Archeage

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Archeage with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti reveal a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combination produces 151.9 FPS, which drops to 100.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 60.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 60.3% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count grows.

The scaling pattern shifts noticeably when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 229.8 FPS, which is 51.3% higher than the High preset at the same resolution. At 1440p Low, the frame rate sits at 167.8 FPS, and at 4K Low, it maintains 94.1 FPS. The gap between Low and High settings narrows at higher resolutions: at 1080p the difference is 77.9 FPS, at 1440p it is 67.4 FPS, and at 4K it shrinks to 33.7 FPS. This convergence suggests that at 4K, the rendering load on the RTX 4070 Ti dominates the performance equation, making settings adjustments less impactful than they are at lower resolutions.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling cliff. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers exactly 100 FPS, falling to 68.9 FPS at 1440p and 40.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly notable — it sits below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that Ultra settings at 4K push the RTX 4070 Ti to its limits, with the 40.2 FPS average representing a 59.8% drop from the 1080p Ultra result.

Analyzing the Medium preset reveals a middle ground: 221.4 FPS at 1080p, 145.7 FPS at 1440p, and 86.1 FPS at 4K. The Medium-to-High delta at 4K is 25.7 FPS, while at 1080p it is 69.5 FPS. This pattern confirms that resolution scaling in Archeage is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, with the CPU's role diminishing as the resolution increases. The RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory-related stutters, but the raw compute throughput at 4K Ultra limits performance to 40.2 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings six cores and twelve threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture processor, built on Intel's 10 nm process, delivers strong single-thread performance as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249. In a game like Archeage — an MMORPG that launched in 2014 — single-thread performance often matters more than raw core counts.

The benchmark data for this CPU shows a 3dmark 2-thread score of 1692, which rises to 3012 for 4 threads and 4745 for 8 threads. The max-thread score of 5890 is only 0.3% higher than the 16-thread score of 5873, indicating that the processor reaches its performance plateau around 8-12 threads for this workload. This behavior aligns with Archeage's engine characteristics, which typically scale to a limited number of threads.

The CPU's percentile ranking at 77th among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19850, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, scores 19831 — a negligible 0.1% difference. The i5-12400 also edges out the Intel Core i5-11600K by 0.4% (19771 score). This suggests that for CPU-bound scenarios in Archeage, particularly at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low settings, the processor is not the limiting factor.

At 1080p Low, the system reaches 229.8 FPS, which approaches the practical ceiling for many display refresh rates. The fact that the i5-12400 can drive such high frame rates in an MMORPG indicates adequate headroom. However, the data shows diminishing returns: moving from 1080p Low to 1080p High only reduces frame rates by 77.9 FPS, while the jump from 1080p High to 1440p High costs 51.5 FPS. This points to the GPU handling an increasingly larger share of the workload as visual fidelity increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combination?

A: The highest measured average is 229.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next closest is Medium settings at 1080p, which produces 221.4 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44900, placing it 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45152) and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A730M (45592). It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 1.6% (44195) and trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT by 1.6% (45642).

Q: Is the Core i5-12400 a bottleneck at 4K resolution in Archeage?

A: No. At 4K with High settings, the system averages 60.4 FPS, and at Ultra settings it falls to 40.2 FPS. These figures are consistent with GPU-bound performance, as the CPU's benchmark scores (e.g., 15935 in Cinebench R23 multicore) indicate sufficient headroom for this workload.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the 1080p result is 221.4 FPS, while 4K produces 86.1 FPS — a difference of 135.3 FPS, representing a 61.1% reduction in performance.

Q: How does the i5-12400's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400 scores 19850 on average, placing it 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771). It trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928) by 0.4%.

Q: What 4K settings provide a playable experience above 60 FPS?

A: Low settings at 4K deliver 94.1 FPS, and Medium settings provide 86.1 FPS. High settings at 4K achieve 60.4 FPS, just above the threshold, while Ultra settings fall to 40.2 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports a clear hierarchy of settings for this hardware combination. At 1080p, all presets exceed 100 FPS, with Low at 229.8 FPS, Medium at 221.4 FPS, High at 151.9 FPS, and Ultra at exactly 100 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 51.9 FPS, which is substantial, but both remain playable on high-refresh displays.

For 1440p users, Medium settings at 145.7 FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 100.4 FPS remain smooth, while Ultra drops to 68.9 FPS — still above 60 FPS but with diminishing returns. Low settings at 167.8 FPS are available for competitive play, though the visual compromise may not be justified given the headroom.

At 4K, the recommendation depends on the target frame rate. Medium settings at 86.1 FPS provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making this the optimal choice for most users. High settings at 60.4 FPS are technically playable but leave no room for drops in demanding scenes. Ultra settings at 40.2 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS standard. Low settings at 94.1 FPS are viable for users prioritizing frame rate over fidelity.

The data indicates that Medium settings represent the sweet spot across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 221.4 FPS versus 229.8 FPS on Low — a mere 3.7% difference. At 1440p, Medium's 145.7 FPS is 13.2% below Low but 45.1% above High. At 4K, Medium's 86.1 FPS is 8.5% below Low and 42.5% above High. This consistency suggests that the Medium preset scales efficiently with the RTX 4070 Ti's architecture.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 212th out of 1727 tested combinations for Archeage, placing it in the top 12.3% of all configurations. This percentile position reflects strong overall performance, though it is not at the absolute top tier.

The ranking context is important for interpreting the measured frame rates. With 1727 combinations being tracked, a rank of 212 means the system outperforms 1515 other configurations. The combination's strength lies in its consistency across resolutions: it delivers playable frame rates at 4K on Medium settings (86.1 FPS) and exceptional performance at 1080p on Ultra (100 FPS).

The CPU and GPU each contribute to this ranking. The i5-12400's 77th percentile standing among all CPUs indicates it is above average but not elite. The RTX 4070 Ti's 85th percentile among all GPUs is more impressive, placing it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. The combination leverages the GPU's strength while the CPU provides sufficient support without becoming a bottleneck.

Notably, the combo's rank of 212 out of 1727 represents the joint performance of these specific components. Individual component benchmarks show the CPU hovering near parity with its rivals — the 0.1% delta versus the i7-9700 and 0.4% versus the i5-11600K are within measurement noise. The GPU, meanwhile, sits close to the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% delta) and Intel Arc A730M (1.5% delta). This suggests that the combination's strong ranking comes primarily from balanced pairing rather than exceptional individual component performance.

The data supports a conclusion that this system is well-suited for Archeage at resolutions up to 1440p with high settings, and at 4K with medium settings. The 212th rank out of 1727 combos confirms it as a strong performer, with the RTX 4070 Ti providing the majority of the performance headroom while the i5-12400 handles the CPU-side demands competently.