Archeage

Archeage is an older MMORPG, but its performance with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER reveals a system that is heavily skewed toward GPU capability. The data shows a pairing where the 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor provides a solid foundation, but the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant force driving frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. This combination ranks 369th out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the top 22% of all pairings in the database.

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

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 10th-generation desktop processor built on the Comet Lake architecture using a 14 nm process. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The CPU has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and a dual-channel DDR4 memory bus with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Its performance percentile places it at 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of all CPUs in the database, a respectable position for a mid-range part.

In synthetic benchmarks, the processor shows a clear scaling pattern from single-thread to multi-thread workloads. Its single-thread score in 3DMark is 688, while the 2-thread score jumps to 1350, and the 4-thread score reaches 2560. The 8-thread score climbs to 3929, and the max-thread score of 4735 is only slightly higher than the 16-thread score of 4748, indicating that the 12 threads are fully utilized and adding more threads yields diminishing returns. This is consistent with a 6-core/12-thread design; the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 reinforces that the CPU can handle heavy workloads, but its single-core score of 1453 in the same test is modest.

For Archeage, an MMORPG from 2014, the CPU demands are typically moderate, and the i5-10400F's performance is more than adequate. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 167.6 FPS, which is the highest average recorded. This suggests that even in a low-detail scenario where the CPU is more likely to be a bottleneck, the 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to push frame rates well above 144 Hz. The processor's nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher average score) and the Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% lower average score), are all within a narrow 1.2% performance band, indicating that the i5-10400F is well-positioned among its peers. The CPU's passmark multi-thread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 further confirm that it is a balanced performer, though it does not have the raw single-core strength to drive extreme frame rates in older, lightly-threaded titles.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear powerhouse in this pairing. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, it features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The GPU has 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units, with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. Its boost clock is 2550 MHz, and the memory runs at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The GPU's percentile rank is 88, placing it above 88% of all GPUs.

In synthetic tests, the RTX 4080 SUPER posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 246994, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 226163. Its Passmark G3D score of 34245 is particularly high, and the GPU compute score of 19822 indicates strong compute capability. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (0.2% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (0.4% higher), showing that the 4080 SUPER is at the top of its performance tier, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti trailing by 2.9%.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 41.1 FPS, a significant fall from the 4K High result of 60.8 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy graphical load that even a high-end GPU struggles to handle at 4K. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, but the raw compute demand of Ultra settings at 3840x2160 is the limiting factor. The GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution: at 1440p High, it achieves 109.1 FPS, while at 1080p High, it reaches 141.4 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is capable of delivering high frame rates, but the Ultra preset in Archeage is exceptionally demanding, likely due to inefficient rendering paths in the older game engine.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a high frame rate?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Low settings yields the highest average FPS at 167.6. For a balance of quality and speed, 2560x1440 with Medium settings achieves 144.6 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 1440p Low result of 145.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7552?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD EPYC 7552's score of 14115. This puts the two processors within a negligible performance difference, though the i5-10400F is a desktop part while the EPYC is a server chip.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The data shows a 2.9% performance gap in average benchmark scores, with the RTX 4080 SUPER scoring 53610 compared to the RTX 5070 Ti's 52086. This is a small but measurable advantage for the 4080 SUPER.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 60.8 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for most users, though it is lower than the 101.1 FPS achieved at 4K Low settings.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system hits 167.6 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it still manages 108.4 FPS. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep the RTX 4080 SUPER fed, even at lower resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank overall in the database?

A: This specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 369th out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the top 21.4% of all system configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 369 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This places the system in the 79th percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 79% of the tested configurations. The ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU's strength, as the CPU's 73rd percentile rank is respectable but not exceptional. The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for high-resolution gaming, but it is not optimized for the absolute highest frame rates at 1080p, where a more powerful CPU would be needed to unlock the GPU's full potential.

In practical terms, this rank means the system is a strong performer for Archeage, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The 1727 combos tested include pairings with newer, higher-end CPUs that would likely score better in CPU-bound scenarios. However, for a game like Archeage, which is not notoriously CPU-intensive, the i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture-heavy scenes are handled smoothly, and the 2550 MHz boost clock provides ample raw compute power. The 41.1 FPS result at 4K Ultra is the only weak point, indicating that the Ultra preset is too demanding for this GPU at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy of presets that balances visual quality with playability. For the best overall experience, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 144.6 FPS, which is nearly identical to the Low preset's 145.4 FPS but with better visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, Medium achieves 164.9 FPS, versus 167.6 FPS for Low, again a negligible difference with improved graphics. At 4K, Medium drops to 92.5 FPS, which is still highly playable, while Low reaches 101.1 FPS.

The High preset is a viable alternative for those who prioritize visuals over frame rate. At 1440p, High delivers 109.1 FPS, which is smooth for most monitors, and at 1080p it hits 141.4 FPS. However, at 4K, High falls to 60.8 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play. The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. At 1080p, it manages 108.4 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 75.1 FPS, and at 4K it collapses to 41.1 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra settings is disproportionately high relative to the visual gains, making it a poor choice for this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 167.6 FPS on Low, 164.9 FPS on Medium, 141.4 FPS on High, and 108.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 35.3% drop in performance, which is substantial but not unusual for a game with heavy post-processing effects.

At 2560x1440, the results are 145.4 FPS on Low, 144.6 FPS on Medium, 109.1 FPS on High, and 75.1 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Medium to High is a 24.5% decrease, while the jump from High to Ultra is a 31.2% decrease, indicating that the Ultra preset is particularly punishing at this resolution. The difference between Low and Medium is minimal, suggesting that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 101.1 FPS on Low, 92.5 FPS on Medium, 60.8 FPS on High, and 41.1 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a dramatic drop from Medium to High (34.3% decrease) and from High to Ultra (32.4% decrease). The 41.1 FPS at 4K Ultra is the lowest recorded value, and it highlights the GPU's limitations under maximum load. The overall trend across all resolutions is consistent: Medium offers the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, while Ultra should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept sub-60 FPS at 4K or sub-80 FPS at 1440p.