Archeage

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a stark contrast in performance capabilities. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor with strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores, while the GPU is an entry-level integrated-class part that lands in the bottom percentile of all tested graphics cards. This combination results in a system that is heavily bottlenecked by the graphics subsystem in Archeage, a game that is sensitive to GPU load. The recorded data shows that playable performance is limited to lower settings at 1080p, with higher resolutions and presets falling far below the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

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

• 3840x2160 (4K): No settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The highest average recorded is 28 FPS at Low settings, which is far below the playable threshold. High settings yield 17 FPS, Medium 25 FPS, and Ultra drops to 11 FPS.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): No settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The best average is 48 FPS at Low settings. Medium settings reach 43 FPS, High settings 29 FPS, and Ultra 20 FPS, all of which miss the 60 FPS target.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The best playable preset is Medium, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system can cross the 60 FPS mark while using a preset above Low. The Low preset averages 71 FPS, which is also playable but leaves performance on the table.

The data indicates that this combo is only viable for smooth gameplay at 1080p with Medium settings. Pushing to High settings at 1080p drops the average to 43 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average FPS is 28 at Low settings, which is less than half of the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the highest quality that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 64 FPS. The Low preset averages 71 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual experience while remaining playable.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, has an average score of 1463, which is 1.3% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M is 1.5% slower, the GT 625 OEM is 2.5% slower, and the GT 710 is 2.7% slower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the i7-14700KF is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's performance tier is far below what is needed for high-resolution or high-setting gameplay.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 48 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 20 FPS. This represents a 28 FPS drop, or roughly 58% lower performance when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo at any resolution and settings combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 71, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at the same resolution averages 64 FPS, which is the best playable setting with higher visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking table, specifically around the 11th percentile of all tested systems. The low rank is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, which limits the system to 1080p Medium at best. The CPU's high benchmark scores (e.g., a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167 and a single-core score of 6235) do not translate into high frame rates in this title because the GPU cannot keep up with the rendering demands at higher settings.

The recorded frame rates show a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops sharply. At 1080p Medium, the average is 64 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it falls to 43 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it drops to 25 FPS. This scaling demonstrates that the GPU is saturated even at moderate settings, and the system's overall rank reflects this bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, there are several hardware options that would behave similarly to this combo:

• CPU side: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, which is 0.2% slower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, 0.4% slower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, 0.9% slower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70879, which is 1% faster. Any of these CPUs would provide nearly identical frame rates in Archeage when paired with the same GPU, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration.

• GPU side: The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). These GPUs are all in the same performance class and would yield comparable frame rates in Archeage. Swapping the Arc B390 for any of these would not meaningfully change the playability profile of the system.

In practical terms, a user looking for similar performance could expect the same 1080p Medium playability and the same inability to reach 60 FPS at higher resolutions with any of these alternative parts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact recorded averages, and minimum and maximum values where available:

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 11 FPS average
• High: 17 FPS average
• Medium: 25 FPS average, min 21, max 28
• Low: 28 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 20 FPS average
• High: 29 FPS average
• Medium: 43 FPS average, min 36, max 49
• Low: 48 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 29 FPS average
• High: 43 FPS average
• Medium: 64 FPS average, min 54, max 73
• Low: 71 FPS average

The data shows that the only settings that clear the 60 FPS playable threshold are 1080p Low (71 FPS) and 1080p Medium (64 FPS). Every other combination falls below 60 FPS. The min and max values for Medium settings show some fluctuation: at 1080p, the frame rate varies between 54 and 73, while at 1440p it ranges from 36 to 49, and at 4K it ranges from 21 to 28. This indicates that even within a playable setting, there can be dips below the threshold in demanding scenes, but the average remains above the threshold.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Archeage, but only under specific conditions. According to the recorded data and the recorded verdict data, playable settings are available exclusively at 1920x1080. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with the best playable setting being Medium at an average of 64 FPS. The system achieves 60 FPS at 1080p Low with 71 FPS, but the Medium preset is the recommended choice as it provides a better visual quality while still maintaining an average above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. The highest average is 48 FPS at Low, which falls short of the required 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the best average being 28 FPS at Low. Users with a 1440p or 4K monitor will need to lower their expectations significantly, as no settings preset can deliver smooth gameplay at these resolutions. The system is fundamentally constrained by the GPU, and those seeking higher resolutions or higher quality presets would need a more powerful graphics card.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor in this system is heavily skewed. The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and it posts strong scores in CPU benchmarks, including a Geekbench multi-core score of 21462 and a single-core score of 2578. It ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Arc B390 GPU, on the other hand, has a boost clock of 2500 MHz, 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. It ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 1482 is drawn from a single 3DMark test, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scored 1482.

This GPU is the dominant factor for frame rates in Archeage at every resolution and settings combination. The scaling of FPS across resolutions confirms this. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium, the average drops from 64 FPS to 43 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K Medium drops it further to 25 FPS. This pattern holds across all presets, meaning the GPU's rendering load is the limiting factor regardless of quality settings. The CPU is fast enough to handle the game's logic and draw calls, but it is idle waiting for the GPU to finish rendering.

The CPU matters less at higher resolutions because the GPU saturates well before the CPU's capabilities are stretched. There is no setting where the CPU becomes the bottleneck. The recorded data shows that even at 1080p Low, the lowest CPU load scenario, the GPU averages 71 FPS, and the CPU is still not a limiting factor. For users considering upgrades, upgrading the CPU would yield no frame rate improvement unless the GPU is also upgraded to a higher-performance class. The data indicates that CPU and GPU roles are clear: the GPU is the primary driver of the performance in Archeage for this combo, and it is also the cause of the system's low rank of 3297 out of 3297.