Archeage

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-11400F posts an average benchmark score of 17,177. This places it within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17,120) and 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239), while sitting 0.6% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,074).

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest competitors in the benchmark database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 achieves an average benchmark score of 15,852. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 9060 by 1% (16,014) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7% (16,129), while leading the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 1.1% (15,679) and the AMD Radeon R9 370X by 0.1% (15,862).

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested CPU-GPU pairings for Archeage?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1,739 out of 3,708 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the upper half of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination yields the highest average FPS?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 162, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 144 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, followed by 109 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-threaded performance compare to its multi-threaded performance?

A: The i5-11400F scores 868 in 3dmark_single_thread and 5,652 in 3dmark_max_threads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 2,024 single-core and 14,340 multi-core, indicating strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the CPU support, and how does that factor into the system?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is paired with the RX 7700's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture using the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It carries 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a substantial memory pool for an MMORPG like Archeage, which can load large textures and assets for sprawling environments and many simultaneous players.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. Memory operates at 2438 MHz, translating to 19.5 Gbps effective. With 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, the RX 7700 delivers a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 25.18 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16.

In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to push beyond 160 FPS on Low settings. The RX 7700's 40 ray-tracing cores are present, though Archeage's rendering workload is primarily rasterization-based. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers the API requirements for this 2014-released MMORPG.

The GPU's benchmark standing shows a PassMark G3D score of 20,974 and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 10,963. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2,865. The GPU's percentile rank among all GPUs is 58, meaning it outperforms a majority of the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, is 0.1% behind, while the RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% ahead.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is notable for a card in this performance class. Archeage, even at maximum settings and 4K resolution, does not appear to exhaust this memory pool based on the measured frame rates. The card's 624.1 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and asset loading are unlikely to bottleneck performance in typical gameplay scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, average FPS drops from 162 at 1080p to 109 at 1440p, then to 62 at 4K. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 43% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 62%.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with slightly different proportions. The 1080p average of 144 FPS falls to 97 FPS at 1440p, a 33% drop, then to 55 FPS at 4K, a 43% drop from 1440p. The overall reduction from 1080p to 4K is 62%, matching the Low settings pattern almost exactly.

High settings show a steeper initial decline. From 98 FPS at 1080p, the average drops to 66 FPS at 1440p, a 33% reduction, then to 38 FPS at 4K, a 42% drop from 1440p. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 61%.

Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling. The 67 FPS average at 1080p falls to 45 FPS at 1440p, a 33% reduction, then to 26 FPS at 4K, a 42% drop from 1440p. The cumulative reduction from 1080p to 4K is 61%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings presets is striking. Every preset shows approximately a one-third reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further two-fifths reduction from 1440p to 4K. This uniformity suggests that the limiting component scales predictably with pixel count.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound at lower settings, as evidenced by the 162 FPS Low result versus 144 FPS Medium. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 18 FPS, while at 1440p it narrows to 12 FPS, and at 4K it shrinks to 7 FPS. This convergence at higher resolutions points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

Conversely, the gap between Medium and High settings remains relatively stable across resolutions: 46 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K. The proportional gap does narrow, but the absolute differences suggest that High settings impose a consistent additional load on the GPU regardless of resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 achieves a combo rank of 1,739 out of 3,708 tested configurations in Archeage. This places the pairing in the 53rd percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 53% of configurations tested for this game.

The CPU contributes to this ranking through solid multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,340 and PassMark multithread score of 16,908 indicate capable processing power for an MMORPG's CPU-intensive workloads, which include player position tracking, combat calculations, and world state updates. The single-threaded score of 2,024 in Cinebench R23 is particularly relevant, as many MMORPGs, including Archeage, exhibit sensitivity to single-thread performance.

The GPU's contribution is evidenced by its PassMark G3D score of 20,974, which ranks it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The RX 7700's nearest rival, the R9 370X, is virtually tied at 15,862 versus 15,852, while the RTX 3060 Ti holds a 1.7% advantage. This positions the GPU as a mid-to-upper-tier card in the database.

The combo's rank of 1,739 out of 3,708 suggests that while this pairing is not at the top of the chart, it represents a balanced configuration for Archeage. The 1080p results, particularly the 162 FPS average at Low settings and 98 FPS at High settings, demonstrate that this combo can handle competitive play at mainstream resolutions. At 1440p, the 66 FPS average at High settings provides a smooth experience for most players.

The rank becomes less favorable at 4K, where the 38 FPS average at High settings and 26 FPS at Ultra settings indicate the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates at the highest resolution. This aligns with the GPU's 58th percentile standing, which suggests it is not positioned for flagship-level 4K gaming.

Overall, the combo's rank reflects a system that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but falls short of 4K gaming expectations. The balanced nature of the CPU and GPU pairing means neither component severely bottlenecks the other in Archeage's workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all four presets produce playable averages, ranging from 67 FPS at Ultra to 162 FPS at Low. The Medium preset offers a strong balance with 144 FPS average and a minimum of 122 FPS, ensuring consistent performance above typical 120 Hz display refresh rates.

For players prioritizing visual quality at 1080p, the High preset delivers 98 FPS average, which remains above 90 FPS and should feel smooth on most displays. The Ultra preset's 67 FPS average is acceptable for slower-paced MMORPG gameplay, though it may not be ideal for fast-paced combat scenarios where frame drops could be noticeable.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset provides 109 FPS average, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset's 97 FPS average with an 82 FPS minimum remains playable and offers better visual fidelity. The High preset at 66 FPS is suitable for players who prioritize image quality over maximum frame rates, though the 45 FPS Ultra average may feel sluggish during intense combat encounters.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset's 62 FPS average is the only preset that reliably stays above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's 55 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum dips below the 60 FPS threshold during demanding scenes. The High preset at 38 FPS and Ultra at 26 FPS are borderline unplayable for most users.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p, it maintains 144 FPS with a 122 FPS minimum. At 1440p, it achieves 97 FPS with an 82 FPS minimum. Even at 4K, the 55 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum is the best balance of visual quality and playability among the non-Low presets.

For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset's 162 FPS average maximizes frame rate potential. For immersive visuals at 1440p, the High preset's 66 FPS is a reasonable compromise. At 4K, players should stick to Low or Medium settings to maintain acceptable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves 162 FPS average. The Medium preset produces 144 FPS average with a 122 FPS minimum and 166 FPS maximum. The High preset yields 98 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to 67 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. The Low preset maintains 109 FPS average. The Medium preset achieves 97 FPS average with an 82 FPS minimum and 111 FPS maximum. The High preset delivers 66 FPS average. The Ultra preset falls to 45 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The Low preset manages 62 FPS average. The Medium preset produces 55 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum and 64 FPS maximum. The High preset drops to 38 FPS average. The Ultra preset bottoms out at 26 FPS average.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with complete min/max data across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the 122-166 FPS range indicates a 44 FPS spread. At 1440p, the 82-111 FPS range shows a 29 FPS spread. At 4K, the 47-64 FPS range demonstrates a 17 FPS spread.

The narrowing range at higher resolutions is noteworthy. At 1080p, frame time variance is more pronounced, likely due to CPU-side fluctuations in game logic and scene complexity. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, and the tighter frame time distribution suggests the GPU is consistently saturated.

The percentage differences between presets remain relatively consistent across resolutions. At 1080p, Low to Medium is a 12.5% reduction, Medium to High is a 32% reduction, and High to Ultra is a 32% reduction. At 1440p, the corresponding reductions are 12.4%, 32%, and 32%. At 4K, they are 12.7%, 31%, and 32%.

The Ultra preset represents the most demanding configuration in the measurements. At 4K, the 26 FPS average is less than half of the High preset's 38 FPS. This steep drop suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately impact the GPU at high pixel counts.

The Low preset at 1080p, with its 162 FPS average, demonstrates the combo's ceiling when the GPU is least stressed. The 4K Ultra result of 26 FPS represents the floor of playability for this pairing. Between these extremes, the measured data provides a complete picture of how the i5-11400F and RX 7700 handle Archeage across typical gaming configurations.