Archeage

This analysis covers measured performance data for Archeage running on an Intel Core i3-12100F processor paired with an AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics card. The data set includes average FPS at three resolutions across four quality presets, and the combination ranks 571st out of 1727 tested combos for this game. Archeage is an MMORPG released on 2014-01-14, and its engine behavior shapes how these components interact.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo produces 117.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 79.9 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 48.9 FPS. The Low preset tells a similar story: 197.1 FPS at 1080p, 131.5 FPS at 1440p, and 73.5 FPS at 4K. Medium settings follow with 177 FPS at 1080p, 121.6 FPS at 1440p, and 67.2 FPS at 4K. Ultra is the heaviest preset, with 80 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 31.1 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistent across presets, and the gap between 1440p and 4K is even larger. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 197.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 31.1 FPS result shows the RX 9070 is heavily loaded by the combination of high resolution and max settings.

The resolution scaling also reveals how settings interact with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial: 197.1 FPS versus 80 FPS. At 4K, that same spread narrows in absolute terms: 73.5 FPS versus 31.1 FPS. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where higher resolutions compress the performance range. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should use Low or Medium settings, while 1080p and 1440p offer more flexibility across the preset range.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and uses the Intel Socket 1700. Its launch MSRP is $97.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 72nd percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX with an average score of 13534 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13462 (0.4% lower), the Intel Core i3-10105 at 13430 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i7-7700K at 13280 (1.8% lower). The i3-12100F's single-thread performance is strong for its class, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2224. Multi-threaded results include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11912 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 14015.

For Archeage, an MMORPG from 2014, the 4-core/8-thread configuration is generally sufficient. The game's release date suggests an engine that does not heavily scale beyond a few threads, so the i3-12100F's high boost clock of 4.30 GHz and solid single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3444) are more relevant than raw core counts. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 197.1 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a severe bottleneck at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What average FPS does this combo deliver at 1080p High settings?

A: The measured average is 117.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 34780, while the NVIDIA A2 scores 34866, making the A2 0.2% higher.

Q: Is the i3-12100F faster than the Intel Core i7-7700K?

A: Yes. The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516 versus 13280 for the i7-7700K, a 1.8% advantage.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with Low settings?

A: The measured average is 73.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for Archeage?

A: It ranks 571st out of 1727 tested combos.

Q: What is the difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: Medium produces 121.6 FPS, while Ultra produces 57 FPS at 2560x1440.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 571st out of 1727 tested combos for Archeage. This places the pairing in the upper portion of the database, which makes sense given the component-level percentiles: the CPU sits in the 72nd percentile of all processors, and the GPU sits in the 79th percentile of all graphics cards.

The rank reflects a balanced pairing for this specific game. The i3-12100F's average benchmark score of 13516 is close to its nearest rivals, with the Threadripper PRO 3975WX just 0.1% higher and the i7-1250U 0.4% lower. The RX 9070's average benchmark score of 34780 is similarly competitive, with the NVIDIA A2 0.2% higher and the Quadro GV100 0.3% lower. Neither component is dramatically ahead of or behind its immediate peers, which contributes to the combo's mid-upper ranking.

The 571st rank out of 1727 means the combo outperforms the majority of tested configurations. For a 4-core CPU paired with a high-end GPU, this is a strong result, and it suggests the game is not heavily multi-threaded. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient to keep the RX 9070 fed at most settings, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at 4K Ultra where FPS drops to 31.1.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip on a 4 nm process from TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz and a base clock of 1330 MHz. It features 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, 128 ROPs, and 56 ray tracing cores. The card uses a dual-slot design with two 8-pin power connectors and a suggested PSU of 550 W. Its launch MSRP is 549 USD.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 9070 scores 6290 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 165532 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 25381 in Passmark G3D. Its average benchmark score is 34780, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA A2 at 34866 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 at 34677 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon HD 7970 at 34541 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 34511 (0.8% lower).

For Archeage, the RX 9070's 16 GB of VRAM is far more than the game requires, given its 2014 release date. The GPU's performance is the primary factor in the measured FPS at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 31.1 FPS, which is the lowest result in the data set. At 4K Low, it reaches 73.5 FPS, showing that the GPU can handle the resolution when settings are reduced. The 128 ROPs and 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth help at high resolutions, but the game's engine appears to place heavy demands on the GPU at Ultra settings. The GPU includes 56 ray tracing cores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 197.1 FPS, Medium delivers 177 FPS, High delivers 117.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 80 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra shows that settings have a major impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low delivers 131.5 FPS, Medium delivers 121.6 FPS, High delivers 79.9 FPS, and Ultra delivers 57 FPS. The spread narrows, reflecting the increased GPU load at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, Low delivers 73.5 FPS, Medium delivers 67.2 FPS, High delivers 48.9 FPS, and Ultra delivers 31.1 FPS. The spread is the smallest of the three resolutions.

The data shows that 1080p is the most playable resolution for this combo, with all presets at or above 80 FPS. At 1440p, Low delivers 131.5 FPS and Medium delivers 121.6 FPS, while High and Ultra remain at 79.9 FPS and 57 FPS. At 4K, Low delivers 73.5 FPS and Medium delivers 67.2 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 48.9 FPS and 31.1 FPS. For a smooth experience at 4K, the Low or Medium presets are the practical choices, while 1080p and 1440p offer more headroom across all settings.