Archeage

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a consistent pattern: this combination of Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps 1080p playable even at maximum settings.

At 4K Ultra, the system delivers 29.5 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Dropping to 4K High raises this to 39.6 FPS, a 34% improvement over Ultra. The gap between 4K High and 4K Medium is smaller, with Medium achieving 58.7 FPS — 48% higher than High. This nonlinear scaling indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU, while the jump from High to Medium represents a more efficient use of the RTX 3070's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Moving to 1440p, the picture changes markedly. High settings produce 71.3 FPS, which is 80% faster than 4K High. Medium reaches 105.8 FPS, and Low hits 118.6 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium at this resolution is just 10.8%, suggesting the CPU (with its 20 threads and 25 MB of shared L3 cache) begins to exert more influence as the GPU load lightens. Ultra at 1440p still struggles at 45.6 FPS, reinforcing that the Ultra preset is the GPU's weak point regardless of resolution.

At 1080p, the RTX 3070 has enough headroom that the i7-12700K's capabilities become the limiting factor. Ultra delivers 68.6 FPS, while High jumps to 102.4 FPS — a 49% uplift. Medium and Low produce 157.3 and 176.7 FPS respectively. The difference between Medium and Low is only 12.3%, indicating that the CPU's single-thread score of 415 in Cinebench R15 and 1043 in 3DMark single-thread is becoming the bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system approaches the practical ceiling for this CPU-GPU pairing in Archeage.

The scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 3070's 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is well-matched to the i7-12700K's multithreaded output (29,241 in Cinebench R23) for most settings, but the Ultra preset's demands exceed what this GPU can deliver at any resolution. Players targeting 4K should stick to Medium, while 1440p and 1080p users can comfortably run High.

FAQ

Q: Can this system handle Archeage at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Only at Medium settings, where it averages 58.7 FPS. High settings drop to 39.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29.5 FPS, both below smooth-playability thresholds.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: 1440p with High settings yields 71.3 FPS, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low reaches 176.7 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the i7-12700K's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1043) becomes the limiting factor. The 12.3% difference between Medium (157.3 FPS) and Low (176.7 FPS) indicates CPU headroom is nearly exhausted.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance cost?

A: No. At 1080p, Ultra (68.6 FPS) is 33% slower than High (102.4 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra (45.6 FPS) is 36% slower than High (71.3 FPS). The visual gains do not justify the frame rate penalty.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 781st out of 1,727 tested combos for Archeage, placing it in the top 45% of all systems tested. This is respectable but not elite for this game.

Q: What is the RTX 3070's standing relative to other GPUs?

A: The GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,238. It sits within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti in average score.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 781st out of 1,727 tested combos in Archeage, placing it in the 55th percentile overall. This position reflects a capable mid-to-upper tier pairing that delivers solid performance in most scenarios but falls short of the top configurations.

The CPU itself sits in the 89th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 35,684. Its nearest rivals show how tightly contested this performance tier is: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is just 0.3% slower, while the Intel Core i7-13700T is 0.6% faster. The Intel Core i5-14500HX trails by 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-13800H leads by 0.8%. These sub-1% deltas indicate that the i7-12700K is extremely well-positioned within its performance class, offering essentially identical throughput to several newer and older parts.

The RTX 3070 ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,238. Its competitive landscape is similarly tight: the AMD FirePro S7150 is 0.6% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT trails by 0.9%. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 1% behind, and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X sits 1.1% behind. This grouping places the RTX 3070 at the edge of a performance plateau where many GPUs deliver nearly identical results in synthetic benchmarks.

The rank of 781 out of 1,727 suggests that while this pairing is competent, there are many systems that outperform it in Archeage specifically. The game's MMORPG nature, with its 2014 release date, means that CPU-bound scenarios in crowded areas may differ from the measured averages. The i7-12700K's strong multithreaded scores (29,241 in Cinebench R23 multicore) should handle large player gatherings, but the GPU's 72nd percentile standing limits overall frame rates at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data spans three resolutions and four settings tiers, providing a complete picture of this system's capabilities in Archeage.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 3070 delivers 65.6 FPS on Low, 58.7 FPS on Medium, 39.6 FPS on High, and 29.5 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Medium costs 10.5% performance, while Medium to High costs 32.5%, and High to Ultra costs 25.5%. This pattern shows that the High preset is a significant step up in GPU load, while Ultra adds another heavy layer of effects.

At 2560x1440, the same settings produce 118.6 FPS (Low), 105.8 FPS (Medium), 71.3 FPS (High), and 45.6 FPS (Ultra). The relative drops are 10.8% from Low to Medium, 32.6% from Medium to High, and 36.1% from High to Ultra. The larger drop to Ultra at this resolution indicates that the setting's additional demands scale disproportionately with pixel count.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 176.7 FPS (Low), 157.3 FPS (Medium), 102.4 FPS (High), and 68.6 FPS (Ultra). The drops are 11.0% from Low to Medium, 34.9% from Medium to High, and 33.0% from High to Ultra. The High-to-Ultra penalty shrinks slightly compared to 1440p, suggesting the CPU is beginning to mask some GPU limitations at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers the highest frame rates, with 1080p Low exceeding 170 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance of quality and performance, staying above 58 FPS at 4K and above 105 FPS at 1440p. High settings are playable at 1440p (71.3 FPS) and 1080p (102.4 FPS) but not at 4K. Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, where 68.6 FPS approaches playability, but the 45.6 FPS at 1440p and 29.5 FPS at 4K make it unsuitable for those resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset is the only viable option, delivering 58.7 FPS. This is comfortably above the 30 FPS minimum for playability and offers a significant improvement over High's 39.6 FPS. Players who prioritize frame rate over visuals can use Low for 65.6 FPS, but the 11.8% gain over Medium comes at a substantial visual cost. Ultra at 4K (29.5 FPS) should be avoided entirely, as it falls below playable thresholds.

For 1440p users, High settings provide the best experience at 71.3 FPS. This is a 33% improvement over Ultra's 45.6 FPS while maintaining strong visual quality. Medium offers 105.8 FPS for players with high-refresh-rate monitors, and Low reaches 118.6 FPS for competitive play. The jump from Medium to High costs 32.6% of performance, which is a meaningful trade-off, but the visual quality improvement in an MMORPG like Archeage justifies it for most players.

For 1080p, High settings deliver 102.4 FPS, which is ideal for standard 60 Hz displays and sufficient for 100 Hz panels. Medium at 157.3 FPS is the best choice for 144 Hz monitors, providing smooth motion without sacrificing too much detail. Low at 176.7 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where every frame matters. Ultra at 68.6 FPS is playable but offers diminishing returns over High, with a 33% performance penalty for marginal visual gains.

The overall recommendation is to use High settings at 1080p or 1440p, and Medium at 4K. This configuration maximizes visual fidelity while maintaining playable frame rates across all three resolutions. The data shows that the RTX 3070's 8 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for Medium and High presets at these resolutions, but the Ultra preset's demands exceed what this GPU can comfortably deliver.