Allods Online

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B370 in Allods Online produces a performance profile that is heavily constrained by the graphics subsystem, particularly at higher resolutions. The data indicates that while the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at lower settings, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, leading to a playable experience only at 1080p with specific presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for this combo show a steep and consistent decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 108 FPS at 1080p to 68 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 36 FPS at 4K. This represents a 67% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is even more dramatic at High settings, where the average frame rate falls from 53 FPS at 1080p to 34 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 18 FPS at 4K, a 66% drop.

This pattern strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are the primary limiting factor. The GPU's performance declines almost linearly with the increase in pixel count, which is typical for a component that is saturated by the workload. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset yields an average of just 11 FPS, while 4K Low yields 36 FPS, indicates that the GPU is struggling with both the resolution and the shader complexity. The 4K Medium preset, with an average of 28 FPS and a minimum of 24 FPS, sits in a narrow band that is barely playable, but the drop from Medium to High at 4K is a 10 FPS loss, showing that the overhead of High settings is too much for the GPU to handle at this resolution. The data shows that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combination, with only Low and Medium settings providing average frame rates above 30 FPS. The 1080p results are the only ones where the CPU's potential is partially realized, as the 1080p Low average of 108 FPS is more than triple the 4K High average of 18 FPS, clearly demonstrating that the GPU is the component that dictates the performance ceiling in this game.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture. Its performance in Allods Online is characterized by a low average benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This puts it in direct competition with much older discrete cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which has an average score of 1190 and a delta of -0.5%. This context explains why the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings.

The GPU's specifications are modest for modern gaming. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, with 10 ray tracing cores. Its clock speeds are listed as a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This shared memory setup is a significant factor in performance, as the bandwidth is described as "System Dependent." The lack of dedicated VRAM likely contributes to the severe performance drop at 4K, as the GPU has to compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is a common bottleneck for integrated graphics solutions.

The GPU's TDP is a very low 25 W, which is a hallmark of an integrated solution. This low power draw is a benefit for system thermals but is also an indicator of its limited compute capability. The FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, which is relatively low for handling the pixel fill rates required at 4K. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These figures, when combined with the shared memory, explain the measured results: the GPU simply cannot maintain the data throughput needed for high-resolution textures and effects. The 1080p Low preset, which reduces the demand on memory and shaders, allows the GPU to achieve 108 FPS, but the 4K Ultra preset, which maximizes these demands, brings it to its knees at 11 FPS. The data suggests that the GPU's role is the dominant constraint, with the CPU having minimal influence on the frame rate at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 15989 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2257 in single-core, with an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong mid-range processor, and its performance is far ahead of the GPU in this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 7643 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-1355U with a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 with a delta of -0.7%. This shows that the i5-12400 is a very capable processor, and its performance is not the bottleneck in this game. The data supports this conclusion: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 108 FPS, which is a high frame rate that many CPUs could not sustain. However, the frame rates drop significantly at higher resolutions, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

For an MMORPG like Allods Online, which often involves many characters and effects on screen, the CPU's 12 threads are beneficial for handling game logic and network data. The L3 cache is 18 MB shared, which is ample for a game of this era. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is often critical for the main game loop. While the CPU is not the limiting factor here, its performance is essential for achieving the 108 FPS seen at 1080p Low. If the GPU were stronger, the i5-12400 would likely be able to push even higher frame rates, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and PassMark multithread score of 18747 indicate substantial headroom. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset yields only 11 FPS while the 1080p Low preset yields 108 FPS is a clear indication that the CPU is waiting on the GPU for most of the frame time.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2559 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, which is a very poor ranking. This is a direct result of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU itself is a high-performer. The rank is a measure of the combined system's ability to run the game, and the GPU holds the combo back significantly.

This low rank is consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs. The CPU, on the other hand, is in the 72nd percentile, showing a massive imbalance in the pairing. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is not well-suited for this game at higher settings. The data shows that the combo is only capable of producing smooth frame rates at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, which is a poor outcome for a system with a 12th-gen Core i5. The rank of 2559 suggests that most other tested combinations, even those with weaker CPUs, outperform this pairing because they likely have more capable discrete GPUs. The data makes it clear that while the CPU is a strong component, the overall combo is hamstrung by the integrated GPU, resulting in a ranking that does not reflect the CPU's individual potential.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 resolution. The Low preset yields the highest average frame rate of 108 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth and responsive experience. However, the Medium preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 85 FPS and a minimum of 72 FPS, ensuring that frame rates stay well above the playable threshold even in busy scenes. The High preset at 1080p drops to an average of 53 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant 32 FPS loss from Medium, suggesting that the High preset's additional graphical effects are too costly for the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, with an average of 53 FPS and a minimum of 45 FPS. The High preset at 1440p is borderline, with an average of 34 FPS, which may be acceptable for some players but is not ideal for a fast-paced MMORPG. The Low preset at 1440p is a viable alternative, offering 68 FPS, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, no preset provides a consistently playable experience. The Low preset averages 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, while Medium averages 28 FPS with a minimum of 24 FPS, and High and Ultra are unplayable at 18 FPS and 11 FPS, respectively. The data strongly suggests that users should stick to 1080p for the best experience, with Medium being the recommended preset for a mix of quality and performance, and Low being the choice for maximum frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The best experience is at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, which provides an average FPS of 85 and a minimum FPS of 72. For maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p yields 108 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 36 FPS on the Low preset. The Medium preset drops to 28 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are unplayable at 18 FPS and 11 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, has a score of 1186 (a -0.2% delta), and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 has a score of 1190 (a -0.5% delta), showing they are all very close in raw compute power.

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

A: The GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The CPU is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. The frame rate drops dramatically with resolution, indicating the GPU is saturated while the CPU has headroom.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2559 out of 2775 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested for Allods Online.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 108 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 34 FPS. This is a 74 FPS difference, showing the massive performance cost of Ultra settings on this GPU.