Archeage

Archeage on the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a playable experience primarily at 1080p, with the data showing a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is best suited for 1080p Medium or High settings, where it achieves a smooth and responsive frame rate, while higher resolutions and Ultra settings push the hardware beyond its comfort zone.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience for this combo is found at 1920x1080 with the High preset, which yields an average of 76.7 FPS. This setting provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the best balance of image quality and performance in the measured data. For players prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an average of 129.3 FPS, which is more than double the High preset's frame rate and offers a significant competitive advantage in a fast-paced MMORPG.

Stepping up to Medium at 1080p produces 113.9 FPS, which is still excellent, but the jump to High costs roughly 37 FPS for the added detail. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as it drops the average to 53 FPS, which can feel stuttery in crowded areas. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, averaging 53.9 FPS; the Medium preset at 77.6 FPS is also smooth, but High provides better visuals at a still-acceptable frame rate. The data clearly shows that 3840x2160 is not a target resolution for this combo, with even the Low preset only reaching 47.6 FPS, making 1080p the definitive resolution for this pairing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is a critical asset for an MMORPG like Archeage, which often features large, open-world environments with many assets in view. The GPU's 2176 shading units and boost clock of 1650 MHz are responsible for the raw compute throughput, and the benchmark results show that this compute power is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU's performance in this game is further contextualized by its average benchmark score of 19774, which places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. The data shows a rapid decline in frame rates as settings are increased at 4K, with the average FPS falling from 47.6 on Low to 18.7 on Ultra. This clear performance cliff indicates that while the RTX 2060 SUPER has the memory capacity to handle the textures, its shading and rasterization throughput is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at extreme resolutions and settings. The GPU is the dominant component at 4K, whereas at 1080p, its performance headroom is more than adequate.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 76.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 53.9 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 30%. Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rate plummets to 28 FPS, which is a 63% decrease from the 1080p figure. This shows that the rendering load at 4K is far beyond what the RTX 2060 SUPER can handle, even on the High preset.

The pattern is consistent across other settings. At Low, the frame rate scales from 129.3 FPS at 1080p to 88 FPS at 1440p, down to 47.6 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is 32%, and from 1080p to 4K is 63%. This consistent scaling factor across all settings confirms that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU's capability remains constant while the GPU's workload increases exponentially with resolution. The i5-12400 is able to feed the GPU adequately at 1080p, but as the pixel count increases, the GPU's compute units become saturated, leading to the observed frame rate collapse.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows a wide range of performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 129.3 FPS, making it the only setting to break the 120 FPS barrier. Medium follows at 113.9 FPS, and High at 76.7 FPS. The Ultra preset is significantly heavier, yielding only 53 FPS on average.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are more moderate. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, which is still very smooth. The Medium preset produces 77.6 FPS, while High drops to 53.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold, averaging just 37 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance is limited across the board. The Low preset yields an average of 47.6 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium averages 44.7 FPS, High drops to 28 FPS, and Ultra is the worst performer, averaging only 18.7 FPS. These numbers clearly demonstrate that the combo is not suited for 4K gaming, with even the lowest settings struggling to maintain a consistent 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1281 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This placement places it in the lower third of all tested systems, indicating that while it is functional, it is not a high-performance configuration for this particular game. The rank reflects the significant performance drop-off at higher resolutions and settings, as measured in the FPS data.

The ranking suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings provide a more consistent experience, especially for players targeting 1440p or 4K. However, it is important to note that this ranking is specific to Archeage, and the combo's performance may vary in other titles. The data shows that this pairing is a mid-range option that can handle 1080p gaming well but struggles to maintain its footing when the graphical demands increase, explaining its position in the 74th percentile of performance in this specific benchmark.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 and a single-core score of 2249. This processing power is more than adequate for an MMORPG like Archeage, which typically relies on a few strong cores for game logic and world simulation rather than scaling perfectly across many threads.

The CPU's passmark multithread score of 18747 and its percentile of 77 vs all CPUs indicate that it is a capable performer. In the measured FPS data, the CPU does not appear to be the bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates scale smoothly with GPU settings, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. However, the CPU's role becomes more important in large-scale PvP battles or heavily populated cities, where the game's simulation load can increase. The i5-12400's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 910, ensures that these scenarios should remain stable, even if the GPU is already at its limit.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Archeage?

A: The benchmark data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. It is the only resolution where all presets, except Ultra, achieve an average frame rate above 60 FPS, with Low reaching 129.3 FPS and High reaching 76.7 FPS.

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

A: No, the data indicates it cannot. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate measured is 47.6 FPS on the Low preset, while the High preset only manages 28 FPS and Ultra drops to 18.7 FPS, all of which are below a smooth playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rivals based on the data?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, has a score of 19680, which is 0.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN scores 19706, a 0.3% difference, and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19623, an 0.8% difference. This shows the RTX 2060 SUPER is slightly ahead of these cards in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the performance impact of switching from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 129.3 FPS on Low to 53 FPS on Ultra. This represents a decrease of 76.3 FPS, or roughly 59%, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the GPU.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its direct competitors?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, scores 19831, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19894, a -0.2% difference, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928, a -0.4% difference, indicating very similar synthetic performance.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best combination of visuals and performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 77.6 FPS. The High preset provides better visuals but drops to 53.9 FPS, which may be less desirable for players who prioritize smoothness. The Low preset is the fastest at 88 FPS but with reduced visual quality.