Archeage

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S family, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In synthetic workloads, its 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and multi-thread score of 5890 suggest a balanced design that can handle both lightly-threaded game logic and background tasks. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 places it in a competitive position, while its single-core score of 2249 indicates strong per-thread performance, which matters for MMORPGs like Archeage where main-thread game simulation often dictates frame pacing.

Looking at the benchmark data for Archeage specifically, the CPU's influence becomes apparent when examining the FPS at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 208.7 FPS, while at 4K with Low settings, it drops to 80.7 FPS. This scaling pattern reveals that the i5-12400 is not the primary bottleneck at high resolutions, but at 1080p Low, where graphical load is minimal, the CPU's capability to drive high frame rates is evident. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with the frequent asset access typical of MMORPG environments, though its DDR4/DDR5 memory support and dual-channel interface mean memory bandwidth is configuration-dependent.

The i5-12400's percentile ranking of 77 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850, places it near the Intel Core i7-9700 (deltaPct 0.1% higher) and Intel Core i7-8700 (deltaPct -0.2% lower). This clustering suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i5-12400 performs on par with these older i7 parts, which is relevant for Archeage's crowd-heavy scenarios where multiple characters and effects tax the processor. The 10 nm process node and 65 W TDP indicate an efficient design, but the benchmark results show that the CPU's real-world gaming performance is solid without being exceptional, as evidenced by the FPS data in this game.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, brings substantial graphics horsepower to this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures in Archeage's open-world environments. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, provides the raw throughput needed for the game's rendering demands. The FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS further underscores its capability.

In Archeage, the RTX 3080 Ti's role becomes clear when examining the FPS differences across settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 30.6 FPS, while dropping to High raises it to 50.9 FPS. This 20.3 FPS gap between Ultra and High at 4K indicates that the GPU is heavily stressed by the highest settings, likely due to the combination of draw distance, shadow quality, and post-processing effects. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41224, places it near the RTX 3090 (deltaPct -0.5%) and RTX 5070 (deltaPct -1.1%), showing it competes with newer and higher-tier cards.

The memory subsystem of the RTX 3080 Ti is particularly relevant for Archeage, as the game's large zones and many player characters require substantial VRAM for textures and geometry. The 12 GB capacity is sufficient for 4K Ultra in most scenarios, but the measured FPS at that setting suggests the GPU's compute limits are the binding factor rather than memory capacity. The GPU's 350 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate high power delivery, matching its performance class. Notably, the RTX 3080 Ti's predecessor is the GeForce 20 series, and its successor is the GeForce 40 series, placing it as a high-end part in its generation.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern that identifies the performance bottleneck at each setting. Starting with Low settings, the combo delivers 208.7 FPS at 1080p, 144.7 FPS at 1440p, and 80.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The substantial decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, demanding more from the RTX 3080 Ti's shading units and memory bandwidth.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 187.6 FPS at 1080p, 126.4 FPS at 1440p, and 71.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 32.6% and 43.4% respectively, showing a consistent GPU-bound behavior. At High settings, the FPS values are 125, 83.5, and 50.9 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33.2%, and from 1440p to 4K is 39.0%. This suggests that even at High settings, the GPU's load increases disproportionately with resolution, reinforcing that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary constraint in this game.

Ultra settings present the most extreme scaling: 85.7 FPS at 1080p, 57.5 FPS at 1440p, and 30.6 FPS at 4K. The 32.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 46.8% drop from 1440p to 4K highlight how Ultra settings amplify the GPU's workload. At 1080p Ultra, the CPU can still feed the GPU adequately, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU's compute capacity is overwhelmed, resulting in sub-60 FPS performance. This data collectively indicates that across all settings, the RTX 3080 Ti is the limiting component, with the i5-12400 providing sufficient headroom even at lower resolutions where CPU load is higher.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti achieves a combo rank of 477 out of 1727 tested combinations in Archeage. This places the pairing in the top 27.6% of all combos, indicating a strong but not top-tier configuration for this game. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU, where the i5-12400's 6-core/12-thread design provides enough processing power to prevent major CPU bottlenecks, while the RTX 3080 Ti's high-end GPU performance handles the graphical load.

Given that the RTX 3080 Ti sits near the top of the GPU hierarchy, the combo's rank is likely constrained more by the CPU's mid-range positioning. The i5-12400's percentile of 77 among CPUs, compared to the RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile among GPUs, suggests a slight imbalance where the GPU is relatively stronger than the CPU. In Archeage, which can be CPU-intensive in crowded areas, this imbalance may cause occasional frame dips during large-scale battles, though the measured FPS data at 1080p High (125 FPS) and 1440p High (83.5 FPS) show that the combo remains playable.

The combo's rank of 477 out of 1727 means there are 476 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-tier CPUs such as Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 parts paired with top-end GPUs. However, the rank also indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of tested configurations, making it a viable choice for Archeage at high settings. The data shows that the RTX 3080 Ti's strength is fully utilized in this pairing, as evidenced by the GPU's benchmark scores and the FPS results, even if the CPU's mid-range nature caps the absolute ceiling in CPU-bound scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Archeage?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 208.7 at 1080p with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 30.6, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo delivers 125 FPS at 1080p and 83.5 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 33.2%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as FPS drops significantly with higher resolutions while the CPU remains capable of driving high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41224, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 3090's score of 41441.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Archeage?

A: The combo ranks 477 out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the top 27.6% of all configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in Archeage provides a comprehensive view of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 208.7 FPS on Low, 187.6 FPS on Medium, 125 FPS on High, and 85.7 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear progression where each settings tier reduces performance, with the largest gap between High and Ultra at 39.3 FPS. The 1080p results indicate that the combo can easily handle competitive frame rates even at maximum settings, though Ultra's 85.7 FPS is below the 144 Hz refresh rate found on some monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS values are 144.7 on Low, 126.4 on Medium, 83.5 on High, and 57.5 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 87.2 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload increases significantly with higher settings. The 1440p High result of 83.5 FPS is solid for most displays, while Ultra dips below 60 FPS, suggesting that users may need to reduce settings for smoother gameplay at this resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with FPS reductions of 30.7% for Low, 32.6% for Medium, 33.2% for High, and 32.9% for Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 80.7 FPS on Low, 71.6 FPS on Medium, 50.9 FPS on High, and 30.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a dramatic performance drop, particularly at Ultra where the FPS is less than half of the 1080p Ultra value. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 20.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 20.3 FPS, indicating that each settings tier imposes a similar load at this resolution. The 4K High result of 50.9 FPS is marginally playable, but the Ultra setting's 30.6 FPS is not suitable for smooth gameplay. Across all resolutions, the data reveals that the RTX 3080 Ti's performance scales predictably with settings, and the i5-12400 does not appear to limit FPS at any resolution in this title.