Allods Online

# Allods Online with Intel Core i3-12100F + Intel Arc B390

This combination of an Intel Core i3-12100F with an Intel Arc B390 produces a benchmark rank of 2459 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online, placing it in the 11th percentile of all tested systems. The data indicates a pairing where the CPU is substantially more capable than the GPU, resulting in performance that is heavily constrained by the graphics solution across all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2459 out of 2775 places this system in the bottom 11.4% of all tested configurations for Allods Online. This is a low position, reflecting the significant performance limitations imposed by the Intel Arc B390, which itself ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 68th percentile among all processors, demonstrating a stark imbalance between the two components.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows how closely matched the i3-12100F is to other processors in its class. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492 against the i3-12100F's 13494, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails by just 0.3% with a score of 13452, while the Intel Core 5 120UL leads by 0.7% with 13594. The Intel Core i7-1250U sits 1.1% behind at 13351. These margins are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its tier.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a different story. The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, while the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% behind), the GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% behind), and the GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% behind). These are all entry-level or legacy graphics solutions, confirming that the Arc B390 operates in the lowest performance tier despite its modern architecture.

The overall combo ranking reflects this GPU bottleneck. While the CPU could potentially drive higher frame rates in a less graphics-limited scenario, the Arc B390's performance ceiling caps the system's output. In Allods Online, an MMORPG that typically benefits from strong single-threaded CPU performance, the system still cannot overcome the GPU's limitations.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

Memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with the GPU using system memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width is system shared, and bandwidth is listed as system dependent. This means the GPU's memory performance is contingent on the host system's RAM configuration, which can be a significant limiting factor in memory-intensive scenarios common in MMORPGs with large player populations and complex environments.

The GPU's TDP is 80 W, and it uses no power connectors, consistent with its integrated nature. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, providing modern API compatibility. However, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals being the GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710 — all older, low-end discrete solutions.

In Allods Online, the GPU's performance is the primary constraint. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 120 FPS, but this drops dramatically as settings increase. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS falls to 37, representing a 69% reduction. The GPU's limited shading and texture throughput, combined with system-shared memory, creates a situation where higher graphical fidelity quickly overwhelms the available resources.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical of a GPU-bound system. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 120 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 75 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 39 FPS, representing a 67.5% reduction from the 1080p figure.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 94 FPS with a range of 80 to 108 FPS. At 1440p Medium, this drops to 59 FPS (50-68 FPS range), a 37.2% reduction. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 31 FPS (26-36 FPS range), a 67% reduction from 1080p.

High settings show the same pattern: 1080p High delivers 59 FPS, 1440p High delivers 37 FPS (37.3% reduction), and 4K High delivers 19 FPS (67.8% reduction). Ultra settings follow with 37 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p (37.8% reduction), and 12 FPS at 4K (67.6% reduction).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings — approximately 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 67-68% from 1080p to 4K — strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. The scaling matches what would be expected from a GPU with limited pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, rather than a CPU-bound scenario where resolution would have minimal impact on frame rates. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and single-core score of 1674, suggest it could handle higher frame rates if the GPU were more capable.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the most playable experience across all settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 120 FPS average, while 1080p Medium delivers 94 FPS and 1080p High delivers 59 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings (75 FPS) and Medium settings (59 FPS) maintain playable frame rates, while 4K is only viable at Low settings with 39 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% delta). It trails the Intel Core 5 120UL by 0.7% (13594) and leads the Intel Core i7-1250U by 1.1% (13351). These are all within a 2% range, indicating similar overall CPU performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 68th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The resolution scaling data supports this: frame rates drop by approximately 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 67-68% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is characteristic of GPU-limited performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Low settings deliver 120 FPS while Ultra delivers 37 FPS, a 69% reduction. At 1440p, Low delivers 75 FPS and Ultra delivers 23 FPS, also a 69% reduction. At 4K, Low delivers 39 FPS and Ultra delivers 12 FPS, a similar 69% reduction. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates the GPU's performance scales uniformly with graphical load.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710 (1443). These are all low-end or legacy GPUs, confirming the Arc B390's position at the bottom of the performance spectrum.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance like?

A: The i3-12100F achieves a single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark, 168 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 703 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its Geekbench single-core score is 1932, and its Passmark single-thread score is 3444. These scores are competitive for its class, but the GPU bottleneck prevents them from translating into higher frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Allods Online, the data suggests that 1080p Medium settings provide the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 94 FPS average with a range of 80-108 FPS, which is smooth for an MMORPG. This represents a 22% reduction from Low settings (120 FPS) but offers substantially better visual quality.

If higher visual fidelity is preferred, 1080p High at 59 FPS is playable, though it approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable in fast-paced combat scenarios. The 1080p Ultra setting at 37 FPS is borderline for an MMORPG, where large player gatherings and complex spell effects can cause additional performance drops beyond the measured averages.

At 1440p, Medium settings at 59 FPS (50-68 FPS range) are the recommended choice, providing a good balance for users with 1440p displays. The 1440p Low setting at 75 FPS is viable for competitive play, while 1440p High at 37 FPS is marginal and 1440p Ultra at 23 FPS is not recommended.

At 4K, only Low settings at 39 FPS are playable, and even this may struggle in dense areas. The 4K Medium setting at 31 FPS (26-36 FPS range) is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay, and 4K High at 19 FPS and 4K Ultra at 12 FPS are not viable.

The measured data shows that the system's performance scales consistently with settings adjustments, with each step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra producing roughly similar percentage reductions in frame rate. This suggests that users can fine-tune individual settings to find their preferred balance, but the GPU's overall capability limits the upper bound of what is achievable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a TDP of 58 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration and uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 lanes.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong performance for its class. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11860 multi-core and 1674 single-core. Its Cinebench R20 scores are 4981 multi-core and 703 single-core, while Cinebench R15 scores are 1195 multi-core and 168 single-core. Geekbench results show 7252 multi-core and 1932 single-core. Passmark tests reveal specific strengths: data compression at 160452, floating point math at 31977, integer math at 40978, and single-thread performance at 3444.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 13494 places it in the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with its nearest rivals all within a 1.1% range. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show 4051 for 16 threads, 4026 for 8 threads, 2859 for 4 threads, 1659 for 2 threads, and 893 for single-thread. The multi-threaded scores plateau at 8 threads, which is consistent with the 4-core/8-thread design.

In Allods Online, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, player positions, and network processing. The i3-12100F's strong single-threaded performance (893 in 3DMark single-thread, 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is well-suited for MMORPG workloads, which often have significant single-threaded components. However, the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor in all tested configurations, meaning the CPU's capabilities are not fully utilized in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality settings, providing a comprehensive picture of the system's performance in Allods Online.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system achieves the following average frame rates:

• Low settings: 39 FPS
• Medium settings: 31 FPS (with a range of 26-36 FPS)
• High settings: 19 FPS
• Ultra settings: 12 FPS

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the average frame rates are:

• Low settings: 75 FPS
• Medium settings: 59 FPS (with a range of 50-68 FPS)
• High settings: 37 FPS
• Ultra settings: 23 FPS

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the average frame rates are:

• Low settings: 120 FPS
• Medium settings: 94 FPS (with a range of 80-108 FPS)
• High settings: 59 FPS
• Ultra settings: 37 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions: Low settings provide roughly double the frame rate of High settings, while Medium sits between the two. Ultra settings consistently deliver approximately one-third of the Low setting's performance. The Medium settings are the only configuration where min/max FPS data is available, showing a consistent spread of approximately 10-12 FPS between minimum and maximum values.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 37% across all settings, and the transition from 1080p to 4K reduces frame rates by approximately 67-68%. This consistent scaling confirms the GPU-bound nature of the system, as resolution changes have a predictable impact on performance regardless of quality settings. The system achieves playable frame rates (60+ FPS) only at 1080p Low and Medium settings, with 1080p High and 1440p Low/Medium approaching playability at 59 FPS.