Archeage

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a playable experience in ArcheAge, but the data reveals a system that is heavily dependent on the graphics preset selected. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all resolutions show a clear pattern: the gap between Low and Medium settings is relatively small, while the jump to High and especially Ultra incurs a massive performance penalty. For the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, the Medium preset is the clear standout. At 1920x1080, Medium produces 127 FPS, which is 43.1 FPS higher than High and more than double the 60.5 FPS of Ultra. At 2560x1440, Medium maintains 85.9 FPS, staying well above the 60 FPS threshold, while High drops to 55.9 FPS and Ultra falls to 39.4 FPS. Even at 4K, Medium delivers 51.9 FPS, which is close to the 56 FPS of Low but with substantially better visual quality. The data suggests that Ultra is not a viable option for this combo, as it reduces average frame rates by roughly half compared to Medium at every resolution. Therefore, Medium offers the best experience, providing high frame rates without the severe performance degradation seen in the higher presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck in this configuration, especially when settings are raised. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth is sufficient for the game's textures at Medium and High, but the performance collapse at Ultra indicates that the card's 2560 shading units and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are being overwhelmed by the increased rendering load. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are standard for the Turing architecture, but the data shows that these clocks cannot compensate for the additional work required by the Ultra preset. For instance, at 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 127 at Medium to 60.5 at Ultra—a 52.4% reduction. This is not a memory capacity issue but rather a raw processing power limitation. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 22206, placing it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, has an average score of 22307, a delta of -0.5%, indicating they are nearly identical in raw compute power. This level of performance is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming at lower presets, but the Ultra preset in ArcheAge appears to be designed for hardware significantly more powerful than the RTX 2070 SUPER.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the GPU-bound nature of this game at higher settings. At the Low preset, the average FPS falls from 139.4 at 1920x1080 to 98.2 at 2560x1440 and then to 56 at 3840x2160. This represents a 59.8% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is even more punishing at the Medium preset, where FPS drops from 127 at 1080p to 85.9 at 1440p and 51.9 at 4K—a total loss of 59.1%. The pattern is consistent: as resolution increases, the pixel count grows, and the RTX 2070 SUPER must work harder to fill those pixels. The fact that the 4K Low preset (56 FPS) outperforms the 1080p Ultra preset (60.5 FPS) by a smaller margin than expected suggests that the Ultra preset adds a significant per-pixel cost that is even more demanding than a 4x resolution increase. This indicates that the limiting component at high settings is the GPU's shading and texture processing capabilities, not its memory bandwidth. At lower settings like Low and Medium, the GPU still has headroom, but the scaling shows a clear linear relationship between pixel count and frame time. The data implies that for a smooth 4K experience, users would need to stick with Low settings, while 1440p is viable at Medium and 1080p can handle High.

FAQ

Q: What is the best graphics preset for smooth gameplay at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset provides the best balance, delivering 127 FPS on average. High follows at 83.9 FPS, while Ultra drops significantly to 60.5 FPS. Low yields 139.4 FPS but with reduced visual quality.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in ArcheAge?*

A: Only at lower presets. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 56 FPS, and Medium achieves 51.9 FPS. High drops to 33 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 22.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, a delta of -0.5%, meaning they are nearly identical. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670, a delta of 2.5%, showing the RTX card holds a slight edge.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile relative to all other processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong performance. Its average benchmark score is 35684, which is closely matched by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802 (delta -0.3%).

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever a viable choice for this system?

A: No. At every resolution, Ultra produces the lowest average FPS. At 1080p it drops to 60.5 FPS, at 1440p to 39.4 FPS, and at 4K to 22.9 FPS. The performance penalty compared to Medium is roughly 50% or more.

Q: How does the FPS scale from 1080p to 1440p at the High preset?

A: At 1920x1080, High averages 83.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 reduces this to 55.9 FPS, a 33.4% drop. This indicates the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a powerful processor that is not the bottleneck in this gaming scenario. With 12 cores and 20 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded capability, as reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29241 and Geekbench multicore score of 13892. The CPU's base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4128. In an MMORPG like ArcheAge, which often has numerous player characters and complex world calculations, the CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing. The data suggests that the i7-12700K can feed the RTX 2070 SUPER without issue, as the FPS drops at higher resolutions are consistent with GPU-bound behavior. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system hits 139.4 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is not holding back the GPU. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35468, a delta of 0.6%, indicating they are virtually equivalent. The i7-12700K's 12 cores (including performance and efficiency cores in the Alder Lake architecture) are more than sufficient for ArcheAge's threading model, and the benchmark results confirm that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates in this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 139.4 at Low to 127 at Medium, 83.9 at High, and 60.5 at Ultra. The difference between Low and Medium is only 12.4 FPS, suggesting that Medium is a minor cost for significantly better visuals. The jump from Medium to High is a steep 43.1 FPS loss, indicating a major increase in rendering complexity. Ultra further reduces performance by 23.4 FPS from High, making it the least efficient preset. At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats: Low achieves 98.2 FPS, Medium 85.9 FPS, High 55.9 FPS, and Ultra 39.4 FPS. The 1440p Medium result remains above 60 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay, while High dips below it. At 3840x2160, the numbers drop further: Low hits 56 FPS, Medium 51.9 FPS, High 33 FPS, and Ultra 22.9 FPS. The 4K results show that even Low is barely playable, and Ultra is essentially a slideshow. This breakdown demonstrates that the RTX 2070 SUPER has a performance ceiling that is reached at 1080p High and 1440p Medium. The data also shows a consistent performance hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution, with the gaps between presets widening as resolution increases. For example, the difference between Medium and Ultra is 66.5 FPS at 1080p, but only 29 FPS at 4K, indicating that the Ultra preset's cost is somewhat offset by the GPU being already maxed out at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific context of ArcheAge, this hardware combination ranks 1045 out of 1727 tested combos, placing it in the 60.5th percentile of all tested systems. This rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows a system that is capable of high frame rates at lower settings but struggles with demanding presets. The rank is a comprehensive measure that takes into account performance across all resolutions and settings. The i7-12700K's strong CPU performance (89th percentile) is partially offset by the RTX 2070 SUPER's mid-range GPU performance (65th percentile), resulting in a combo that is better than average but far from top-tier. The combo's rank of 1045 suggests that many other systems with more powerful GPUs, such as those in the RTX 30-series or higher, would outperform it, especially at 4K or Ultra settings. However, the data also shows that this combo is not a poor performer; it achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings. The rank indicates that for a system built around a 12-core CPU from 2021 and a 2019 mid-range GPU, the performance is respectable. The delta between this combo and others in the database is not directly provided, but the rank alone places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations. Users of this combo should target 1080p Medium or High, or 1440p Medium, to maximize their experience relative to the system's capabilities.