Archeage

Archeage’s benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination reveal a system that is heavily skewed toward high refresh rate play at 1440p, with 4K remaining a challenge unless settings are dialed back. The measured data shows that the scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep, and the performance curve suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores keep frame rates high when the resolution drops.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic drop in average FPS across all settings, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti is the bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 240.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 95.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of roughly 60%. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound scaling, where the rendering load increases exponentially with resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K, as the 10-core, 16-thread i5-13400F can feed frames faster than the GPU can process them. The data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the system produces 240.6 FPS, which is near the ceiling for many displays, but at 4K Low it drops to 95.1 FPS, still playable but far from the high-refresh territory.

The gap between resolution tiers narrows as settings increase. At Ultra, the average FPS at 1080p is 103.2, while at 4K it drops to 40.7, a smaller absolute difference but a larger percentage loss. This indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capacity are stretched thin at 4K Ultra, making the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth a limiting factor. The 2560x1440 results sit in a sweet spot: High settings yield 101.5 FPS, and Medium reaches 151.1 FPS, which suggests that 1440p is the optimal resolution for balancing visual fidelity and smoothness. The data shows that 1080p is for competitive play, 1440p is for high-quality gaming, and 4K requires compromise, especially with Ultra presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings a solid foundation for Archeage, a game that can leverage multiple threads for background simulation and player interactions. With 10 cores and 16 threads, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279, which places it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H, which scores nearly identically at 25201 with a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365, which is 0.5% slower. This suggests that the i5-13400F is well-matched to its peers in raw compute, and its 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data-heavy MMO environments.

The boost clock of 4.60 GHz and single-thread score of 3004 in Cinebench R23 ensure that the CPU does not hold back the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 240.6 FPS, which is likely limited by the game engine or the GPU’s pixel throughput rather than the CPU. However, the data shows that the CPU’s performance is adequate for this game, as the frame rates at 1080p High (152.6 FPS) and Medium (223 FPS) are high enough that any CPU bottleneck would be masked by the GPU’s capabilities. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and 8-thread score of 5591 indicate that the CPU scales well with thread count, which is beneficial for MMO scenarios with many players on screen.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the resolution scaling observed. With 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the GPU has substantial raw throughput, reflected in its 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 40.7. The boost clock of 2610 MHz ensures that the GPU can sustain high clocks under load, but the data shows that memory bandwidth is the limiting factor at high resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its mid-to-high-end positioning. In Passmark G3D, it scores 31624, placing it in the 85th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Arc A730M at 45592 (1.5% higher). This indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is slightly below the top-tier mobile parts but still capable of handling demanding titles. In Archeage, the GPU’s performance is clear: at 1440p High, it delivers 101.5 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, it reaches 151.1 FPS, showing that the card is well-suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming. The 4K results, however, show that the GPU struggles with Ultra settings, making it a card for 1440p enthusiasts rather than 4K purists.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 1727 tested combinations in Archeage, this pairing of the i5-13400F and RTX 4070 Ti ranks 183rd, placing it in the top 11% of all systems. This is a strong showing, indicating that the combination is well-balanced for this game. The high rank is driven by the GPU’s strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, where it achieves frame rates that are competitive with more expensive setups. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking helps ensure that the system does not suffer from CPU bottlenecks, which is often the case in MMOs with heavy player traffic.

The rank of 183 out of 1727 suggests that there are many faster combos, but most of those likely pair higher-end CPUs or GPUs. The data shows that this combo is a practical choice for gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh monitors, as it outperforms the majority of tested systems. The gap to the top is significant, but the combination of a 10-core CPU and a 12 GB GPU provides a balanced platform that avoids the common pitfall of pairing a weak CPU with a strong GPU or vice versa. In practical terms, this rank means the system will handle Archeage smoothly at 1440p, and even at 4K with reduced settings, it remains playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system’s capabilities across different settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast: Low settings yield 240.6 FPS, Medium hits 223 FPS, High reaches 152.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 103.2 FPS. This shows that the GPU is capable of high refresh rates even at Ultra, making 1080p a non-issue for this combo. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong: Low produces 168.2 FPS, Medium delivers 151.1 FPS, High maintains 101.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 68.2 FPS. The 1440p numbers are smooth for most gaming scenarios, with High and Medium being the best choices for a balance of quality and speed.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle, as expected. Low settings produce 95.1 FPS, which is playable, while Medium drops to 83.8 FPS. High settings yield 55.3 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced action, and Ultra falls to 40.7 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The data shows that 4K is only viable with Low or Medium settings, and even then, the frame rates are not high enough for 120Hz displays. The 1440p High result of 101.5 FPS is the standout figure, indicating that this is the resolution and setting where the combo delivers the best experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo is at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, which delivers 151.1 FPS. This provides a smooth, responsive gameplay experience while maintaining decent visual quality. For gamers who prefer higher fidelity, 1440p High at 101.5 FPS is a solid alternative, offering better textures and effects without sacrificing playability. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs about 50 FPS, which is a significant trade-off, so Medium is the recommended preset for most users.

At 1080p, Ultra settings at 103.2 FPS are viable, but the visual improvement over Medium (223 FPS) is marginal, so Medium is the best choice for maximizing refresh rate. For 4K, the data suggests using Low settings (95.1 FPS) or Medium (83.8 FPS), as High and Ultra drop below 60 FPS. The 4K Medium setting is the sweet spot for those who must play at 4K, but the 1440p Medium setting is the overall recommendation for this hardware pairing. Avoid 4K Ultra, as the 40.7 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. This system is clearly optimized for 1440p, and the settings recommendations reflect that.