Archeage

Intel Core i5-11400F paired with Intel Arc B370 delivers a profoundly GPU-limited experience in Archeage, with benchmark results showing the iGPU as the decisive bottleneck across every resolution and settings preset. The data indicates this combo is only viable for the lowest graphical settings at 1080p, where it manages a playable average of 65 FPS, but collapses to single-digit and low-20s frame rates at 4K Ultra and 4K High, respectively. With a combo rank of 3423 out of 3708 tested configurations, this pairing sits in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, primarily due to the Arc B370's integrated nature and its position in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It features a 12 MB shared L3 cache, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 80 KB of L1 per core. This CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17177, placing it in a competitive position against other mid-range desktop and mobile chips.

Looking at the nearestRivals data, the i5-11400F performs within a very tight margin of its closest competitors. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the CPU's raw compute capability is not the limiting factor in this system.

In Archeage, an MMORPG that relies heavily on single-threaded performance for game logic and network handling, the i5-11400F's single-thread capabilities are adequate. Its 3dmark_single_thread score of 868 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024 are respectable for a 2021-era desktop chip. However, the bottleneck is not the CPU. The measured FPS data shows a very clear pattern: when the GPU is overloaded at higher resolutions and settings, frame rates collapse regardless of CPU headroom.

At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely doing most of the work, achieving 65 FPS average. But as settings increase to Ultra at 1080p, the FPS drops to 27, a 38 FPS decline that cannot be attributed to CPU performance scaling. The CPU's multithreaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and a Passmark multithread score of 16908, is more than sufficient for an MMORPG like Archeage, which rarely utilizes more than a few cores effectively. The data strongly indicates that the i5-11400F is not the performance ceiling here; it is the integrated GPU that holds the system back.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process node. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Critically, it uses System Shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, bus width, and bandwidth are all "System Dependent" and shared with the CPU. This is the fundamental architectural limitation that defines this GPU's performance.

The GPU's benchmark results are stark. Its only recorded benchmark, 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, yields a score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearestRivals are all legacy or low-end parts: it is 0.2% ahead of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% ahead of the ATI Radeon HD 5770, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and 1.4% behind the AMD FirePro M2000. This places the Arc B370's raw performance in the same class as integrated and entry-level discrete GPUs from over a decade ago.

In Archeage, this GPU's limitations are immediately apparent. The 25 W TDP and lack of dedicated VRAM mean that as resolution and settings increase, the system must allocate more system memory to the GPU, and the integrated nature of the chip means it shares bandwidth with the CPU. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Medium, the GPU manages 57 FPS, but at 4K Medium, it drops to 22 FPS. This is a 61% performance reduction from a resolution increase alone, a clear sign that the GPU is completely overwhelmed. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS is theoretically capable, but in practice, the shared memory architecture and low fill rate (48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate) severely hamper its ability to handle high-resolution textures and effects.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals an unambiguous story: the GPU is the sole limiting component in this system. Moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings produces massive FPS drops that cannot be explained by CPU scaling, as the i5-11400F has ample headroom.

At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 65 at 1080p to 43 at 1440p, a 33.8% drop, and then to 25 at 4K, a further 41.9% drop from 1440p. The total drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 61.5%. This is a catastrophic scaling curve that points directly at the GPU's inability to handle the increased pixel count.

The pattern is even more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, FPS drops from 39 at 1080p to 26 at 1440p (33.3% drop) and then to 15 at 4K (42.3% drop from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the numbers are brutal: 27 FPS at 1080p, 18 FPS at 1440p (33.3% drop), and 10 FPS at 4K (44.4% drop from 1440p).

The Medium settings row provides the only min/max FPS data, showing a consistent pattern: at 1080p Medium, the range is 49-66 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 33-44 FPS; and at 4K Medium, 19-25 FPS. The min FPS at 4K Medium is 19, which is below the threshold of what most players would consider playable for an MMO.

The key insight is that the FPS drops are proportionally similar across all settings presets when moving from 1080p to 1440p (around 33%), and then to 4K (around 42%). This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is hitting its fill rate and memory bandwidth limits, not that the CPU is becoming a bottleneck at higher resolutions. A CPU-bound system would show better FPS retention at higher resolutions because the GPU would be less loaded, but the opposite is true here.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the only acceptable settings for this combo are Low at 1080p, which delivers an average of 65 FPS. This is the only configuration that breaks the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience for an MMORPG. The 1080p Medium preset, with an average of 57 FPS and a min of 49 FPS, is borderline playable but will experience noticeable stutters in crowded areas or during intense combat.

At 1080p High, the average drops to 39 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a game that requires quick reactions. The 1080p Ultra preset, at 27 FPS average, is not recommended for any serious gameplay. For players who insist on higher resolutions, the data shows that 1440p Low is the only viable option at that resolution, with an average of 43 FPS. However, this is a 33.8% drop from 1080p Low, and the visual improvement may not justify the performance loss.

4K is effectively unplayable for this combo. Even the lowest settings at 4K produce only 25 FPS average, and all other 4K presets fall below 22 FPS, with Ultra at a slideshow-like 10 FPS. The data suggests that players should stick to 1080p Low for the best experience, as it is the only preset that provides both smoothness and sufficient frame rates. The Medium preset at 1080p could be considered if visual quality is paramount, but the 57 FPS average with a 49 FPS minimum is risky for a competitive MMO environment.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This Intel Core i5-11400F + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 3423 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the bottom 7.7% of all systems tested. This is a poor showing, but the ranking is not surprising given the GPU's lowly 5th percentile standing. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking is effectively wasted because the GPU cannot translate that compute capability into frames.

The combo rank suggests that this system would struggle against even modestly equipped rivals. The GPU's nearestRivals, all of which are over a decade old, indicate that this system's performance in Archeage will be comparable to what players experienced on mid-range hardware from the early 2010s. The 3423rd rank out of 3708 means there are 285 tested combinations that perform worse, but the vast majority of systems (92.3%) outperform this pairing.

For context, the CPU's nearestRivals show that it is competitive with processors like the AMD EPYC 7H12 and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, but none of that matters when the GPU is this weak. The ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations, and the data suggests that this combo is only suitable for players who prioritize low power consumption and minimal system footprint over gaming performance. The 3423rd rank is a warning to any user considering this pairing for Archeage: it will not provide a satisfactory experience beyond the most basic settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance across all resolution and settings combinations:

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low settings: 65 FPS average (the only playable configuration)
• Medium settings: 57 FPS average, with a minimum of 49 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS
• High settings: 39 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 27 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low settings: 43 FPS average
• Medium settings: 39 FPS average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 44 FPS
• High settings: 26 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 18 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low settings: 25 FPS average
• Medium settings: 22 FPS average, with a minimum of 19 FPS and maximum of 25 FPS
• High settings: 15 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 10 FPS average

The data reveals a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is only 8 FPS (65 to 57), but the jump to High costs an additional 18 FPS (57 to 39), and Ultra costs another 12 FPS (39 to 27). This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU's limited fill rate (48.00 GPixel/s) and texture rate (96.00 GTexel/s) are being saturated as settings increase.

At 1440p, the pattern is similar but compressed. Low to Medium is only a 4 FPS difference (43 to 39), but High drops to 26 FPS and Ultra to 18 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with all presets below 25 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a min-max range of 19-25 FPS, meaning even the best-case scenario is below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the absolute minimum for playability.

The only settings that provide a consistently smooth experience are 1080p Low (65 FPS) and 1080p Medium (57 FPS average, 49 FPS min). All other configurations either fail to reach 60 FPS or drop below playable thresholds. The data is clear: this combo is strictly limited to 1080p gaming at low-to-medium settings, and any attempt to increase resolution or settings will result in a subpar experience.