Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Archeage, but the game’s demanding Ultra preset and 4K resolution expose clear limitations. Benchmark results show this pairing sits in the 54th percentile of tested combos, with a rank of 1713 out of 3708. The data indicates that while the CPU provides ample headroom for high refresh rates at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary constraint as settings and resolution scale upward.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides six physical cores and twelve threads, operating with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process, delivers strong single-thread performance that is crucial for MMORPG titles like Archeage, which often rely heavily on a few cores for game logic and network processing. The CPU’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache further aids in reducing latency for frequently accessed game data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F scores 909 points in 3dmark_single_thread and 1680 points in cinebench_r23_singlecore. These figures indicate robust per-core capability, which translates to responsive gameplay in Archeage’s crowded environments. The multi-threaded results are equally solid, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 12380 and a passmark_multithread score of 19433. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a capable processor for gaming workloads.

When examining the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p with lower settings, where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 162 FPS, and with Medium settings, it reaches 144 FPS. These high frame rates suggest the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, even at high refresh rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 26, which is far below the CPU’s capability, indicating that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this scenario. The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is essentially even, with deltaPct values of 0% against the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and -0.1% versus the Intel Core 3 201E, showing that the i5-12400F is a well-balanced mid-range option.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU’s clocks are set to a base of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. This configuration provides ample memory capacity for Archeage’s textures and world data, even at higher resolutions.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 6750 XT scores 20700 in passmark_g3d and 2548 in 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, placing it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon R9 M395X with a deltaPct of 0.5%, show that the RX 6750 XT performs within a narrow band of comparable products. The 12 GB VRAM is particularly relevant for Archeage at 4K, where the Ultra preset demands substantial memory resources.

The measured FPS data reveals the GPU’s role as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 38, while at Medium settings it improves to 56. The jump to Ultra at 4K results in a steep drop to 26 FPS, showing that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to deliver 98 FPS on High and 67 FPS on Ultra, demonstrating that the card is well-suited for mainstream gaming but not for extreme 4K workloads.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium settings deliver 144 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive experience that exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. The High preset at 1080p still achieves a respectable 98 FPS, but the drop from Medium to High is substantial, indicating that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for maintaining high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again proves optimal, yielding 97 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. This is sufficient for most gaming scenarios, though the High preset at 66 FPS is still playable. For users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rates, the High preset at 1440p provides a solid experience, but the data suggests that Medium is the recommended choice for consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Medium preset drops to 56 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced gameplay, while the High preset falls to 38 FPS. The Low preset at 4K achieves 62 FPS, which is the only 4K option that approaches playable frame rates. However, the visual compromise of Low settings at 4K may not be worth the resolution upgrade. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it only achieves 67 FPS at 1080p and 26 FPS at 4K, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. Overall, the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p provides the best experience per the measured rows.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1713 out of 3708 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 54th percentile. This mid-pack ranking indicates that while the pair is competent, it is not among the top performers for this specific title. The ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations at higher settings and resolutions, as the CPU is generally capable of keeping up with more powerful graphics cards.

The combo’s performance is consistent with the individual component rankings: the CPU sits in the 73rd percentile, while the GPU is in the 71st percentile. The slightly lower combo ranking suggests that Archeage’s specific workload does not fully utilize the CPU’s strengths, or that the GPU becomes a bottleneck in certain scenarios. The data shows that this pairing is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, rather than for 4K or maximum settings, where it falls behind more powerful configurations.

Comparatively, the combo outperforms many lower-tier pairings but lags behind those with more powerful GPUs or CPUs. The rank of 1713 out of 3708 indicates that there is significant room for improvement, and users seeking higher performance in Archeage would need to consider a more robust GPU or CPU upgrade. The measured FPS data supports this, showing that the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, which is a common benchmark for high-end systems.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 98 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the FPS drops to 66, a 33% reduction. Further scaling to 4K High results in 38 FPS, a 61% drop from 1080p and a 42% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the CPU’s performance does not degrade with resolution.

The scaling trend is consistent across all settings. With Medium settings, the FPS drops from 144 at 1080p to 97 at 1440p (a 33% decrease) and then to 56 at 4K (a 61% decrease from 1080p). The Low settings show a similar pattern, with 162 FPS at 1080p, 109 at 1440p, and 62 at 4K. The consistent proportional drops across settings confirm that the GPU’s rendering capabilities, rather than the CPU’s processing power, dictate the performance ceiling.

The data also shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 162 FPS, which is well above the CPU’s expected frame generation limit, indicating that the i5-12400F has sufficient headroom. At 4K, the FPS drops are entirely attributable to the GPU’s inability to handle the increased pixel count and texture complexity. This analysis suggests that users looking to improve performance at higher resolutions should focus on GPU upgrades, while the CPU is adequate for this title.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers strong results across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 162, providing an exceptionally smooth experience for competitive play. Medium settings reduce this to 144 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS, still offering excellent performance. High settings drop to 98 FPS, which is playable but shows a significant penalty for the increased visual quality. Ultra settings yield 67 FPS, which is the lowest at this resolution but still acceptable for less demanding scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings achieve 109 FPS, maintaining high responsiveness. Medium settings deliver 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS, providing a solid gaming experience. High settings drop to 66 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings fall to 45 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth and may be problematic for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings achieve 62 FPS, which is the only 4K option that approaches acceptable performance. Medium settings drop to 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS, showing significant frame time variance. High settings fall to 38 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings produce just 26 FPS, making the game nearly unplayable at this configuration. The data clearly shows that this combo is best used at 1080p or 1440p, where it can deliver high frame rates, rather than at 4K, where the GPU becomes a severe bottleneck.