Archeage

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 147th out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 8.5% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a 10-core CPU paired with a 16 GB GPU, though the data reveals that the RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant force here, with the i5-14400F providing sufficient headroom across most settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 147 out of 1727 tested pairs indicates that this system delivers performance that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives in Archeage. The RTX 5070 Ti sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52086, placing it statistically equivalent to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which has an average score of 52085 and a deltaPct of 0. The CPU, meanwhile, ranks at the 88th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32508. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32513 (deltaPct 0), showing the i5-14400F holds its own against mobile chips with higher model numbers.

In game-specific terms, this rank means the combo is positioned well above the median tested system. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 104.1 FPS, and at 1440p High it reaches 103.2 FPS, both figures that indicate a smooth experience for an MMORPG. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component bottlenecks the other to a severe degree, though the GPU’s 87th percentile score compared to the CPU’s 88th percentile suggests the processor is slightly better positioned relative to its peers. This is a system that will handle Archeage’s large-scale battles and open-world zones without frequent dips below playable thresholds, as evidenced by the high average FPS across most tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations in Archeage?

A: It ranks 147th out of 1727 combos, placing it in the top 8.5% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the best performance this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 246.6 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the performance in this game?

A: The GPU appears to be the primary driver, as the RTX 5070 Ti’s 87th percentile rank and strong scores (32974 in Passmark G3D) align with the high FPS, while the CPU’s 88th percentile rank provides adequate support.

Q: How does the i5-14400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (deltaPct 0.2), while being slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and Intel Core i7-13705H (both deltaPct -0.2).

Q: What is the lowest performance measured for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 38.8 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Medium settings it achieves 227.7 FPS, and at High it reaches 158.2 FPS, both exceeding standard 144 Hz refresh rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the combo delivers 246.6 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 173.4 FPS at 1440p (a 29.7% reduction), and further to 98.4 FPS at 4K (a 43.3% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is more involved, but the GPU still handles the workload efficiently. At High settings, the drop is steeper: 158.2 FPS at 1080p falls to 103.2 FPS at 1440p (a 34.8% reduction), then to 58.4 FPS at 4K (a 43.4% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across resolutions suggest a well-balanced system where neither component completely dominates.

However, the Ultra settings tell a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 104.1 FPS, but this plummets to 72.3 FPS at 1440p (a 30.5% drop) and then to 38.8 FPS at 4K (a 46.3% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 38.8 FPS is the weakest measured figure and indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti, despite its 16 GB GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, struggles with the most demanding settings at this resolution. This suggests that at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads are less stressed by the increased pixel workload. Players targeting 4K should stick to High settings (58.4 FPS) or lower to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 246.6 FPS on Low, 227.7 FPS on Medium, 158.2 FPS on High, and 104.1 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that even at the highest 1080p preset, the system maintains a frame rate well above 60 FPS, making it suitable for high refresh rate displays. The gap between Medium and High (69.5 FPS) is larger than between Low and Medium (18.9 FPS), suggesting that High settings introduce a significant visual load that impacts performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are 173.4 FPS on Low, 155.7 FPS on Medium, 103.2 FPS on High, and 72.3 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra figure remains playable, though the drop from High to Ultra (30.9 FPS) is notable. This resolution strikes a balance between visual fidelity and performance, with High settings offering a comfortable margin above 100 FPS. For 3840x2160, the data shows 98.4 FPS on Low, 89.8 FPS on Medium, 58.4 FPS on High, and 38.8 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are the most varied, with Low nearly hitting 100 FPS but Ultra falling below 40 FPS, a range that highlights the GPU’s limits at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to the pairing, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 20 MB shared L3 cache, provides strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and single-core score of 3093. In Archeage, an MMORPG that often relies on single-thread performance for game logic and multi-threading for rendering tasks, this CPU is well-suited. The 88th percentile rank among all CPUs indicates it outperforms most processors, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, has a nearly identical average score of 32513.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 246.6 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates. However, the data also shows diminishing returns: at 4K Low, the FPS drops to 98.4, indicating that as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows and the CPU’s advantage matters less. The i5-14400F’s 65 W TDP and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) make it a capable partner, but the benchmark results suggest that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates in this game, especially at higher settings where the 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 5070 Ti come into play.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data points to High settings at 1440p as the optimal choice. At 2560x1440 High, the combo achieves 103.2 FPS, which is smooth for an MMORPG and represents a significant improvement over the 72.3 FPS at Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 30.9 FPS, a substantial penalty for what is likely a marginal visual gain in a game like Archeage. Alternatively, players prioritizing frame rate could choose Medium at 1440p, which delivers 155.7 FPS, but the drop in visual fidelity may not be justified given the already strong High performance.

At 1080p, High settings (158.2 FPS) offer a better experience than Ultra (104.1 FPS) for most users, as the latter’s 54.1 FPS penalty is steep. For 4K, the recommendation is clear: stick to Low (98.4 FPS) or Medium (89.8 FPS), as High drops to 58.4 FPS and Ultra falls to an unplayable 38.8 FPS. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p provide the sweet spot, offering over 100 FPS while maintaining a level of detail that suits the game’s visual style. Players with 144 Hz monitors should target 1080p Medium (227.7 FPS) or High (158.2 FPS) to fully utilize their display’s refresh rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the centerpiece of this combo, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, includes 8960 shading units and 70 RT cores, delivering 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU’s benchmark scores are impressive: 32974 in Passmark G3D, 231226 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 227554 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its 87th percentile rank places it level with the RTX 4080 (avgScore 52085, deltaPct 0), and it outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 7700S slightly (deltaPct -0.8).

In Archeage, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is a significant asset, allowing for high-resolution textures without memory pressure. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1440p High, the combo achieves 103.2 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it hits 104.1 FPS. However, the 4K Ultra result of 38.8 FPS reveals the GPU’s limitations under extreme load, despite its 2452 MHz boost clock and 235.4 GPixel/s pixel rate. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 300 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensure it has ample bandwidth, but the data indicates that Archeage’s Ultra preset is particularly demanding at 4K. For most players, the GPU excels at 1440p and below, where it delivers frame rates that exceed the requirements of any standard monitor, making it a strong choice for this MMORPG.