Archeage

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a strong 1080p experience in Archeage, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff as resolution increases, particularly under heavier graphical presets. The most striking finding is the scaling behavior: at Low settings, the combo produces 189.8 FPS at 1920x1080, which drops to 127.6 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 74.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 61% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Such a steep decline at Low settings indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower pixel counts.

The pattern becomes even more pronounced at Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 81.2 FPS, which falls to 54.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and plummets to 32.5 FPS at 3840x2160. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 60%, nearly identical to the Low-setting decline, suggesting that the RX 7800 XT's rendering workload scales consistently with pixel count regardless of preset. However, the absolute gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution tells a different story: at 1080p, the difference is 108.6 FPS (189.8 vs 81.2), while at 4K it narrows to 41.8 FPS (74.3 vs 32.5). This compression at 4K indicates that the GPU is saturated at that resolution, making preset choices less impactful.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows that Archeage is heavily resolution-bound with this hardware, but the limiting component shifts depending on the settings row. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the 189.8 FPS result is well beyond what most displays can refresh, indicating that the Intel Core i5-11400F is not the bottleneck at this configuration. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to drive high frame rates at lower pixel counts. The RX 7800 XT, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth, handles the geometry and shading without breaking stride at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable across all presets, but the scaling starts to reveal the GPU's workload. The transition from Low to Medium at 1440p costs only 11.8 FPS (127.6 to 115.8), while the jump from Medium to High costs 37.6 FPS (115.8 to 78.2). This nonlinear relationship suggests that High preset introduces effects that significantly tax the GPU's 3840 shading units. At 3840x2160, the picture is clearer: even Low settings yield only 74.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32.5 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly below the 60 FPS threshold except for Low, indicating that 4K gaming requires substantial setting compromises.

The resolution scaling across all settings follows a predictable pattern, but the magnitude of the drop from 1440p to 4K is noteworthy. For High settings, the combo loses 35.7 FPS (78.2 to 42.5) when moving from 1440p to 4K, a 46% reduction. For Medium, the loss is 49.5 FPS (115.8 to 66.3), a 43% reduction. These figures confirm that the RX 7800 XT's 16 GB VRAM is not the limiting factor at 4K; rather, the raw compute throughput becomes insufficient for Archeage's demanding rendering at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 619th out of 1,727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 64th percentile of all tested configurations. This rank reflects the pairing's balanced capabilities, but it is important to contextualize this within the individual component standings. The CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17,181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, scores 17,189, a negligible 0% difference, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trails by 0.2% with a score of 17,215.

The GPU, meanwhile, occupies the 76th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 32,619. Its closest competitor, the AMD FirePro S9300 X2, scores 32,540 (0.2% higher), while the NVIDIA P104-100 is 0.4% behind at 32,747. The fact that both components sit within the 75th-76th percentile range suggests a well-matched pair, but the in-game rank of 619/1,727 indicates that many other combos outperform this setup specifically in Archeage. This discrepancy implies that Archeage's engine favors different hardware characteristics than the synthetic benchmarks used for component ranking.

The rank also reveals that this combo is not at the top tier for Archeage, but it is comfortably in the upper third of tested systems. The data shows that the 619th rank out of 1,727 combos places it ahead of roughly 64% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the component percentiles. However, the game's MMORPG nature, with its large player counts and complex world rendering, may penalize the CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache or the GPU's specific architecture more than synthetic tests would suggest.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 114.8 FPS, which is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for most users. Ultra at 1080p produces 81.2 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 29% performance hit for marginal visual gains over High. Low and Medium at 1080p yield 189.8 FPS and 166.5 FPS respectively, but these presets sacrifice too much visual quality for frame rates that exceed typical 144 Hz display capabilities.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, offering 115.8 FPS. High at 1440p drops to 78.2 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 1440p falls to 54.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may cause noticeable stutter in crowded areas. Low at 1440p produces 127.6 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p provides the best experience, as it maintains high frame rates while retaining enough graphical detail for an MMORPG.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. Low settings yield 74.3 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium drops to 66.3 FPS, which is borderline playable, while High falls to 42.5 FPS and Ultra to 32.5 FPS. For 4K users, the recommendation is to use Low settings for smooth gameplay, or Medium if the user can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient at 4K, but the GPU's compute limitations are evident.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F sufficient for Archeage at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 189.8 FPS, and with High settings it reaches 114.8 FPS. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide ample performance for these frame rates.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings (74.3 FPS) and Medium settings (66.3 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. High settings drop to 42.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.5 FPS, making 4K feasible only with reduced presets.

Q: How does the RX 7800 XT's VRAM affect Archeage performance?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested. The performance drops at 4K are due to the GPU's compute throughput, not memory capacity.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce 115.8 FPS, which is the recommended balance. High settings yield 78.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54.1 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 619th out of 1,727 combos in Archeage, placing it in the upper third of tested systems. The CPU is at the 75th percentile among all processors, and the GPU is at the 76th percentile among all graphics cards.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the 189.8 FPS result suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the 32.5 FPS result indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions in Archeage, and its specifications explain the measured results. The GPU features 3,840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units, with a boost clock of 2430 MHz and a game clock of 2124 MHz. The FP32 performance of 37.32 TFLOPS provides substantial compute power, but the data shows that Archeage's rendering demands exceed this capability at 4K Ultra.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Archeage's textures and assets. The memory clock runs at 2438 MHz, or 19.5 Gbps effective, and there is no evidence in the measured FPS that VRAM capacity or bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. The GPU's pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s are more relevant to the performance drops seen at higher resolutions.

The RX 7800 XT's percentile rank of 76 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,619, positions it as a solid mid-to-high-end card. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32,540, 0.2% higher) and NVIDIA P104-100 (32,747, 0.4% lower), show that the card is competitive with other options in its class. However, in Archeage specifically, the GPU's performance at 4K Ultra (32.5 FPS) reveals that its 37.32 TFLOPS of compute is insufficient for the most demanding settings at that resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F plays a supporting role in this combo, providing enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. With 6 cores and 12 threads, base clock of 2.60 GHz, and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, the CPU delivers strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for MMORPGs like Archeage that often rely on a few heavily loaded threads. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while not the largest, is sufficient for the game's data access patterns.

The CPU's benchmark results reinforce its capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14,372 and single-core score of 2,029 indicate balanced performance. The 3DMark max threads score of 5,652 and single-thread score of 868 further confirm that the CPU can handle both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The CPU's 75th percentile rank among all processors, with an average score of 17,181, places it slightly above the GPU in relative standing.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189, 0% difference) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,212, -0.2% difference). These comparisons show that the i5-11400F is competitive with newer mobile and low-power chips. In Archeage, the CPU's role is most apparent at low resolutions and settings, where the 189.8 FPS result at 1080p Low indicates that the CPU can push frames far beyond typical display refresh rates. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the GPU's 32.5 FPS result is clearly limited by graphics processing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of this combo's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 189.8 FPS, Medium 166.5 FPS, High 114.8 FPS, and Ultra 81.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 108.6 FPS range, with each preset step costing roughly 20-50 FPS depending on the transition. The largest single drop is from Medium to High, which loses 51.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 127.6 FPS, Medium 115.8 FPS, High 78.2 FPS, and Ultra 54.1 FPS. The range narrows to 73.5 FPS, and the drop from Medium to High becomes 37.6 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra costs 24.1 FPS, showing that Ultra at 1440p is particularly demanding. At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 74.3 FPS, Medium 66.3 FPS, High 42.5 FPS, and Ultra 32.5 FPS. The range compresses to 41.8 FPS, and the drop from Medium to High is 23.8 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 10 FPS.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p to 1440p scaling factors are: Low 0.67 (189.8 to 127.6), Medium 0.70 (166.5 to 115.8), High 0.68 (114.8 to 78.2), and Ultra 0.67 (81.2 to 54.1). The 1440p to 4K scaling factors are: Low 0.58 (127.6 to 74.3), Medium 0.57 (115.8 to 66.3), High 0.54 (78.2 to 42.5), and Ultra 0.60 (54.1 to 32.5). These consistent scaling ratios across presets indicate that Archeage's rendering workload scales predictably with pixel count, and the GPU's performance degradation is uniform regardless of quality settings.