Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Archeage, but it falls short of a smooth 60 FPS at 4K. The data shows that this pairing is most effective at 1920x1080, where it can handle even the Ultra preset, while 2560x1440 users will need to stick to High settings or lower to maintain playability. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K gaming impractical with this hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400F sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals in the data are remarkably close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS posts an average score of 19047, a delta of 0% from the i5-12400F, indicating essentially identical multi-threaded capability. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% lower, while the Intel Core i5-1335U achieves 18982, a 0.3% advantage. The AMD EPYC 7773X rounds out the group with a score of 18979, also 0.3% ahead. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Archeage when paired with the same GPU, as the game’s performance at 1080p and 1440p is more dependent on the graphics card.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 and is 0.2% faster, and the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588, which is 0.3% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551) and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509) trail by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning that swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical FPS in Archeage. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s demands, but the close rival scores indicate that the card’s raw compute is not dramatically ahead of older or integrated solutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor for Archeage at higher resolutions, while the CPU plays a more significant role at lower settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 92.7 FPS (155.5 vs 62.8), showing that graphics settings heavily influence performance. However, at 2560x1440, the spread narrows to 57.2 FPS (100.9 vs 43.7), and at 3840x2160, it compresses further to 37.1 FPS (58.9 vs 21.8). This pattern reveals that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU’s contribution diminishes.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a drop from 94.2 FPS to 62.7 FPS, a 33.4% reduction, which is substantial and points to GPU-bound performance. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings yields a further decline to 33.8 FPS, a 46.1% drop. In contrast, the i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, along with its boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are more than adequate for Archeage’s MMO workload, which typically involves many player characters and world events. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 suggest it can handle the game’s CPU-side logic without becoming a limiting factor at any resolution. The data confirms that optimizing graphics settings, rather than upgrading the processor, is the key to improving FPS in Archeage.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1999 out of 3708 combos, placing it in the 46th percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack ranking reflects that while the RTX 4060 is a capable modern GPU, its performance in Archeage is not exceptional when compared to higher-tier graphics cards. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s 61st percentile standing, as the CPU’s 73rd percentile is comparatively stronger. For context, this combo outperforms roughly 54% of all tested configurations, but it also trails a significant portion of systems that feature more powerful GPUs. In Archeage specifically, this rank means that users should expect competitive but not top-tier frame rates, and the measured FPS data supports this assessment—the combo achieves playable performance at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear: this PC can run Archeage at 60 FPS at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but not at 3840x2160. At 1080p, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 62.8 FPS, which is just above the playable mark. At 1440p, the High, Medium, and Low presets all remain playable, with High averaging 62.7 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 43.7 FPS, which is not playable. At 4K, none of the presets reach 60 FPS—the best option, Low, averages 58.9 FPS, which is just below the threshold. Therefore, for a smooth 60 FPS experience, users should play at 1080p with Ultra settings or 1440p with High settings. 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware, as even the lowest settings fail to hit the target frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS data shows strong performance across all settings. The Low preset delivers 155.5 FPS average, providing a very high refresh rate experience. Medium settings yield 133.9 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. High settings produce 94.2 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay. Ultra settings bring the average down to 62.8 FPS, which is just barely above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a viable but not comfortable option for users who want maximum visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 100.9 FPS, which remains highly playable. Medium settings achieve 94 FPS, still offering a smooth experience. High settings average 62.7 FPS, which is right at the edge of the playable threshold—users may notice occasional dips below 60 FPS in crowded areas. Ultra settings fall to 43.7 FPS, which is not playable and will result in noticeable stuttering during gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 58.9 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and this is the best-case scenario. Medium settings drop to 51.3 FPS, High settings to 33.8 FPS, and Ultra settings to 21.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is not feasible with this combination, as even the lowest settings cannot consistently hit 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 62.8 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, allowing users to enjoy the game with maximum visual fidelity while maintaining playability. The margin above the threshold is slim, so users who prioritize frame rate stability over visuals may prefer High settings at 94.2 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 62.7 FPS. This preset provides a good balance between visual quality and performance, though the frame rate is close to the 60 FPS threshold. Users who want a larger buffer can drop to Medium at 94 FPS or Low at 100.9 FPS, but High is the highest preset that remains playable. The Ultra preset at 43.7 FPS is not recommended, as it falls well below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable setting. The closest option is Low at 58.9 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. This means that users cannot achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K with any settings. To play at 4K, users would need to reduce the resolution to 1440p or accept a frame rate below 60 FPS with the Low preset. The data indicates that this hardware is not suited for 4K gaming in Archeage.