Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers mid-range performance in Archeage, a title that is clearly more demanding on the GPU than on the processor at higher resolutions. The combo ranks 2222 out of 2761 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is a modest result for this pairing. However, the data reveals that this is almost entirely a GPU-bound scenario; the CPU is more than capable of feeding the Arc B570, but the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, the role of each component, and what users should expect from this configuration in Archeage.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured rank of 2222 out of 2761 combos places this system in the 19th percentile of all tested configurations for Archeage. That is a low standing, but context matters: this ranking is driven by the GPU’s performance ceiling rather than a weak CPU. The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which puts it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1). These are close scores, meaning the B570 is essentially on par with those cards in synthetic tests, but Archeage’s specific workload appears to push it harder.

In the measured FPS data, the best result comes at 1080p Low with 110 FPS average, which is playable, but the numbers drop sharply as settings and resolution climb. The combo’s rank reflects that the Arc B570, while competent in many titles, does not have the raw throughput to maintain high frame rates in Archeage at 4K Ultra, where it only achieves 17 FPS. The CPU’s synthetic scores, however, are strong: the Core i5-12600KF has a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391, a Geekbench single-core score of 2157, and a PassMark single-thread score of 3925, with a percentile of 79 versus all CPUs. This means the processor is not the limiting factor; the combo’s low rank is almost entirely attributable to the GPU.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits below average, but the delta between the CPU and GPU capabilities is stark. The i5-12600KF’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K (deltaPct -0.3) and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (deltaPct -0.3), showing it is a top-tier CPU in synthetic benchmarks. The GPU, on the other hand, has rivals like the Quadro M4000M (deltaPct 0.4) and Radeon R9 M390X (deltaPct -0.5), which are older or mobile parts. This mismatch is the core story: users with this combo are getting a CPU that can handle far more demanding games, but the Arc B570 holds the overall experience back in Archeage, especially at higher settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, and the memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective throughput. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a solid figure for a mid-range card. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 14195 in PassMark G3D and 83514 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

In Archeage, the GPU’s role is decisive. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 98 FPS average, which drops to 66 FPS at High and 45 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 65 FPS (from 110 to 45), showing that the Arc B570 is sensitive to settings changes. The VRAM capacity of 10 GB is not the issue here; rather, the GPU’s compute throughput (11.52 TFLOPS FP32) and pixel rate (200.0 GPixel/s) are the limiting factors. The texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s is respectable, but Archeage’s draw calls and shader complexity at higher presets appear to overwhelm the card.

The nearest GPU rivals illustrate the B570’s position. The RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (deltaPct 0.1), meaning the B570 is 0.1% faster in synthetic tests, yet in Archeage, that advantage does not translate into high FPS at 4K. The Arc A750, with a deltaPct of -0.1, is nearly identical in synthetic performance, so users should expect similar in-game results. The B570’s 65th percentile ranking suggests it is a capable mid-range card, but Archeage is a demanding title that pushes it to its limits. The measured FPS at 4K Medium (38 FPS average) and 4K High (26 FPS) are below the 60 FPS target, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint in this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop dramatically, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 110 FPS average; at 1440p Low, it drops to 74 FPS; and at 4K Low, it falls to 42 FPS. That is a 61.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling is even more pronounced at higher settings: 1080p Medium yields 98 FPS, 1440p Medium 66 FPS, and 4K Medium 38 FPS, a 61.2% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra, the numbers go from 45 FPS at 1080p to 31 FPS at 1440p to 17 FPS at 4K, a 62.2% reduction.

These percentages are consistent across settings, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate to hold relatively steady across resolutions, but the data shows a near-linear decline that tracks pixel count. The CPU’s strong single-thread score (3925 in PassMark) and high boost clock (4.90 GHz) mean it is not struggling to feed the GPU; rather, the Arc B570’s fill rate and shader throughput are being saturated. The 4K Ultra result of 17 FPS is essentially unplayable, and even 1440p High at 45 FPS is marginal for a smooth experience.

The resolution scaling also highlights the GPU’s memory bandwidth. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit bus may not be enough to handle the texture data efficiently. The drop from 1440p Medium (66 FPS) to 4K Medium (38 FPS) is a 42.4% reduction, which is steeper than the pixel count increase (2.25x), suggesting that memory bandwidth pressure is compounding the issue. In practical terms, users should avoid 4K with this combo unless they are willing to accept Low settings, and even then, 42 FPS is not ideal.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS. At 1080p Low, the average is 110 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it is 98 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (74 FPS) stays above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 45 FPS and 31 FPS, respectively. 4K is not viable for smooth gameplay, as even Low only reaches 42 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Intel Core i5-12600KF has a PassMark multithread score of 27575 and a single-thread score of 3925, placing it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. In contrast, the Arc B570 is at the 65th percentile of GPUs. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop of over 60% at each settings level, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance, not CPU limitation.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in Archeage?

A: The B570’s synthetic average score is 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.1% lower than the Arc A750. In Archeage, users would expect similar performance to these cards, meaning none of them are likely to deliver high FPS at 4K. The B570’s measured results at 4K Ultra (17 FPS) suggest that its rivals would also struggle in this title.

Q: What settings should be used for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows that only Low settings at 1440p achieve an average of 74 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 66 FPS, which is still above 60 but with a minimum of 56 FPS, indicating occasional dips below the target. High (45 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) are not recommended for a 60 FPS experience at 1440p.

Q: Does the 10 GB VRAM cause any issues?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the FPS drops significantly (42 FPS at Low, 17 FPS at Ultra), which could be partially attributed to VRAM pressure, but the more likely cause is the GPU’s limited compute throughput (11.52 TFLOPS). The VRAM capacity is not the primary constraint, as even 1080p Ultra only reaches 45 FPS, suggesting the GPU’s shading units are the limiting factor.

Q: Is this combo better suited for other games than Archeage?

A: Based on the synthetic benchmarks, the CPU is a strong performer, but the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking suggests it is a mid-range card. In Archeage, the combo ranks 2222 out of 2761, which is low, but the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 14195 indicates it can handle less demanding titles. The data for this specific game shows that Archeage is particularly taxing on the GPU, so other games may yield better relative performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, Medium is the best choice for a balanced experience: 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. This stays well above 60 FPS and offers better visuals than Low (110 FPS) without the steep cost of High (66 FPS) or Ultra (45 FPS). The jump from Medium to High costs 32 FPS, which is a significant reduction for modest visual gains in Archeage. Ultra is not worth the drop to 45 FPS, as that is below the 60 FPS target.

For users with 1440p monitors, Medium is still viable at 66 FPS average, but the minimum of 56 FPS means there will be occasional dips below 60. Low is safer at 74 FPS, while High (45 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) are too demanding for smooth play. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p is the highest settings level that maintains playable frame rates, but gamers who prioritize consistency should opt for Low.

At 4K, no settings level achieves 60 FPS. Low yields 42 FPS, Medium 38 FPS, High 26 FPS, and Ultra 17 FPS. The best experience at 4K is Low, but even that is below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel sluggish in fast-paced combat. Users with 4K displays should strongly consider dropping to 1440p or 1080p, as the visual fidelity gained at 4K is not worth the massive FPS penalty. The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best combination of frame rate and visual quality, making it the default recommendation for this combo.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it has a PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes. Its synthetic performance is strong: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391, Cinebench R20 multicore of 9824, Geekbench multicore of 12137, and PassMark multithread of 27575.

In Archeage, the CPU’s role is to maintain frame pacing and handle game logic, which it does effectively. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (110 FPS) shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower settings, as the frame rate is high and consistent. Even at 4K Low (42 FPS), the CPU is likely waiting on the GPU, as the FPS drop is proportional to resolution increase. The CPU’s single-thread performance (3925 in PassMark, 2157 in Geekbench) is particularly important for MMORPGs like Archeage, which often rely on single-threaded game logic. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz ensures that this CPU can handle the most demanding single-threaded tasks.

The nearest CPU rivals confirm its high standing. The i9-10900K has an average score of 27872, which is -0.3% relative to the i5-12600KF, meaning the i5 is actually slightly faster in synthetic tests. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also -0.3%, and the Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is +0.3%. This places the i5-12600KF in the top tier of CPUs, with a percentile of 79 versus all CPUs. In Archeage, this CPU has more than enough headroom to support a more powerful GPU, so users who upgrade the graphics card later will see significant FPS improvements without needing to change the processor.

The CPU’s cache and memory support also contribute to its performance. The 20 MB L3 cache helps with game data locality, and the dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 allows for flexible system builds. The data does not include specific in-game CPU utilization metrics, but the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions strongly suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The combo’s low rank is a GPU issue, not a CPU issue, and this is an important distinction for anyone considering this configuration for Archeage or similar MMORPGs.