Archeage

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Archeage with the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 155.6 FPS, Medium reaches 139.1 FPS, High drops to 92.6 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 65 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, roughly 90 FPS, which indicates that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution even when pushed to maximum quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured averages show a predictable decline but remain playable for most presets. Low settings average 105.8 FPS, Medium hits 89.5 FPS, High stays at 61.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The step from Medium to High is the largest single drop, about 28 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is another 21.5 FPS. The data suggests that at 1440p, the Ultra preset becomes too demanding for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 57 FPS, which is just shy of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 53.3 FPS, High falls to 34.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 25 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe for High settings, going from 61.5 FPS to 34.4 FPS, a reduction of more than 40 percent. Even Low settings at 4K barely miss the playable mark, indicating that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Archeage.

The database does not record separate minimum or maximum FPS values for any resolution or preset combination. All recorded figures are average FPS only, so variance and stutter behavior cannot be assessed from this data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 65 FPS. This is the highest quality option available in the measured data, and it clears the playable threshold by a comfortable margin. Players seeking maximum visual fidelity at 1080p can use Ultra without concerns about average performance.

At 2560x1440, the best setting that maintains 60 FPS or higher is High, averaging 61.5 FPS. This is a narrow margin, just 1.5 FPS above the threshold, but it qualifies as playable. Medium and Low also clear 60 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality among the playable options. Ultra does not qualify at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 57 FPS, which falls short by 3 FPS. Medium averages 53.3 FPS, High 34.4 FPS, and Ultra 25 FPS. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at 4K for this combination.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-9400 and RTX 4060 run Archeage at 1080p?

A: Yes, all four presets clear 60 FPS. Low averages 155.6 FPS, Medium 139.1 FPS, High 92.6 FPS, and Ultra 65 FPS.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this combo?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. High averages 61.5 FPS, Medium 89.5 FPS, and Low 105.8 FPS. Ultra drops to 40 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: What about 4K performance?

A: No preset reaches 60 FPS. Low averages 57 FPS, Medium 53.3 FPS, High 34.4 FPS, and Ultra 25 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings at 3840x2160.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The drop varies by preset. Low goes from 155.6 to 105.8 FPS, a loss of roughly 50 FPS. Medium goes from 139.1 to 89.5 FPS, High from 92.6 to 61.5 FPS, and Ultra from 65 to 40 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 17639, placing it near the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 with a delta of -0.2 percent. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 with a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 with a delta of 0.5 percent.

Q: How does the Core i5-9400 compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 2254. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259 with a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248 with a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246 with a delta of 0.4 percent.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this combination is fully capable of running Archeage at 1920x1080 with all presets, including Ultra at 65 FPS. At 2560x1440, the combo clears 60 FPS for High, Medium, and Low settings, with High being the best visual option at 61.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the playable threshold; the closest is Low at 57 FPS, which is 3 FPS short.

For users targeting 1080p, the RTX 4060 paired with the i5-9400 delivers a smooth experience at maximum settings. For 1440p, the system remains playable but requires a step down from Ultra to High, and the margin is tight. For 4K, the data recommends against expecting playable performance; even Low settings fall below 60 FPS.

The overall rank of this combo among all tested combinations in Archeage is 1992 out of 3708, placing it in the middle of the database distribution. This rank reflects the fact that the GPU is capable at lower resolutions but struggles at 4K, which is consistent with the measured FPS data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions and presets reveal which component drives performance in Archeage. At 1920x1080, the CPU is likely the limiting factor at Low and Medium settings, where the GPU has enough headroom to render far beyond 100 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is only 16.5 FPS (155.6 to 139.1), while the jump from Medium to High is 46.5 FPS (139.1 to 92.6). This suggests that at lower presets, the game is constrained by CPU throughput, while at higher presets, GPU load becomes the dominant factor.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more influential. Low to Medium improves from 105.8 to 89.5 FPS, a drop of 16.3 FPS, which is similar to the 1080p Low-to-Medium gap. However, Medium to High drops by 28 FPS, and High to Ultra drops by 21.5 FPS. The larger gaps at higher presets indicate that the GPU is nearing its capacity as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck across all presets. Low averages 57 FPS, Medium 53.3 FPS, High 34.4 FPS, and Ultra 25 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 32 FPS, but even Low cannot reach 60 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's rendering throughput at 4K is insufficient for Archeage, regardless of CPU performance.

The CPU's benchmark data shows a single-core score of 935 in Cinebench R23 and a multi-core score of 6629. These figures place the i5-9400 in the 47th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 19545, placing it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The GPU's higher percentile relative to the CPU suggests that, in a balanced system, the CPU may be the weaker link at lower resolutions, which aligns with the FPS data showing diminishing returns when settings are reduced at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Archeage, this pairing ranks 1992 out of 3708 total combos. This places it just above the midpoint of the distribution. The rank reflects the combination's ability to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming but its failure at 4K.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database provide context for its performance tier. The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 and has a delta of -0.2 percent. This means the RTX 4060 is essentially on par with that older AMD card in general benchmarks, despite being a much newer product. The AMD Radeon 780M and AMD Radeon Pro 560 are also within 0.5 percent of the RTX 4060's score, indicating a tight cluster of similar-performing GPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The i5-9400's average score of 2254 is within 0.4 percent of the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, the Intel Core i7-10710U, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500. These rivals all score between 2246 and 2264, meaning the i5-9400 sits in the middle of a tightly packed group.

The combo's rank of 1992 out of 3708 suggests that while the individual components are mid-pack performers, the pairing does not create any exceptional synergy for Archeage. The game's performance is heavily dependent on resolution and preset, with the system being clearly playable at 1080p and 1440p but not at 4K. For users who prioritize 1080p or 1440p gaming, this rank is acceptable, but for those seeking 4K capability, the data indicates that this combo falls short of the playable threshold.