Archeage

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Archeage with the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, but with an unusual twist. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 242.7 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 162 FPS, a reduction of approximately 33%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 96.5 FPS, another 40% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep scaling curve indicates that at lower resolutions, the system is heavily CPU-bound, with the GPU having ample headroom to render frames rapidly.

The High settings preset tells a similar story but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the combo averages 149.7 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 97.3 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches 58 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 35% reduction, while 1440p to 4K is another 40% drop. This consistent percentage reduction across settings suggests that the limiting component shifts progressively from the CPU to the GPU as resolution climbs.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 102.7 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 67.9 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it reaches just 38.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling — it indicates that the RX 7900 XTX, despite its substantial memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, is being pushed to its limits by Archeage's Ultra settings at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 57.8 FPS, while at 1080p that same gap is 140 FPS. This compression of the settings gap at higher resolutions confirms that GPU throughput becomes the dominant constraint at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p provides the best balance. At High settings, the combo delivers 97.3 FPS at 1440p, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality. At 1080p, the system exceeds 149 FPS even at High settings, but the additional frames beyond refresh rate limits provide little practical benefit.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27827, which places it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, scores 27829 with a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are statistically identical. The Core i5-12600K is 0.1% ahead, while the Core Ultra 5 125H trails by 0.2% and the Core i7-13700H leads by 0.4%.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XTX well-matched to this CPU for Archeage?

A: The combination ranks 210th out of 1727 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 12% of all pairings. The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for Archeage's demands, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 38.7 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the difference between Low (242.7 FPS) and Ultra (102.7 FPS) is 140 FPS. At 1440p, Low produces 162 FPS while Ultra produces 67.9 FPS, a difference of 94.1 FPS. At 4K, Low averages 96.5 FPS while Ultra averages 38.7 FPS, a difference of 57.8 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark percentile affect its performance in this game?

A: The RX 7900 XTX sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 44019. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 44195 (0.4% higher), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile trails by 0.8%. This high percentile aligns with the strong 4K performance observed, particularly at Low and Medium settings where the combo reaches 96.5 and 84.3 FPS respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX achieves a rank of 210 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the top 12.2% of all pairings. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between a CPU at the 84th percentile and a GPU at the 85th percentile. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for Archeage's workload, which tends to scale with both CPU and GPU resources depending on settings and resolution.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows particularly strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23444 in multicore and 3309 in singlecore. The Geekbench results show 12373 multicore and 2529 singlecore. These scores, combined with the 84th percentile ranking, suggest the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this game. The nearest rival comparisons show the i5-12600KF is virtually indistinguishable from the i9-10900K (0% delta), meaning users upgrading from that older flagship would see no meaningful CPU performance change.

On the GPU side, the RX 7900 XTX's 85th percentile ranking places it among the top-tier cards available. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4090 Mobile, is 0.8% slower in average benchmark score, while the RTX 4070 Ti is 2% faster. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM capacity is notable for a game like Archeage, which can be memory-intensive in crowded areas. The 384-bit memory bus and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample throughput for the high-resolution textures and draw distances that Ultra settings demand.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its peak performance capability. Low settings produce 242.7 FPS, Medium 220.7 FPS, High 149.7 FPS, and Ultra 102.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 57.7% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional graphical effects impose a significant GPU load even at 1080p. The 1080p Low result of 242.7 FPS suggests the CPU can drive the GPU well beyond typical high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts. Low settings deliver 162 FPS, Medium 146.4 FPS, High 97.3 FPS, and Ultra 67.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Low settings (33% reduction), while Ultra settings show a smaller relative drop of 34%. This pattern indicates that at 1440p, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to keep frame rates playable even at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low settings average 96.5 FPS, Medium 84.3 FPS, High 58 FPS, and Ultra 38.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 40 FPS threshold, which would be noticeable in combat situations. The 4K Low result of 96.5 FPS shows that the RX 7900 XTX can still deliver smooth performance when graphical effects are minimized. The 4K Medium result of 84.3 FPS provides a viable option for players who want higher resolution without sacrificing too much frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX's specifications directly influence the measured results. Its 24 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 384-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Archeage's large open-world environments. The GPU's base clock runs at 1929 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz and a boost clock of 2498 MHz. These clock speeds, combined with 6144 shading units and 192 ROPs, deliver a pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s.

The FP32 performance of 61.39 TFLOPS places this GPU among the most powerful consumer cards, which explains its strong showing at 4K Low settings (96.5 FPS). The 96 ray-tracing cores, while not directly relevant to Archeage's traditional rendering pipeline, contribute to the GPU's overall compute capability. The 5 nm process node from TSMC, with 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die, allows for this high performance within a 355 W TDP.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its positioning. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6841. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 189573 and Vulkan score of 192597 indicate strong compute performance. Passmark G3D shows 31238, while GPU compute reaches 17689. These benchmark scores align with the 85th percentile ranking and the observed Archeage performance at higher resolutions. The GPU's end-of-life production status means it represents the peak of the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the Radeon RX 7000 series being its final generation.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and player preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. At 1080p, the High preset (149.7 FPS) provides an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra (102.7 FPS) remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for players who prioritize maximum visual quality. The Medium preset at 220.7 FPS offers a large performance margin for competitive play, though the visual difference between Medium and High is often subtle in Archeage.

At 1440p, the High preset (97.3 FPS) is the recommended choice for most players, as it maintains frame rates above 90 FPS while preserving significant visual detail. The Medium preset at 146.4 FPS offers a smoother experience for players with 144Hz displays, while Ultra at 67.9 FPS remains playable for those who accept lower frame rates for maximum quality. The Low preset at 162 FPS is unnecessary unless the player is targeting a very high refresh rate.

At 4K, the data suggests that the Medium preset (84.3 FPS) provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 58 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, which may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced combat. The Low preset at 96.5 FPS is a viable alternative for players who prioritize smoothness over visual detail, while Ultra at 38.7 FPS is only recommended for screenshot purposes or very casual play. The 24 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at 4K Medium, texture quality remains high without risk of memory-related stuttering.