Archeage

The data for this Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination in Archeage shows a system that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection to hit the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measured frames per second reveal a clear pattern: this combo delivers smooth performance at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, particularly with the most demanding settings. The benchmark results suggest a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 73rd percentile standing among all processors proves adequate for the MMO's demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 71.4 FPS. The data shows that High settings at this resolution drop to 51.2 FPS, falling below the playable threshold, while Ultra settings plummet to 31.3 FPS, making them entirely unsuitable for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 4K achieve 79.6 FPS, but Medium offers the best visual quality while maintaining the required performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 88.3 FPS. This represents a substantial improvement over the 4K results, showing 37.1 FPS more than the equivalent High preset at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset at 1440p manages 58.9 FPS, which just misses the 60 FPS threshold, while Low and Medium settings achieve 142.1 FPS and 128.6 FPS respectively, indicating significant headroom for higher quality settings.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering an average of 88.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset remains playable, and it does so with a comfortable margin above the threshold. The High preset at 1080p achieves 126.6 FPS, while Medium reaches 185.6 FPS and Low hits 209.7 FPS, demonstrating that this combination has ample performance for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 846th out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 22.8% of all configurations tested. This rank reflects the system's ability to handle the game well at most settings, though it is not among the elite performer tier. The ranking is particularly noteworthy given that the GPU sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 73rd percentile, suggesting the pairing is well-balanced for this title.

The combo rank indicates that there are 2862 other combinations that perform worse in this game, meaning this system outpaces the majority of tested hardware. However, the rank also shows that a significant number of combos achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs that can push higher minimum frame rates in crowded MMO scenarios. The data suggests that this combo is a solid mid-to-upper tier performer, capable of delivering playable experiences at most resolution and settings combinations.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The data shows Medium settings at 3840x2160 achieve 71.4 FPS, while High settings drop to 51.2 FPS and Ultra falls to 31.3 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 88.3 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution achieves 58.9 FPS, which is just below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 88.6 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 1080p the only resolution where Ultra settings are fully playable.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The measured data shows Low settings at 3840x2160 achieve 79.6 FPS, while Ultra settings achieve 31.3 FPS, a difference of 48.3 FPS. This represents a 154% performance increase from Ultra to Low.

Q: Is the RTX 4070's performance consistent across different resolutions?

A: No, the data shows significant scaling. At High settings, the system delivers 126.6 FPS at 1080p, 88.3 FPS at 1440p, and 51.2 FPS at 4K. This indicates the GPU becomes increasingly bottlenecked as resolution increases.

Q: How close is the 1440p Ultra performance to the playable threshold?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves 58.9 FPS, which is 1.1 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. This makes it borderline unplayable according to the benchmark criteria.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU benchmarks, the Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.3% delta). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Archeage, meaning users with any of these alternatives can expect similar frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, with nearest rivals being the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (-1.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 (1.3% delta). These GPUs would perform nearly identically to the RTX 4070 in this game, meaning the measured FPS values would be very similar, with the RTX 4080 Mobile being slightly faster and the PRO W6400 being slightly slower.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU plays an increasingly dominant role as resolution increases, while the CPU remains a consistent baseline performer. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 209.7 FPS at Low settings and 88.6 FPS at Ultra, showing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide sufficient processing power for the game's MMO mechanics, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by approximately 30-35% compared to 1080p across all presets, from 126.6 to 88.3 FPS at High settings. This scaling indicates that the GPU's rendering workload is the limiting factor, as the CPU maintains its performance level. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become more critical at this resolution, with the data showing that the GPU's capabilities determine whether the system can maintain playable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes severe, with High settings dropping to 51.2 FPS and Ultra to 31.3 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 4070's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for the most demanding 4K presets in this game. The CPU's role diminishes further at this resolution, as the frame rates are clearly limited by the GPU's pixel processing capabilities, particularly its 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate.

The Verdict

This PC can run Archeage at all three tested resolutions, but with significant caveats. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, including Ultra with an average of 88.6 FPS, making it fully playable at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings, with High achieving 88.3 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls just short at 58.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at Medium and Low settings, with Medium achieving 71.4 FPS, while High and Ultra both fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict by resolution confirms that this combination is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it offers excellent performance across all settings. For 1440p users, the system delivers strong performance at High settings, but those seeking Ultra quality will need to accept frame rates slightly below the playable threshold. At 4K, the system is limited to Medium settings for smooth gameplay, making it a viable but not ideal option for high-resolution gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings achieve 79.6 FPS, Medium settings achieve 71.4 FPS, High settings achieve 51.2 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 31.3 FPS. The data shows a clear degradation as settings increase, with the gap between Medium and High being particularly pronounced at 20.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates improve substantially: Low settings achieve 142.1 FPS, Medium settings achieve 128.6 FPS, High settings achieve 88.3 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 58.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 83.2 FPS difference, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High at 40.3 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance: Low settings achieve 209.7 FPS, Medium settings achieve 185.6 FPS, High settings achieve 126.6 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 88.6 FPS. The data shows that even at Ultra settings, the system maintains a frame rate that is 28.6 FPS above the playable threshold, indicating substantial headroom for demanding MMO scenarios with many players on screen.