Archeage

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a performance curve in Archeage that is clearly dictated by resolution and graphical preset. The data shows a substantial drop in frame rates as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which is typical for a GPU-bound title at higher pixel counts. At the 1080p Low setting, the combo achieves an average of 198 FPS, which is an impressive figure that highlights the headroom available in this MMO. However, the most telling statistic is the progression at the Ultra preset: the average FPS falls from 102 at 1080p to 69 at 1440p, and then plummets to 39 at 4K. This dramatic scaling indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU has enough power to keep up at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior of this combo is a textbook example of how a powerful GPU can be bottlenecked by pixel count. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 149 FPS to 101 FPS, a reduction of roughly 32%. This is a significant hit, but the frame rate remains highly playable. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings is even more severe, with the average FPS falling from 101 to 58, a 43% decrease. This steep drop suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is struggling to fill the 8.3 million pixels of 4K, which is a standard bottleneck for GPUs in this class.

At the Low preset, the scaling is less punishing. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 198, while at 1440p Low it is 166, and at 4K Low it is 95. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only about 16%, but the jump to 4K results in a 43% reduction from the 1440p figure. This indicates that even at Low settings, the 4K resolution is demanding enough to strain the GPU. The Medium preset shows a similar pattern, with averages of 190 FPS at 1080p, 148 FPS at 1440p, and 85 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the game becomes heavily GPU-bound at 4K, regardless of the settings.

The Ultra preset is where the GPU is pushed to its limits. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 102, which is still playable, but the 4K Ultra average of 39 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The difference between the 1080p and 4K Ultra averages is a 62% drop, which is the largest percentage decrease across all settings. This highlights that the RTX 4070 Ti, while capable at lower resolutions, cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum graphical fidelity in Archeage. For players targeting 4K, the data suggests that Medium or High settings are the practical ceiling for this combo.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo can achieve in Archeage?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 198 at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This indicates that the combo has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 39 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less than ideal for smooth gameplay at maximum visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 198 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficient frames. However, the performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (198 to 102 FPS) indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as graphical settings increase.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 149 at 1080p High to 101 at 1440p High. This represents a 32% decrease in performance, showing a significant impact from the increased pixel count.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rates at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 1440p with Medium settings, the average FPS is 148, and at Low it is 166. These figures are sufficient for 144Hz monitors, though the Ultra preset at 69 FPS falls short of that mark.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 39 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and the result indicates that the GPU is overburdened.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti plays a central role in determining the frame rates at higher resolutions. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales poorly with resolution, which is expected given its specifications. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest that the memory bandwidth and processing power are being stretched. The GPU has a boost clock of 2610 MHz and a base clock of 2310 MHz, which are high values that contribute to its strong performance at lower resolutions.

The benchmark scores for the RTX 4070 Ti place it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a high-end part. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 5024, which is a strong result. However, the measured FPS in Archeage shows that even this powerful GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The passmark G3D score of 31624 further confirms its capabilities. When comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti is 0.8% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile in average benchmark score, but 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A6000. This suggests that the GPU is competitive with other high-end options.

The GPU's role in this game is most evident when examining the Medium settings at 4K, where the average FPS is 85 with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 97. This range shows that the GPU can handle 4K at Medium settings, but the frame times are not entirely consistent. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 39 FPS, is clearly a step too far. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is a capable 1440p card and a serviceable 4K card at reduced settings, but not a 4K Ultra card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 198 at Low to 102 at Ultra. The Medium preset yields an average of 190 FPS, with a minimum of 162 and a maximum of 219, which is a tight range indicating consistent performance. The High preset averages 149 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the combo is more than capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays, even at High settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 166 FPS, which is still excellent. The Medium preset averages 148 FPS, with a minimum of 126 and a maximum of 170. The High preset drops to 101 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS. The 1440p results show that the combo is well-suited for 144Hz gaming at Medium settings, but for Ultra, a 60Hz monitor would be more appropriate.

The 3840x2160 results are the most demanding. The Low preset averages 95 FPS, which is playable. The Medium preset averages 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 97. The High preset drops to 58 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 39 FPS. The 4K data shows that the combo is only capable of smooth gameplay at Low or Medium settings. The gap between the Medium and High averages at 4K is 27 FPS, which is a significant jump that highlights the cost of higher graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combo of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 616th out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the top 17% of all configurations, which is a strong showing. The rank reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, with the CPU providing enough throughput to avoid being a major bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The combo's rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU. The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which is 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Core i5-12450H, which is 0.4% behind. The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which is 0.8% ahead, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, which is 1.3% ahead.

When compared to other combos in the database, the 616th rank out of 3708 indicates that this configuration is above average for Archeage. The high rank is likely due to the strong performance of the RTX 4070 Ti, which is a top-tier GPU. However, the CPU's mid-range position (71st percentile) means that it is not the most powerful available, which may limit the combo's ability to achieve the absolute highest frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. Overall, the data shows that this combo is a solid choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with acceptable performance at 4K on lower settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024. These numbers indicate that the CPU is capable of handling modern games, though it is not a top-tier part. The passmark single-thread score of 2981 further confirms its strong single-core performance, which is important for MMOs like Archeage that often rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with frame data. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 198 FPS, which is likely close to the CPU's limit. The 3DMark multi-thread scores, such as 5619 for 16 threads and 5652 for max threads, show that the CPU has enough multi-threading capability to handle the game's workload. However, the CPU's performance is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K. The CPU's 12 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are sufficient for gaming, but they are not exceptional.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 0.3% higher on average, and the Intel Core i5-12450H, which scores 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% ahead, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% behind. These close margins indicate that the i5-11400F is a competitive mid-range CPU. In Archeage, the CPU's performance is adequate for high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The data suggests that for players using this combo, the CPU is not a major concern, as it provides enough performance to keep up with the RTX 4070 Ti in most scenarios.