Archeage

The pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Archeage produces a dataset that clearly separates the workloads of the CPU and GPU. The measured frame rates show a system that is highly capable at lower resolutions but which becomes increasingly constrained by the graphics card as pixel count rises. This analysis breaks down the specific performance figures, the scaling behavior, and the role each component plays in this 2014 MMORPG.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 142.7 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU ample data. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 97 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls further to 57.5 FPS. This is a 60% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, a scaling pattern that points directly to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as the resolution increases.

The scaling becomes more pronounced when examining the High settings preset. At 1920x1080, the average is 88.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, it drops to 58.2 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 34.5 FPS. The gap between the 1080p and 1440p results is 29.9 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 23.7 FPS. This relatively consistent drop indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is being pushed harder at each successive resolution, with the CPU headroom at 1080p High being sufficient to avoid holding back the frame rate.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, which is expected given the heavy load on the GPU. The system achieves 55.9 FPS at 1080p, 41.8 FPS at 1440p, and only 20.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1440p Ultra result, and it falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay in an MMORPG. In contrast, the Low preset at 4K still manages 57.5 FPS, which is playable. This data suggests that Archeage’s settings have a significant impact on GPU load, and the RTX 2070 SUPER is best utilized at 1440p or 1080p with higher presets, while 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Archeage with this combo for a balance of quality and performance?

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo averages 58.2 FPS, and at Medium settings it reaches 86.5 FPS. This resolution offers a substantial improvement over 1080p while keeping frame rates above the 30 FPS baseline.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 57.5, and at 4K Medium, it drops to 46.6. The High and Ultra presets at 4K produce averages of 34.5 and 20.2 FPS, respectively, with the latter being too low for comfortable play.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in this game?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 142.7 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the Intel Core i3-12100F is not a bottleneck at that resolution. The CPU’s 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output.

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

A: The difference is significant. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 142.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 55.9 FPS. This represents a performance drop of 86.8 FPS, or roughly 61% lower performance when switching to the highest quality settings.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a better performer than the AMD Radeon RX 5700?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, while its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5700, has an average score of 21670. The RTX 2070 SUPER is 2.5% ahead of the RX 5700 in that metric.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1038 out of 1727 possible combinations. This places it in the top 60% of all tested combos, indicating that it is a mid-range performer for Archeage specifically.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Archeage, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves a rank of 1038 out of 1727. This percentile placement suggests that while the system is not a top-tier performer, it is far from being a weak one. The position in the middle of the ranking indicates that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, but a substantial number also deliver lower ones.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 13516 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, which is a solid result. However, its nearest rivals show that it is in a closely contested space. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 13534, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i3-12100F is essentially tied with that high-end workstation chip. The Intel Core i7-7700K is 1.8% behind, showing that the i3-12100F offers competitive processing power. This CPU strength helps the combo achieve playable frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU can stretch its legs.

The GPU’s rank is less impressive. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, is only 0.5% ahead, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% behind. This data confirms that the GPU is a mid-range part by modern standards, which aligns with the combo’s overall rank of 1038. The ranking suggests that the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where its strengths are most apparent.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the system performs across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is at its most capable. The Low preset delivers an average of 142.7 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth. The Medium preset drops to 126.9 FPS, and the High preset falls to 88.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing 55.9 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the RTX 2070 SUPER has enough headroom to handle even the most demanding settings, though Ultra will require a tolerance for a lower frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down across the board. The Low preset averages 97 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset produces 86.5 FPS, and the High preset drops to 58.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 41.8 FPS, which is on the edge of smoothness for an MMORPG. This resolution represents a reasonable trade-off for users who want higher visual fidelity without sacrificing too much performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset averages 57.5 FPS, which is playable but noticeably lower than the 1080p results. The Medium preset drops to 46.6 FPS, and the High preset falls to 34.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst result in the dataset, with an average of only 20.2 FPS, which is not suitable for consistent gameplay. The data indicates that 4K is only viable with Low or Medium settings, and even then, the experience is not as smooth as at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that determines the system’s performance ceiling in Archeage, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game’s textures and assets at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest that the 8 GB capacity might be a limiting factor at the highest resolution with demanding settings.

The clock speeds of the GPU are also relevant. The base clock is 1605 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. These clocks are relatively high for the Turing architecture, allowing the GPU to maintain solid performance in a title like Archeage, which is not known for being extremely demanding on graphics hardware. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are well-suited for this game, as the measured FPS at 1440p High shows.

The GPU’s benchmark results help contextualize its role. The average benchmark score of 22206 places it in the 65th percentile, and its performance is closely matched with rivals like the GTX TITAN Z, which is only 0.9% ahead. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p Low, where the CPU is feeding it frames at 142.7 FPS. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution and settings increase, as seen in the 4K Ultra result of 20.2 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable mid-range card for this game, but it is far from being a high-end performer in 2024.