Archeage

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable Archeage experience at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on High settings with an average of 66 FPS, while at 2560x1440 it achieves the same 66 FPS average on Medium settings. The 4K resolution is not viable for smooth gameplay, with even Low settings producing only 42 FPS. The combo ranks 2983rd out of 3708 tested configurations for this title, placing it in the lower half of the database, though the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking overall suggests the processor is not the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 66 FPS. This is the optimal balance for visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, as Medium runs at 98 FPS and Low at 110 FPS, but High offers the best image quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings drop to 45 FPS, which is below the playable mark.

2560x1440: The best playable setting is Medium, producing an average of 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. Low settings run at 74 FPS, but Medium provides noticeably better visuals while still averaging above 60 FPS. High settings fall to 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31 FPS, both unplayable at this resolution.

3840x2160: No preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 42 FPS, followed by Medium at 38 FPS, High at 26 FPS, and Ultra at 17 FPS. Even the lowest settings struggle to maintain smooth frame rates, so 4K gaming is not recommended for this combination in Archeage.

FAQ

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

A: No. Benchmark data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS recorded is 42 on Low settings, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 38 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings provide the best experience at 2560x1440, with an average of 66 FPS, a minimum of 56 FPS, and a maximum of 76 FPS. This is the only preset above 60 FPS average that also offers improved visuals over Low, which runs at 74 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra presets, the average FPS drops to 45, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This means Ultra is not recommended for consistent smooth gameplay, even though lower presets like High (66 FPS) and Medium (98 FPS) perform well.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck Archeage performance?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B570 ranks in the 65th percentile among GPUs. The CPU’s multi-core score of 35122 in Cinebench R23 and 41317 in Passmark multithread tests far exceeds what an MMORPG like Archeage would require.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p on Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 110 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded across all tested resolutions and settings, providing a very smooth experience for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

Q: Are there any settings where the minimum FPS falls below 60?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 on Medium settings, the minimum recorded FPS is 56, which is below the 60 FPS threshold even though the average is 66. At 1920x1080 on Medium, the minimum is 83 FPS, staying above the threshold. All other playable settings (1080p High, 1080p Low, 1440p Low) do not report minimum FPS data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

CPU Rivals: The Intel Core i7-14700F’s nearest competitors in benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2% lower score), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% higher), and AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8% higher). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Archeage, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X being the most relevant consumer alternative for gaming workloads.

GPU Rivals: The Intel Arc B570’s performance closely matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher score), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% lower). The Intel Arc A750 is the direct desktop counterpart and would produce nearly identical frame rates in Archeage. The RTX 3070 Mobile, despite being a laptop part, scores within 0.1% of the B570, suggesting similar rasterization performance in this title.

Practical Implications: For users considering alternatives, swapping the CPU to an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X would not meaningfully change Archeage frame rates, as the GPU remains the bottleneck. Similarly, choosing an Intel Arc A750 instead of the B570 would result in virtually identical performance, with less than a 1% difference in overall benchmark scores. The data shows that this combo’s gaming performance is tightly clustered with these alternatives, meaning users should expect the same playable settings at 1080p and 1440p, and the same inability to reach 60 FPS at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Archeage at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but not at 3840x2160. At 1080p, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on High settings with a 66 FPS average, and also on Low (110 FPS) and Medium (98 FPS). At 1440p, Medium settings achieve 66 FPS average, while Low runs at 74 FPS; both are playable. The 4K resolution is entirely unplayable, with no preset reaching 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1920x1080 lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings with High being the best at 66 FPS. 2560x1440 lists Low and Medium as playable with Medium being the best at 66 FPS. 3840x2160 has no playable settings. The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached at 1440p Medium, beyond which frame rates collapse.

For MMORPG players who prioritize stable frame rates in crowded areas or during large-scale battles, the 1080p High preset offers the best combination of visual quality and performance headroom. The 45 FPS on 1080p Ultra and 31 FPS on 1440p Ultra indicate that this hardware is not suited for maximum settings in Archeage, but the Medium-High range provides a solid experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 17 FPS average, no min/max data
• High: 26 FPS average, no min/max data
• Medium: 38 FPS average, 32 FPS minimum, 43 FPS maximum
• Low: 42 FPS average, no min/max data

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 31 FPS average, no min/max data
• High: 45 FPS average, no min/max data
• Medium: 66 FPS average, 56 FPS minimum, 76 FPS maximum
• Low: 74 FPS average, no min/max data

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 45 FPS average, no min/max data
• High: 66 FPS average, no min/max data
• Medium: 98 FPS average, 83 FPS minimum, 112 FPS maximum
• Low: 110 FPS average, no min/max data

The frame rate scaling across resolutions shows a consistent pattern: dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 30-40% at the same settings (e.g., High drops from 66 to 45 FPS), and moving from 1440p to 4K cuts frame rates nearly in half again (e.g., Medium drops from 66 to 38 FPS). The minimum FPS data points, where available, show that even playable settings can have occasional dips below 60 FPS, such as the 56 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2983rd out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage, placing it in the 20th percentile of all configurations in the database. This is a below-average ranking, which aligns with the measured performance showing 4K as unplayable and 1440p limited to Medium settings.

The ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-tier positioning (65th percentile among all GPUs) combined with the CPU’s high-end capabilities (91st percentile among all CPUs). The discrepancy between these two percentiles suggests that pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would yield significantly better Archeage performance, while upgrading the CPU alone would provide no benefit.

In context, 3708 total tested combos means this configuration sits in the lower half of the field. The measured FPS data confirms this ranking: at 1080p, the 66 FPS average on High is respectable but not exceptional, and the inability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K places it well behind higher-end systems. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p gameplay with medium-to-high settings, this combo performs adequately, but it does not stand out as a high-performing configuration for Archeage.