Archeage

This analysis examines whether the Intel Core i5-12400 processor paired with the Intel Arc B570 graphics card can deliver playable frame rates in Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. Using measured FPS data across three resolutions and four graphical presets, the combination reaches the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with specific settings, but fails to do so at 4K. The following sections break down the measured performance, identify the CPU/GPU roles, compare to similar hardware, and provide a verdict based on the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for the Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B570 combination in Archeage are as follows:

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 42 average FPS
• Medium: 38 average FPS (min 32, max 43)
• High: 26 average FPS
• Ultra: 17 average FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 74 average FPS
• Medium: 66 average FPS (min 56, max 76)
• High: 45 average FPS
• Ultra: 31 average FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 110 average FPS
• Medium: 98 average FPS (min 83, max 112)
• High: 66 average FPS
• Ultra: 45 average FPS

The pattern is consistent with typical performance scaling: each resolution step downward yields a significant FPS increase, and each preset step upward (from Low to Ultra) reduces performance. At 4K, no preset reaches even 50 FPS, with Ultra dropping to a meager 17 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS mark, while High and Ultra fall short. At 1080p, Low, Medium, and High all exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 110 FPS and High at 66 FPS. The min/max data for Medium settings shows a spread of roughly 11 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K, indicating moderate frame-time variability.

CPU and GPU Roles

Archeage is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that can be demanding on both the processor and graphics card. The measured data shows clear GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions and higher presets. For example, going from 1080p Low (110 FPS) to 1440p Low (74 FPS) to 4K Low (42 FPS) – a three-step resolution increase – cuts performance by 32 FPS and then by another 32 FPS. This steep decline indicates the GPU is the primary limiter when pixel count rises. Similarly, within a single resolution, raising the preset from Low to Ultra at 1080p drops FPS from 110 to 45 (a 65 FPS loss), which is typical of GPU-heavy effects like shadows and post-processing.

At 1080p Low, the system achieves 110 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to maintain high frame rates. However, the data does not directly measure CPU utilization. The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake-S part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and an L3 cache of 18 MB. Its benchmark scores place it in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. In contrast, the Intel Arc B570 has a 10 GB GDDR6 memory and a 160-bit bus, and its average benchmark score is 20556, putting it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. This suggests the CPU and GPU are roughly comparable in their respective pools, but the game's scaling across resolutions points to the GPU as the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions.

The data also shows that at 4K, even Low settings yield only 42 FPS, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are insufficient for that resolution. At 1440p, the CPU is likely not the bottleneck because Medium (66 FPS) and Low (74 FPS) both exceed the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra drop below – a pattern consistent with GPU load. At 1080p, the CPU may become more relevant, but the fact that High still hits 66 FPS suggests the GPU still has headroom at that resolution. Overall, the data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the dominant factor at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p the CPU is adequate enough to let the GPU reach playable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% slower), Intel Core i7-1355U (0.3% slower), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (0.7% slower), and Intel Core i3-14100F (0.9% faster). All of these processors have average scores within 1% of the i5-12400, meaning they would likely produce nearly identical performance in Archeage. The Intel Core i3-14100F, with a 0.9% higher average score, might be slightly faster, while the others would be within a fraction of a percent.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals are NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% faster), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% slower). These GPUs have average scores within 0.5% of the Arc B570, so they would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Archeage. The RTX 3070 Mobile and Quadro M4000M are mobile parts, but their performance scores suggest they would be comparable in this game. The Arc A750, a desktop card, is also essentially tied with the B570.

When considering a system with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives, the overall FPS results would be very close to those measured for the i5-12400 + Arc B570 combination. Users with hardware in these nearby performance tiers should expect similar playability at each resolution and preset.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B570 run Archeage at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average is 42 FPS at Low, and Ultra drops to 17 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium is the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS, with an average of 66 FPS. Low also runs at 74 FPS, but Medium is the highest playable setting.

Q: Can the system run Archeage at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The highest playable preset at 1080p is High, which averages 66 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest CPU and GPU rivals?

A: The CPU's nearest rivals have average scores within 0.9% of the i5-12400, and the GPU's nearest rivals are within 0.5% of the Arc B570. Therefore, these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Archeage.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p Low?

A: The average FPS is 110, with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 112 (based on the Medium preset, which is the only one with min/max data). For Low, only the average is 110 FPS.

Q: Is this system considered a high performer among all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 2983rd out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the pool. It is not a top-tier performer, but it is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at medium to high settings.

The Verdict

Based on the measured frame rates and the 60 FPS playable threshold, the Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B570 can run Archeage successfully at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with specific presets. At 1080p, the system clears 60 FPS on Low (110 FPS), Medium (98 FPS), and High (66 FPS), but not Ultra (45 FPS). At 1440p, it clears 60 FPS on Low (74 FPS) and Medium (66 FPS), but not High (45 FPS) or Ultra (31 FPS). At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, so the system is not playable at that resolution. Therefore, the answer is yes: the system can run Archeage at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, but not at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

• 1920x1080 (1080p): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 66 FPS. Medium (98 FPS) and Low (110 FPS) also exceed the threshold, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining playability.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 66 FPS. Low (74 FPS) also works, but Medium provides better visuals.
• 3840x2160 (4K): No preset reaches 60 FPS, so there is no best setting. The highest average is 42 FPS on Low, which is below the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations, the Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B570 ranks 2983rd out of 3708 total combos. This places it in the bottom 20% of performance, meaning it is not a high-end gaming rig. However, the rank is based on aggregate benchmark data across many games, and the specific performance in Archeage shows that it can handle the game at moderate settings and resolutions. The combination is more than sufficient for 1080p gaming and can handle 1440p with some compromises, but it is not suited for 4K. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p with medium to high details, this system delivers a smooth experience.