Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, presents a unique performance profile when paired with the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600. The benchmark data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by graphics settings and resolution, with the CPU demonstrating sufficient headroom in most scenarios. The measured FPS across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions provides a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies, shifting from a balanced load at lower settings to a definitive GPU limitation at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The framerate scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 clearly identifies the Radeon RX 7600 as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 130.5 at 1080p to 87.4 at 1440p, a reduction of 43.1 FPS, and then further down to 50.0 at 4K. This represents a 61.7% performance loss from 1080p to 4K, a steep curve indicative of the GPU hitting its pixel throughput limits. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is more involved, but as resolution increases, the demand on the graphics card grows exponentially.

The scaling pattern changes with higher graphical presets. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 76.5 at 1080p to 56.1 at 1440p, and finally to 31.3 at 4K. The relative drop from 1440p to 4K is 44.2%, which is less severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p at 26.7%. This indicates that the game’s rendering complexity at High settings is already saturating the GPU’s capabilities at 1440p, making the transition to 4K less impactful in percentage terms but still resulting in an unplayable average. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 53.9 FPS at 1080p collapsing to 33.7 FPS at 1440p and a mere 23.3 FPS at 4K. This steep decline confirms that the combination of high resolution and maximum detail settings is far beyond the card's comfortable operating range.

The data indicates that for 4K gameplay, users must significantly compromise on settings. The jump from 4K Medium (44.1 FPS) to 4K High (31.3 FPS) is a 12.8 FPS penalty, while the move from 4K Low (50.0 FPS) to 4K Medium (44.1 FPS) is a smaller 5.9 FPS hit. This suggests that the Medium preset offers a more balanced trade-off at 4K, as the performance cost of enabling higher detail levels becomes increasingly steep. The scaling behavior points to a GPU that is well-suited for 1080p and capable at 1440p, but it is not designed for high-refresh or max-quality 4K gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks at position 1157 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the lower third of all system pairings, which is a notable finding given the individual components' capabilities. The rank is a holistic measure of the pairing's performance in this specific MMORPG, suggesting that while the CPU and GPU are competent, other combinations of hardware have achieved higher average framerates.

The CPU itself holds a percentile ranking of 75 against all tested processors, indicating it outperforms three-quarters of the CPUs in the database. However, the GPU’s percentile ranking is lower at 63, showing that it is bested by a larger portion of the graphics cards. This discrepancy is reflected in the overall combo rank, implying that the GPU is the more significant factor holding the pairing back from a higher position. The system's overall performance is likely constrained by the graphics card's capabilities, especially in a game like Archeage where environmental detail and draw distances can be demanding.

The ranking suggests that while the i5-11400F provides a solid foundation, the RX 7600's performance tier limits the system's overall standing. A higher-ranked combo would likely feature a more powerful GPU to complement the CPU's capabilities. The data implies that for users prioritizing a higher rank in this database, upgrading the graphics card would yield a more substantial improvement than a processor swap. This pairing is a balanced mid-range option, but it does not break into the upper echelons of performance for this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, is the key component in determining the visual experience. Its memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is a critical factor, especially at higher resolutions and with higher detail settings, which demand more data throughput. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Archeage, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the game's assets may push against this capacity, potentially causing performance dips beyond what the core clock speed suggests.

The GPU's clocks are a study in its operational profile. The base clock is 1720 MHz, but the game clock is rated at 2250 MHz, which is the expected frequency during typical gaming loads. The boost clock extends up to 2655 MHz, providing extra headroom when thermal and power conditions allow. The benchmark results show that the card can sustain high performance, but the framerate drops at 4K Ultra to 23.3 FPS indicate that the core clock speed is not enough to overcome the raw pixel and shading demands. The card's FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS is the theoretical compute ceiling, but the measured FPS in Archeage shows that real-world performance is heavily dependent on memory bandwidth and the efficiency of the RDNA 3.0 architecture.

The GPU’s architecture, RDNA 3.0, is built on a 6 nm process from TSMC, with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. This allows for the 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units to operate at high efficiency. The performance in Archeage aligns with a mid-range graphics card, excelling at 1080p where it can produce an average of 130.5 FPS at Low settings. However, the card's role becomes more strained as the resolution and settings increase, with the 4K Ultra result falling below playable thresholds, highlighting the performance limits of the 8 GB memory configuration and the 128-bit memory interface.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates strong capabilities. The average FPS at Low settings is 130.5, providing a high-refresh-rate experience. Medium settings yield 117.4 FPS, and High settings produce 76.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, resulting in an average of 53.9 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant performance cost of 22.6 FPS compared to High settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the impact of the increased pixel count is clear. The Low preset average FPS is 87.4, which is a substantial 43.1 FPS drop from 1080p. Medium settings average 80.2 FPS, while High settings fall to 56.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 33.7 FPS, a reduction of 20.2 FPS from the High preset. This data suggests that 1440p is a viable resolution for this combo, provided that users are willing to adjust settings; the jump from High to Ultra is particularly punishing.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overburdened by the most demanding configurations. The Low preset yields an average of 50.0 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 44.1 FPS, while High settings drop to 31.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of only 23.3 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth gaming experience. The performance gap between 1440p and 4K at the High preset is 24.8 FPS, and at the Ultra preset it is 10.4 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's struggles with 4K resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 130.5. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 2560x1440 with Medium settings offers an average of 80.2 FPS, which is a solid target. 4K is only playable with Low settings, averaging 50.0 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, scores 17189, showing a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17212, which is a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is also at -0.2% with a score of 17215.

Q: Is the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on the Radeon RX 7600 is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gameplay across all settings. However, at 4K with the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops to 23.3, which may be influenced by the memory capacity and bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, indicating a potential limitation at the highest settings.

Q: How does the GPU rank against other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 holds a percentile rank of 63 against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, has a deltaPct of 0.6% with a higher average score, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has a deltaPct of -1.3%, indicating the RX 7600 scores slightly higher.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 56.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 33.7 FPS. This represents a performance penalty of 22.4 FPS when moving from High to Ultra, demonstrating that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the GPU.

Q: Does the system provide a smooth experience at 4K?

A: The data indicates that 4K gaming is challenging for this combo. Only the Low preset achieves an average FPS of 50.0, which is decent. The Medium preset drops to 44.1 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets fall to 31.3 and 23.3 FPS respectively, which are not typically considered smooth for a MMORPG.