Archeage

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers playable frame rates in Archeage only at 1080p with Low or Medium settings. The data shows this combo ranks near the bottom of all tested configurations, at position 2546 out of 2761, making it a strictly entry-level option for this MMORPG. At higher resolutions or with Ultra presets, the system falls below playable thresholds, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this hardware in Archeage?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings is the only configuration exceeding 60 FPS, averaging 65 FPS. The Medium preset at the same resolution averages 57 FPS, which is also smooth, while High drops to 39 FPS and Ultra falls to 27 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Archeage?

A: It ranks 2546th out of 2761 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's weak performance, as the CPU is a mid-range part.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sufficient for Archeage?

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and a base clock of 4.20 GHz. Benchmark results indicate it is a capable processor, but the system's overall frame rates are limited by the graphics card, not the CPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, Low settings average 43 FPS, while Ultra averages only 18 FPS. This represents a 58% drop in average frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The GPU uses System Shared memory for both its memory size and type, with bandwidth described as System Dependent. This means it relies on the system's main memory, which contributes to its low performance.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. This is below playable levels for a MMORPG, so 4K is not viable on this hardware.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only measured configuration that achieves an average above 60 FPS, hitting 65 FPS. The Medium preset at the same resolution is the next-best option, averaging 57 FPS, which is still smooth for most players. Both of these settings provide a responsive feel without major stutter.

Moving to High settings at 1080p drops the average to 39 FPS, which is noticeable but potentially acceptable for less demanding players. The Ultra preset at 1080p, averaging 27 FPS, is not recommended. At 2560x1440, only Low settings provide a decent experience at 43 FPS; Medium drops to 39 FPS, and High falls to 26 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is unplayable at 18 FPS.

The data clearly indicates that 3840x2160 is out of reach for this hardware. Even the best 4K result, Low settings at 25 FPS, is below the threshold for enjoyable gameplay. The frame rate collapses further at 4K Medium (22 FPS) and 4K High (15 FPS), with Ultra at 10 FPS. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, players should stick to 1080p Medium, sacrificing some visual fidelity for a stable frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU is not the limiting factor in Archeage, as its benchmark scores are solid for a mid-range chip.

Looking at the CPU's synthetic benchmarks, it scores 20,851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,943 in single-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 24,389, and the single-thread score is 3,685. The processor sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it performs better than the majority of processors on the market.

The nearest rivals for this CPU are the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4% ahead, while the AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% behind. These minimal deltas show that the 8400F is a well-positioned mid-range processor, capable of feeding most GPUs without issue.

In Archeage, the CPU's 12 threads are likely sufficient for the game's workload, which is not typically CPU-intensive in modern systems. The data shows that frame rates scale almost exclusively with the GPU and settings preset, not with CPU load. The 65 FPS at 1080p Low indicates the CPU can handle the game's logic and draw calls at that level, but the GPU cannot keep pace at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2546th out of 2761 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested, a clear indication of its low performance tier. The ranking is far more influenced by the GPU than the CPU, as the CPU is a mid-range part while the GPU is an integrated-class solution.

The GPU's percentile ranking versus all GPUs is just 5%, meaning it performs better than only 5% of graphics cards. This is the dominant factor in the combo's overall rank. The CPU, at the 77th percentile, is not the weak link; the GPU's performance is simply too low to allow high frame rates in Archeage.

When compared to other combos in the database, this system is squarely in the entry-level segment. The data shows that the GPU's nearest rivals are all older, low-end cards: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% faster, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% faster. Only the AMD FirePro M2000 is slower, at 1.4% behind. This confirms that the Arc B370's performance is comparable to graphics hardware from over a decade ago.

The practical impact of this ranking is severe. A rank of 2546 out of 2761 means that almost every other tested combination of CPU and GPU will deliver higher frame rates in Archeage. For players looking to run the game at high settings or high resolutions, this combo is not suitable. It is only viable for low-settings gaming at 1080p.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck in this system. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with a chip codenamed Panther Lake. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with 1280 shading units and 40 texture mapping units.

The GPU's memory configuration is unusual: it uses System Shared memory for size, type, and bus width, with bandwidth listed as System Dependent. This means the GPU has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system's DDR5 memory, which is shared with the CPU. This architecture severely limits memory bandwidth and contributes to the low performance.

The GPU's raw compute figures are modest. It delivers 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 48.00 GPixel/s of pixel rate. The texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These specifications are comparable to low-end discrete graphics cards from previous generations, which explains the low frame rates in Archeage.

The GPU has a TDP of 25 W, making it extremely power-efficient, but this efficiency comes at the cost of performance. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, it scores 1,184 points, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% faster) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% faster), both of which are over a decade old.

This GPU's performance profile directly explains the measured FPS data. At 1080p Low, the GPU can manage 65 FPS, but increasing the settings to Medium drops the average to 57 FPS. The High preset falls to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. At higher resolutions, the GPU's limited pixel throughput and memory bandwidth cause a rapid decline in performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 65, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. High settings drop to 39 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 27 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is steep, with a 58% reduction in average frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades further. Low settings average 43 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal. Medium settings average 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings average 18 FPS. The pattern remains consistent: each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames, and the Ultra preset is not viable.

At 3840x2160, the system is effectively unplayable. Low settings average 25 FPS, Medium settings average 22 FPS, High settings average 15 FPS, and Ultra settings average 10 FPS. The Medium settings at 4K show a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS, indicating that even the best-case scenario for this resolution is below acceptable levels.

The data shows a clear trend: the GPU's performance scales poorly with resolution. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings costs 22 FPS (65 to 43), and moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings costs another 18 FPS (43 to 25). This is consistent with a GPU that lacks the memory bandwidth and compute power for high-resolution rendering.

The measured FPS data also reveals that the game is heavily GPU-bound at all resolutions. The CPU has sufficient headroom, as evidenced by the 65 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU cannot push higher frame rates when the workload increases. The 10 FPS result at 4K Ultra is a clear indicator that this hardware is not designed for high-end gaming.