Archeage

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a mid-pack performance tier for Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The combo ranks 867th out of 1,727 tested combinations, placing it squarely in the middle of the database. This ranking reflects a system that can handle the game's core loop comfortably at lower resolutions and settings, but one that struggles to maintain high frame rates when visual fidelity is pushed to its limits. The data shows a configuration where the CPU provides ample headroom, while the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck in demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 867 out of 1,727 tested combinations puts it in the 50th percentile of all systems benchmarked in Archeage. This is a solidly average result, neither a standout performer nor a laggard. The data indicates that this pairing is competitive with a wide range of other hardware, but it does not offer the top-tier performance that would place it in the upper quartile. The ranking suggests that for a game like Archeage, which is an MMORPG with a mix of open-world exploration and large-scale combat, this combination provides a playable but not exceptional experience. The system's position in the middle of the pack means that many other tested combos will deliver higher frame rates, particularly at higher settings. The measured FPS data reinforces this, showing a clear drop-off as resolution and settings increase, which is typical for a mid-range GPU paired with a capable CPU. Benchmark results indicate that this combo is a balanced choice for 1080p gaming, but it will require compromises at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 21,279 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,004 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 10,971 and a single-core score of 2,301. The 3DMark results show a score of 7,314 for 16 threads and 960 for single-thread, indicating strong multi-threaded performance relative to its single-thread capability. The CPU's percentile rank versus all CPUs is 82, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database. For Archeage, an MMORPG that can utilize multiple threads for game logic and asset streaming, the 10-core configuration provides a robust foundation. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 159.6 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution and setting. The CPU's performance is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core i7-13620H scoring 25,201 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scoring 25,365 (-0.5% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9474F scoring 25,103 (0.5% delta). This indicates that the i5-13400F is in a competitive performance tier, and its capabilities are sufficient to drive the RTX 5060 in most gaming scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates: 159.6 FPS on Low, 146.3 FPS on Medium, 97.4 FPS on High, and 65.5 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system can deliver smooth gameplay even at High settings, and only drops below 60 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected: 109.6 FPS on Low, 98.7 FPS on Medium, 64.2 FPS on High, and 46.2 FPS on Ultra. The jump from 1080p to 1440p results in a significant FPS drop, particularly at High and Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the system struggles: 60.6 FPS on Low, 55.7 FPS on Medium, 36.3 FPS on High, and 25.5 FPS on Ultra. These results indicate that the combo is only capable of maintaining a playable frame rate at 4K when settings are set to Low. The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 5060 is the limiting factor as resolution increases, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking. The transition from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a substantial performance cost, with the FPS dropping by more than half in most cases. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 94.1 FPS, and at 4K, the difference is 35.1 FPS. This highlights the GPU's limitations in handling the increased graphical load of higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis reveals how the system's performance degrades as the pixel count increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by an average of roughly 30-40% across all settings. Specifically, at Low settings, the FPS goes from 159.6 to 109.6, a 31.3% decrease; at Medium, from 146.3 to 98.7, a 32.5% decrease; at High, from 97.4 to 64.2, a 34.1% decrease; and at Ultra, from 65.5 to 46.2, a 29.5% decrease. This consistent drop indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as the resolution increases, but the CPU is still able to keep up. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the drops become more severe. At Low settings, the FPS goes from 109.6 to 60.6, a 44.7% decrease; at Medium, from 98.7 to 55.7, a 43.6% decrease; at High, from 64.2 to 36.3, a 43.5% decrease; and at Ultra, from 46.2 to 25.5, a 44.8% decrease. This near-uniform reduction of over 40% across all settings suggests that the GPU is now the dominant bottleneck, as the pixel count increases by a factor of 2.25 from 1440p to 4K. The data indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU's performance headroom, evidenced by its high synthetic scores, is not the constraining factor. The i5-13400F's strong multi-threaded performance, as shown in its Cinebench R23 score of 21,279, is more than sufficient for Archeage's CPU demands, even at lower resolutions where the frame rate is high. The resolution scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary factors determining performance at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a 5 nm GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, with a chip designated as GB206. It has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. It has 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores. The GPU's compute capabilities include 19.18 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 120,785 in Geekbench OpenCL and 116,626 in Geekbench Vulkan, with a Passmark G3D score of 20,891 and a Passmark GPU compute score of 10,899. The GPU's percentile rank versus all GPUs is 73, meaning it performs better than the majority of graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT with an average score of 30,097 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 570 with a score of 30,158 (-0.2% delta), the NVIDIA Tesla M60 with a score of 29,969 (0.5% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile with a score of 29,928 (0.6% delta). These rivals have nearly identical average benchmark scores, indicating that the RTX 5060 sits in a highly competitive performance tier. In Archeage, the GPU's role is critical. The measured FPS shows that the GPU's performance limits the combo at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 65.5, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 25.5, demonstrating that the GPU cannot handle the increased graphical load of these settings. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is a potential constraint, as Archeage with high-resolution textures and settings may approach this limit. The data suggests that for optimal performance, users should target 1080p with High settings or 1440p with Low to Medium settings, where the GPU can maintain frame rates above 60 FPS. The RTX 5060's architecture and clock speeds provide solid raw performance, but the measured results in Archeage show that it is best suited for 1080p gaming and requires significant settings reductions to achieve playable frame rates at higher resolutions.