Archeage

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a combination rank of 303 out of 1727 tested combinations in Archeage. This places the combo in the top 17.5% of all tested systems, a strong result that reflects the hardware's ability to handle the game's demands. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25236 puts it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 41687 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. When looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-13400F sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13620H, indicating that the processor is delivering performance right in line with its immediate competitors. The GPU shows a similar pattern, with the RTX 5070 landing within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300. This combination of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU produces a balanced system that ranks well in this MMORPG, though the data reveals that the GPU is often the limiting factor at higher settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings substantial graphics horsepower to Archeage, featuring 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and the memory runs at an effective speed of 28 Gbps. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s, with raw FP32 compute rated at 30.87 TFLOPS. The GPU also includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, though Archeage is not a title that heavily leverages ray tracing or DLSS features. The benchmark results show the GPU scoring 29137 in Passmark G3D and 185269 in Geekbench OpenCL, confirming its strong compute capabilities.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 230.2 FPS, but this drops to 96.8 FPS at Ultra settings, a reduction of 133.4 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU can feed frames efficiently at lower settings, the GPU's workload increases dramatically with higher graphics presets. At 3840x2160, the difference becomes more pronounced: 87.4 FPS at Low settings versus 39.1 FPS at Ultra settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game's texture requirements even at 4K Ultra, as the data shows playable, if not ideal, frame rates. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs handle the rasterization workload well, but the 30.87 TFLOPS compute throughput becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings, explaining the steep performance drops.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5%, which scores 25365.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 41610, putting the RTX 5070 0.2% ahead.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 offer enough VRAM for Archeage at maximum settings?

A: Yes, the 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient. The data shows the combo achieves 96.8 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 39.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating the VRAM capacity does not cause a catastrophic failure even at the highest preset.

Q: How significant is the FPS drop when moving from High to Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: The measured data shows a drop from 91 FPS at High settings to 65.9 FPS at Ultra settings, a reduction of 25.1 FPS. This 27.6% decrease in performance is substantial and suggests that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining a high refresh rate experience?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo achieves 202.4 FPS, and at Low settings it reaches 230.2 FPS. These are the only measured configurations that exceed 200 FPS, making 1080p the only resolution where very high refresh rate displays can be fully utilized.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The i5-13400F scores 3004 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 21279 in multi-core, a ratio of roughly 7.1:1. In 3DMark, it scores 960 in single-thread and 7314 in 16-thread tests. This indicates strong multi-threading capability, with the 20 MB L3 cache helping to maintain performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 140.4 FPS, which is smooth for most displays, but the Medium preset at 202.4 FPS offers a significantly better experience for high refresh rate monitors. The Low preset reaches 230.2 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss may not be worth the extra 27.8 FPS over Medium. The Ultra preset at 96.8 FPS is still playable but represents a substantial 105.6 FPS drop from Low, suggesting that the Ultra preset is overly demanding for the visual gains it provides.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 91 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset drops to 65.9 FPS, which may feel less responsive in fast-paced PvP scenarios. The Medium preset at 137 FPS offers a smoother experience if frame rate is prioritized over graphical detail. At 3840x2160, the High preset at 53.8 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, while the Low preset at 87.4 FPS provides a much more consistent experience. The Ultra preset at 39.1 FPS is below the threshold for comfortable play and should be avoided. For most users, the Medium preset at 1080p or the High preset at 1440p represents the sweet spot, balancing visual fidelity with frame rates above 90 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 230.2 FPS, establishing a clear ceiling for this resolution. The Medium preset follows at 202.4 FPS, a 27.8 FPS reduction from Low, while the High preset drops further to 140.4 FPS, a 62 FPS decrease from Medium. The Ultra preset bottoms out at 96.8 FPS, representing a 105.6 FPS loss compared to Low. This progression shows that each step up in settings costs between 27.8 and 62 FPS at 1080p, with the jump from Medium to High being the most punishing at 62 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling follows a similar pattern but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset reaches 153.7 FPS, which is 76.5 FPS less than the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset achieves 137 FPS, a 16.7 FPS drop from Low. The High preset delivers 91 FPS, representing a 46 FPS decrease from Medium. The Ultra preset falls to 65.9 FPS, a 25.1 FPS drop from High. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 87.8 FPS, showing that resolution scaling has a significant impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop considerably. The Low preset achieves 87.4 FPS, which is still respectable for 4K. The Medium preset delivers 80.2 FPS, a 7.2 FPS reduction from Low. The High preset falls to 53.8 FPS, a 26.4 FPS drop from Medium. The Ultra preset bottoms out at 39.1 FPS, representing a 14.7 FPS decrease from High. The total spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48.3 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck. Across all resolutions, the data shows that the Ultra preset consistently costs between 25.1 and 62 FPS compared to High, making it the least efficient setting choice for this hardware combination.