Archeage

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a solid, if not spectacular, showing in ArcheAge, a 2014 MMORPG. The data indicates a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high at lower presets. The combo ranks in the 48th percentile (830 out of 1727 tested combinations), suggesting that while it is not a top-tier pairing for this specific title, it provides a balanced experience that can comfortably handle the game’s demands at mainstream resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested hardware pairs for ArcheAge?

A: This specific processor and graphics card combination ranks 830th out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the pack for this game.

Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 164.5, achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 6750 XT has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, has a very similar average benchmark score, with a delta of only 0.2%.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F ranks in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, indicating it is a strong performer in general processing tasks.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between the High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a substantial drop. At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 65.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 44.6 FPS, a difference of over 21 frames per second.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the processor in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which helps drive performance in CPU-sensitive scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The ranking of 830 out of 1727 combos for ArcheAge tells a nuanced story. It is not a pairing that dominates the leaderboard, but it is far from a weak one. This position suggests that while the hardware is more than capable of running the game, other combinations offer higher peak performance, likely due to stronger GPUs or CPUs that can push even more frames in this specific MMORPG engine. The CPU's general benchmark percentile is high (82nd), but the game's performance is ultimately capped by the GPU at higher visual fidelity settings. The GPU itself sits in the 79th percentile, which aligns closely with the overall combo ranking, suggesting that the graphics card is the primary determinant of this combo's position in ArcheAge. The data implies that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as its relative strength is higher than the final ranking suggests.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT plays the pivotal role in determining visual performance, especially as resolution and settings increase. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, it provides a substantial frame buffer that is more than sufficient for ArcheAge's textures. The memory operates at a 2250 MHz clock with an effective data rate of 18 Gbps, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is crucial for feeding the GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz, allows it to maintain high throughput. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, has a higher average benchmark score (35787 vs 35327, a delta of -1.3%), indicating that the RX 6750 XT is slightly behind that card in raw compute power, which is reflected in the measured FPS at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo excels, delivering playable frame rates at all presets. The Low preset hits 164.5 FPS, while Medium follows closely at 142.3 FPS. High settings still produce a very smooth 99.4 FPS, but the Ultra preset sees a significant drop to 67.4 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the trend continues. Low settings yield 106.9 FPS, and Medium is still strong at 98.2 FPS. High settings remain comfortable at 65.7 FPS, but Ultra drops to 44.6 FPS, which may be less desirable for fast-paced gameplay. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed. The Low preset just manages to hit 60.9 FPS, Medium drops to 53.5 FPS, and High falls to 41 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 30 FPS, recording a 28.9 FPS average. This data points to a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the Ultra preset being the primary challenge at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and smooth performance, the data strongly suggests using the High preset at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440. At 1080p, High delivers 99.4 FPS, which is an excellent experience for an MMORPG. At 1440p, High still provides a respectable 65.7 FPS. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for those who prefer higher resolutions, as it offers 98.2 FPS at 1440p and 142.3 FPS at 1080p. The Ultra preset, while visually more demanding, introduces a considerable performance hit that may not be worth the cost. At 4K, the Low preset is the only option that achieves a playable frame rate, hitting 60.9 FPS. Given the large performance gap between High and Ultra, High appears to be the sweet spot for this hardware combination, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium with a manageable FPS trade-off.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides the processing foundation for this combo. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration, based on the Raptor Lake architecture, offers robust multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279. However, for a game like ArcheAge, single-thread performance is often more critical. The CPU's strong single-thread scores—3004 in Cinebench R23 and 3634 in Passmark—are likely key to maintaining high frame rates at lower settings where the GPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (25365 vs 25236, a delta of -0.5%), suggesting these processors offer similar overall performance, though their gaming characteristics may differ. The data indicates that the i5-13400F is more than capable of feeding the RX 6750 XT, as the FPS drops are primarily tied to GPU workload at higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shift in system bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 164.5 at 1080p to 106.9 at 1440p and finally to 60.9 at 4K. This is a steady decline of roughly 35% from 1080p to 1440p and another 43% from 1440p to 4K, which is a classic sign of the GPU becoming increasingly burdened. The Ultra preset tells a similar story, falling from 67.4 FPS at 1080p to 44.6 FPS at 1440p and then to 28.9 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 1080p Low preset (164.5 FPS) is over twice as fast as the 4K Low preset (60.9 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU's role is more evident at lower resolutions and settings, where the high frame rates are maintained. The data suggests that the i5-13400F has enough headroom to support even higher FPS at 1080p if the GPU could render faster, but the RX 6750 XT's performance ceiling is reached when scaling up to 4K, particularly with higher quality presets.