Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a distinctly GPU-bound experience in Archeage, though the CPU still holds sway at lower settings. The data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with the most dramatic drop occurring at the Ultra preset. At 1920x1080, the combo manages a strong 142.4 FPS on Low settings, but this falls to 96.9 FPS at 2560x1440 and 53.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 62.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K on Low, indicating that the graphics card is becoming the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, dropping from 126.3 FPS at 1080p to 82.3 FPS at 1440p and finally 48.2 FPS at 4K.

The High settings path reveals a slightly different story. At 1080p, the pair produces 85 FPS, which falls to 55.8 FPS at 1440p and 34.5 FPS at 4K. The scaling here is steeper between 1440p and 4K, with a 38.2% drop, suggesting the RTX 2070 SUPER is hitting its memory bandwidth limits. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 55.3 FPS at 1080p collapsing to 38 FPS at 1440p and a mere 19.7 FPS at 4K. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is particularly notable—a difference of 17.8 FPS—which points to Ultra settings engaging effects that heavily tax the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops across resolutions reveal where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p Low, the i5-12400F keeps pace well enough that the RTX 2070 SUPER is almost certainly the limiting factor, given the 142.4 FPS figure. Moving to 1440p Low, the 96.9 FPS result shows a 31.9% decline, which aligns with the GPU handling 78% more pixels. The 4K Low result of 53.2 FPS represents another 45.1% drop from 1440p, and this acceleration in performance loss indicates the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are becoming constrained.

For High settings, the pattern is more consistent. The 85 FPS at 1080p falls to 55.8 FPS at 1440p (a 34.4% drop), then to 34.5 FPS at 4K (a 38.2% drop). This near-linear scaling suggests the GPU is the primary limiter across all resolutions for this preset. The Ultra preset shows the most severe degradation: 55.3 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p (31.3% drop), and 19.7 FPS at 4K (48.2% drop). The disproportionate fall at 4K Ultra indicates the combination of higher pixel count and Ultra effects overwhelms the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

How This Combo Ranks

Within Archeage’s tested combinations, this pairing ranks 1067 out of 1727 combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This percentile position is somewhat surprising given the hardware’s individual scores. The i5-12400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER ranks at the 65th percentile among GPUs. The combo’s rank in this specific game suggests that Archeage’s engine does not fully leverage the strengths of either component, or that the game’s MMO nature creates bottlenecks not captured by synthetic benchmarks.

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its performance ceiling. The Intel Core i7-8700K scores 19210 on average, which is 0.1% below the i5-12400F’s 19221. This near-identical score indicates the 12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads handle threaded workloads similarly to the older 8700K. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS trails slightly with 19167 (0.3% lower), while the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (1.3% lower). These small deltas suggest the CPU is not the primary differentiator in Archeage performance, reinforcing the GPU-bound conclusion from the scaling data.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER’s memory configuration plays a significant role in Archeage’s results. With 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This figure becomes critical at 4K, where the Ultra preset’s 19.7 FPS result likely stems from VRAM capacity or bandwidth saturation. The GPU’s base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz provide the raw compute power, but the measured FPS at high resolutions suggests the memory subsystem is the constraint.

The GPU’s benchmark scores contextualize its position. The passmark G3D score of 18169 and the average benchmark score of 22206 place it within striking distance of its rivals. The NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307 (0.5% higher), while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z achieves 22006 (0.9% lower). The RTX 4060 Mobile leads with 22729 (2.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails at 21670 (2.5% lower). These deltas are small, meaning the 2070 SUPER is a mid-pack performer. In Archeage specifically, the 4K Ultra result of 19.7 FPS is well below playable thresholds, while 1440p High at 55.8 FPS shows the card can handle moderate loads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the settings ladder shows a wide spread. Low settings produce 142.4 FPS, which is smooth for any display. Medium settings drop to 126.3 FPS, a 11.3% reduction. High settings fall to 85 FPS, a significant 32.7% drop from Medium. Ultra settings crash to 55.3 FPS, which is 35% below High. This pattern indicates that each settings tier adds substantial GPU workload, with the jump from High to Ultra being particularly punishing.

At 2560x1440, the same ladder shows lower absolute values but similar relative gaps. Low delivers 96.9 FPS, Medium hits 82.3 FPS (15.1% lower), High reaches 55.8 FPS (32.2% lower), and Ultra bottoms out at 38 FPS (31.9% lower than High). The 1440p results are more consistent in their scaling than the 1080p results, suggesting the GPU is the dominant factor. The 4K results compress further, with Low at 53.2 FPS, Medium at 48.2 FPS, High at 34.5 FPS, and Ultra at 19.7 FPS. The Medium to High gap at 4K is 28.4%, while the High to Ultra gap is 42.9%, showing that Ultra settings at 4K are not viable for this combo.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Archeage?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where all settings remain playable. Low hits 142.4 FPS, Medium 126.3 FPS, High 85 FPS, and Ultra 55.3 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 38 FPS, and at 4K, Ultra falls to 19.7 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221. The Intel Core i7-8700K scores 19210 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19167 (0.3% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (1.3% lower). This places the 12400F slightly ahead of all four listed rivals.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER strong enough for 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the combo only achieves 53.2 FPS on Low settings and 34.5 FPS on High. The Ultra preset yields 19.7 FPS, which is below playable standards. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appear insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title.

Q: Which settings preset offers the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce 82.3 FPS, while High drops to 55.8 FPS. Medium provides a 47.5% higher frame rate than High, making it the most balanced option for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested Archeage combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1067 out of 1727 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle tier, despite the CPU sitting at the 77th percentile and the GPU at the 65th percentile among their respective categories.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce 142.4 FPS, while Ultra produces 55.3 FPS. This represents a 61.2% reduction in frame rate, showing the massive cost of Ultra effects at the same resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. For 1080p displays, High settings at 85 FPS offer a strong balance between visual quality and smoothness, with headroom for competitive play. Medium at 126.3 FPS is preferable for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it maintains fluid motion without the steep cost of Ultra. The Ultra preset at 55.3 FPS is borderline, and the data suggests avoiding it unless absolute visual fidelity is required.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide the best experience with 82.3 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 55.8 FPS are acceptable for slower-paced content but may feel less responsive in combat. Low settings at 96.9 FPS are viable for players prioritizing frame rate above all else. The Ultra preset at 38 FPS is not recommended, as the visual gains do not justify the performance loss. For 4K, the data indicates this combo is not suited for demanding settings. Low at 53.2 FPS is the only playable option, while Medium at 48.2 FPS is marginal. High and Ultra at 34.5 FPS and 19.7 FPS respectively fall below playable thresholds, so users should either lower resolution or accept reduced visual quality. The overall recommendation is to target 1080p High or 1440p Medium, as these presets deliver the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity for this hardware pairing in Archeage.