Archeage

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a playable Archeage experience, but the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions while showing strong CPU headroom at 1080p. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clock places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, and its 3DMark scores indicate a solid foundation for an MMORPG where large player counts can stress multiple threads. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate, but the real story is how the pairing scales across the three tested resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Core i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are well-suited for Archeage's MMO workloads, which typically involve numerous background calculations, UI elements, and player interactions beyond pure rendering. The processor's 3DMark 8-thread score of 3929 and max-thread score of 4735 show it can handle parallel tasks effectively, while the single-thread score of 688 and 2-thread score of 1350 indicate decent per-core performance for the game's main game logic thread. The 4.30 GHz boost clock is crucial for these single-threaded tasks, and the data suggests this is not the bottleneck at 1080p: the average FPS at Low settings reaches 160.8, which is well beyond what most 60 Hz displays can show. However, at 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrowing in relative terms, showing the processor can feed the GPU without becoming a constraint even at the highest fidelity settings.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database, the i5-10400F sits within a narrow band. It is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552, 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, 1.1% behind the Intel Core i5-8500, and 1.2% behind the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546. These deltas are minimal, meaning the processor's performance is essentially on par with these alternatives, and none of them would dramatically change the FPS outcomes in Archeage. The 14 nm Comet Lake architecture is older than the 7 nm process used by the GPU, but the benchmark results show this is not a practical issue for this game, as the CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 4735 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 provide ample throughput for an MMO that is not heavily multithreaded beyond 8 threads.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for Archeage, which is a 2014 title that does not require modern VRAM capacities. The GPU's 2150 MHz base clock and 2600 MHz boost clock, with a game clock of 2495 MHz, drive its 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is the primary factor behind the FPS numbers. The 40 RT cores and 2560 shading units are present, but Archeage does not use ray tracing, so the raw rasterization performance is what matters. The GPU's percentile rank of 79 places it above the CPU's 73rd percentile, confirming that the graphics card is the stronger component in this system.

The GPU's nearest rivals show similar performance levels: it is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon 880M, and 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. These small deltas mean that swapping the RX 6750 XT for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Archeage. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 is a modern benchmark, but for this older game, the PassMark G3D score of 20700 is more indicative of its DirectX 11 performance, which Archeage relies on. The 12 GB VRAM is not a constraint, as even at 4K Ultra, the game only requires a fraction of that capacity, and the bottleneck is purely computational.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific configuration ranks 878th out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it just above the median of all systems tested on this benchmark database. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the GPU's 79th percentile and CPU's 73rd percentile, but it reflects the fact that many other combinations with more powerful CPUs or GPUs achieve higher frame rates. The ranking suggests that while this combo is capable, it is not exceptional, and users can expect performance that is typical for a mid-range system from 2020-2022 era components. The data shows that the combo's 1080p High average of 97.3 FPS and 1440p High average of 64.8 FPS are solid numbers, but they are not top-tier, with many higher-ranked combos exceeding 100 FPS at 1440p. The 4K Ultra average of 26 FPS is below the playable threshold, which drags down the overall ranking when compared to systems that can handle 4K more gracefully.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in Archeage?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160.8 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it reaches 69.3 FPS, showing the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 4735 is sufficient to keep up.

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

A: The 1440p resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At High settings, the combo delivers 64.8 FPS, which is smooth, while 4K High drops to 37.3 FPS, which is borderline playable but not ideal for an MMO where responsiveness matters.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to its closest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU is 0.2% ahead of the RX 5600M, 0.3% behind the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, 0.9% behind the Radeon 880M, and 1.3% behind the RTX 3080 in average benchmark scores. In practice, these differences would yield nearly identical FPS in Archeage.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM on the RX 6750 XT matter for Archeage?

A: No, Archeage is a 2014 game that does not require large VRAM buffers. Even at 4K Ultra, the game runs at 26 FPS, which is limited by GPU compute power rather than memory capacity, and the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and 2-thread score of 1350 are lower in relative terms than its 8-thread score of 3929 and max-thread score of 4735. This means the CPU is better at parallel workloads, but its single-thread performance is still sufficient for Archeage's main logic thread.

Q: Is the combo's 878th rank out of 1727 a good result?

A: The rank is just above the median, placing it in the 50.9th percentile of all tested combos. This is a solid mid-tier result, reflecting that the system performs adequately but is not a top contender for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the primary constraint. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 69.3 FPS, which drops to 43.6 FPS at 1440p Ultra, a reduction of 37.1%. Moving to 4K Ultra, the FPS falls to 26, a further 40.4% drop from 1440p. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where doubling the pixel count roughly halves the frame rate. The 1080p Low setting produces 160.8 FPS, while 1440p Low yields 108.5 FPS (a 32.5% drop), and 4K Low produces 60 FPS (a 44.7% drop from 1440p). The consistent ~40% FPS reduction per resolution step at every setting level indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as a CPU bottleneck would show less scaling at higher resolutions. The GPU's 13.31 TFLOPS and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where the pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s is overwhelmed. The data suggests that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, 1440p is the practical ceiling, with 4K only viable at Low settings where it hits exactly 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 97.3 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low (160.8 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 69.3 FPS is also playable, but the 28.8% FPS drop from High to Ultra is a steep penalty for marginal visual gains. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 96.9 FPS is the standout option, delivering near-100 FPS with better visuals than Low (108.5 FPS) at a minimal FPS cost. The High preset at 64.8 FPS is acceptable for those who prioritize image quality, but Medium offers a better balance. For 4K, the Low preset at 60 FPS is the only option that hits the 60 FPS target, while Medium at 53.8 FPS is borderline and High at 37.3 FPS is only suitable for casual play. The Ultra preset at 26 FPS is not recommended at any resolution except for screenshots or static scenes. Overall, the data recommends 1440p Medium as the sweet spot, offering 96.9 FPS with a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, while 1080p High provides a more stable high-refresh experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the FPS ranges from a high of 160.8 at Low settings to a low of 69.3 at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 141.4 FPS, and High achieves 97.3 FPS. These numbers show that the combo can easily handle 1080p at any setting, with even the most demanding Ultra preset remaining above 60 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 19.4 FPS, Medium to High costs 44.1 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 28 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the higher end.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 108.5 at Low, 96.9 at Medium, 64.8 at High, and 43.6 at Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is only 11.6 FPS, making Medium a highly efficient upgrade. The High preset at 64.8 FPS is still above 60 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold for competitive gaming, though it remains usable for casual play.

At 3840x2160, the FPS is significantly lower: Low averages 60 FPS, Medium 53.8 FPS, High 37.3 FPS, and Ultra 26 FPS. The Low preset is the only setting that maintains 60 FPS, and the drop from Low to Medium is 6.2 FPS, while Medium to High is 16.5 FPS, and High to Ultra is 11.3 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming, as even the lowest settings barely hit 60 FPS, and any meaningful visual quality increase pushes frame rates below 40 FPS.