Archeage

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT paired with the Intel Core i5-12600KF delivers a benchmark profile for Archeage that is heavily dependent on graphics settings and resolution. The dataset shows a 12-point spread across 12 measured configurations, with average frame rates ranging from a demanding 37.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 228.2 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks 340th out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of all pairings in the database. The data indicates that this system is capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions but will require settings adjustments to maintain playability at 4K.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 139.5 FPS. This is a strong result, nearly 50% higher than the 4K High average of 54.4 FPS, indicating that the CPU-GPU pairing is well-suited for 1080p gaming.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 152.8 FPS on Low to 61.2 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 60% reduction in performance, highlighting the significant impact of graphics quality presets on this MMORPG.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1440p or 4K gaming?

A: The data shows a clear preference for 1440p. At 2560x1440, even Ultra settings maintain a 61.2 FPS average, while at 3840x2160, the same settings yield only 37.4 FPS. The 4K resolution is only playable at Low or Medium settings, with averages of 88.6 and 78.8 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the GPU's nearest rival compare in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 38358. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, scores 38349, a delta of 0%. This puts the two cards at virtual parity in synthetic tests, though the RX 7900 XT holds a slight edge.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 27827, placing it in the top tier of processors for this database.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 228.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is nearly double the 1080p High result of 139.5 FPS, showing that the game scales well with reduced graphical demands.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the primary driver of visual output in this configuration. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a 5 nm process and features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. This large memory pool is beneficial for high-resolution textures, and the data shows that the card can handle the demands of Archeage at 4K, though with compromises in quality settings.

The GPU's clock behavior is defined by a base clock of 1387 MHz, a game clock of 2025 MHz, and a boost clock of 2394 MHz. The difference between game and boost clocks suggests the card sustains high frequencies under load. The benchmark results in Archeage show a clear scaling pattern: at 4K, the average FPS goes from 88.6 on Low to 37.4 on Ultra, a 58% drop. At 1440p, the same settings change results in a drop from 152.8 to 61.2 FPS, a 60% reduction. This consistency indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor when moving from Low to Ultra, as the FPS loss is proportionally similar across resolutions.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals, the RX 7900 XT's average benchmark score of 38358 is essentially tied with the RTX 5080 Mobile (38349, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA MX570 (38494, -0.4% delta). The data shows the RX 7900 XT is also 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (38225). This positioning suggests that in synthetic tests, the card is competitive with a range of NVIDIA offerings, but the Archeage results are specific to this pairing and should be interpreted as such.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF provides the processing foundation for this system. It is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This configuration is typical for a desktop processor, and its performance is reflected in its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG, the CPU's role is often related to handling game logic, player positions, and network data, which can be multi-threaded. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23444 and a single-core score of 3309. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions; for example, at 1080p Low, the system reaches 228.2 FPS, which is a high frame rate that relies on both CPU and GPU efficiency.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27829, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12600K (avg score 27851, -0.1% delta). This indicates that the i5-12600KF is statistically identical in performance to its direct sibling and the previous-generation i9. The data shows that the CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU in most scenarios, as the FPS variations across settings are more pronounced than any CPU-related limitation. The TDP of 125 W is a reasonable figure for a desktop part, and the processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the memory type is not specified in the benchmark results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 340th out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This places it in the top 19.7% of all pairings, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that the combo is more competitive at lower resolutions.

The CPU's percentile of 84 and the GPU's percentile of 82 are both high, but the combo rank of 340 suggests that other pairings in the database achieve better results in this specific game. This could be due to the game's optimization for certain hardware. The measured FPS data provides context: at 1440p High, the combo achieves 91.4 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 37.4 FPS. These figures are indicative of a system that can handle high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K with maximum settings.

The rank of 340 out of 1727 combos is a reasonable outcome, and the data suggests that the bottleneck in this pairing is more likely the GPU at higher resolutions, given that the CPU's performance is in the top 84th percentile. The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals are all within 0.4% of its average score, which means that swapping the CPU for another Intel part would have minimal impact on the overall ranking. Similarly, the GPU's rivals are within 0.6% of its average score, indicating that the card's synthetic performance is comparable to several NVIDIA options.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four settings, providing a clear picture of performance scaling.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows:

• Low: 88.6 FPS average
• Medium: 78.8 FPS average
• High: 54.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 37.4 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High (a 31% reduction). The 4K resolution is playable at Low and Medium, but High and Ultra are below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance improves significantly:

• Low: 152.8 FPS average
• Medium: 133.5 FPS average
• High: 91.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 61.2 FPS average

This resolution offers a better balance, with all settings except Ultra maintaining averages above 90 FPS. The Ultra setting still delivers a playable 61.2 FPS, making 1440p the sweet spot for this combo.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its full potential:

• Low: 228.2 FPS average
• Medium: 199.8 FPS average
• High: 139.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 94.3 FPS average

The 1080p results are excellent, with even Ultra settings exceeding 90 FPS. The Low setting at 228.2 FPS is the highest recorded average for this combo, indicating that the system is capable of very high refresh rates when graphical loads are minimal.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions: the FPS difference between Low and Ultra is roughly 60% at each resolution, which suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint when raising quality settings. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure that it does not bottleneck the GPU at any measured configuration, as the FPS values scale predictably with resolution and settings.