Archeage

Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 represent a pairing of a mobile Meteor Lake processor with a current-generation desktop Blackwell GPU. The benchmark results for Archeage show a configuration that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at high resolutions, while the processor demonstrates its capability at lower settings. The data indicates this combo sits in the 55th percentile of tested configurations for this game, with a rank of 2052 out of 3708 combos.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Archeage shows a steep performance curve as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of GPU-bound behavior at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 150 FPS on average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 101 FPS, a reduction of 49 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 58 FPS. This scaling pattern reveals that the RTX 5070 is the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises, with the CPU having ample headroom at lower resolutions.

The High settings preset tells a similar story with a different starting point. At 1080p High, the average is 91 FPS. Stepping up to 1440p High yields 61 FPS, which is a 33% performance loss. The jump to 4K High results in a 35 FPS average, which is less than half of the 1080p figure. The gap between 1440p and 4K at High settings is 26 FPS, while the gap between 1080p and 1440p is 30 FPS. This shows that the GPU's rendering load scales nearly linearly with pixel count, confirming that the graphics card is the bottleneck in these scenarios.

Ultra settings provide the most extreme example of this behavior. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 62. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 42 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 24 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 20 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K is 18 FPS. This consistent decline suggests that the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, are being saturated by the demands of Archeage at these high settings.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has 14 cores and 18 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its passmark single-thread score of 3521 and multithread score of 22422 indicate sufficient processing power for this MMORPG. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 150 FPS while 1080p Ultra only reaches 62 FPS points directly to the GPU's workload, not the processor's capability.

For players targeting high refresh rates, the resolution scaling data indicates that 1080p is the only viable option for achieving above 100 FPS, and that requires Low or Medium settings. The 4K results, ranging from 24 to 58 FPS depending on settings, show that this combo cannot deliver smooth gameplay at that resolution for Archeage, with the Ultra preset falling below playable thresholds.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, built on the Meteor Lake architecture at a 7 nm process node. It features 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The processor has 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. Its benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11875.5 and a single-core score of 1700. In the broader CPU landscape, it ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs.

The processor's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which scores 29123 on average, a delta of -0.1% compared to this chip's 29093 average. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, a delta of 0.5%. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, a delta of -0.6%. These figures place the Core Ultra 5 135H in a tight performance band, with differences of less than 1% among all four rivals.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that at 4K, even with Low settings, the average FPS is 58. This is well below the 1080p Low result of 150 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions, since the CPU's workload does not increase with pixel count. Instead, the FPS drops significantly, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component.

The CPU's PassMark physics score of 1482 and data compression score of 251651 suggest it can handle the computational tasks Archeage requires. The find prime numbers score of 89 is notably low, but this is a specialized test. The processor's 18 threads provide adequate parallel processing for an MMORPG's many concurrent tasks, such as network handling, AI for NPCs, and player character updates.

Looking at the 1080p results across settings, the CPU's influence is more apparent. The difference between Low (150 FPS) and Medium (134 FPS) is only 16 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High (91 FPS) is 43 FPS. This larger gap between Medium and High suggests that the GPU's shading and texture work is increasing significantly at High settings, while the CPU continues to feed frames at a consistent rate. The Ultra preset at 1080p (62 FPS) is less than half of Low, indicating that the GPU is now the primary constraint even at this resolution.

The data supports a conclusion that the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H provides sufficient performance for Archeage at 1080p, but the RTX 5070's capabilities determine the final frame rates. The processor's 81st percentile ranking and its competitive delta against the Ryzen 7 5800X suggest it is not a weak link in this system. For a game like Archeage, which is an older MMORPG from 2014, the CPU has more than enough headroom for typical gameplay scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently high frame rates. At Low settings, it averages 150 FPS, and at Medium it averages 134 FPS. At 1440p, the best average is 101 FPS on Low, while at 4K, the best average is 58 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average benchmark score of 29093. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, scores 29123, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245 (-0.5%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940 (+0.5%), and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270 (-0.6%). All differences are within 1%.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K in Archeage?

A: Yes. The data shows that at 4K, the average FPS ranges from 24 on Ultra to 58 on Low. At 1080p, the same settings yield 62 FPS on Ultra and 150 FPS on Low. The significant drop as resolution increases indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 150, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at the same resolution produces 134 FPS, while High produces 91 FPS and Ultra produces 62 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 2052 out of 3708 tested combinations for Archeage. This places it in the middle of the pack, at approximately the 55th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: For Medium settings, the data shows minimum FPS values at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 114 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 77 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 44 FPS. Maximum FPS values are 154, 104, and 59 respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination holds a rank of 2052 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of configurations but sits firmly in the middle of the performance distribution. The ranking reflects the balanced but not exceptional nature of this pairing for this specific game.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 82 among all GPUs is higher than the combo's overall game rank. This suggests that while the RTX 5070 is a strong performer in general, its performance in Archeage is moderated by other factors. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with an average score of 40318 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (0.8% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 (-1.2% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile at 39568 (2.0% delta). These rival scores are all within 2% of the RTX 5070's 40377 average, indicating that the GPU's raw compute is competitive with prosumer cards.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 81 is also higher than the combo's game rank. This indicates that the processor is capable relative to other CPUs, but the combination does not translate to top-tier Archeage performance. The discrepancy between component rankings and the game-specific rank suggests that Archeage may not be well-optimized for this particular hardware configuration, or that the game's engine is limited in how it utilizes the available resources.

When comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals, the performance deltas are minimal. The delta of -0.1% against the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X means the Core Ultra 5 135H is effectively on par with that desktop processor in synthetic benchmarks. However, the game rank of 2052 out of 3708 indicates that many other combos with similar or even weaker components achieve better results in Archeage. This could be due to the game's age and its reliance on specific CPU features that this Meteor Lake chip handles differently.

The combo rank of 2052 falls just above the midpoint of the 3708 tested combos. This position suggests that users should not expect top-tier performance but should also not encounter significant issues. The measured data shows that the system is capable of playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, which is the practical takeaway from the ranking.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings to prioritize for the best experience. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The average FPS is 134, with a minimum of 114 and a maximum of 154. This is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on a standard 60 Hz monitor and approaches the threshold for 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 1080p drops to 91 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 32% performance loss for moderate visual gains.

For 1440p, the Low preset is the only option that exceeds 100 FPS, with an average of 101. The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 90 FPS on average, with a minimum of 77 and a maximum of 104. This is the recommended choice for 1440p users who want a balance between visual quality and smoothness. The High preset at 1440p drops to 61 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but is not ideal for action-heavy content. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 42 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable gaming.

At 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings provide a playable experience, with an average of 58 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44, which is borderline for a game like Archeage. The High preset at 4K drops to 35 FPS, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS, both of which are too low for consistent gameplay. Users with 4K displays should stick to Low or Medium settings if they prioritize frame rate.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution based on the measured data. At 1080p, it achieves 62 FPS, which is lower than the High preset at 1440p. The visual improvements from High to Ultra do not justify the performance cost, as the FPS drops by 32% at 1080p and by 31% at 1440p. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 does not have sufficient headroom for Ultra settings in Archeage at higher resolutions.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1080p provides the highest average FPS with a minimum above 100, ensuring no major frame dips. If the user prefers higher visual fidelity, the High preset at 1080p is the next best option, maintaining an average above 90 FPS. For 1440p users, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, offering an average of 90 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS, which should provide a stable gaming experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Archeage with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is as follows.

At 1920x1080, the Low settings produce an average of 150 FPS. The Medium settings produce an average of 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 and a maximum of 154. The High settings produce an average of 91 FPS. The Ultra settings produce an average of 62 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low settings produce an average of 101 FPS. The Medium settings produce an average of 90 FPS, with a minimum of 77 and a maximum of 104. The High settings produce an average of 61 FPS. The Ultra settings produce an average of 42 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low settings produce an average of 58 FPS. The Medium settings produce an average of 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 59. The High settings produce an average of 35 FPS. The Ultra settings produce an average of 24 FPS.

The data reveals that the minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings across all resolutions. This is likely because the variability at other settings was either too consistent or too unpredictable to record. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 114 FPS represents a 15% drop from the average, while the maximum of 154 represents a 15% increase. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 77 FPS is a 14% drop from the 90 average, and the maximum of 104 is a 16% increase. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 44 FPS is a 15% drop from the 52 average, and the maximum of 59 is a 13% increase.

The scaling between resolutions at Medium settings is consistent. From 1080p to 1440p, the average drops from 134 to 90, a 33% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, the average drops from 90 to 52, a 42% decrease. The total drop from 1080p to 4K Medium is 61%, showing the significant impact of resolution on performance.

The differences between Low and Medium settings at each resolution are relatively small. At 1080p, Low is 150 FPS and Medium is 134 FPS, a 12% difference. At 1440p, Low is 101 FPS and Medium is 90 FPS, an 11% difference. At 4K, Low is 58 FPS and Medium is 52 FPS, a 10% difference. This suggests that Medium settings provide a marginal visual improvement for a modest performance cost.

The High to Ultra transitions show the largest performance penalties. At 1080p, High is 91 FPS and Ultra is 62 FPS, a 32% drop. At 1440p, High is 61 FPS and Ultra is 42 FPS, a 31% drop. At 4K, High is 35 FPS and Ultra is 24 FPS, a 31% drop. This consistent 31-32% penalty across resolutions indicates that Ultra settings impose a uniform heavy load on the GPU, likely due to advanced lighting and shadow effects that scale with resolution.