Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 lands at rank 2453 out of 2761 tested combinations in Archeage. This places the combo in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, a position that reflects the GPU's limited performance profile rather than any deficiency in the processor. The data shows a substantial gap between this pairing and the median tested combo, with the Arc B390's benchmark percentile sitting at 9, meaning it outperforms only a small fraction of all recorded GPUs. In practical terms, this system is positioned for playable but modest frame rates, primarily at lower resolutions and settings, and the benchmark results consistently demonstrate that the GPU is the primary constraint across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2453 out of 2761 tested combinations places it firmly in the lower quartile of systems tested with Archeage. The data indicates that this pairing is not competitive with mid-range or high-end configurations, as the overwhelming majority of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus score of 9 is the dominant factor here, as the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus score of 73 is comparatively strong. This suggests that the processor is capable of feeding the graphics card adequately, but the GPU simply cannot translate that data into high frame rates in this MMORPG.

Looking at the nearestRivals for the GPU, the Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 is only 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), and 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446). These are all legacy or entry-level parts, which contextualizes the performance ceiling of this combo. The CPU, by contrast, sits in a much healthier position relative to its peers, with its average benchmark score of 19039 being essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3% delta). This asymmetry between the CPU's solid standing and the GPU's low percentile is the defining characteristic of this combination.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process node. Its clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, which are the maximum figures available in the data. The memory configuration is described as "System Shared," meaning the GPU relies on the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This architecture choice has direct implications for Archeage performance, as the shared memory bandwidth can become a bottleneck in scenarios with high texture throughput.

The GPU's compute resources include 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 7.680 TFLOPS. Despite these specifications, the benchmark data shows that the Arc B390 achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. In the context of Archeage, the measured FPS results indicate that the GPU struggles most at higher resolutions, with the 4K Ultra preset yielding an average of only 11 FPS. The GPU's TDP is 80 W, and it operates as an IGP with no dedicated power connectors, which aligns with its integrated nature and performance characteristics.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. This is the only tested configuration that approaches a truly smooth frame rate for a MMORPG, and the data suggests that this should be the default recommendation for players prioritizing responsiveness. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a reasonable alternative, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 54 FPS, indicating that it remains playable during demanding scenes. The High preset at 1080p drops to 43 FPS average, which may be acceptable for less action-heavy gameplay but risks stuttering in crowded areas.

For players with 1440p displays, the Low preset is the only viable option, yielding 48 FPS average, while the Medium preset drops to 43 FPS and High falls to 29 FPS. At 4K, no preset achieves a playable frame rate, with Low averaging 28 FPS and High at 17 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it produces 29 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K. The data clearly indicates that the Low preset at 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware combination, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values show a clear progression across settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 71 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. The Medium preset averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73, indicating some variability but generally stable performance. The High preset averages 43 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 29 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is substantial, representing a 59% reduction in average frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases notably. The Low preset averages 48 FPS, which is 23 FPS lower than at 1080p. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49, showing a tighter range than at 1080p. The High preset averages 29 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 20 FPS. At this resolution, the Low preset remains the only option that consistently stays above 30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal for any playable experience. The Low preset averages 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 28, indicating that even the most forgiving settings cannot maintain a playable frame rate. The High preset averages 17 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 11 FPS. These figures confirm that 4K is beyond the capabilities of this combo for Archeage.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across settings, which reveals the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. At the Low preset, the average FPS falls from 71 at 1080p to 48 at 1440p (a 32% reduction) and then to 28 at 4K (a 61% reduction from 1080p). At the Medium preset, the averages are 64, 43, and 25 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively, representing a 61% drop from 1080p to 4K. The High preset shows averages of 43, 29, and 17, which is a 60% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the frame rate drops roughly in proportion to the pixel count increase. From 1080p to 4K, the pixel count quadruples, and the FPS at Low settings drops from 71 to 28, which is a 3.9x increase in pixels resulting in a 2.5x reduction in FPS. This is consistent with a GPU that is running out of fill rate and memory bandwidth at higher resolutions. The CPU's role in this equation is less significant, as the i5-12400F's strong benchmark scores suggest it can maintain frame pacing at lower resolutions, but the GPU's throughput ceiling becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Archeage?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 71, making it the optimal configuration. The Medium preset at 1080p is also viable, averaging 64 FPS with a minimum of 54.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Archeage?

A: No, the measured FPS at 3840x2160 is below playable thresholds for all settings. The Low preset averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 is 1.3% higher than the GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), and 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446). This places it in the same performance tier as these dated parts.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, including a passmark multithread score of 19433 and a 3dmark max threads score of 5912, indicate it is far more capable than the GPU. The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as frame rates scale poorly with resolution.

Q: What is the expected FPS range at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data for 2560x1440 Medium settings shows an average of 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49, indicating that frame rates can fluctuate in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2453 out of 2761 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11% of all systems tested for Archeage.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor's benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, alongside a Geekbench multicore score of 9472 and a single-core score of 1964. These figures place the CPU at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a capable mid-range part.

In the context of Archeage, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data shows that it is more than sufficient for this task. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (71 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) suggests that the CPU can maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's performance drops off sharply, which indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck. The processor's nearestRivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047 avg, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056 avg, -0.1% delta), confirming its competitive standing. The CPU's TDP of 65 W and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus, further solidify its role as a solid foundation that is held back by the integrated GPU in this configuration.