Archeage

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a clear performance curve across the three tested resolutions in Archeage. The data shows a progressive decline in average frame rates as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves a comfortable 142 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 95 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 55 FPS at 3840x2160 under the same preset. This scaling pattern indicates that the RX 9060 has sufficient headroom at 1080p to push high frame rates, but the demands of 4K rendering begin to exceed its capabilities, particularly on more demanding settings like Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings presets, revealing where the system’s limits lie. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Low settings, the average FPS falls from 142 to 95, a reduction of roughly one-third. Scaling further to 3840x2160 at Low yields 55 FPS, which is less than half the 1080p result. This steep decline suggests that the RX 9060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are strained by the increased pixel throughput required at 4K, even when graphical details are minimized.

The Medium settings preset shows a similar pattern but with more moderate absolute numbers. At 1080p, the combo averages 126 FPS, dropping to 85 FPS at 1440p and 49 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 41 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 36 FPS, indicating a relatively consistent per-resolution cost. High settings follow the same trajectory: 86 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset produces the lowest numbers overall, with 58 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and just 23 FPS at 4K, showing that the most demanding settings overwhelm the GPU at higher resolutions.

These results point to the GPU as the limiting component at 4K. The CPU’s performance, measured by its benchmark scores, remains constant regardless of resolution, yet the frame rates drop dramatically as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the system is likely more balanced between CPU and GPU load, but by 4K, the RX 9060’s compute throughput and memory bandwidth become the decisive factors.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 44 chip and a 4 nm process from TSMC. It packs 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, which provides the raw processing power for Archeage’s rendering tasks. Memory is configured as 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is a key factor in the observed scaling, as the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K align with the increased memory pressure from larger frame buffers.

The GPU’s benchmark scores contextualize its position. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3322, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 88183 and 39476, respectively. Passmark G3D gives a score of 17631, with a GPU compute score of 9919. Its average benchmark score is 16014, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Relative to its nearest rivals, the RX 9060 is nearly on par with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which has an average score of 16129, a delta of -0.7%. It also sits close to the AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700, with deltas of 1% and 1%, respectively, and ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 2.1%.

In Archeage specifically, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as settings increase. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 23 FPS, which is unplayable for most users, while 4K Medium reaches 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 56 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset hits 58 FPS, which is borderline acceptable but not ideal. The data suggests that the RX 9060 can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well, but 4K requires significant settings reductions to stay smooth.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p on Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 142 FPS, which is the highest result across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, showing the RX 9060 is 0.7% behind its rival.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: The data shows 4K performance is limited. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 49, with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 56, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 23 FPS, indicating that only lower presets are viable at this resolution.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in this game?

A: This combo ranks 2174 out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database for Archeage.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 72, with an average of 85 and a maximum of 98.

Q: Does the CPU’s 10-core configuration help with Archeage’s performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with benchmark scores like 22604 in Cinebench R23 multicore. The CPU’s performance is likely sufficient, as the frame rate scaling points to the GPU as the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 142 FPS, which is the peak performance for this combo. Medium settings at 1080p yield 126 FPS on average, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS, showing good consistency. High settings drop to 86 FPS, while Ultra brings the average down to 58 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is well within the system’s comfort zone for all but the most demanding preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases across the board. Low settings average 95 FPS, Medium averages 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 98, High drops to 58 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 56 FPS, which is larger than the 84 FPS gap at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU’s limits become more apparent as resolution increases. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 72, which remains playable, but the Ultra result of 39 FPS is marginal.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 55 FPS, Medium averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 56, High drops to 33 FPS, and Ultra falls to 23 FPS. The 4K results show a clear ceiling: even the lowest settings preset cannot reach 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset is effectively unplayable. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 49 FPS average and 41 FPS minimum, is the only configuration that approaches playability, though it still falls short of the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 2174 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, indicating that while the system is functional, it does not stand out as a high-performance pairing for this particular game. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-tier positioning, as the RX 9060’s percentile versus all GPUs is 59, meaning it performs better than 59% of graphics cards in the database.

The CPU, however, is more favorably positioned. The i5-13400F has a percentile versus all CPUs of 77, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 5 120 with a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with a delta of -0.3%. This suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in Archeage. The combo’s overall rank is likely dragged down by the GPU’s performance at higher resolutions, where the frame rates drop below 60 FPS on most settings.

Compared to other tested combos, this pairing sits in the 58th percentile of all combinations (2174 divided by 3708). This means that a significant number of systems achieve better frame rates in Archeage, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The data indicates that users seeking higher performance would need to prioritize a stronger graphics card, as the CPU has sufficient headroom for this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared, and the CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its benchmark scores are robust: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 22604, while single-core scores 3191. Geekbench multicore is 11068 and single-core is 1996, with Passmark multithread at 25032 and single-thread at 3634.

In Archeage, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI, which are typically single-threaded or lightly threaded tasks. The i5-13400F’s single-core performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 321 and 3DMark single-thread score of 960, is adequate for these tasks. The multicore scores, such as 3DMark max threads at 7307 and Passmark integer math at 79942, show that the CPU can also manage more intensive workloads if needed.

Given the frame rate scaling observed, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 142 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to suggest the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is more stressed, the CPU maintains a 58 FPS average. The fact that frame rates drop significantly at 4K, while CPU performance remains constant, reinforces that the GPU is the limiting component in this setup.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 126 FPS and a minimum of 107 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much detail. The Low preset at 142 FPS is ideal for competitive play or users prioritizing maximum frame rates, while High at 86 FPS is still playable but less smooth. Ultra at 58 FPS is acceptable for users who prefer visuals over performance, but it may cause noticeable dips in busy scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice, delivering 85 FPS on average with a minimum of 72 FPS. This provides a good experience for most players. Low settings at 95 FPS are also viable for those who want higher frame rates, while High at 58 FPS is borderline and Ultra at 39 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For users with 1440p monitors, sticking to Medium or Low is the best strategy.

For 3840x2160, the system is severely limited. The only preset that approaches playability is Medium, with an average of 49 FPS and a minimum of 41 FPS. Low settings at 55 FPS are slightly better, but still below the 60 FPS target. High at 33 FPS and Ultra at 23 FPS are not playable for most users. Given these results, 4K gaming in Archeage is only feasible with Low or Medium settings, and even then, users may experience occasional frame rate drops in demanding areas. For a smoother experience, dropping to 1440p with Medium settings is the best overall recommendation.