Archeage

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a strong, if uneven, experience in Archeage. The data shows a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra, while 1440p and 1080p offer plenty of headroom for high refresh rates. This combination performs well within the tested database, ranking in the upper third of all combos, though the game's engine appears to place significant stress on the GPU at the highest settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with High settings producing 82.5 FPS and Low settings reaching 135.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, the combo is capable of 120.4 FPS on High and 200.9 FPS on Low, but 4K results drop significantly.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13400F scores an average benchmark of 25236, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. It sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating solid mid-range performance.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields only 34.1 FPS, while dropping to Low increases the average to 74.8 FPS. This large swing suggests the RX 9070's 16 GB of VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily by the game's higher-detail settings.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is dramatic: 200.9 FPS on Low versus 82.8 FPS on Ultra, a drop of roughly 59%. At 1440p, the gap widens further, with Ultra at 54.5 FPS compared to Low at 135.3 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark standing relative to other cards?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 34780, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2 and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 in the database.

Q: Should I use Medium or High settings for a balance of quality and speed?

A: At 1440p, Medium yields 121.5 FPS, while High drops to 82.5 FPS. Given the 47.3% improvement from High to Medium, the Medium preset is the more practical choice for maintaining smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this Intel/AMD pairing at rank 542 out of 1727 tested combinations in Archeage. That puts it in the 68.6th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested systems perform worse. This is a respectable position, but not a top-tier one, reflecting the game's demanding nature at higher resolutions.

Looking at the CPU's individual standing, its 82nd percentile rank against all processors suggests the i5-13400F is not the bottleneck. The GPU, at the 79th percentile, is similarly well-regarded. The combination of two solidly above-average components results in a system that handles Archeage competently but leaves performance on the table at 4K Ultra settings.

The nearest CPU rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, scores 25365, a mere 0.5% higher. This effectively means the i5-13400F is a performance peer, not a clear winner or loser. The Intel Core i7-13620H is essentially tied at 25201, just 0.1% lower. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, so the ranking here is more about the GPU's interaction with the game than CPU differences.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are less relevant. The NVIDIA A2 and Quadro GV100 are professional or data-center cards, not direct gaming counterparts. The deltaPct values of -0.2% and 0.3% are trivial, confirming the RX 9070's position as a mid-to-high-end gaming card without a clear peer in the immediate database list.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the system's performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 120.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 82.5 FPS at 2560x1440, a 31.5% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls to 48.8 FPS, another 40.8% drop from 1440p. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads have ample headroom.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. From 1080p's 82.8 FPS to 1440p's 54.5 FPS is a 34.2% loss, and then 4K plummets to 34.1 FPS, a 37.4% further decline. This steep curve suggests the game's Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the RX 9070's 36.13 TFLOPS of compute power and its 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate.

At Low settings, the system shows significant resilience. The 1080p result of 200.9 FPS is the highest measured, but 1440p still manages 135.3 FPS, and 4K holds at 74.8 FPS. The relative consistency across resolutions here indicates that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, but the game's engine becomes less efficient as detail levels rise. The 4K Low result being 62.8% of the 1080p Low result highlights a more gradual scaling curve than the High or Ultra presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 200.9 FPS, Medium hits 175 FPS, and High reaches 120.4 FPS. Ultra drops to 82.8 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant cost for maximum fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 135.3 FPS (Low), 121.5 FPS (Medium), 82.5 FPS (High), and 54.5 FPS (Ultra). The Medium-to-High transition is the largest single step, a 32.1% reduction in frame rate. This makes Medium the sweet spot for 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles with higher settings. Low averages 74.8 FPS, Medium drops to 65.5 FPS, and High falls to 48.8 FPS. Ultra is the only unplayable result at 34.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 12.4%, while the Medium-to-High step is 25.5%, indicating that the game's quality settings have a compounding effect on GPU load.

GPU Role

The RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. In Archeage, this capacity is sufficient even at 4K, as the Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves 74.8 FPS. The memory clock runs at 2518 MHz, effective 20.1 Gbps, which is a standard figure for this class of card.

The boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz are directly relevant to the 4K results. The 34.1 FPS at Ultra suggests the GPU is hitting compute limits rather than memory bandwidth limits, given the 128 ROPs and 3584 shading units. The pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s is a strong figure, but the game's Ultra settings appear to require more than the 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance can deliver at this resolution.

The GPU's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance tier, and the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth. The measured data shows that the card is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra, but at 1080p and 1440p, it has enough headroom to keep frame rates high. The 53.9 billion transistors on a 4 nm TSMC process indicate a modern, efficient design, though the game's engine does not seem to fully exploit its capabilities at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 120.4 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a substantial improvement over Medium's 175 FPS in visual quality while still maintaining a smooth experience. Ultra at 82.8 FPS is viable but not necessary for a competitive edge.

At 1440p, Medium is the clear winner. The 121.5 FPS average is significantly higher than High's 82.5 FPS, and the visual difference between these two presets is less noticeable at this resolution. Low at 135.3 FPS is an option for players prioritizing maximum refresh rates, but Medium provides a better balance.

For 4K, the data supports using Low settings, which yield 74.8 FPS. Medium at 65.5 FPS is playable but the margin is thinner, and High at 48.8 FPS is borderline. Ultra at 34.1 FPS should be avoided. The 4K Low result is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS, making it the practical choice for 3840x2160 displays.

The overall recommendation is to target 1440p Medium for the best combination of visual quality and performance. This setting produces 121.5 FPS, which is smooth on most high-refresh monitors, and the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures consistent frame times without stutter. For players with 4K monitors, dropping to Low is necessary for playable frame rates, sacrificing detail for speed.