Archeage

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 achieves a combined rank of 1603 out of 2761 tested combinations in Archeage. This places the combo in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, it does not deliver top-tier performance relative to the full field of hardware pairings. The percentile position suggests that a significant number of other CPU-GPU pairings produce higher frame rates, but the combo remains viable for playable sessions at certain settings, as detailed in the measured data below.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1603 out of 2761 tested combos places it in the 42nd percentile of all pairings tested for Archeage. This means roughly 58% of tested combinations deliver higher average frame rates, while the remaining 42% perform worse. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s single-thread strength and the GPU’s mid-range throughput, which together produce a system that is neither severely bottlenecked nor exceptionally well optimized for this MMORPG.

Benchmark scores for the individual components help contextualize this rank. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 N355 (deltaPct 0), Intel Core i5-9500 (deltaPct 0.3), Intel Core 5 120UL (deltaPct -0.7), and Intel Core i7-1250U (deltaPct 1.1). These tight deltaPct values indicate that the i3-12100F is statistically interchangeable with several other mid-range CPUs in synthetic tests, though its real-world gaming performance depends heavily on the GPU pairing.

The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 59th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct -0.7), AMD Radeon R9 370X (deltaPct 1), AMD Radeon RX 7700 (deltaPct 1), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (deltaPct 2.1). The RX 9060 trails the RTX 3060 Ti by 0.7% in average score, a negligible margin, but leads the R9 370X and RX 7700 by 1% each. These small deltas suggest that the RX 9060 performs within a narrow band of comparable GPUs, and the combo rank in Archeage reflects that mid-pack positioning.

When comparing to the CPU’s nearest rivals in a gaming context, the i3-12100F’s single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1674 in cinebench_r23_singlecore are the key metrics for an MMORPG like Archeage, which often relies on a few heavily loaded threads. The multi-thread scores, such as 11860 in cinebench_r23_multicore, are less critical here but still contribute to overall system responsiveness. The combo rank suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU can keep pace at lower settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective. These specifications place the card in the mid-range tier, and the measured FPS in Archeage reflects this positioning. The GPU’s boost clock reaches 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a base clock of 1700 MHz. The large gap between base and boost clocks indicates that the card can scale its frequency under load, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions.

In Archeage, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the tested settings, as the measured data shows playable frame rates even at 4K with Medium settings, where the average FPS is 49 with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 56. The VRAM capacity does not appear to be a bottleneck at any of the tested resolutions, since the frame rates drop more steeply with resolution increases than with texture-heavy settings. The GPU’s RDNA 4.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process with 29,700 million transistors, provides a raw throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS FP32, which is adequate for this 2014-era MMORPG.

The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are the key metrics for fill-rate-bound scenarios. In Archeage, which features large open-world environments with many on-screen characters, the texture rate becomes relevant at higher settings. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (58 average) versus 1080p High (86 average) shows a 48% drop, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional texture and shading demands significantly tax the GPU’s capabilities. The GPU’s passmark_g3d score of 17631, while modest, aligns with its percentile ranking of 59, confirming it is a mid-tier performer relative to the full GPU database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 142 average FPS, which drops to 95 at 1440p Low (a 33% reduction) and further to 55 at 4K Low (a 61% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher resolutions, even on the Low preset, which typically reduces pixel-shading demands.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 126 average FPS at 1080p drops to 85 at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and 49 at 4K (a 61% reduction from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium suggests that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor, rather than any specific setting. The High preset shows a slightly different pattern: 86 average FPS at 1080p drops to 58 at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and 33 at 4K (a 62% reduction). The Ultra preset, meanwhile, starts at 58 average FPS at 1080p, falls to 39 at 1440p (a 33% reduction), and bottoms out at 23 at 4K (a 60% reduction).

These consistent reductions of roughly one-third from 1080p to 1440p and another one-third from 1440p to 4K indicate that the limiting component scales linearly with pixel count. The CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, is not the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops align with the GPU’s expected fill-rate limits. At 1080p Low, the 142 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough, but as resolution climbs, the GPU’s ability to process pixels becomes the dominant factor. This is typical for an MMORPG where draw calls are numerous but the GPU still handles the bulk of the rendering work.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with an average of 85 FPS and a minimum of 72, ensuring smooth gameplay in most scenarios. The 1440p Medium row shows a minimum FPS of 72, which is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered playable, making this the highest resolution and settings combination that maintains a comfortable margin. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 126 average FPS with a minimum of 107, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual quality gain from 1440p Medium over 1080p Medium may be worth the 41 FPS average reduction.

If the user prioritizes frame rate above all else, 1080p Low at 142 average FPS is the fastest measured configuration, but the visual trade-off in an MMORPG with detailed environments may not be justified. The High preset at 1080p yields 86 average FPS, which is still smooth, but the jump to 1440p High at 58 average FPS is borderline for some players. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as even at 1080p it only reaches 58 average FPS, which is the same as 1440p High, and the additional settings do not provide a proportional visual benefit based on the frame rate cost.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 49 average FPS is the only viable option, and even that may feel sluggish in crowded areas. The Low preset at 4K produces 55 average FPS, which is playable but requires significant visual compromises. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot, as it provides a minimum FPS of 72, leaving headroom for the frame drops that can occur in large-scale PvP battles or densely populated cities typical of Archeage.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 142 FPS, which is the fastest measured result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 145, showing good consistency. The High preset drops to 86 average FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 58 average FPS. The gap between Medium and High (40 FPS) is larger than the gap between High and Ultra (28 FPS), suggesting that the High preset adds significant visual features that cost performance without a proportional FPS reduction.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 95 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset averages 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 98, making it the most balanced option at this resolution. The High preset drops to 58 average FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 39 average FPS. The transition from Medium to High at 1440p costs 27 FPS, which is a significant reduction but still leaves the High preset at a playable level for most users. The Ultra preset at 39 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and would likely feel stuttery in fast-paced combat.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 55 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that approaches smoothness. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 56, indicating that frame times can fluctuate noticeably. The High preset drops to 33 average FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 23 average FPS. These lower numbers confirm that 4K is only viable on the Low or Medium presets, and even then, the experience may be suboptimal in demanding scenes. The minimum FPS of 41 at 4K Medium suggests that the combo can dip below playable levels during intense moments.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 142, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: At which settings and resolution does the combo maintain a minimum FPS above 60?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 72, and the 1920x1080 Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 107, both of which stay above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti’s score of 16129.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 893 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1674 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, while its multi-thread scores are 4023 in 3dmark_max_threads and 11860 in cinebench_r23_multicore, showing strong scaling but a relatively modest single-thread result.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested pairings for Archeage?

A: No, the combo ranks 1603 out of 2761 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of the database.

Q: What is the largest FPS drop between consecutive settings at the same resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the drop from Medium (85 average FPS) to High (58 average FPS) is 27 FPS, which is the largest single-step reduction in the dataset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is typical for a budget quad-core, and its performance in Archeage is primarily determined by single-thread speed, as the game’s engine often struggles to utilize more than a few cores effectively. The CPU’s 3dmark_single_thread score of 893 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 1674 are modest but adequate for maintaining playable frame rates when paired with a mid-range GPU.

The CPU’s multi-thread scores, such as 4026 in 3dmark_8_threads and 11860 in cinebench_r23_multicore, show that it can handle background tasks and game logic without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. However, in Archeage’s large-scale battles where many players are on screen, the CPU’s 4 cores may struggle to process all the network and AI computations, potentially causing frame drops that are not reflected in the average FPS measurements. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 142 average FPS, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions, but at 4K Ultra (23 average FPS), the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU would likely maintain a higher frame rate if given a more powerful graphics card.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 68 among all tested processors places it above average, and its nearest rivals show that it trades blows with other mid-range chips. The deltaPct values of 0 to 1.1 against rivals like the Intel Core i5-9500 and Intel Core i7-1250U suggest that the i3-12100F’s performance is within a narrow band of comparable CPUs. In Archeage, where the CPU’s single-thread performance is critical, the 4.30 GHz boost clock helps ensure that the game’s main thread stays responsive. The 12 MB of L3 cache is also beneficial for storing frequently accessed game data, reducing the need to fetch from system memory. Overall, the CPU plays a supporting role in this combo, providing enough throughput to keep the GPU busy at lower settings but ceding dominance to the GPU at higher resolutions where pixel fill rate becomes the primary constraint.