Archeage

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 981 out of 1727 tested combos in Archeage. This placement puts it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which is a notable result given the hardware's overall benchmark profiles. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 35684, placing it within 1% of rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802, -0.3% delta) and the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468, 0.6% delta). The GPU, meanwhile, holds the 66th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 23181, trading blows with the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, -0.6% delta) and the Intel Arc B580 (23021, 0.7% delta).

The rank of 981 suggests that this combination is not optimized for Archeage's specific engine demands. The data shows that the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and a Passmark multithread score of 34404—does not translate into a top-tier gaming result here. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 is modest, and its Passmark G3D score of 19545 reflects mid-pack rasterization capability. In Archeage, an MMORPG known for CPU-bound scenarios in crowded areas, the combo's rank indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher settings, while the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom that the game may not fully utilize.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, this pairing sits in a crowded field. The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals are all within 0.8%, meaning the i7-12700K's processing power is essentially on par with its closest competitors. The GPU's rivals show similar clustering, with deltas of -0.7% to 0.8%. Yet the in-game rank of 981 out of 1727 indicates that many other hardware combinations—likely those with stronger GPUs or better CPU-GPU balance for this title—achieve higher frame rates. The data suggests that while this combo is competent for general productivity and modern games, Archeage's optimization favors different hardware characteristics.

Settings Recommendations

Benchmark results across three resolutions and four settings presets provide a clear picture of where this combo performs best. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 151.8 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate for this combination. The Medium preset achieves 135.7 FPS, while High drops to 89.4 FPS. Ultra falls to 64.7 FPS. The data indicates that for competitive or smooth gameplay at 1080p, Low or Medium presets are the sweet spot, offering frame rates well above 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the story changes. Low yields 104 FPS, Medium delivers 93.6 FPS, and High drops to 62.8 FPS. Ultra is the least viable option, producing only 43.3 FPS. For a balanced experience at 1440p, the Medium preset appears optimal, maintaining nearly 94 FPS while providing better visual fidelity than Low. High is playable but approaches the 60 FPS threshold, which may be acceptable for slower-paced MMO content.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low produces 57.7 FPS, Medium drops to 52.1 FPS, and High falls to 37.6 FPS. Ultra is nearly unplayable at 21.8 FPS. The measured data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable with the Low preset, and even then, frame rates hover near 60 FPS. For the best overall experience, the 1920x1080 Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 135.7 FPS providing headroom for dips in crowded areas. Alternatively, 2560x1440 Low at 104 FPS is a strong choice for users prioritizing resolution over settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all presets, with Low reaching 151.8 FPS and Medium at 135.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best result is Low at 104 FPS, while 3840x2160 tops out at 57.7 FPS on Low.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: Ultra settings are playable only at 1920x1080, where the average FPS is 64.7. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 43.3 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 21.8 FPS, which is below acceptable playability thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684, which is 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802) and 0.7% below the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940). It is 0.6% above the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468) and 0.8% above the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416).

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and how does it affect performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. In Archeage, this capacity appears sufficient for 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 on lower presets, but at 3840x2160, frame rates drop significantly, suggesting VRAM or bandwidth limits at higher resolutions.

Q: Is this combo better suited for CPU-bound or GPU-bound scenarios?

A: The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core: 29241) and the GPU's modest mid-range scores (3DMark Steel Nomad: 2302) indicate the CPU is not the bottleneck. The GPU's performance caps frame rates, especially at higher resolutions, making this combo more GPU-bound in Archeage.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 2560x1440 on High settings?

A: The measured average is 62.8 FPS at 2560x1440 on High. This is close to the 60 FPS target but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, so users may experience dips below this average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 151.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded average for the entire dataset. Medium follows at 135.7 FPS, representing an 11.9% drop from Low. High yields 89.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 64.7 FPS—a 57.4% reduction from Low. These numbers illustrate a steep performance cost as settings increase, with Ultra nearly halving the frame rate of High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern persists but with lower absolute values. Low delivers 104 FPS, Medium achieves 93.6 FPS, High drops to 62.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43.3 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by 31.5% at Low (151.8 to 104), 31.0% at Medium (135.7 to 93.6), 29.8% at High (89.4 to 62.8), and 33.1% at Ultra (64.7 to 43.3). The consistency of this ~30% penalty across presets suggests that resolution scaling is predictable for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades further. Low produces 57.7 FPS, Medium drops to 52.1 FPS, High falls to 37.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 21.8 FPS. Compared to 1440p, the 4K resolution imposes a 44.5% penalty at Low (104 to 57.7), 44.3% at Medium (93.6 to 52.1), 40.1% at High (62.8 to 37.6), and 49.7% at Ultra (43.3 to 21.8). The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst-case scenario, delivering less than a quarter of the frame rate achievable at 1080p Low.

The data reveals that the most significant performance cliff occurs between Medium and High settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, the drop from Medium to High is 34.1% (135.7 to 89.4); at 1440p, it is 32.9% (93.6 to 62.8); at 4K, it is 27.8% (52.1 to 37.6). The step from High to Ultra is even steeper, with a 27.7% reduction at 1080p, 31.1% at 1440p, and 42.0% at 4K. Users seeking stable performance should avoid Ultra unless playing at 1080p, where 64.7 FPS is still above the playable threshold.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 plays a critical role in determining this combo's Archeage performance. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process at TSMC, the GPU features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. Its boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz provide the computational foundation, delivering 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

These specifications directly influence the measured FPS results. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 at lower presets, but the data shows a sharp decline at 3840x2160. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 21.8 suggests that both VRAM capacity and bandwidth are overwhelmed. The 128-bit bus width and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards, and Archeage's textures at high resolutions likely exceed the available memory bandwidth.

The GPU's pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the 151.8 FPS at 1080p Low and 104 FPS at 1440p Low. However, the transition to 4K imposes a fill-rate burden that the RTX 4060 cannot sustain, particularly at higher presets. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19545 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 place it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, -0.6% delta) and the Intel Arc B580 (23021, 0.7% delta). These rivals show near-identical average scores, indicating that the RTX 4060's performance in this game is representative of its class.

The GPU's ray tracing cores (24) and tensor cores (96) are present but have minimal impact on Archeage, which is not a ray-traced title. The 12-pin power connector and 115 W TDP make it an efficient card, but efficiency does not compensate for the memory bandwidth limitations observed at higher resolutions. The data strongly suggests that the RTX 4060 is the primary constraint on this combo's in-game rank, as the CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate ample processing headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize in this MMORPG.