Archeage

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. In synthetic multi-threaded workloads, it scores 21,645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9,090 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, while its single-thread scores reach 3,055 in Cinebench R23 and 1,283 in Cinebench R20. The processor carries a 20 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the specific impact of memory type on Archeage is not captured in the measured data. Relative to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the i5-14400F is essentially at parity: it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2%, leads the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U by 0.1%, leads the Intel Core i9-11900 by 0.2%, and leads the Intel Core i7-12800H by 0.5%. For a game like Archeage, which is an MMORPG released in 2014, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, network processing, and the large numbers of entities that can appear in shared world spaces. The measured frame rates in this combination, however, suggest that the CPU is not the primary limiter at most settings, as the frame rates scale more dramatically with graphical settings than they would if the CPU were the bottleneck. The 10-core configuration with 16 threads provides ample headroom for background tasks and the game's multithreaded workloads, but the data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU load, the system achieves 247 FPS average, indicating the processor is capable of feeding the GPU effectively at high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship GPU from the GeForce 50-series, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and it contains 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. Its compute capabilities are substantial, with FP32 performance rated at 104.8 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. In the benchmark database, the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its nearest rivals in the database are notably different in class: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is 1.1% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% ahead, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe variants are 2.1% and 2.4% ahead, respectively. In Archeage, the GPU's role is dominant across most settings, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, with an average of 52 FPS, while at 4K Low it jumps to 125 FPS. The 32 GB VRAM is far beyond what Archeage requires, even at 4K with Ultra settings, so memory capacity is not a constraint. The GPU's raw throughput, rather than its memory, drives the frame rate differences between settings. The RTX 5090 D's performance class is such that it is likely overkill for a game from 2014, yet the measured results show that even this GPU cannot hold a steady 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, suggesting that the game engine or its draw calls are the limiting factor at that extreme setting.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K, with the frame rate drop being more pronounced at higher settings. At Low settings, the average FPS decreases from 247 at 1080p to 216 at 1440p (a 12.6% drop) and then to 125 at 4K (a 42.1% drop from 1440p). At High settings, the drop is from 197 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p (a 33.0% drop) and then to 76 at 4K (a 42.4% drop from 1440p). At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 237 at 1080p to 195 at 1440p (a 17.7% drop) and then to 112 at 4K (a 42.6% drop from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the pattern is more severe: from 134 at 1080p to 90 at 1440p (a 32.8% drop) and then to 52 at 4K (a 42.2% drop from 1440p). The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is remarkably consistent across all settings, hovering around 42%, which indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at 4K regardless of the graphical preset. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is less consistent, ranging from 12.6% at Low to 33.0% at High, which suggests that at 1080p, the CPU or other system components may be partially capping performance, especially at Low settings where the frame rate is highest. At 4K, the data shows that the RTX 5090 D is the bottleneck, as the frame rates are relatively low for such a powerful GPU, and the consistent 42% drop across settings points to a resolution-bound scenario rather than a settings-bound one. The 1440p results provide a middle ground where the system is balanced, with frame rates ranging from 90 FPS at Ultra to 216 FPS at Low, indicating that the CPU and GPU are more evenly matched at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combination in Archeage?

A: The highest average frame rate is 247 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, but the average frame rate is only 52 FPS, which may feel less smooth than the 60 FPS target. The 4K Medium preset provides a more playable 112 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, 2.1% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, and 2.4% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average frame rate is 247 FPS, which is far above typical display refresh rates. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is only a 12.6% drop, suggesting the CPU may be limiting performance at this resolution and settings combination.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 195 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 90 FPS. This represents a 53.8% reduction in average frame rate when moving from Medium to Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Archeage?

A: This combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 40th out of 2,761 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 1.5% of all configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), providing a comprehensive view of performance.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 247 FPS. The Medium preset averages 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS. The High preset averages 197 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 134 FPS. This resolution shows the smallest spread between settings, from 134 to 247 FPS, indicating that the system is capable of very high frame rates at 1080p but that Ultra settings impose a significant penalty.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 216 FPS. The Medium preset averages 195 FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. The High preset averages 132 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 90 FPS. The spread from 90 to 216 FPS is wider than at 1080p, with Ultra being the only preset that drops below 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 125 FPS. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. The High preset averages 76 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 52 FPS. This resolution shows the largest impact of settings, with Ultra delivering less than half the frame rate of Low. The Medium preset is the only one at 4K that maintains an average above 100 FPS, while Ultra dips below 60 FPS.

The data reveals that the Medium preset is the only setting that includes measured minimum and maximum frame rates, with the Minimum values being 201 FPS at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that even at the lowest points, the system maintains playable frame rates at Medium settings across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium achieves 237 FPS average, which is only 10 FPS lower than Low but offers significantly better visuals. At 1440p, Medium delivers 195 FPS average, which is 39 FPS lower than Low but still far above any standard display refresh rate. At 4K, Medium averages 112 FPS, which is 13 FPS lower than Low but remains highly playable and represents a substantial improvement over High and Ultra presets.

The High preset is a reasonable choice for users who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rates. At 1080p, it still averages 197 FPS, which is excellent. At 1440p, it averages 132 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. However, at 4K, High drops to 76 FPS, which may be acceptable for some but is notably lower than Medium's 112 FPS.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this game at any resolution in this configuration. At 1080p, it averages 134 FPS, which is a 43% reduction from Medium. At 1440p, it averages 90 FPS, which is a 54% reduction from Medium. At 4K, it averages 52 FPS, which is a 54% reduction from Medium and falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The visual improvement from Medium to Ultra is unlikely to justify such significant frame rate drops, especially in an MMORPG where responsiveness and consistent frame times matter.

For the best experience, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the ideal combination of high frame rates (195 FPS average) and good image quality. For 4K users, Medium is the only sensible choice, as it maintains an average above 100 FPS while the other presets either drop below 60 FPS (Ultra) or below 80 FPS (High). At 1080p, any preset except Ultra will provide frame rates well above 190 FPS, so the choice depends on whether the user prefers maximum performance (Low at 247 FPS) or better visuals (High at 197 FPS).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 40th out of 2,761 tested combinations in Archeage, placing it in the top 1.5% of all configurations. This high ranking is primarily driven by the GPU, which is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The ranking suggests that this combo outperforms the vast majority of other tested systems in this game, which is expected given the RTX 5090 D's position as one of the most powerful GPUs in the database.

However, the ranking is not at the absolute top, which is consistent with the measured performance data. The system's frame rates are strong at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the average of 52 FPS is a limitation that prevents the combo from achieving the highest possible ranking. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load across resolutions. The 40th rank out of 2,761 combos indicates that there are 39 configurations that perform better in Archeage, likely those with even more powerful CPUs or more optimized pairings, but the gap is not specified in the data.

The percentile rankings of the individual components provide context for the combo's performance. The CPU's 83rd percentile means it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU's 92nd percentile means it outperforms 92% of all GPUs. The combo's 40th rank out of 2,761 puts it in the 98.6th percentile of all combos, which is higher than either component's individual percentile. This suggests that the pairing is well-suited for this game, with the RTX 5090 D's strengths complementing the i5-14400F's capabilities. The measured frame rates support this interpretation, as the system delivers excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, and maintains playable frame rates at 4K Medium. The combo's ranking reflects its ability to handle Archeage's demands across the full range of settings and resolutions, with the only significant weakness being the 4K Ultra preset where even this powerful GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS.