Archeage

# Archeage with Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

This combo places in the 38th percentile of tested configurations for Archeage, ranking 2279 out of 3708 total combos. That mid-pack positioning reflects a system that handles the game's demands competently at mainstream resolutions but trails optimized or higher-end pairings significantly at the top end. The benchmark data shows a consistent pattern: strong performance at 1080p, workable at 1440p, and a steep falloff at 4K, particularly as settings climb.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2279 out of 3708 places this pairing in the lower-middle tier of all tested hardware combinations for Archeage. Being in the 38th percentile means roughly 62% of tested systems outperform it, which is unsurprising given the mid-range positioning of both the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. The rank suggests this is a functional but not exceptional match for the game.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 places it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, indicating solid processing capability. Its nearest rivals show tight clustering: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches at 25284 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (+0.4%). This grouping shows the i5-13400F sits squarely in a competitive band where performance differences are negligible.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 places it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL at 21153 (-0.6%), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 (-1%), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 (+1.6%), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at 21379 (-1.6%). The sub-2% deltas across all four rivals indicate the RTX 5050 is positioned in a very competitive segment where no single card holds a decisive advantage.

Given that the CPU ranks higher (77th percentile) than the GPU (66th percentile), the data suggests the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing for Archeage. This aligns with the measured FPS results, where GPU-bound scenarios like Ultra settings at higher resolutions show the steepest performance drops.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective transfer. These specifications are modest by modern standards, and the 8 GB capacity becomes a significant constraint in Archeage at higher resolutions and settings, where texture data and draw calls can pressure the frame buffer.

The GPU's core configuration includes 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. The base clock is 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz. Pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 13.17 TFLOPS. The 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores provide ray tracing and AI acceleration, though Archeage's older engine does not meaningfully leverage these features in the measured results.

The RTX 5050's benchmark results show a mixed profile. The Passmark G3D score of 17326 demonstrates solid DirectX 11-era performance, which is relevant for Archeage given its 2014 release. However, the DirectX 12 score of 66 and DirectX 10 score of 103 are notably lower, suggesting the card's modern architecture doesn't translate to universal gains across all API paths. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 90334 and Vulkan score of 89381 indicate strong compute and modern API performance, but the game's reliance on older rendering paths means these advantages may not fully materialize in practice.

The GPU's 130 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin connector suggest a power-efficient card. The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for the 8 GB frame buffer. Given the 66th percentile GPU ranking, this card should handle Archeage at 1080p comfortably but will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings, as the measured data confirms.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system's bottleneck shifts across resolution tiers. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 136 FPS, which drops to 91 FPS at 1440p Low (-33%) and 52 FPS at 4K Low (-62% from 1080p). This steep decline indicates the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count increases, though the CPU continues providing sufficient headroom at lower resolutions.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues: 121 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p (-33%), and 47 FPS at 4K (-61%). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium suggests a predictable scaling curve driven primarily by GPU fill rate and memory bandwidth constraints. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity appear adequate for these settings but show clear limits.

High settings exhibit a similar trajectory: 82 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p (-33%), and 32 FPS at 4K (-61%). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 56 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p (-32%), and 22 FPS at 4K (-61%). The consistent ~33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and ~61% reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates a purely GPU-bound scaling pattern, with the CPU maintaining adequate performance throughout.

The 1080p results, where even Ultra achieves 56 FPS, suggest the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at this resolution. The 4K results, where even Low only reaches 52 FPS, demonstrate that the RTX 5050's 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit memory bus are the primary constraints at higher pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 136 FPS average, providing maximum frame rates for competitive play. Medium settings yield 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 FPS and maximum of 139 FPS, indicating consistent performance. High settings drop to 82 FPS, still smooth for most gameplay. Ultra settings produce 56 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less fluid than lower presets.

At 2560x1440, performance remains respectable. Low settings achieve 91 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS thresholds. Medium settings deliver 81 FPS with a range of 69-93 FPS, showing minor frame time variance but generally stable performance. High settings produce 55 FPS, approaching the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable. Ultra settings fall to 38 FPS, which may feel sluggish in busy MMO environments with many players on screen.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings yield 52 FPS, barely playable. Medium settings achieve 47 FPS with a range of 40-53 FPS, indicating occasional dips below smooth playability. High settings drop to 32 FPS, and Ultra settings plummet to 22 FPS, both below acceptable thresholds for an action-oriented MMO. The 4K results clearly show that this combo is not suited for high-fidelity gaming at this resolution.

The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p is viable with adjusted settings, and 4K is only usable at Low or Medium presets.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution. Even Ultra settings achieve 56 FPS, while Medium and Low deliver 121 FPS and 136 FPS respectively. At 1440p, only Low and Medium maintain above 60 FPS, and at 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 places it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, 1% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8970M, 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, and 1.6% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile. These sub-2% deltas indicate near-identical overall performance among these cards.

Q: Is the Core i5-13400F holding back the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile while the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p, the combo achieves 136 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU can drive high frame rates. The consistent ~61% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings points to GPU constraints rather than CPU limitations.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at Ultra settings?

A: Ultra settings produce 56 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS data for Ultra is not recorded, but the Medium settings minimums (103 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, 40 FPS at 4K) suggest that Ultra presets would show larger frame time variance in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the CPU's multicore performance affect Archeage?

A: The i5-13400F's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and Geekbench multicore score of 11068 indicate strong threaded performance. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads with a 4.60 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for MMO workloads, where multiple players, NPCs, and game systems create CPU load. The Passmark multithread score of 25032 reinforces this capability.

Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for Archeage?

A: The measured results suggest 8 GB is adequate at 1080p and 1440p but marginal at 4K. The 4K results show significant performance drops across all settings, with even Low settings only reaching 52 FPS. The 128-bit memory bus and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth likely contribute to these limitations at high pixel counts.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, combining 6 performance cores with 4 efficiency cores in a Raptor Lake architecture. The base clock runs at 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core provide substantial cache capacity for MMO workloads, which often involve large datasets for world state and entity management.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and multicore score of 22604 demonstrate balanced performance. Geekbench scores of 1996 (single-core) and 11068 (multi-core) reinforce this profile. The 3DMark scores show good scaling: 960 single-thread, 1880 for 2 threads, 3459 for 4 threads, 5591 for 8 threads, and 7307 for max threads.

Archeage, as an MMORPG, benefits from both high single-thread performance for game logic and multi-thread performance for rendering-related tasks. The i5-13400F's Passmark scores indicate robust integer math (79942) and floating-point math (60539) performance, which supports physics calculations and game simulation. The data compression score of 311364 and encryption score of 16608 show strong general-purpose throughput.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility place it in an efficient segment. The 10 nm process node and 215 mm² die size contribute to its power characteristics. The CPU's release in January 2023 makes it a contemporary part relative to the RTX 5050's June 2025 launch, creating a generational pairing that works cohesively.

Given the CPU's 77th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 66th percentile, the processor provides adequate headroom for the graphics card in most scenarios. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 136 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical 60 FPS targets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium settings as the best overall experience for this combo. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with a comfortable safety margin above 60 FPS. The 103 FPS minimum ensures that even in crowded MMO scenarios with many players, the frame rate should remain fluid.

For players prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, High settings at 1080p offer 82 FPS, still well above 60 FPS thresholds. The step from Medium to High costs 39 FPS (from 121 to 82) but provides improved visual fidelity. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 56 FPS, which may be acceptable for players who prefer maximum quality in less action-intensive activities like crafting or trading.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS, making this the recommended choice for higher-resolution displays. Low settings at 1440p reach 91 FPS for players who prioritize frame rate. High settings at 55 FPS and Ultra at 38 FPS are less advisable for consistent gameplay, though they may work for slower-paced content.

At 4K, only Low settings (52 FPS) approach playable territory, with Medium (47 FPS) being borderline. High (32 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) are not recommended for active gameplay. Players with 4K displays should consider lowering resolution or accepting significant compromises in visual settings.

The data suggests the optimal configuration is 1080p Medium for the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 1440p Medium as a viable alternative for higher-resolution displays. The consistent scaling pattern across resolutions indicates that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are the primary constraints, so players should prioritize resolution over settings when optimizing their experience.