Archeage

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-S desktop processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark profile shows strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004. In synthetic tests, this CPU lands in the 82nd percentile of all processors, placing it near the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which trails by 0.5%, and the Intel Core i7-13620H, which is 0.1% behind. This processing headroom matters in Archeage, an MMORPG where large player counts and persistent world calculations can shift the load onto the CPU. However, the pairing here is with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, an end-of-life Turing GPU with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s 896 shading units and 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 compute place it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile, performing 0.4% better. The data indicates that while the CPU is far more capable than the GPU, the measured frame rates are heavily constrained by the graphics card, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1633 out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage. That places it in the bottom 5.5% of all pairings, which is a direct reflection of the GPU’s modest standing rather than the CPU’s. The CPU alone sits in the 82nd percentile, but the GPU’s 43rd percentile drags the overall system down. Benchmark results indicate that this combo is not designed for high-fidelity gaming; it is a pairing where the processor is effectively waiting on the graphics card. In practical terms, this rank means that most other tested configurations will deliver higher frame rates, and users should not expect this system to compete with mid-range or high-end builds in Archeage. The delta between the CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores and the GPU’s low compute throughput is stark, and the measured FPS data confirms that the graphics card is the limiting factor in nearly every scenario.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop significantly, and the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 59.9 FPS, which is close to playable. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS falls to 39.7, a drop of 33.7% from 1080p. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS falls further to 25.9, which is a 56.8% decline from the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-limited system: the CPU has ample headroom, but the GTX 1650’s 4 GB memory and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are overwhelmed as pixel count rises. The gap between settings also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 33.8 FPS (59.9 vs 26.1). At 4K, that gap shrinks to 13.0 FPS (25.9 vs 12.9), because the GPU is already saturated and cannot compensate for increased graphical load. The data strongly suggests that playing at 1080p is the only viable path for this combo, as 1440p and 4K produce averages that dip below the threshold for smooth gameplay, even on Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo’s capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 59.9 FPS, Medium settings produce 54.6 FPS, High settings produce 39.7 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 26.1 FPS. This indicates that the step from Medium to High is the most punishing, with a 14.9 FPS drop, while the step from Low to Medium is only 5.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the averages are 39.7 FPS on Low, 35.3 FPS on Medium, 24.5 FPS on High, and 19.7 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Low result matches the 1080p High result exactly at 39.7 FPS, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the averages fall to 25.9 FPS on Low, 22.6 FPS on Medium, 14.8 FPS on High, and 12.9 FPS on Ultra. No resolution or setting combination reaches 60 FPS except for 1080p Low, which hits 59.9 FPS. Even 1080p Medium falls short at 54.6 FPS. For a smooth experience, users must prioritize Low settings at 1080p; any other configuration results in sub-60 FPS averages, with 4K Ultra producing a slideshow-like 12.9 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo approaches playable frame rates, with a 59.9 FPS average on Low settings. At 2560x1440, the best average is 39.7 FPS on Low, and at 3840x2160, the best average is 25.9 FPS on Low.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). It also outperforms the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.5% and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.5%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the main bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 43rd percentile. The measured FPS drops significantly with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited system.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS on Low is 59.9, while on Ultra it is 26.1. This represents a 33.8 FPS difference, meaning Ultra settings are not viable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 25.9 on Low settings. High and Ultra settings produce averages of 14.8 FPS and 12.9 FPS respectively, which are not playable.

Q: How does the GPU rank relative to its competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile, scores 8746, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 550X scores 8749 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 8761 (0.5% higher).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only settings preset that delivers a consistently smooth experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 59.9 FPS. This is the sole configuration that approaches the 60 FPS target. If a user is willing to tolerate slightly lower frame rates, 1080p Medium at 54.6 FPS is a reasonable alternative, offering a modest visual upgrade for a 5.3 FPS penalty. However, stepping up to 1080p High drops the average to 39.7 FPS, which is a significant reduction and may be noticeable in fast-paced combat. At 1440p, Low settings produce 39.7 FPS, which is identical to 1080p High, meaning users gain resolution but lose the same amount of performance. For a balanced experience, the recommendation is to stick with 1080p Low or Medium. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution, as the best Ultra result is 26.1 FPS at 1080p, and at 4K it drops to 12.9 FPS. This system is best suited for 1080p gaming with reduced graphical fidelity, and the data shows that pushing higher resolutions or settings will result in a sub-30 FPS experience.