Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B570 combination presents a specific performance profile for Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The data indicates that this pairing is capable of delivering playable frame rates, but only under particular conditions. At 4K, the system fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold at any tested preset, while at 1440p and 1080p, there are viable settings that provide a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close performance rivals based on aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-12400F, with an average benchmark score of 19039, sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047, a negligible 0% difference. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, putting it 0.1% ahead, while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, trailing by 0.3%. The AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18979, another 0.3% gap. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Archeage, meaning a system with a Ryzen 5 7535HS would behave almost exactly like the i5-12400F in this game.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556 and sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 0.1% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a 0.4% deficit. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, putting it 0.5% ahead. For Archeage, a system using any of these GPUs would show frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the Arc B570, making them direct substitutes for performance prediction purposes.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data defines clear limits for each resolution. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset averages 26 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS, Low averages 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 17 FPS. Since none of these reach 60 FPS, the verdict lists no playable settings for 4K, and the best settings field is null.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves. The Low preset averages 74 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76. The High preset falls short at 45 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 31 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, delivering an average of 66 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 1440p, as it provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold while using higher quality settings than Low.

At 1920x1080, the system has more headroom. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 112, and High averages 66 FPS. The Ultra preset again falls below the threshold at 45 FPS. The best settings at 1080p are High, which averages 66 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution, offering the best visual quality among the playable options.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component limits performance in Archeage. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary constraint. The GPU has enough headroom to push from Low at 110 FPS to Medium at 98 FPS, a drop of 12 FPS, and then to High at 66 FPS, a further drop of 32 FPS. The large gap between Medium and High suggests that the High preset introduces CPU-intensive effects that bottleneck the i5-12400F, as the GPU is capable of higher output at lower settings. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS reinforces this, showing that the CPU cannot maintain the 60 FPS threshold regardless of GPU capability.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The Low preset drops from 110 FPS at 1080p to 74 FPS, a 36 FPS reduction, while Medium drops from 98 to 66 FPS, a 32 FPS reduction. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is now the limiting factor, as doubling the pixel count reduces frame rates proportionally. The High preset at 45 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS continue this trend, with the GPU struggling to fill the additional pixels. The CPU still matters, but the GPU workload dominates.

At 4K, the GPU is decisively the bottleneck. The Low preset averages 42 FPS, Medium 38 FPS, and High 26 FPS, with Ultra at 17 FPS. The differences between presets are smaller than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the Arc B570 is saturated and cannot maintain 60 FPS even at Low. The CPU has spare capacity, but the GPU cannot render the frame fast enough. Across all resolutions, the data shows that at 1080p the CPU is the primary constraint, while at 1440p and 4K the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The Verdict

This PC can run Archeage, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on three presets: Low at 110 FPS, Medium at 98 FPS, and High at 66 FPS. The best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 66 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system clears 60 FPS on Low at 74 FPS and Medium at 66 FPS, with Medium being the best playable setting. At 3840x2160, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset, with the best result being Low at 42 FPS. Therefore, for a smooth experience, users should run the game at 1080p with High settings or at 1440p with Medium settings. The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution, with frame rates of 45, 31, and 17 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a full picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 17 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 and maximum of 43, and Low averages 42 FPS. No settings at this resolution reach the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 31 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 76, and Low averages 74 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one that clears 60 FPS, though Low also does so with a higher average.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 45 FPS, High averages 66 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 112, and Low averages 110 FPS. Three presets clear 60 FPS, with High being the most demanding among them. The minimum FPS data for Medium at each resolution shows the variance: 83 at 1080p, 56 at 1440p, and 32 at 4K. This indicates that at 1440p Medium, the frame rate can dip close to the threshold, though the average remains above it.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the High preset averages 66 FPS, the Medium preset averages 98 FPS, and the Low preset averages 110 FPS. All three clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, which averages 66 FPS. The Low preset also clears 60 FPS at 74 FPS, but Medium offers higher quality settings while staying above the threshold.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: No. The Ultra preset averages 45 FPS at 1920x1080, 31 FPS at 2560x1440, and 17 FPS at 3840x2160. None of these reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested hardware?

A: This combination ranks 2983 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places it in the lower portion of tested systems, though it still achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The Arc B570 cannot maintain 60 FPS even at Low settings, where it averages 42 FPS. The CPU has spare capacity, but the GPU workload prevents higher frame rates.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more at 1080p?

A: The CPU is the primary constraint at 1920x1080. The frame rate drops sharply from Medium at 98 FPS to High at 66 FPS, indicating that the i5-12400F cannot keep up with the High preset's CPU demands, while the GPU has enough headroom to render more frames at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2983 out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. This places the system in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, which is a direct consequence of the demanding nature of the game at higher settings. The rank reflects that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where this system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. However, the rank does not tell the whole story. The system is still capable of a smooth experience at 1080p High and 1440p Medium, which are common gaming resolutions. The rank is pulled down by the 4K results, where the GPU is insufficient, and by the Ultra preset, which is unplayable at all resolutions. For a 2014 MMORPG, this combo provides a competent experience at mainstream resolutions, but it is not a high-end performer relative to the broader field of tested hardware.