Archeage

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of this CPU and GPU pairing for Archeage?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT achieves rank 470 out of 1,727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 27% of all configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark performance?

A: The Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25,236. It sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365), and is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25,201). The CPU also edges out the AMD EPYC 9474F (25,103) by 0.5%.

Q: What GPU features does the Radeon RX 9070 XT bring for this game?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. It features 4,096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. The card runs at a base clock of 1660 MHz with a boost clock of 2970 MHz.

Q: What is the best measured average FPS at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 211 FPS average. Medium settings yield 189.2 FPS, High settings deliver 125.6 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 86.8 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its nearest competitors?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 39,647. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (39,703), 0.2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39,568), and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 575X (39,836).

Q: Are the FPS figures measured or estimated?

A: The data is marked as measured, not simulated. The measured FPS values come directly from real benchmark runs of this specific CPU and GPU combination in Archeage.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its VRAM configuration plays a decisive role in Archeage's performance envelope. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, the card offers 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that prevents memory bottlenecks even when the game loads large world textures. The 4,096 shading units process geometry and pixel work in parallel, while the 256 TMUs handle texture filtering across the game's environments. The 128 ROPs ensure rasterization throughput stays high, which matters for an MMORPG where many characters and effects appear on screen simultaneously.

Clock behavior is equally important. The base clock of 1660 MHz idles through lighter scenes, but the boost clock of 2970 MHz kicks in under sustained load, providing headroom for crowded cities or large-scale PvP encounters. The game clock of 2400 MHz represents a middle ground that the card maintains during typical gameplay. The 4 nm process node from TSMC allows these clocks to run efficiently, with the GPU drawing up to its rated TDP of 304 W under full stress.

The measured FPS data shows how the GPU scales with settings. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (80.2 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) is a 45.2 FPS gap — more than halving performance. This indicates that the GPU's compute resources, not VRAM capacity, become the limiting factor at 4K Ultra. Conversely, at 1920x1080, even Ultra settings produce 86.8 FPS, showing the GPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions. The VRAM size becomes relevant at 4K, where high-resolution textures demand more memory; the 16 GB capacity prevents swapping, but the raw pixel throughput still constrains frame rates.

The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it above most competing cards. The nearest rivals — the Radeon Pro 575, RTX A500 Mobile, and Radeon Pro 575X — all sit within 0.6% in average benchmark score, indicating this card is at the edge of its performance tier. For Archeage specifically, the GPU's architectural strengths in pixel rate (380.2 GPixel/s) and texture rate (760.3 GTexel/s) directly translate to the measured frame rates across all tested resolutions.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 470 out of 1,727 configurations places this pairing in the top 27% of all tested combinations for Archeage. This is a strong showing, but not an elite one — the game's older engine (released in 2014) does not fully utilize the modern hardware's capabilities. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors (average score 25,236) and the GPU's matching 82nd percentile (average score 39,647) suggest balanced components, but the game's performance ceiling limits what both can achieve.

The CPU's nearest rival comparisons reveal how it stacks up. The Core i5-13400F is 0.1% ahead of the Core i7-13620H (25,201) and 0.5% ahead of the EPYC 9474F (25,103). It trails the Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365) by just 0.5%. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU is not the bottleneck in Archeage — the GPU and game engine dictate the measured FPS numbers.

The GPU's rival comparisons show similar clustering. The RX 9070 XT trails the Radeon Pro 575 (39,703) by 0.1% and the Radeon Pro 575X (39,836) by 0.5%, while leading the RTX A500 Mobile (39,568) by 0.2%. These sub-1% differences mean the GPU sits in a tightly packed performance band, and Archeage's specific workload determines whether it lands above or below these rivals.

Given the measured FPS data, the combo rank makes sense. At 1920x1080 High settings, the pairing produces 125.6 FPS — comfortably playable but far from the 211 FPS seen at Low settings. At 4K Ultra, the 35 FPS figure is below the 60 FPS threshold many players prefer, dragging the combo's effectiveness down. The rank of 470 reflects this mixed performance: strong at lower resolutions and settings, but constrained at the highest demands.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data offers a clear picture of which settings provide the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 189.2 FPS average — a 63.6 FPS improvement over High (125.6 FPS) while maintaining 86.8 FPS at Ultra for players who prioritize visual fidelity. For most players, Medium at 1080p is the sweet spot: it stays well above 144 FPS refresh rates while preserving enough detail for an MMORPG's environments.

At 2560x1440, the choice narrows. High settings produce 83 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh monitors. Medium settings improve this to 127.5 FPS — a 44.5 FPS gain over High with only a modest visual step down. Low settings push to 139.7 FPS, but the visual trade-off is significant. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset: it keeps frame rates above 120 FPS and avoids the sharp drop to 56.6 FPS seen at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. High settings yield 48.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium improves to 71.6 FPS — a 23.2 FPS gain over High and the only preset at 4K that exceeds 60 FPS. Low settings reach 80.2 FPS, but Ultra drops to 35 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. For 4K, Medium is the only viable preset that balances visual quality with playable frame rates.

The data shows diminishing returns at Ultra settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra costs 102.4 FPS compared to Low (86.8 vs 211), while at 1440p the drop is 83.1 FPS (56.6 vs 139.7). At 4K, Ultra costs 45.2 FPS compared to Low (35 vs 80.2). Players with high-refresh monitors should prioritize Medium or High settings; those with 4K displays should stick to Medium to maintain playability.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 211 FPS average, representing the ceiling of what this pairing can achieve. Medium settings drop to 189.2 FPS — a 21.8 FPS reduction that still leaves ample headroom. High settings yield 125.6 FPS, a 63.6 FPS drop from Medium that suggests the game's visual effects begin taxing the GPU more heavily. Ultra settings produce 86.8 FPS, which is 124.2 FPS below Low and 38.8 FPS below High. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 58.9% reduction in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts. Low settings produce 139.7 FPS, which is 71.3 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result — a resolution penalty of roughly 34%. Medium settings yield 127.5 FPS, a 61.7 FPS drop from 1080p Medium. High settings deliver 83 FPS, down 42.6 FPS from 1080p High. Ultra settings produce 56.6 FPS, down 30.2 FPS from 1080p Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 83.1 FPS, larger in absolute terms than the 1080p gap, indicating that resolution scaling amplifies the settings penalty.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress significantly. Low settings produce 80.2 FPS — the only preset above 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium settings yield 71.6 FPS, an 8.6 FPS reduction from Low. High settings drop to 48.4 FPS, a 23.2 FPS penalty from Medium. Ultra settings fall to 35 FPS, which is 45.2 FPS below Low and 13.4 FPS below High. The 4K resolution demands substantially more GPU throughput: compared to 1080p, Low drops by 130.8 FPS, Medium by 117.6 FPS, High by 77.2 FPS, and Ultra by 51.8 FPS.

The resolution scaling shows a consistent pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by 30-40% across all settings. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by an additional 40-50%. The GPU's 644.6 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB VRAM handle the memory demands, but the pixel throughput (380.2 GPixel/s) becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data indicates this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K playable only at Low or Medium settings.