Archeage

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data for this combination shows a clear boundary for playability. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 17 FPS, Low averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS, and Ultra drops to 11 FPS. None of these are close to a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains below the playability line. High averages 29 FPS, Low averages 48 FPS, Medium averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. The gap between the best-performing preset (Low at 48 FPS) and the 60 FPS target is still significant.

The only resolution where this system clears the threshold is 1920x1080. Here, Low settings deliver 71 FPS average, and Medium settings deliver 64 FPS average. High settings fall to 43 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution is Medium, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the single playable configuration in the entire dataset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a heavily GPU-bound scenario. Look at the scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at Medium settings: the average FPS drops from 64 to 25, a reduction of roughly 61%. That is a massive penalty for resolution scaling, which points to the graphics processor struggling with pixel throughput.

The CPU, an Intel Core i7-12700K, is a high-end desktop part with 12 cores and 20 threads. Its benchmark scores are strong: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19784 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15790. In contrast, the Intel Arc B390 GPU sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482. The GPU is the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Medium costs 7 FPS (from 71 to 64), while the jump from Medium to High costs 21 FPS (from 64 to 43). This uneven scaling suggests that the GPU hits a compute wall as settings increase. At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats: Low to Medium costs 5 FPS (48 to 43), but Medium to High costs 14 FPS (43 to 29). The GPU's raw shading power, rated at 7.680 TFLOPS FP32, is simply insufficient for higher quality presets at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this setting. But at 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 48 FPS, even though the CPU load should be similar. The GPU's fill rate and texture rate, 60.00 GPixel/s and 120.0 GTexel/s respectively, are the bottlenecks.

In summary, the CPU is not the constraint. The data shows that the GPU's performance ceiling is reached well before the CPU's capabilities are exhausted. For MMORPG gameplay, where draw calls and world streaming matter, the i7-12700K would handle the logic, but the Arc B390 cannot translate that into high frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the GPU, the Intel Arc B390 performs close to several legacy NVIDIA parts. The closest is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463 in the same benchmark, a delta of 1.3% behind. The GeForce 800M is 1.5% behind, the GT 625 OEM is 2.5% behind, and the GT 710 is 2.7% behind. This means that in practical terms, swapping the Arc B390 for any of these would yield nearly identical frame rates in this game.

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-12700K's average score of 35287. The i7-12700KF is 0.2% lower, the i7-13700T is 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core 5 213PE is 0.4% lower. These deltas are negligible, so any of these CPUs would perform the same in Archeage when paired with the same GPU.

The key takeaway is that the GPU alternatives are all ancient, low-end parts. This positions the Arc B390 as a very weak graphics solution. The CPU alternatives, by contrast, are all modern mid-range or high-end parts, confirming that the CPU is not the source of the performance shortfall.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Archeage? The verdict is mixed and resolution-dependent. At 3840x2160, the answer is no. The database lists no playable settings, meaning no preset reaches 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the answer is also no, with no playable settings recorded.

At 1920x1080, the answer is yes, but only with compromises. The playable settings are Low and Medium. The best playable setting is Medium, which averages 64 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin. Low settings average 71 FPS, offering more headroom.

The data suggests that this system is suitable for 1080p gaming with medium or lower presets. For higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the game will feel sluggish. If the goal is 4K or 1440p, this combination will not deliver a smooth experience in Archeage.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset provides a detailed look at each resolution and preset combination.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: 11 FPS average
• High: 17 FPS average
• Medium: 25 FPS average, with minimum 21 and maximum 28
• Low: 28 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Ultra: 20 FPS average
• High: 29 FPS average
• Medium: 43 FPS average, with minimum 36 and maximum 49
• Low: 48 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Ultra: 29 FPS average
• High: 43 FPS average
• Medium: 64 FPS average, with minimum 54 and maximum 73
• Low: 71 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values across all resolutions. This suggests that the measurement methodology captured frame variance more completely for this preset. The minimum 54 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is below the 60 FPS average, indicating occasional dips, but the average stays above the threshold.

FAQ

Q: At what resolution and settings does this system achieve 60 FPS?

A: Only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. Low averages 71 FPS, and Medium averages 64 FPS.

Q: Can this system run the game at 2560x1440?

A: No. The best average at this resolution is 48 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. No playable settings are recorded.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium at 1080p?

A: Low averages 71 FPS, while Medium averages 64 FPS. The drop is 7 FPS, or roughly 10% lower performance.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The GT 710 scores 1443, which is 2.7% lower. These are all very close in performance.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-12700K has a high average benchmark score of 35287 and sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is the limiting factor, as shown by the large FPS drops when resolution increases.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: Medium settings, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3297 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage. That places it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems. The rank reflects the GPU's weak performance, as the CPU alone would rank much higher.

The data implies that most other tested combinations, even those with older or less capable CPUs, will outperform this setup in this specific game. The GPU's 9th percentile standing among all GPUs is the primary reason for the low rank. For a game like Archeage, which is an MMORPG with large-scale battles and complex environments, the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions is a significant drawback.

The rank also highlights the imbalance of this pairing. A top-tier CPU like the i7-12700K, with its strong multi-threaded scores, is matched with a GPU that performs like a decade-old entry-level part. The result is a system that can handle 1080p gaming at medium settings, but struggles beyond that. The data does not support any expectation of playable performance at 1440p or 4K for this title.