Archeage

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700K's average benchmark score is 35,684. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, scores 35,802, putting the Intel part 0.3% behind. Conversely, the Intel Core i7-13800H scores 35,416, which is 0.8% lower than the 12700K.

Q: What is the GTX 1070's performance percentile among all GPUs?

A: The GTX 1070 sits at the 51st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 12,331, placing it just ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, which scores 12,241 (0.7% slower), and just behind the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, which scores 12,504 (1.4% faster).

Q: What is the best playable frame rate for this combo at 1080p?

A: The data shows the highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 104.5 FPS on Low settings. On Medium settings, the combo still delivers 92.4 FPS, while High settings yield 65.4 FPS. Ultra settings drop the average to 43.4 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 65.4. Moving to 2560x1440 High reduces the average to 44.2 FPS, a drop of 21.2 FPS. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 25.5 FPS.

Q: What is the i7-12700K's single-thread performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-12700K scores 4,128. In 3DMark single-thread, it scores 1,043. The PassMark single-thread score is 4,013.

Q: What is the GTX 1070's memory configuration?

A: The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and can boost up to 5.00 GHz. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 25 MB L3 cache. This configuration places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall processing capability.

In the context of Archeage, an MMORPG, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is relevant for handling game logic, network processing, and numerous NPCs or player entities. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9,276 and max-thread score of 9,979 show substantial parallel capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,241 reinforces this, while the single-core score of 4,128 suggests strong per-thread performance, which is crucial for games that rely on a primary rendering thread.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i7-12700K's average benchmark score of 35,684 trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 by 0.3% and the Intel Core i5-14500HX by 0.7%. It leads the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.6% and the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.8%. These deltas are tight, suggesting the 12700K sits in a competitive band among similar processors.

For Archeage specifically, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 104.5 FPS, which is the highest measured result. This indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at this setting. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34,404 and the Geekbench multicore score of 13,892 provide additional context: the processor has headroom for multitasking, but the game's frame rate is not solely CPU-bound.

The 20 threads and high boost clock of 5.00 GHz mean the processor can handle both the game's rendering thread and background tasks without causing stutter. The data does not show min FPS values, so the consistency of frame delivery cannot be assessed, but the average FPS figures suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p, where the GPU plays a larger role.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a Pascal-architecture GPU built on a 16 nm process. It features 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory operates at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the data shows significant frame rate drops.

The GTX 1070 ranks in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12,331. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (0.7% slower) and the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (1.4% faster). The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 13,498 indicates moderate DirectX 11 performance, which aligns with Archeage's engine requirements.

In Archeage, the GPU's role is most evident at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo averages only 20.1 FPS, which is barely playable. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS climbs to 43.4, still below the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests the GTX 1070's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth are limiting factors at higher settings.

The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 48 in PassMark is notably low compared to its DirectX 11 score of 100. Since Archeage is an older MMORPG from 2014, it may not leverage modern APIs efficiently, meaning the GTX 1070's Pascal architecture, which supports DirectX 12 (12_1), might not see full benefit. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the data shows the frame rate drops below 30 FPS even on Low settings (40.3 FPS), indicating that the GPU's shading power, not just memory, is the constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 104.5 FPS on Low, 92.4 FPS on Medium, 65.4 FPS on High, and 43.4 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 12.1 FPS, while Medium to High costs 27.0 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 22.0 FPS. This indicates a steep drop when moving to High settings, likely due to increased pixel shading and texture complexity.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 73.3 FPS on Low, 61 FPS on Medium, 44.2 FPS on High, and 32 FPS on Ultra. The delta from Low to Medium is 12.3 FPS, Medium to High is 16.8 FPS, and High to Ultra is 12.2 FPS. The pattern is similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower, reflecting the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 40.3 FPS on Low, 35.5 FPS on Medium, 25.5 FPS on High, and 20.1 FPS on Ultra. The delta from Low to Medium is 4.8 FPS, Medium to High is 10.0 FPS, and High to Ultra is 5.4 FPS. At this resolution, even Low settings struggle to maintain 60 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable.

The data shows that the GTX 1070 is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rates across all settings are below 45 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,128) allows the GPU to be more utilized, but the GPU's limits still cap Ultra at 43.4 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 104.5 at 1080p to 73.3 at 1440p (a 29.8% decrease) and then to 40.3 at 4K (a further 45.0% decrease from 1440p). This scaling is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase: 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p. The FPS drops are slightly less than pixel scaling, suggesting some CPU limitation at lower resolutions.

At High settings, the FPS drops from 65.4 at 1080p to 44.2 at 1440p (a 32.4% decrease) and then to 25.5 at 4K (a 42.3% decrease from 1440p). The larger drop at 1440p compared to Low settings indicates the GPU is becoming more stressed. At Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (43.4 FPS) to 1440p (32 FPS) is 26.2%, and from 1440p to 4K (20.1 FPS) is 37.2%.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads have enough headroom to push high frame rates, but the GTX 1070's pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s become limiting as resolution increases. The 4K results show that the GPU is the clear bottleneck: even on Low settings, the average FPS is only 40.3, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s is also insufficient for 4K texture loads, contributing to the sub-30 FPS results on High and Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides 92.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a substantial improvement over Low's 104.5 FPS for minimal visual compromise. High settings at 1080p yield 65.4 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices 27 FPS compared to Medium. Ultra settings drop to 43.4 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 61 FPS, which is just barely above 60 FPS. This is the recommended choice for smooth gameplay at this resolution. Low settings at 1440p produce 73.3 FPS, offering more headroom, but Medium provides better visual fidelity. High settings at 1440p drop to 44.2 FPS, which is noticeable and may cause stutter in fast-paced combat. Ultra settings at 32 FPS are not recommended for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings average 40.3 FPS, which is the most playable option, but still below the smooth threshold. Medium settings at 35.5 FPS and High at 25.5 FPS are marginal, while Ultra at 20.1 FPS is effectively unplayable. For 4K, the data suggests that users should either lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

The data indicates that the i7-12700K's strong single-core performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,043) allows the CPU to keep up with the GPU at lower settings, but the GTX 1070's 51st percentile ranking limits the overall experience. The best balance of visual quality and playability is achieved at 1080p Medium (92.4 FPS) or 1440p Medium (61 FPS). For users prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 104.5 FPS is the highest measured result.