Archeage

Archeage, a 2014 MMORPG, presents a unique performance profile for the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination. The measured data reveals a system that is capable of high refresh rate play at mainstream resolutions, but its performance scales in a way that demands careful settings management at higher pixel counts. This analysis walks through the measured frames per second (FPS) data to determine the optimal configuration for this hardware pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results indicate that the "Ultra" preset is largely prohibitive for this combo, rendering the game nearly unplayable at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields only 20 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces 50.6 FPS, which, while playable, does not take full advantage of the hardware's potential. The data strongly suggests bypassing the Ultra preset in favor of lower settings.

For the best experience, the "Low" preset delivers the highest frame rates across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 126.5 FPS, a figure that provides a significant margin for high-refresh-rate displays. The "High" preset offers a balanced alternative, producing 79.6 FPS at 1920x1080 and 49.8 FPS at 2560x1440. This suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice for users with 1440p monitors who want a visual upgrade without a major performance hit.

Considering the data, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot for visual fidelity and performance. However, for competitive play or maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the clear winner, offering the highest measured average FPS of 126.5. The Medium preset sits in between, providing 115.7 FPS at 1080p and 74.5 FPS at 1440p, but the relative gains from High to Medium are modest compared to the jump from Low to Medium.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks shows a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 and a single-core score of 2249. The data suggests that this processor is not a bottleneck for an MMORPG like Archeage at the tested settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 indicates it outperforms most other processors in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, has an average score of 19831, placing the i5-12400 a negligible 0.1% ahead. This proximity in scores suggests that the i5-12400's performance is on par with older, higher-tier chips, making it more than capable for gaming workloads.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU's 3DMark scores are particularly telling. The multi-threaded score of 5890 is substantial, but the game's performance is more likely tied to the single-thread score of 910. This is typical for MMORPGs, which often rely on a single primary game thread. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz is high, which should help maintain performance in scenes with many player characters or complex world interactions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1410 MHz, boosting to 1665 MHz. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20349 and an average benchmark score of 25120 place it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, has an average score of 25180, making the RTX 3060 Ti 0.2% slower. This indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti is positioned in a highly competitive performance tier. The 8 GB of VRAM is a critical factor for modern games, but for Archeage, a title from 2014, it is more than sufficient at the tested resolutions.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between settings. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops dramatically from 52.8 FPS on Low to 20 FPS on Ultra. This 62% reduction in performance highlights the GPU's struggle with the 4K resolution. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, but the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s appears to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Archeage, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1251 out of 1727 tested combos. This places it in the bottom third of all configurations, which is surprising given the individual component performance.

This ranking is likely due to the game's age and its reliance on single-threaded performance. While the CPU is strong, the game may not be able to utilize its 12 threads effectively. The GPU, while capable, may be overkill for a game that does not have demanding graphics. The data suggests that many other combinations, possibly with older or more balanced hardware, achieve better results in this specific title.

The rank of 1251 out of 1727 places this combo in the 72nd percentile of tested configurations, meaning 72% of other combinations performed better in this game. This is a significant finding, as it indicates that for Archeage, this hardware pairing is not optimal. It is a reminder that a high-performing CPU and GPU do not automatically guarantee top-tier results in every game, especially older ones.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 79.6 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 115.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (86.8 FPS) and Medium preset (74.5 FPS) exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771).

Q: Is the Ultra preset viable for this game?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields only 20 FPS. At 2560x1440, it produces 37.1 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it reaches 50.6 FPS. These are the lowest framerates in the measured data.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 86.8 FPS, while the High preset achieves 49.8 FPS. This represents a 37 FPS difference, or approximately a 43% reduction in performance.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6600?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25120, which is 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600's score of 25235.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 126.5, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured FPS values for this combination across all tested resolutions and settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 20.0 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 33.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 46.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 52.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 37.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 49.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 74.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 86.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 50.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 79.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 115.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 126.5 |

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the performance penalty for increasing settings is more severe at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra cuts the frame rate by more than half. At 1920x1080, the same settings change reduces performance by 60%. The most efficient scaling is seen between the Low and Medium presets, where the FPS drop is relatively smaller, suggesting that the Medium preset offers a good balance for users who want to prioritize frame rate while maintaining some visual quality.