Archeage

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a playable Archeage experience at 1080p and 1440p across all tested presets, while 4K Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The recorded data shows that this combination is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming or fully maxed-out 1440p play, with 4K requiring a settings reduction to Medium for smooth performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. The Ultra preset averages 94.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. High settings average 131.9 FPS, Medium reaches 155.7 FPS, and Low peaks at 159.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 65.1 FPS drop, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load, yet the average remains well above playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust. Ultra averages 66.2 FPS, which is the lowest at this resolution but still above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield 91.3 FPS, Medium reaches 135 FPS, and Low averages 142.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 75.9 FPS, a larger spread than at 1080p, showing that resolution scaling amplifies the cost of higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Ultra averages 38 FPS, which is not playable. High averages 55.3 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line. Medium averages 77.9 FPS, clearing the threshold comfortably. Low averages 88 FPS. The drop from Medium to Ultra is 39.9 FPS, the steepest preset penalty in the dataset, and the only instance where the Ultra preset fails to reach playable performance.

The data records no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. Across all resolutions and presets, the pattern is consistent: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at every setting, while 4K requires Medium or lower to stay above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU, Intel Core i5-9400, sits at the 47th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with an average score of 2259, which is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core i3-10305 with an average score of 2264, which is 0.4% faster. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, trailing by 0.4%, and the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, trailing by 0.3%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Archeage.

The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, ranks at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with an average score of 40318, which is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 with 40063, which is 0.8% slower. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, trailing by 2%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 1.2% faster. These GPU alternatives would deliver frame rates within a narrow band of the RTX 5070 in this game, assuming the CPU remains the same. A user swapping to any of these near-identical parts would see almost no measurable difference in Archeage performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU holds steady. At 1080p Low, the average is 159.4 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical ceiling for this game. Scaling to 1080p Ultra drops the average to 94.3 FPS, a 40.8% reduction, driven by the GPU's increased workload. At 1440p, the Low preset averages 142.1 FPS, only 17.3 FPS lower than 1080p Low, suggesting the CPU still has headroom. At 1440p Ultra, the average falls to 66.2 FPS, a 53.4% drop from 1440p Low, indicating the GPU is now the primary constraint.

At 4K, the CPU role diminishes further. 4K Low averages 88 FPS, while 4K Ultra averages 38 FPS, a 56.8% reduction. The 4K Medium preset at 77.9 FPS is only 10.1 FPS below 4K Low, showing that the GPU can absorb the Medium preset cost without collapsing, but Ultra is too heavy. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same preset shows the GPU load rising sharply. For example, High settings drop from 131.9 FPS at 1080p to 91.3 FPS at 1440p, then to 55.3 FPS at 4K. This progression confirms that the RTX 5070 is the limiting component at 4K, while the i5-9400 is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1006 out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage. This places it in the upper third of all tested systems, roughly the 72.9th percentile. The rank reflects the balance between the i5-9400's modest CPU score and the RTX 5070's strong GPU score. The CPU's 47th percentile is the weaker link, but the GPU's 82nd percentile pulls the overall position up. In a game like Archeage, which shows heavy GPU scaling at 4K, the combo's rank is likely driven more by the GPU than the CPU. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers frame rates that many higher-ranked combos would struggle to match, while at 4K Ultra, the 38 FPS result is a clear bottleneck.

The Verdict

This PC can run Archeage successfully at 1080p and 1440p with all settings, and at 4K with reduced settings. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 94.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 66.2 FPS, which is above the playable threshold, and all lower presets exceed 90 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Low and Medium are playable, with Medium averaging 77.9 FPS as the best playable setting. High at 55.3 FPS and Ultra at 38 FPS are not playable. The database's recommended best settings are Medium at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p. For a 60 FPS target, the system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p, and at 4K it requires dropping to Medium.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 4K Ultra?

A: No. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 38 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which averages 77.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 2560x1440, averaging 66.2 FPS. All presets at this resolution, including High at 91.3 FPS, Medium at 135 FPS, and Low at 142.1 FPS, are above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 scores 2254 on average. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is 0.2% faster, the Intel Core i3-10305 is 0.4% faster, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i7-10710U is 0.3% slower. These differences are negligible for gameplay.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 is 0.1% slower, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% slower, the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster. Frame rates in Archeage would be nearly identical across these GPUs.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average is 159.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Medium at 1080p reaches 155.7 FPS, and High at 1080p reaches 131.9 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS drops from 88 at Low to 38 at Ultra, a 56.8% reduction, while the CPU's role is consistent across resolutions. The RTX 5070's workload at 4K Ultra exceeds its capability, whereas the i5-9400 does not appear to bottleneck at any resolution.