Archeage

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a fascinating case study in Archeage, a title that clearly responds to both CPU and GPU scaling in non-linear ways. The benchmark data, measured directly from this specific combination, reveals a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but hits a hard performance wall at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 110 FPS on Low settings, 98 FPS on Medium, and 66 FPS on High, with the Ultra preset dropping to 45 FPS. The 2560x1440 results show a similar pattern: 74 FPS on Low, 66 FPS on Medium, and 45 FPS on High, but the Ultra preset falls to 31 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation degrades sharply, with only 42 FPS on Low, 38 FPS on Medium, 26 FPS on High, and a slideshow-like 17 FPS on Ultra. The data shows a clear trend: this combo is built for 1080p and 1440p gaming, not 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates tell a story of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates strong headroom. The Low preset achieves an average of 110 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings bring the average down to 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS, indicating smooth performance even in demanding scenes. High settings still maintain a comfortable 66 FPS average, but the jump to Ultra is severe, halving performance to just 45 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that are disproportionately expensive for the Arc B570, likely related to shadows, reflections, or draw distance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but not uniformly. Low settings yield 74 FPS, which is still playable, while Medium produces an average of 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This median scenario shows that while the average is above the 60 FPS threshold, the minimum dips below it, meaning there could be brief stutters in busy areas. High settings fall to 45 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and Ultra drops further to 31 FPS. The data implies that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this hardware, but only with the Low or Medium presets.

At 3840x2160, the results are unequivocal. The best-case scenario is Low settings at 42 FPS, followed by Medium at 38 FPS (with a minimum of 32 FPS and maximum of 43 FPS), High at 26 FPS, and Ultra at a barely interactive 17 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 12 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, regardless of the preset. The data suggests that 4K is entirely out of reach for a smooth experience, even with compromises.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what else might deliver similar frame rates. The Intel Core i7-12700K sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,287. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core i5-13600T, has an average score of 35,305, which is a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i7-12700K is essentially identical in performance to that chip. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35,365 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35,403 (-0.3% delta), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35,428 (-0.4% delta). In practical terms, any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Archeage, meaning the choice between them would not change the FPS numbers meaningfully.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 ranks at the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 20,556. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20,534 (a +0.1% delta, meaning the B570 is slightly faster). The Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (-0.1% delta), placing it effectively neck-and-neck with the B570. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480 (+0.4% delta) and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20,662 (-0.5% delta). For Archeage, a system with an RTX 3070 Mobile or an Arc A750 would behave very similarly to this B570 setup, so users familiar with those cards would see comparable frame rates. The data indicates that this combo is not unique in its performance profile; it is representative of a mid-range tier that handles 1080p and 1440p well but struggles at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a complex interplay between the processor and the graphics card. At 1920x1080, the CPU is clearly the limiting factor at lower presets. The jump from Low (110 FPS) to Medium (98 FPS) is only a 12 FPS drop, and from Medium to High (66 FPS) is a 32 FPS drop, suggesting that the GPU starts to become more relevant as settings increase. However, the massive drop to Ultra (45 FPS) indicates that the Ultra preset likely introduces CPU-intensive simulation or AI calculations that bottleneck the i7-12700K, despite its 12 cores and 20 threads. The 3dmark_max_threads score of 9,979 and the cinebench_r23_multicore score of 19,784 show a strong multi-core processor, but Archeage may not utilize all threads efficiently.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p for the same settings shows a reduction of about 33% for Low (110 to 74 FPS) and Medium (98 to 66 FPS), which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. High drops from 66 to 45 FPS, and Ultra from 45 to 31 FPS, both roughly a 32% reduction. This uniform scaling suggests that at 1440p, the Arc B570 is the primary constraint, and the CPU has enough headroom to feed it. The i7-12700K’s single-thread score of 1,043 on 3dmark_single_thread is not a bottleneck here, as the data shows the GPU is the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck. The performance is low across all presets, and the differences between presets are compressed. Low (42 FPS), Medium (38 FPS), and High (26 FPS) show a gradual decline, but the Ultra preset at 17 FPS is a cliff. This indicates that the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K textures and effects, regardless of the CPU’s capabilities. The data clearly shows that the CPU role diminishes as resolution rises, with the GPU taking over as the sole determinant of performance at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Archeage at 60 FPS or above only at specific resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best preset that stays above the threshold, achieving an average of 66 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear 60 FPS, at 110 and 98 FPS respectively, but the Ultra preset at 45 FPS is not playable. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at 66 FPS. The High preset at 45 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable; the highest average is 42 FPS on Low, which is well below the 60 FPS target. The verdict is clear: this system is a solid 1080p and a decent 1440p machine for Archeage, but it cannot handle 4K at any preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a stable 60 FPS experience, the optimal settings are as follows. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the most demanding configuration that maintains an average of 66 FPS, providing a good balance of visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option, delivering an average of 66 FPS, though the minimum of 56 FPS suggests occasional dips in crowded scenes. At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS, so the best achievable is Low at 42 FPS, but this is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data shows that dropping from High to Medium at 1440p yields a 21 FPS improvement, while dropping from Medium to Low only adds 8 FPS, so Medium is the sweet spot for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Archeage at 60 FPS on 1920x1080 with High settings?*

A: Yes, the measured average FPS is 66, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The Medium preset, which averages 66 FPS, is the highest quality setting that clears 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, all below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750 in this context?

A: The B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, while the A750 scores 20,582, a delta of -0.1%, indicating they are effectively identical in performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 3840x2160?

A: The highest average is 42 FPS, achieved with the Low preset.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the data shows the CPU is the primary limiter at lower presets, as the frame rates are high and the GPU has headroom, but the Ultra preset’s severe drop suggests CPU bottlenecks on that preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Archeage, this specific configuration of the Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,983 out of 3,708 total combos. This places it in the bottom 20% of all systems tested, which is surprising given its decent 1080p and 1440p performance. The ranking is heavily influenced by the poor 4K results, which drag down the overall score. The data shows that while this combo is perfectly capable for mainstream gaming, it does not compete with higher-end configurations that can handle 4K or maintain higher frame rates on Ultra presets. The 84th percentile CPU and 65th percentile GPU do not translate to a high combo rank because Archeage appears to be particularly demanding on the GPU at higher resolutions. This ranking serves as a reminder that a strong CPU and mid-range GPU can be a good match for 1080p, but they will not overcome the game’s heavy GPU requirements at 4K.