Archeage

Archeage is a demanding MMORPG even a decade after its release, and the combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K with the Intel Arc B390 integrated GPU produces a very specific performance profile. The database shows that this pairing ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower percentile of systems. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor with 16 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, but the GPU is an integrated part of the Panther Lake chip, using system shared memory and delivering only 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The result is a system where the processor is far ahead of the graphics solution, and the measured frame rates reflect that imbalance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 3840x2160, no settings level reaches the playable threshold. The best average FPS recorded at 4K is 28 on Low settings, which falls far below 60. Medium produces 25 FPS average, High drops to 17, and Ultra manages only 11. The verdict for 4K is clear: no playable settings exist.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 48 on Low settings, with Medium at 43, High at 29, and Ultra at 20. Even the least demanding preset leaves the system 12 FPS short of the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system finally finds playable ground. Low settings deliver an average of 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. Since Medium is more demanding than Low and still stays above 60 FPS on average, it is the best playable preset. High settings drop to 43 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. The verdict for 1080p lists both Low and Medium as playable, with Medium as the best settings choice at 64 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3708 tested combinations for Archeage, this specific CPU and GPU pairing sits at rank 3297. That places it in the bottom 11 percent of all tested systems. The combo rank reflects the overall capability of the pairing, and the data shows that the integrated GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core i7-13700K ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. The Intel Arc B390, however, ranks in the 9th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. The enormous gap between CPU and GPU capability explains why this combo lands so low in the game-specific ranking.

The percentile data for the GPU is particularly telling. A score of 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test places the Arc B390 below nearly all discrete graphics solutions. The CPU, by contrast, is a top-tier performer. In Cinebench R23, the i7-13700K scores 30745 in multicore and 2116 in singlecore. In Geekbench, it scores 19429 multicore and 2529 singlecore. These are strong numbers that would support high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. But Archeage's measured FPS shows that the system is consistently GPU-bound, and the integrated graphics cannot keep pace with the processor's potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a full picture of how this combo behaves across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the system struggles universally. Ultra settings produce an average of 11 FPS, which is unplayable. High settings average 17 FPS. Medium settings average 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 28. Low settings average 28 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, but even the best case at 4K is less than half of the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the numbers improve but remain below the playable threshold. Ultra averages 20 FPS. High averages 29 FPS. Medium averages 43 FPS with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49. Low averages 48 FPS. The jump from High to Medium is notable, with a 14 FPS improvement, and Low adds another 5 FPS over Medium. Still, the maximum recorded average at 1440p is 48 FPS, which is 12 FPS short of playable.

At 1920x1080, the system crosses the 60 FPS line for the first time. Ultra averages 29 FPS, which is identical to the High average at 1440p, suggesting the GPU is hitting a compute ceiling. High averages 43 FPS, matching the Medium average at 1440p. Medium averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. Low averages 71 FPS, which is the highest average across all resolutions and settings. The minimum FPS recorded for Medium at 1080p is 54, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average remains above it. For Low settings, the database does not list a minimum or maximum, only the 71 FPS average.

The data shows a clear pattern: the Arc B390 has a performance ceiling that scales poorly with resolution. At 1080p, it can deliver playable averages on Low and Medium. At 1440p, it cannot reach 60 FPS on any preset. At 4K, it falls far short. The CPU's power is largely unused in this pairing, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at every resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-13700K, based on average benchmark scores, are all very close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average score of 46971, which is 0.2 percent lower than the i7-13700K's 46881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, 0.5 percent lower. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, also 0.5 percent lower. These deltas are tiny, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU. The i7-13700K is not the limiting factor in this combo, so swapping it for any of these rivals would not change the measured FPS in any meaningful way.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest rivals are all older or lower-end NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX has an average score of 1463, which is 1.3 percent lower than the Arc B390's 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower. These deltas are small, but they show that the Arc B390 sits in the same performance class as decade-old entry-level GPUs. The GT 710 is a card that was never intended for gaming beyond very low settings, and the Arc B390's measured performance in Archeage aligns with that expectation.

If a user were to keep the i7-13700K and swap the GPU for any of these rivals, the frame rates would be essentially unchanged. The GPU performance class is so low that the specific model makes little difference. Conversely, if a user kept the Arc B390 and swapped the CPU for any of the four nearest rivals, the frame rates would also remain unchanged, because the GPU is the bottleneck in every scenario.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Archeage at 1920x1080 with 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium settings. Low settings produce an average of 71 FPS, and Medium produces an average of 64 FPS. High settings drop to 43 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: There is no playable preset at 1440p. The highest average FPS is 48 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 43 FPS, High averages 29, and Ultra averages 20.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 46881. The GPU ranks in the 9th percentile with a score of 1482. The measured FPS data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom portion of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers recorded at playable settings?

A: At 1920x1080 on Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 54 and the maximum is 73. For Low settings at 1080p, the database does not list a minimum or maximum, only the 71 FPS average. At 2560x1440 on Medium, the minimum is 36 and the maximum is 49. At 3840x2160 on Medium, the minimum is 21 and the maximum is 28.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B390 can run Archeage at 1920x1080, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution shows that 1080p is the only playable resolution, with Low and Medium settings both clearing the 60 FPS average threshold. Medium is the best playable preset, averaging 64 FPS with a minimum of 54. Low averages 71 FPS, which is the highest recorded average for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot achieve 60 FPS on any preset. The best case is Low settings at 48 FPS average, which is 12 FPS short of playable. Medium averages 43 FPS, High averages 29, and Ultra averages 20. The verdict list for 1440p shows no playable settings, and the data confirms that this resolution is not viable for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system falls far short of the playable threshold. Low settings average 28 FPS, Medium averages 25, High averages 17, and Ultra averages 11. The verdict for 4K also shows no playable settings.

For users who want to play Archeage with this combo, 1080p is the only realistic option. The i7-13700K provides ample CPU power, but the Arc B390 integrated GPU is the limiting factor. The measured data indicates that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming at Medium settings or lower. Higher resolutions will require a discrete GPU, as the integrated solution does not have the compute resources to maintain 60 FPS beyond 1080p. The CPU's nearest rivals all produce nearly identical scores, confirming that the processor choice is not the issue. The GPU's nearest rivals are all in the same low-performance class, and the measured frame rates in Archeage reflect that class. This combo is functional for 1080p gaming, but it is not a high-performance solution for Archeage.