Archeage

The Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly specific performance envelope in Archeage, one where 1080p and 1440p gaming are viable but 4K is firmly out of reach. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the system is a solid 1080p performer, a capable 1440p option with settings adjustments, and a non-starter at 4K for this MMORPG.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near distinct performance neighbors. The Intel Core i5-14400F, with an average benchmark score of 32279, is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, 0.1% slower) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% slower). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is a marginal step ahead at 32354 (0.2% faster), while the Intel Core i7-12800H trails slightly at 32121 (0.5% slower). For gaming workloads, these differences are negligible; any of these CPUs would present a similar CPU-side bottleneck or headroom profile.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570’s average score of 20556 places it in a tight cluster with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% slower) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 0.1% faster). The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) is 0.5% faster. The Arc B570’s nearest rivals are all within a half-percent of its performance, meaning users coming from any of these GPUs would experience nearly identical frame rates in Archeage at the same settings.

Given this near-identical performance parity, the data suggests that swapping the i5-14400F for a Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U or the Arc B570 for an Arc A750 would produce no meaningful change in the game’s measured FPS. The combo’s behavior is defined more by the game’s engine and resolution scaling than by the specific choice among these rival components.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Archeage reveals a pronounced shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 110 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 66 FPS on High and 45 FPS on Ultra. This 65 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor at this resolution, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card across all presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates compress significantly: 74 FPS on Low, 66 FPS on Medium, 45 FPS on High, and 31 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 43 FPS, suggesting the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor more consistently. At 3840x2160, the pattern collapses further: 42 FPS on Low, 38 FPS on Medium, 26 FPS on High, and 17 FPS on Ultra. Here, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint, as even the lowest preset cannot reach 60 FPS.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset tells the story. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 98 at 1080p to 66 at 1440p (a 33% drop) and then to 38 at 4K (a 61% drop from 1440p). At High settings, the progression is 66 to 45 to 26. This non-linear degradation confirms that the Arc B570’s GPU throughput is the primary determinant of performance at 1440p and above, while the i5-14400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at the highest preset tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s behavior across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results: Low settings produce an average of 110 FPS, Medium settings yield 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 112, and High settings achieve 66 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent. Low settings average 74 FPS, Medium settings average 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 76, and High settings average 45 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 31 FPS, making the two highest presets unplayable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings average 42 FPS, Medium settings average 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 and maximum of 43, High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings plummet to 17 FPS. None of these configurations reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the best case (Low) falls 18 FPS short.

The minimum and maximum FPS data available for Medium settings shows stability: 83-112 at 1080p, 56-76 at 1440p, and 32-43 at 4K. This indicates that the frame pacing is consistent, with no severe stutters or spikes beyond the expected range for each resolution.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Archeage at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, the playable settings include High (66 FPS), Low (110 FPS), and Medium (98 FPS), with Ultra (45 FPS) failing to clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting at this resolution is High, delivering an average of 66 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low (74 FPS) and Medium (66 FPS), while High (45 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) are below the threshold. The best playable setting is Medium at 66 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the minimum requirement.

At 3840x2160, the data shows no playable settings. Even Low (42 FPS) and Medium (38 FPS) fall well short of 60 FPS, confirming that this resolution is not viable for this hardware combination in Archeage.

The verdict is clear: this system is a 1080p machine with high settings capability and a 1440p machine with medium settings capability. For players targeting 4K, the hardware is insufficient, and no preset can overcome the GPU’s throughput limitations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows:

• 1920x1080: High settings deliver 66 FPS average. This is the highest quality preset that clears the threshold, providing a 6 FPS margin above 60. Low (110 FPS) and Medium (98 FPS) are also playable but offer lower visual quality.

• 2560x1440: Medium settings deliver 66 FPS average. This is the only middle-ground option that works, as Low (74 FPS) is also playable but with reduced fidelity, and High (45 FPS) falls below the threshold. The Medium preset’s minimum of 56 FPS means occasional drops below 60 are possible, but the average remains safe.

• 3840x2160: No preset achieves 60 FPS. The best possible setting is Low at 42 FPS, which is not playable per the threshold. There is no recommended setting for this resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: High settings, which produce an average of 66 FPS, is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Lower settings like Low (110 FPS) and Medium (98 FPS) are also playable.

Q: Can this system run Archeage at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but only on Low (74 FPS) or Medium (66 FPS) settings. High (45 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) both fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings average only 42 FPS, and the best case (Low) is 18 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. The highest preset, Ultra, averages just 17 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p, the minimum is 83 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 56 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 32 FPS. These values indicate that 1440p Medium may occasionally drop below 60 FPS, while 1080p Medium never does.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.5% of the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Arc A750 (20582), Quadro M4000M (20480), and Radeon R9 M390X (20662). In Archeage, these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: What is the best overall preset for smooth gameplay?

A: At 1080p, High settings offer the best visual quality at 66 FPS. At 1440p, Medium settings are the best choice at 66 FPS, though users may prefer Low (74 FPS) for a larger safety margin. At 4K, no preset is playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2983 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the bottom 20% of all configurations in the benchmark database, which is consistent with the measured performance data. The rank reflects that while the system can handle 1080p and 1440p at moderate settings, it cannot push the highest presets or 4K resolutions that many other combinations achieve.

The percentile positioning (83rd for the CPU, 65th for the GPU) suggests the pairing is balanced, but the game’s demanding nature at higher resolutions limits the overall rank. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for players who prioritize 1080p gaming at high settings or are willing to accept medium settings at 1440p, rather than those seeking maximum visual fidelity or 4K capability.