Archeage

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-13400F averages a benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (score 25201) and 0.5% higher than both the AMD EPYC 9474F (score 25103) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (score 25099). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5% (score 25365).

Q: What is the GTX 1070's standing among all GPUs based on its percentile?

A: The GTX 1070 sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12331. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, which scores 0.7% higher (12241), while the GeForce GTX 880M trails by 1.3% (12490).

Q: Which resolution and settings combination yields the highest average FPS for this combo in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 106.2, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 92.4 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 73.6 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Archeage?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F with the GTX 1070 ranks 1460 out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: Is the i5-13400F's single-threaded performance competitive for a 2023 processor?

A: In synthetic tests, the i5-13400F scores 3004 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 960 in 3dmark single-thread. Its passmark single-thread score is 3634, which contributes to its overall 82nd percentile rank among all CPUs.

Q: What memory types does the i5-13400F support for this platform?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It uses an Intel Socket 1700 and is built on Intel's 10 nm Raptor Lake architecture.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture using TSMC's 16 nm process, with a die size of 314 mm² containing 7,200 million transistors. Its memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2002 MHz, which translates to 8 Gbps effective. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz.

For Archeage, the GPU's role is clearly demonstrated in the measured FPS data. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 15.1, which is essentially unplayable. Dropping to High settings at the same resolution improves this to 26 FPS, still below playable thresholds. The data shows a steep scaling curve: at 2560x1440, High settings produce 44.3 FPS, while Ultra only reaches 28.6 FPS. The GTX 1070's 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a passmark G3D score of 13498, places it as a mid-tier card that struggles with the highest presets at higher resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities show a passmark GPU compute score of 6102, and its DirectX 11 performance score of 100 is notably higher than its DirectX 12 score of 48. This suggests the card's older architecture handled the API used by Archeage more efficiently. The texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's environments, but the 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit bus become limiting factors when resolution and texture quality increase, as evidenced by the 40.4 FPS at 4K Low versus 106.2 FPS at 1080p Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and its 65 W TDP makes it a relatively efficient choice.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-13400F shows strong scaling from 2 threads to 16 threads: 3dmark scores go from 1880 (2 threads) to 3459 (4 threads), 5591 (8 threads), and 7314 (16 threads). The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 indicate balanced performance. The passmark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 both contribute to its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs.

For Archeage, the CPU's role is less about raw thread count and more about sustained single-thread performance, which is typical for MMORPGs. The 16-thread 3dmark score of 7314 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7307, suggesting the processor is fully utilized. The data compression score of 311364 and integer math score of 79942 show strong computational throughput. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing in crowded zones, though the measured FPS data reveals that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and GTX 1070 combination ranks 1460 out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage, which corresponds to the bottom 15% of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier status (51st percentile) combined with the CPU's strong performance (82nd percentile). The disparity between CPU and GPU percentiles indicates significant bottlenecking in this pairing.

In synthetic terms, the CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 0.1% lower on average, while the GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, scores 0.7% higher. These margins are small, but the combo's overall rank is heavily weighted by the GPU's limitations in Archeage. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 106.2 FPS, but this drops by more than half to 44.5 FPS at Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields only 28.6 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra is unplayable at 15.1 FPS.

The rank of 1460 of 1727 places this combo in the lower quartile of tested configurations. This is consistent with the GPU's age (released in 2016) and its end-of-life production status. The CPU, released in 2023, has significantly more headroom than the GPU can utilize in this game. For comparison, the CPU's average benchmark score of 25236 puts it in the top 20% of all CPUs, while the GPU's 12331 average score is squarely in the middle of the pack.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates across most presets:

• Low: 106.2 FPS average
• Medium: 92.4 FPS average
• High: 63.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 44.5 FPS average

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly:

• Low: 73.6 FPS average
• Medium: 62.7 FPS average
• High: 44.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 28.6 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overmatched:

• Low: 40.4 FPS average
• Medium: 36.2 FPS average
• High: 26 FPS average
• Ultra: 15.1 FPS average

The scaling pattern across resolutions is telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 13.8 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 19 FPS. At 1440p, Low to Medium is 10.9 FPS apart, and High to Ultra is 15.7 FPS apart. At 4K, the gaps compress: Low to Medium is only 4.2 FPS, and High to Ultra is 10.9 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth (256.3 GB/s) and fill rates are the limiting factor, rather than the CPU's processing power.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo in Archeage, the data points to 1920x1080 with Medium settings as the sweet spot. This configuration delivers 92.4 FPS average, which provides a smooth gameplay experience while maintaining visual quality. The jump from Low to Medium costs only 13.8 FPS, but the visual improvement is typically substantial in MMORPGs where texture detail matters.

If you prefer higher visual fidelity at 1080p, High settings at 63.5 FPS is still playable, but the drop to Ultra (44.5 FPS) is not recommended for consistent frame pacing. At 2560x1440, Medium settings at 62.7 FPS is the practical maximum for maintaining 60+ FPS. The Low preset at 1440p offers 73.6 FPS, which is a viable alternative if you prioritize smoothness over detail.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playable frame rates. The best result is Low at 40.4 FPS, which may be acceptable for casual play but is below the 60 FPS threshold for competitive gaming. The Ultra preset at 15.1 FPS is effectively a slideshow and should be avoided entirely.

Given the GPU's 51st percentile ranking and the CPU's 82nd percentile, the data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p with Medium or High settings. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for these presets, and the 256.3 GB/s bandwidth handles the texture streaming without major hitches. Pushing beyond these settings will result in diminishing returns, as the measured FPS drops show a steep cliff between Medium and Ultra at every resolution.