Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 656th out of 1,727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This pairing of a 12th-gen six-core processor with a 30-series Ampere GPU delivers a performance profile that is well-suited to the game’s demands, though the data reveals significant variability across resolution and quality settings. The CPU’s benchmark percentile of 77 slots it ahead of the majority of processors tested, while the GPU’s 74th percentile confirms a similarly strong standing, making this combo a consistent, if not top-tier, performer in this MMORPG.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 656 out of 1,727 places it in the 62nd percentile of all tested combinations for Archeage, a solid mid-pack result. The Intel Core i5-12400F holds an average benchmark score of 19,221, which puts it virtually neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i7-8700K (19,210, a delta of just 0.1 percent). It also edges out the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.3 percent, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7 percent and the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3 percent. This clustering shows the CPU is performing near the expected level for its class, with no dramatic outliers in either direction. On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 Ti’s average score of 30,849 is flanked by the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (30,755, 0.3 percent ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (31,112, 0.8 percent behind), indicating the graphics card is within a tight band of comparable hardware. The measured FPS data, however, tells a more nuanced story: the combo achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K, particularly on higher presets. This rank reflects a configuration that is balanced but not exceptional, with the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads proving adequate for Archeage’s MMO workloads, while the GPU becomes the limiting factor at demanding resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, featuring 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s, which is a substantial asset for texture-heavy scenes common in MMOs. The GPU’s base clock of 1575 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, coupled with a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s, provide the raw throughput needed to handle Archeage’s environments. The 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is notable, but the data shows that this power does not translate uniformly across resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 28.5 FPS, a clear sign that the 8 GB VRAM buffer and memory bandwidth are insufficient for maxed-out settings at that resolution. In contrast, the same card handles 1080p Low at 185.4 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU’s capabilities are best utilized at lower resolutions and more moderate presets. The card’s 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with rivals like the RX 590 GME and RX 6700 within a 0.8 percent delta, suggests it is a mid-to-high-range performer that excels when not pushed to its absolute limits. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are present, but Archeage does not leverage ray tracing in these measurements, so their impact is minimal in this context.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance on the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance. At 1920x1080, the High preset yields 113.1 FPS, which is smooth for most gameplay, but the Medium preset jumps to 164.4 FPS, a 45 percent improvement that is likely imperceptible in visual quality terms for many players. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 73.7 FPS, still playable but a significant step down. For 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 76.1 FPS, which is adequate, while Medium at 106.9 FPS offers a better margin for crowded scenes. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 124.2 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth it. At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained: High produces 41.2 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold that most players prefer, and Ultra falls to 28.5 FPS, making it impractical for sustained play. The best overall experience, according to the data, is the Medium preset at 1440p or High at 1080p, both of which maintain frame rates above 76 FPS while preserving enough detail for an immersive MMO experience. The Low preset at 1080p, with 185.4 FPS, is optimal for competitive scenarios or high-refresh-rate monitors, but the Medium preset at 164.4 FPS is the recommended sweet spot for most users, offering a 45 percent performance boost over High without a proportional loss in visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo exhibits its strongest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 185.4 FPS, the highest recorded for this configuration. Medium follows at 164.4 FPS, a 21 FPS drop that still leaves ample headroom. High comes in at 113.1 FPS, a further 51.3 FPS reduction, while Ultra bottoms out at 73.7 FPS. This progression shows a 151 percent increase from Ultra to Low, highlighting the substantial impact of quality settings at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the trend continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low produces 124.2 FPS, which is 33 percent less than the 1080p Low figure. Medium achieves 106.9 FPS, High reaches 76.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 73.1 FPS, a 143 percent difference, mirroring the 1080p pattern but at a lower ceiling. At 3840x2160, performance degrades sharply. Low yields 71.7 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium drops to 64.9 FPS, High to 41.2 FPS, and Ultra to 28.5 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43.2 FPS, a 151 percent swing, but the absolute values are too low for Ultra to be viable. Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent scaling pattern: Low settings provide roughly double the frame rate of Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, while at 4K the same ratio holds but the starting point is lower, making only Low and Medium acceptable for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with all presets exceeding 73.7 FPS, and Low hitting 185.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium remain above 100 FPS, while at 3840x2160, Ultra falls to 28.5 FPS, making 1080p the most reliable choice.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30,849 is 0.3 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME and 0.8 percent behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700. It also trails the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 by 0.9 percent and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q by 1.2 percent, indicating a tight competitive cluster.

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

A: The CPU’s average score of 19,221 is within 1.3 percent of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and AMD EPYC 7773X. In Archeage, the FPS scaling with resolution suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU keeps pace, as low-preset scores of 185.4 FPS indicate no severe CPU constraint.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p on High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for 2560x1440 High is 76.1, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but below the 100+ FPS seen at 1080p Medium. This suggests a playable experience, though not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance at 4K?

A: The data indicates a significant drop at 3840x2160, with Ultra at 28.5 FPS and High at 41.2 FPS. The 608.3 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity appear insufficient for maxed settings at this resolution, as even Medium only reaches 64.9 FPS.

Q: What preset offers the best balance of quality and speed?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080, with 164.4 FPS, and the Medium preset at 2560x1440, with 106.9 FPS, provide the best combination of visual quality and performance. Both are substantially faster than High, with only a modest reduction in detail.