Archeage

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in ArcheAge?

A: This pairing ranks 891st out of 1,727 tested combos in ArcheAge, placing it near the middle of the benchmark database for this game.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 158.5 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i5-12600KF scores 27,827 on average, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-10900K (27,829, 0% delta) and slightly behind the Core i5-12600K (27,851, -0.1% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti sits in the 69th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,120.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and core configuration?

A: The i5-12600KF has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

# How This Combo Ranks

The data places this combo at rank 891 out of 1,727 tested combinations in ArcheAge. That is a mid-pack position—not a top-tier performer, but far from the bottom. The rank reflects a balance: the CPU is strong in synthetic workloads, while the GPU is a solid mid-range part, and together they land in the 48th percentile of all tested combos.

What matters more than the raw rank is the spread. The combo's measured FPS ranges from a low of 25.2 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 158.5 FPS at 1080p Low. That wide spread shows the pairing is capable of playable frame rates in most scenarios, but struggles at the highest resolutions and quality presets. The rank of 891 suggests that over half of tested combos outperform it, yet the i5-12600KF's 84th percentile CPU ranking indicates the processor is not the primary bottleneck.

The delta between the CPU's synthetic score (27,827) and its nearest rivals is negligible—within 0.4% of the Core i7-13700H and 0.2% of the Core Ultra 5 125H. This translates to consistent CPU performance in real-world games, where the limiting factor becomes the GPU at higher resolutions.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At High settings, the combo delivers 95.1 FPS at 1080p, 65.6 FPS at 1440p, and 38.6 FPS at 4K. That is a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep, indicating the RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting component as pixel count rises.

At Low settings, the pattern shifts. The combo hits 158.5 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p, and 63.1 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 31%, similar to High settings, but the 1440p-to-4K drop is 42%. This consistency suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU remains the bottleneck—the CPU is not holding back frame rates, as evidenced by the 158.5 FPS ceiling at 1080p.

The Medium preset tells a similar story: 141.3 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 51.5 FPS at 4K. The most severe scaling appears at Ultra settings, where the combo drops from 63 FPS at 1080p to 42.7 FPS at 1440p (a 32% drop) and then to 25.2 FPS at 4K (a 41% drop). Across all presets, the 1080p-to-4K scaling factor is roughly 2.5x, which is typical for a GPU with 8 GB of VRAM and a 256-bit memory bus.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 158.5 FPS average, Medium drops to 141.3 FPS, High yields 95.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 63 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 17.2 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 46.2 FPS—a much larger step that suggests High settings introduce significant shader and texture overhead.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but decline noticeably. Low averages 109 FPS, Medium 97 FPS, High 65.6 FPS, and Ultra 42.7 FPS. The Medium-to-High gap narrows to 31.4 FPS, indicating that the resolution increase amplifies the GPU's workload more than the preset change. Ultra at 1440p is borderline for smooth gameplay, dipping below 45 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles at higher presets. Low still manages 63.1 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 51.5 FPS, High to 38.6 FPS, and Ultra to 25.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the worst measured frame rate, falling below the 30 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for acceptable performance. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings for this pairing.

# GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is a critical factor in ArcheAge's performance. At 1080p and 1440p, the VRAM capacity is sufficient, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at High settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 25.2 FPS, which suggests the GPU is both memory-bandwidth-limited and compute-limited—the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is strained by the higher pixel throughput.

The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1410 MHz, combined with 4,864 shading units, deliver 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This is a mid-range figure that explains the 69th percentile ranking. In ArcheAge, the GPU's role becomes dominant at resolutions above 1080p, as the CPU's 84th percentile performance is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25,180, -0.2% delta) and the RX 6600 (25,235, -0.5% delta). The RTX 3060 Ti's average benchmark score of 25,120 is statistically tied with these parts, meaning the observed FPS differences in ArcheAge come down to driver optimization and game-specific factors rather than raw compute power.

# Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gameplay, the data supports High settings as the sweet spot. The 95.1 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS target, and the visual uplift from Medium is substantial. Ultra at 1080p still delivers 63 FPS, which is playable, but the 50% frame rate penalty versus High makes it a less attractive option unless visual fidelity is paramount.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide the best balance. The 97 FPS average is smooth, while High drops to 65.6 FPS—still playable but with less headroom. Low at 1440p hits 109 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. Ultra at 1440p at 42.7 FPS is borderline and not recommended for consistent gameplay.

At 4K, the choices are limited. Low settings produce 63.1 FPS, which is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium at 51.5 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced content, but High (38.6 FPS) and Ultra (25.2 FPS) fall below playable thresholds. For 4K, the recommendation is to stick with Low settings, or Medium if the player prioritizes visuals over frame rate.

Overall, the best experience across all resolutions is at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where the combo balances frame rate and image quality without hitting the GPU's performance ceiling.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 20 MB of shared L3 cache provide strong single-threaded performance, as shown by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,309 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 1,016.

In ArcheAge, the CPU's role is to maintain frame pacing and handle game logic, which is typical for an MMORPG with many on-screen characters. The 158.5 FPS result at 1080p Low demonstrates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions—the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's percentile ranking of 84th versus all CPUs confirms its strength, and its nearest rivals (Core i9-10900K, Core i5-12600K) show a delta of less than 0.4%, meaning real-world differences are negligible.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,444 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 27,575. These results are relevant for ArcheAge's large-scale battles, where multiple cores can be utilized for AI and network processing. However, the measured FPS scaling across resolutions shows that the GPU becomes the constraint well before the CPU's limits are reached, especially at 4K where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched.