Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, presents a unique performance profile with the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, with the CPU providing a robust foundation that allows the GPU to scale its workload effectively. This combination lands at rank 1107 out of 3708 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. The analysis below breaks down the specific roles of each component, how they interact across resolutions, and what the measured frames per second actually mean for the gameplay experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, running on a 10 nm process. With a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, it provides a significant amount of single-thread headroom. This is crucial for an MMORPG like Archeage, where game logic, network handling, and character physics often rely on a few heavily loaded threads. The processor’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core help keep frequently accessed data close at hand, reducing latency in complex scenes with many players.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and a single-core score of 3055, showing balanced performance. More importantly for gaming, its PassMark single-thread score of 3701 and multi-thread score of 25470 indicate that it can handle both the primary game thread and background tasks without becoming a bottleneck. The processor's percentile rank vs. all CPUs is 83, meaning it outperforms most desktop chips on the market. Its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% higher score) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% higher), placing it in very competitive company.

For Archeage specifically, the CPU’s job is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process the game’s simulation. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 198 FPS, which is the highest measured in this dataset. This high frame rate is a direct result of the CPU being able to issue commands quickly and the GPU having minimal work to do. The fact that the frame rate drops to 120 FPS at 1080p High suggests that the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the CPU is still keeping pace. The data indicates that the i5-14400F is not the limiting factor in this configuration; even at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting, the frame rate is limited by the GPU’s rendering capacity, not the processor’s ability to feed it data.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip manufactured on a 4 nm process. It comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, offering a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This large memory pool is more than sufficient for Archeage, which is not known for being VRAM-hungry, but it means the GPU will not be hampered by texture loading or memory swapping at any resolution. The GPU’s boost clock is rated at 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz, and it has 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs.

In terms of raw compute, the RX 9070 delivers 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is substantial for a 2014 title. Its PassMark G3D score is 25381, placing it at the 69th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (0.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (0.8% lower), showing it sits in a mid-to-high tier of graphics hardware.

The GPU’s role becomes clear when looking at the 4K results. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the RX 9070 produces an average of 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. This shows that even at this high resolution, the GPU is able to maintain a playable frame rate. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 32 FPS, which is a significant reduction. This indicates that the Ultra preset’s additional effects, such as shadows and anti-aliasing, are very demanding on the GPU. The RX 9070’s 16 GB of VRAM is not the issue here; it is purely the compute load. The GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution, suggesting that it is the primary driver of frame rate changes when settings are increased.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. Starting at 1080p Low, the system hits 198 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 134 FPS, a decrease of 64 FPS (about 32%). At 4K Low, the frame rate is 76 FPS, which is a further drop of 58 FPS (about 43%) from 1440p. This scaling shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The same pattern is visible at High settings. At 1080p High, the system achieves 120 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 81 FPS, a reduction of 39 FPS. At 4K High, it falls to 46 FPS, another 35 FPS drop. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 61.7%, which is substantial. This indicates that the RX 9070’s rendering pipeline is being saturated by the higher resolution, and the CPU’s high single-thread performance is not able to compensate for the increased pixel fill rate demand.

The most telling data point is the Medium settings row, which has full min/max data. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 177 FPS (min 150, max 203). At 1440p Medium, the average is 119 FPS (min 101, max 137), a 32.8% drop. At 4K Medium, the average is 68 FPS (min 58, max 78), a 42.9% drop from 1440p. The fact that the minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 58 FPS suggests that there are moments of GPU-bound stutter, but the overall experience remains fluid. The data strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary performance limiter in this configuration, especially above 1080p. The CPU has enough headroom to push higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot keep up with the increasing pixel workload.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the user’s resolution and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For 1080p users, the High preset is a strong choice, delivering 120 FPS average. This provides a smooth experience with good visual quality. Users who prioritize maximum frame rate can opt for Low, which hits 198 FPS, but this sacrifices visual detail. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 82 FPS, which is still playable but not as fluid as High; given the small visual difference between High and Ultra in this 2014 title, High offers the best balance.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. It averages 119 FPS, which is excellent for a high-resolution display. The High preset drops to 81 FPS, which is still smooth but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Low at 1440p hits 134 FPS, but the visual quality may be too poor for many players. Ultra at 1440p averages 55 FPS, which is on the edge of playability. The data shows that Medium provides a near-120 FPS experience, making it the best choice for 1440p.

For 4K users, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, averaging 68 FPS. The Low preset at 76 FPS is slightly faster but visually inferior. High at 46 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 32 FPS is not recommended for regular gameplay. Therefore, for 4K, Medium is the clear winner, offering a playable frame rate without significantly compromising the game’s visual identity. In all cases, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this hardware combination, as it scales well and provides the most consistent frame times, as evidenced by the min/max data at all three resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 1107 out of 3708 tested combinations in Archeage. This rank places it in the top 29.8% of all systems tested. This is a respectable position, indicating that this hardware pairing is well-suited for this game, though not at the very top tier. The rank suggests that there are many other combinations that deliver higher average frame rates, likely with more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher single-thread performance.

Given that the CPU has a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs and the GPU has a percentile rank of 69 against all GPUs, the combo’s overall rank of 1107/3708 is consistent with expectations. The CPU is a stronger performer relative to its peers than the GPU, which aligns with the earlier analysis that the GPU is the limiting factor. The fact that this combo still ranks in the top third of all configurations means that it will handle the vast majority of Archeage’s content without issue. It is not a top-100 system, but it is far from a low-end setup. The ranking reflects a balanced system that can deliver high frame rates at moderate settings, which is a solid outcome for this 2014 MMORPG.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average FPS, with minimum and maximum values where available, for each resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 198 FPS average
• Medium: 177 FPS average, 150 FPS minimum, 203 FPS maximum
• High: 120 FPS average
• Ultra: 82 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 134 FPS average
• Medium: 119 FPS average, 101 FPS minimum, 137 FPS maximum
• High: 81 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 76 FPS average
• Medium: 68 FPS average, 58 FPS minimum, 78 FPS maximum
• High: 46 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 120 FPS on most presets, with only Ultra dipping below 100 FPS. At 1440p, the system maintains above 80 FPS on Low and Medium, but High and Ultra fall below 81 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium presets remain above 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values, suggesting it was the primary test scenario. The gap between Low and Medium is 21 FPS at 1080p, 15 FPS at 1440p, and 8 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU’s performance headroom shrinks as resolution increases. The gap between High and Ultra is 38 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K, showing that Ultra’s demands are exponentially harder on the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable with this hardware at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 198 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset achieves 177 FPS, and High reaches 120 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: Based on the data, the GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU’s high single-thread score of 3055 in Cinebench R23 suggests it has enough headroom to handle the game logic.

Q: Can this system run Archeage at 4K with High settings smoothly?

A: The measured average FPS at 4K High is 46 FPS. This is below the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, so it is not recommended for a fluid experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice for 1440p, providing an average of 119 FPS. This is significantly higher than the High preset’s 81 FPS and offers a good balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900. It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it sufficient for Archeage?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for Archeage, which does not require a large memory footprint, ensuring no texture-related stuttering.