Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Archeage, with the data showing a clear performance hierarchy across the four tested presets. Measured frames per second (FPS) range from a low of 17 at 4K Ultra to a high of 110 at 1080p Low, indicating that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming rather than 4K. The benchmark results are measured data, providing a reliable basis for analysis of how this specific CPU-GPU combination handles the MMORPG title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings, revealing that the Intel Arc B570's rendering capabilities become the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 110 at 1920x1080 to 74 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 36 frames, and then further down to 42 at 3840x2160. This represents a 62% loss in performance from the lowest to the highest resolution tested, a pattern that strongly suggests the GPU is being pushed to its limits as pixel count increases. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is particularly steep, with the Low preset losing 36 FPS, while the step from 1440p to 4K costs another 32 FPS.

For the Medium preset, the same trend holds with average FPS dropping from 98 at 1080p to 66 at 1440p, then to 38 at 4K. The High preset shows 66 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. Interestingly, the Ultra preset exhibits the most severe scaling, going from 45 FPS at 1080p to 31 FPS at 1440p and collapsing to just 17 FPS at 4K. This dramatic falloff at Ultra settings indicates that the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity overwhelms the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM buffer and 160-bit memory bus, as the GPU must process increasingly complex scenes with more demanding texture and shading workloads.

The data also shows that the gap between 1080p and 1440p is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K for most settings, suggesting that the GPU's performance curve is not linear. For instance, at Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 32 FPS, showing a slightly more manageable decline at the higher end. However, at Ultra settings, the scaling is more balanced, with a 14 FPS loss from 1080p to 1440p and another 14 FPS loss to 4K, indicating that the Ultra preset is so demanding that even 1080p cannot be maintained at high frame rates. These results point to the GPU being the bottleneck at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU has more headroom to drive higher frame rates.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2500 MHz, which matches its boost clock, indicating a fixed operating frequency across workloads. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, the card is positioned as a mid-range offering, which is reflected in its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs tested. In Archeage, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases, with the measured FPS data showing that the card struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, particularly on the Ultra preset where it averages just 17 FPS.

The GPU's memory configuration is a critical factor in this game's results. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gameplay, where the average FPS remains above 45 even at High settings. However, at 4K, the combination of higher resolution textures and increased draw distances likely saturates the memory bandwidth, causing the performance to drop below 30 FPS on all presets except Low. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable for the card's class, appears to be a limiting factor when the GPU is forced to handle the larger frame buffers and more complex scene geometry that 4K rendering demands.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, are adequate for the game's DirectX 12 rendering path, but the data suggests that the card's rasterization throughput is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s provide theoretical limits that align with the observed performance scaling — as the resolution increases, the number of pixels and textures that must be processed grows exponentially, and the GPU's fixed clock speed of 2500 MHz cannot compensate for the additional workload. The benchmark results show that the Arc B570's nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, is just 0.1% behind in average score (20582 vs. 20534), confirming that this GPU is competitive within its segment but not designed for 4K gaming at high settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Intel Core i5-12400 with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2222 out of 2761 total combos for Archeage, placing it in the 19th percentile of all tested setups. This relatively low ranking indicates that while the combo is functional, it is not among the higher-performing configurations for this particular MMORPG. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning and the CPU's mainstream performance, which together produce playable but not exceptional frame rates across the board.

When examining the combo's standing, it is important to consider that Archeage is an older title from 2014, and its performance characteristics may not align perfectly with modern hardware. The combo's rank of 2222 suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better results, likely due to more powerful graphics cards or CPUs with higher multithreaded performance. However, the data shows that this combo is not at the bottom of the pile either, with 539 combos ranking below it, indicating that it can still provide a reasonable gaming experience for users who prioritize other factors over absolute maximum FPS.

The CPU's performance relative to its peers provides context for the combo's ranking. The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697) and 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730). This places the CPU in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, suggesting it is a solid mid-range processor. When paired with the Arc B570, which is in the 65th percentile of GPUs, the combined system falls into a lower overall percentile for this game, implying that the GPU's limitations are more impactful than the CPU's capabilities in determining Archeage's performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance, with the Low preset averaging 110 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate across all tests. The Medium preset follows with 98 FPS, showing a 12 FPS drop, while the High preset averages 66 FPS, representing a significant 32 FPS reduction from Medium. The Ultra preset is the most demanding at this resolution, averaging 45 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably less smooth than the lower presets. The Medium preset also provides the only min/max data at this resolution, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS, indicating that frame times are relatively consistent without major stutters.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops across all settings, but the relative ordering remains consistent. The Low preset averages 74 FPS, which is 36 FPS lower than at 1080p, but still comfortably playable. The Medium preset averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS, showing that frame pacing remains stable even as the resolution increases. The High preset averages 45 FPS, matching the 1080p Ultra performance, while the Ultra preset drops to 31 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold that many players consider a minimum for acceptable gameplay. At this resolution, the Low preset is the only option that maintains a high frame rate, while Medium is still viable, but High and Ultra become increasingly challenging.

At 3840x2160, the combo's limitations become apparent. The Low preset averages 42 FPS, which is playable for an MMORPG, but the Medium preset drops to 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. The High preset averages just 26 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and the Ultra preset averages only 17 FPS, making it essentially unplayable for most users. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as even the Low preset cannot maintain 60 FPS, and the performance gap between Low and Ultra is 25 FPS, highlighting the card's struggle with high-resolution rendering.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 98 FPS and a minimum of 83 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in busy MMORPG scenes. The High preset at 66 FPS is also viable, but the 32 FPS drop from Medium may not be worth the visual improvements, especially given that the minimum FPS is not recorded and could potentially dip below 60 in heavy combat. The Low preset at 110 FPS is the best for competitive play or users who prioritize maximum frame rates, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the safest choice, averaging 74 FPS, while the Medium preset at 66 FPS with a 56 FPS minimum is still acceptable for most players. The High preset at 45 FPS may be tolerable for slower-paced gameplay, but the Ultra preset at 31 FPS is only recommended for users who are willing to accept occasional frame drops below 30 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset at 42 FPS is the only reasonable option, as the Medium preset at 38 FPS is borderline, and both High and Ultra fall below 30 FPS, making them unsuitable for a smooth experience.

The data indicates that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo, providing a consistent experience across both 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, Medium delivers 98 FPS average, which is 12% lower than Low but offers better visual quality, while at 1440p, it maintains 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. For users who want to maximize visual quality without sacrificing playability, High at 1080p (66 FPS) is acceptable, but at 1440p, High dips to 45 FPS, which may be too low for some. Ultimately, the recommendation is to use Medium at 1080p or 1440p, and Low at 4K, to achieve the best experience per the measured rows.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 110, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset, making it the only setting that exceeds 100 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 capable of running Archeage at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 4K, the Low preset averages 42 FPS and the Medium preset averages 38 FPS, which are playable, but the High preset drops to 26 FPS and Ultra to 17 FPS, making those settings unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: The Medium preset averages 66 FPS at 2560x1440, which is 32 FPS lower than the 98 FPS at 1920x1080, but it maintains a minimum of 56 FPS, ensuring a generally smooth experience.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 2222 out of 2761 total combinations, placing it in the lower 20% of tested setups for this game.

Q: Which setting provides the most consistent frame pacing at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p has a measured minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS, with an average of 98 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing without significant drops.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582), showing it is closely matched with these cards.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It features 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU's performance is measured by its 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. In Archeage, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck.

At 1080p, the CPU's capabilities become more evident, as the combo achieves 110 FPS on Low settings, suggesting that the i5-12400 can keep up with the Arc B570's rendering demands at this resolution. The CPU's single-thread performance, as shown by its 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and passmark single-thread score of 3456, is strong for an MMORPG, which often relies heavily on a few cores for game logic and network handling. However, at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance is less critical, as evidenced by the FPS drops being primarily tied to resolution increases rather than CPU limitations.

The i5-12400's multithreaded performance, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 15989 and a passmark multithread score of 18747, ensures that it can handle background tasks and the game's additional threads without causing bottlenecks. Its performance relative to rivals shows it is 0.1% slower than the AMD EPYC 7643 and 0.9% faster than the Intel Core i3-14100F, indicating that it is well-positioned among mainstream CPUs. For Archeage, the CPU provides sufficient processing power to support the GPU up to 1440p, but beyond that, the GPU's limitations prevent the CPU from being fully utilized, making the i5-12400 a suitable but not limiting component in this combo.