates on any preset. The best result is 42 FPS at Low settings, which is still below the 60 FPS target. Users attempting to play at 4K will need to reduce their expectations significantly or consider different hardware.

Overall, the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B570 combination is a capable mid-range setup for ArcheAge at 1080p and 1440p. The system excels at 1080p High settings, delivering a smooth 66 FPS average, and handles 1440p Medium with a similar frame rate. The recorded data shows that this hardware is sufficient for the game's demands at these resolutions, but it is not powerful enough for 4K gaming. The GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides adequate support across all tested configurations. This combination ranks 2983rd out of 3708 tested combinations in the database, reflecting its mid-pack positioning for this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for ArcheAge at 1920x1080 with this hardware?

A: The best settings are High, which delivers an average of 66 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this PC run ArcheAge at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: Yes, at Medium settings the system achieves an average of 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings also work at 74 FPS. High and Ultra presets do not meet the playability requirement.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F or the Intel Arc B570 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. Even Low settings only produce 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 17 FPS, indicating that the Arc B570 cannot handle the pixel load at 4K.

Q: What frame rates does this system achieve at 1080p Low settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 110 FPS, the highest recorded for this hardware in ArcheAge.

Q: Are there other GPUs that would perform similarly to the Intel Arc B570 in this game?

A: Yes, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 0.1% higher, and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 0.1% lower. These would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The recorded minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 56 FPS, so there can be occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average remains at 66 FPS.