Archeage

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 lands at rank 562 out of 1,727 tested combinations in Archeage. That places this combo in the 67th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly one-third of recorded configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this MMORPG. The rank reflects the blend of a mid-range 12th-gen processor with a high-end RDNA 4.0 graphics card, and the data suggests the pairing is well-balanced for this title rather than being held back by a single weak link. The i5-12400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 9070 achieves the 79th percentile among all GPUs — nearly identical positioning that hints at complementary performance tiers. Archeage, originally released in 2014, may not stress modern hardware as aggressively as newer titles, so the combo's rank likely benefits from the game's age relative to the hardware's capabilities. The measured frame rates show this system can push well past 60 FPS at most settings below 4K, reinforcing that the 562nd spot is more a reflection of other ultra-high-end combos in the database than a deficiency in this pairing.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 brings substantial graphics muscle to this Archeage setup. Built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, the GPU packs 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2518 MHz, which translates to 20.1 Gbps effective, while the GPU's base clock is 1330 MHz, the game clock sits at 2070 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2520 MHz. With 3,584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units, the card delivers a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s. Its FP32 throughput of 36.13 TFLOPS is more than adequate for a 2014-era MMORPG, and the 56 ray tracing cores are largely irrelevant for Archeage's traditional rendering pipeline.

The GPU's benchmark standing reinforces its capability. It holds the 79th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 34,780. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6,290, while Geekbench results show 133,741 in OpenCL and 165,532 in Vulkan. Passmark G3D gives it 25,381, with GPU compute at 14,737. The nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA A2 (deltaPct of -0.2%), the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (deltaPct of 0.3%), the AMD Radeon HD 7970 (deltaPct of 0.7%), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (deltaPct of 0.8%) — all within a percentage point, indicating the RX 9070 is clustered with a broad range of accelerators in aggregate benchmarks. For Archeage specifically, the measured FPS data shows the GPU handles 1080p and 1440p easily, but at 4K Ultra the frame rate drops to 30.5 FPS, suggesting the card's raw compute is challenged by the game's highest settings at that resolution.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it carries 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. With a 65 W TDP, it's a power-efficient choice for long MMO sessions. The processor's benchmark scores show solid multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 16,518, Geekbench multicore reaches 9,138, and Passmark multithread scores 19,433. Single-thread results are respectable too — Cinebench R23 singlecore at 2,332, Geekbench singlecore at 2,221, and Passmark single thread at 3,481.

The i5-12400F holds the 77th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 19,221. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-8700K (deltaPct of 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U (deltaPct of 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (deltaPct of -0.7%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (deltaPct of 1.3%) — all within 1.3% of the i5's average score. For Archeage, which is an MMORPG known for CPU-bound scenarios in crowded areas, the 6-core/12-thread configuration should handle player-heavy zones reasonably well. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides adequate single-thread responsiveness for the game's logic, while the multi-threaded capacity supports background tasks and large-scale battles. The measured FPS data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions — at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 199 FPS, indicating the processor can feed the GPU efficiently in this title.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 118.4 FPS on High, 177.5 FPS on Medium, 199 FPS on Low, and 79.8 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Ultra to High is significant — 79.8 to 118.4 FPS, a gain of 48.4% — while the leap from High to Medium adds 59.1 FPS, and Medium to Low adds another 21.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the numbers scale down as expected: High yields 82.2 FPS, Medium 119.4 FPS, Low 131.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is just 12.1 FPS, while Medium to High costs 37.2 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 24.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle: High produces 43.5 FPS, Medium 69.6 FPS, Low 77.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable, while 4K High sits just below the 60 FPS threshold, and 4K Medium and Low remain comfortably above it.

The scaling between resolutions shows the GPU's workload increasing steeply. From 1080p High to 1440p High, the frame rate drops from 118.4 to 82.2 FPS — a 30.6% reduction. From 1440p High to 4K High, it falls from 82.2 to 43.5 FPS — a 47.1% reduction. The same pattern holds for Ultra settings: 1080p Ultra at 79.8 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 57.7 FPS, and 4K Ultra at 30.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has headroom, but at 4K, the RX 9070's compute resources are saturated by Archeage's rendering demands, particularly at Ultra settings.

# FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS in Archeage?

A: At 1440p, all settings except Ultra stay above 57.7 FPS — High hits 82.2 FPS, Medium 119.4 FPS, and Low 131.5 FPS. At 4K, only Medium (69.6 FPS) and Low (77.2 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while High drops to 43.5 FPS and Ultra to 30.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 34,780, placing it at the 79th percentile. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA A2, scores 34,866 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, while the Quadro GV100 scores 34,677 (deltaPct 0.3%), the Radeon HD 7970 scores 34,541 (deltaPct 0.7%), and the Radeon PRO W6400 scores 34,511 (deltaPct 0.8%).

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RX 9070 in this game?

A: The data suggests not. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 199 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it hits 177.5 FPS, indicating the CPU can drive high frame rates. The CPU's 77th percentile standing versus the GPU's 79th percentile also shows balanced positioning.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 4K with this setup?

A: Ultra at 3840x2160 yields only 30.5 FPS, and High drops to 43.5 FPS. Both fall below playable thresholds. Medium at 69.6 FPS is the lowest 4K setting that remains above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-12400F's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread scores?

A: The CPU scores 2,332 in Cinebench R23 singlecore versus 16,518 in multicore, and 2,221 in Geekbench singlecore versus 9,138 in multicore. The single-thread results are strong enough for Archeage's typical MMO workload.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 562 out of 1,727 imply about its overall standing?

A: The rank places the combo in the upper-middle tier of tested configurations. Given the CPU and GPU each sit near the 77th-79th percentile, the rank is consistent with a balanced mid-high-end system rather than an outlier in either direction.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. For players prioritizing smooth gameplay, 1080p Medium at 177.5 FPS or 1440p Medium at 119.4 FPS are the most compelling options — both deliver high frame rates while maintaining moderate visual quality. At 1080p, choosing High over Ultra costs 38.6 FPS (118.4 vs 79.8), yet the visual improvement from High to Ultra is often marginal in a 2014-era MMORPG. The data suggests High is the sweet spot at 1080p for those who want a balance, while Medium is optimal for competitive or large-scale PvP scenarios where frame rate matters most. At 1440p, Medium at 119.4 FPS is the best experience per the measured rows, as it stays well above 100 FPS while High drops to 82.2 FPS — still playable but noticeably lower. At 4K, Medium at 69.6 FPS is the only setting that combines acceptable smoothness with better-than-low visuals, since Low at 77.2 FPS sacrifices detail for only 7.6 FPS more.

For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, 1080p Low at 199 FPS is the maximum achievable frame rate in the data, though it comes with minimal graphical settings. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is just 21.5 FPS (199 vs 177.5), so Medium is a smarter choice unless chasing every last frame. At 1440p, the difference between Low (131.5 FPS) and Medium (119.4 FPS) is only 12.1 FPS, making Medium the better value. At 4K, the choice is starker: Ultra at 30.5 FPS is essentially unplayable, High at 43.5 FPS is borderline, and Medium at 69.6 FPS is the minimum recommended setting. Overall, Medium across all resolutions offers the most consistent experience, with 177.5 FPS at 1080p, 119.4 FPS at 1440p, and 69.6 FPS at 4K — all above playable thresholds.

# Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 199 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 131.5 FPS (a 33.9% reduction); and at 4K Low, it falls to 77.2 FPS (a 41.3% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline — 61.2% from 1080p to 4K — indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at lower settings, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames. The same pattern holds for Medium settings: 177.5 FPS at 1080p, 119.4 FPS at 1440p (a 32.7% drop), and 69.6 FPS at 4K (a 41.7% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium suggests a uniform GPU scaling curve.

At High and Ultra settings, the scaling becomes even more pronounced. High settings yield 118.4 FPS at 1080p, 82.2 FPS at 1440p (a 30.6% drop), and 43.5 FPS at 4K (a 47.1% drop from 1440p). Ultra settings produce 79.8 FPS at 1080p, 57.7 FPS at 1440p (a 27.7% drop), and 30.5 FPS at 4K (a 47.1% drop from 1440p). The 4K-to-1440p drops at High and Ultra being nearly identical (47.1%) suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s and FP32 throughput of 36.13 TFLOPS are being saturated by the increased pixel count combined with higher graphical loads. The RX 9070's 16 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor at any resolution for this game, as Archeage's textures from 2014 are unlikely to exceed even 8 GB. The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the combo is balanced, but at 4K, the GPU's compute resources become the clear constraint, particularly as settings rise.