Archeage

Archeage is an older MMORPG, but the benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 show that this combination delivers a wide range of performance depending on how you configure it. The data indicates that the game is demanding when pushed to its limits, but this specific pairing has the muscle to handle it at most settings. The measured FPS values provide a clear picture of what to expect, and the key takeaway is that you do not need to sacrifice visual quality for high frame rates, though the Ultra preset presents a significant challenge, especially at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to the High preset as the optimal balance for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 139.5 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience. Moving to 2560x1440, High still maintains a very playable 121.7 FPS, and even at 3840x2160, it keeps an average of 74.9 FPS. This makes High the only preset that provides above 60 FPS at 4K, demonstrating its practicality.

The Ultra preset, while visually more demanding, shows a steep performance cost. At 1080p, it achieves 123.7 FPS, which is respectable, but the average drops to 82.6 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 50.4 FPS at 4K. This makes Ultra unsuitable for 4K gaming on this setup if you desire a consistently fluid experience, as the frame rate falls below the standard 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset offers a slight improvement over High at lower resolutions, with 162.2 FPS at 1080p and 140.8 FPS at 1440p, but it falls behind at 4K with 108 FPS compared to High's 74.9 FPS. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, hitting 168.4 FPS at 1080p and 150.9 FPS at 1440p, but it also shows that the game is not overly taxing on the GPU at these settings.

In summary, the data suggests starting with High. It provides a robust experience across all resolutions, whereas Ultra is best reserved for 1080p or 1440p gaming where the frame rate penalty is more acceptable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. While it is not a top-tier CPU, its benchmark scores indicate it is a solid performer. In synthetic tests, it scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1453 in single-core. These numbers suggest it has enough processing power for most games, but its role in Archeage is likely secondary to the GPU.

The data shows that the CPU's performance is adequate for this game. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 168.4, which is far below the CPU's potential limits, indicating that the processor is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The CPU's percentile ranking of 73rd among all CPUs means it performs better than most, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and Intel Core i5-8500, show similar average scores with deltas of -0.8% and -1.1%, respectively. This places the i5-10400F in a competitive position for a mid-range processor.

The fact that the frame rates scale so heavily with resolution and settings, from a high of 168.4 FPS at 1080p Low down to 50.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, points to the GPU being the primary driver of performance in this scenario. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 without creating a severe limitation, as evidenced by the consistent performance drops that align with GPU workload rather than sudden CPU-related stutters.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship graphics card built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. With a boost clock of 2407 MHz and 21760 shading units, it is an incredibly powerful piece of hardware, ranking in the 94th percentile of all GPUs.

In Archeage, the GPU's role is clearly dominant. The performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets is substantial. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 118 on Low to 50.4 on Ultra, a decrease of over 57%. This demonstrates that the RTX 5090 is being pushed hard by the game's higher graphical settings. The GPU's massive memory pool and bandwidth are likely what allows it to handle even the most demanding scenes, but the data shows that the Ultra preset is simply too intensive for this game's engine to maintain high frame rates.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the RTX 5090 D (0.1% delta) and the RTX 5050 Mobile (0.2% delta), which are statistically equivalent in synthetic tests. However, in real-world gaming, the RTX 5090's raw power is evident. The fact that it can achieve 74.9 FPS at 4K High reflects its capabilities, even when paired with a mid-range CPU like the i5-10400F. The GPU is the clear workhorse here, and its performance is the main reason the High preset is so viable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 248th out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the top 15% of all tested systems, which is a strong result considering the CPU is not a high-end model. The ranking is likely buoyed by the exceptional performance of the GPU, which can compensate for the CPU's more modest capabilities.

The combo's rank of 248 confirms the RTX 5090's ability to push high frame rates even when paired with a less powerful processor. While the CPU might hold back the system in CPU-intensive titles, in Archeage, the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings. This ranking suggests that the system is well-balanced for this game, providing a high-performance experience without the need for a top-tier CPU. The fact that it outperforms 1479 other combinations indicates that this is a viable pairing for gamers looking for high-end performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are significant and reveal the system's bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate goes from 139.5 FPS at 1080p to 121.7 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 17.8 FPS, and then to 74.9 FPS at 4K, a much larger drop of 46.8 FPS. This pattern shows that the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is different. The frame rate goes from 168.4 FPS at 1080p to 150.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 118 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 32.9 FPS, which is still significant but less severe than the High preset's drop. This suggests that at lower settings, the CPU begins to play a more substantial role, as the GPU is not as taxed.

The most telling data is from the Ultra preset. At 1080p, it achieves 123.7 FPS, but at 4K, it falls to 50.4 FPS, a drop of 73.3 FPS. This massive decrease indicates that the Ultra preset places an enormous load on the GPU, and the RTX 5090, despite its power, cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K. The pattern across all settings confirms that the GPU is the primary limiting component, with the CPU's performance remaining relatively stable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results are as follows:

• Ultra: 123.7 FPS average
• High: 139.5 FPS average
• Medium: 162.2 FPS average
• Low: 168.4 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Ultra: 82.6 FPS average
• High: 121.7 FPS average
• Medium: 140.8 FPS average
• Low: 150.9 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Ultra: 50.4 FPS average
• High: 74.9 FPS average
• Medium: 108 FPS average
• Low: 118 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates at every resolution, while the Ultra preset is the most demanding. The High preset offers a consistent 60+ FPS experience at all resolutions except 4K, where it still manages a playable 74.9 FPS. The Medium preset is interesting, as it outperforms High at 1080p and 1440p but falls behind at 4K, suggesting that the game's High settings include some effects that are disproportionately heavy at higher resolutions. Overall, these numbers provide a complete picture of what this hardware can deliver in Archeage, with the High preset emerging as the recommended choice for a balanced experience.