Archeage

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B570 combination presents a specific performance profile for Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG. The data shows that this pairing handles the game well at standard resolutions but struggles at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings, allowing for precise recommendations based on the target display.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival hardware for the Intel Core i7-12700KF provides context for its compute capabilities. The data places the CPU at the 85th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 35365. The closest alternatives are the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403 and is 0.1% slower, and the Intel Core 5 213PE, which scores 35428 and is 0.2% slower. The Intel Core i5-13600T, scoring 35305, is 0.2% faster than the i7-12700KF, while the Intel Core i7-12700K, scoring 35287, is 0.2% faster as well. These deltaPct values are minimal, indicating that in compute-bound scenarios, users would experience nearly identical frame rates with any of these processors paired with the same GPU.

For the Intel Arc B570, the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 20556. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 and is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 and is 0.1% slower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X, scoring 20662, is 0.5% slower, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, scoring 20480, is 0.4% faster. These figures suggest that in GPU-bound scenarios, the Arc B570 performs nearly identically to these alternatives, with differences under one percent. For Archeage specifically, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions, so users with any of these rival GPUs would see comparable performance levels.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Archeage becomes apparent when examining the measured FPS across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the frame rates are highest, with the Low preset achieving 110 FPS average. This indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution; the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the graphics card. The scaling from 1920x1080 Low at 110 FPS to 2560x1440 Low at 74 FPS represents a 32.7% drop, and further to 3840x2160 Low at 42 FPS is a 43.2% drop from 1440p. This steep decline in performance as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming the bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The CPU role is more pronounced at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1920x1080 Low, the 110 FPS average shows that the i7-12700KF can drive the game well beyond the 60 FPS threshold. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 and passmark single-thread score of 3984 indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for MMORPGs like Archeage that often rely on a few threads for game logic. However, the data shows that the GPU limits performance more severely. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 17, which is a 84.5% reduction from 1920x1080 Low. This dramatic scaling across resolutions confirms that the Arc B570 is the dominant factor for this game at 4K.

The preset scaling at each resolution further clarifies the roles. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium reduces average FPS from 110 to 98, a 10.9% drop, while High to Ultra drops from 66 to 45, a 31.8% reduction. At 2560x1440, Low to Medium drops from 74 to 66, an 10.8% decrease, but High to Ultra falls from 45 to 31, a 31.1% drop. These patterns show that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU, while the CPU maintains enough throughput to keep the game running at playable rates on lower presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2983 out of 3708 total tested combinations for Archeage. This places the combo in the lower portion of the distribution, at roughly the 19.5th percentile of all tested hardware pairings. The low rank is primarily attributable to the GPU, as the CPU’s 85th percentile standing is much higher than the GPU’s 65th percentile. The data suggests that while the processor is capable, the graphics card holds back the overall performance in this game.

The rank of 2983 out of 3708 indicates that a majority of tested combos achieve higher average frame rates in Archeage. This is not surprising given the GPU’s mid-range positioning. For context, the nearest GPU rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, would likely produce similar ranks when paired with comparable CPUs. The combo’s relative standing implies that users seeking higher performance in Archeage would need to upgrade the GPU rather than the CPU, as the processor is already well above average.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a clear answer for whether this PC can run Archeage at playable frame rates. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdictByResolution field outlines exactly which settings pass this mark. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves playable performance on High, Low, and Medium presets, with the best playable setting being High at 66 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best at 66 FPS average. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, as even the Low preset only reaches 42 FPS average.

This means the PC can run Archeage smoothly at 1080p with high visual quality and at 1440p with medium settings. For 4K, the game is not playable at any preset, as the highest average FPS at that resolution is 42 on Low, well below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that users with 4K displays must lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance. The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution, with the best case being 45 FPS at 1080p, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Archeage at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the combination achieves playable frame rates on High, Low, and Medium presets. The High preset runs at 66 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

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

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No, at 3840x2160 there are no playable settings. The Low preset achieves 42 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset drops to 17 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform?

A: The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution. At 1920x1080 it runs at 45 FPS average, at 2560x1440 it runs at 31 FPS average, and at 3840x2160 it runs at 17 FPS average.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS for Medium settings?

A: For the Medium preset, the measured FPS varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the range is 83 to 112 FPS with an average of 98. At 2560x1440, the range is 56 to 76 FPS with an average of 66. At 3840x2160, the range is 32 to 43 FPS with an average of 38.

Q: Which component is more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases. The CPU, ranked at the 85th percentile, is far less constrained than the GPU, which ranks at the 65th percentile.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is as follows. At 1920x1080, the best setting is High, which achieves 66 FPS average. This is the highest preset that clears the threshold, as Ultra drops to 45 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best setting is Medium, achieving 66 FPS average. The High preset only reaches 45 FPS, so Medium is the optimal choice for visual quality while staying playable. At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS, so there is no recommended preset that meets the playable threshold.

The data confirms that these settings provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. For 1080p users, High is the recommended preset, offering a 66 FPS average that is comfortably above the threshold. For 1440p users, Medium is the recommended preset, also at 66 FPS average. These settings ensure smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much graphical detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at 17 FPS average, which is severely below the playable threshold. The High preset reaches 26 FPS average, Medium reaches 38 FPS average with a range of 32 to 43 FPS, and Low reaches 42 FPS average. None of these are playable, as the highest average is well below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 74 FPS average, which is playable. The Medium preset runs at 66 FPS average with a range of 56 to 76 FPS, also playable. The High preset drops to 45 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS average, both below the threshold. The data shows that 1440p requires either Low or Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset runs at 110 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded. The Medium preset achieves 98 FPS average with a range of 83 to 112 FPS. The High preset runs at 66 FPS average, which is playable. The Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS average, below the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum and maximum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, with 1080p showing a range of 83 to 112 FPS, 1440p showing 56 to 76 FPS, and 4K showing 32 to 43 FPS.