Allods Online

# Allods Online with Intel Core i5-12600KF + Intel Arc B390

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG that remains surprisingly demanding at higher settings. The CPU, a 10-core, 16-thread Alder Lake-S part with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, provides substantial processing headroom, but the GPU, an integrated-class solution with a 300 MHz base and 2500 MHz boost clock, becomes the decisive bottleneck as resolution and quality settings increase. The combo ranks 2459th out of 2775 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower quartile of performance, though the measured frame rates reveal a nuanced story across resolutions and presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF brings 10 cores and 16 threads to Allods Online, a configuration that far exceeds the thread requirements of a 2010-era MMORPG. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, the processor's single-thread performance is its strongest asset for this title. Benchmark data shows a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2157, indicating robust per-core capability that should handle the game's primary game logic and rendering thread without difficulty. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache further support rapid data access for the game's world-state calculations.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is equally formidable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and a PassMark multithread score of 27575. In Allods Online, where large player populations and persistent world effects can create spikes in CPU load, this headroom prevents processor-bound frame drops even in crowded areas. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and max-thread score of 7952 confirm consistent scaling across all available threads, though the game likely uses only a fraction of these resources. The processor's percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs places it well above the median, and its average benchmark score of 27799 sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, a notable comparison for gaming workloads.

In the measured results, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the combo achieves 120 FPS. This frame rate suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to approach display refresh limits. However, the fact that higher settings at the same resolution drop to 94 FPS at Medium and 59 FPS at High indicates that the GPU begins to limit performance well before the CPU's potential is exhausted. The CPU's 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are part of a platform that delivers ample processing power for this title, but the data shows that the Arc B390 cannot fully utilize that capability beyond modest settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear performance limiter in this combination. Built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a Panther Lake chip, this integrated GPU operates with 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units. Its 300 MHz base clock and 2500 MHz boost clock yield a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS suggests theoretical capability, but the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 tells a different story in practice. This score places the Arc B390 in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, a stark indicator of its low-end positioning.

The nearest rivals for the Arc B390 are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% faster), the GeForce 800M (1.5% faster), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% faster), and the GeForce GT 710 (2.7% faster). These comparisons illustrate that the B390's performance class is that of entry-level integrated graphics from a decade ago, despite its modern architecture. The GPU uses system-shared memory, with bandwidth described as system-dependent, which means performance can vary based on the host system's RAM configuration. The 80 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is not a discrete graphics card but an integrated solution.

In Allods Online, the GPU's limitations manifest immediately. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages only 37 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 12 FPS. The GPU's 12 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 are modern features, but they do not translate into raw rasterization performance for this older title. The Arc B390's 3 nm process node and Intel foundry production are technical highlights, yet the benchmark results confirm that architectural efficiency cannot compensate for the modest shading unit count and shared memory bandwidth. The GPU's average benchmark score of 1482, identical to its single Steel Nomad result, reinforces its position as a low-power, low-performance part.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 120 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 75 FPS; and at 4K Low, it falls to 39 FPS. This represents a 37.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is roughly proportional to pixel count, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor even at the lowest quality settings. The CPU, with its high single-thread scores, is not the bottleneck at any resolution.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues: 94 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The 1440p Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 50 and a maximum of 68, showing reasonable frame consistency. The 4K Medium result has a minimum of 26 and maximum of 36, indicating tighter frame pacing at lower average performance. At High settings, the values are 59 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is barely playable, while 1080p High is just at the threshold of smooth gameplay.

Ultra settings expose the GPU's severe limitation: 37 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 12 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37.8%, and from 1440p to 4K is 47.8%, again consistent with pixel-count scaling. The fact that 1080p Ultra produces the same 37 FPS as 1440p High suggests that the GPU is saturated at both points, with the extra pixels at 1440p being partially offset by the lower quality preset. The resolution scaling data makes it clear that the Arc B390's fixed function units are the primary constraint, and no amount of CPU headroom can overcome that hardware ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2459th out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking. The CPU's high percentile rank of 79 contrasts sharply with the GPU's 9th percentile, and the combo's overall ranking reflects the weaker component. This disparity suggests that the CPU is severely underutilized in this pairing, with the GPU unable to translate the processor's capabilities into frame rate.

Compared to other combos, this system's position indicates that most tested configurations outperform it, likely due to more balanced CPU-GPU pairings or the use of discrete graphics cards. The combo rank of 2459 out of 2775 means that 316 configurations perform worse, but these are likely older or more mismatched systems. The data shows that the i5-12600KF is a top-tier processor by benchmark standards, but the Arc B390's performance class relegates the overall system to the lower echelon of gaming performance. In Allods Online specifically, the combo's rank suggests that players would need to accept significant graphical compromises to achieve acceptable frame rates.

The nearest GPU rivals, all scoring within 2.7% of the Arc B390, are ancient parts, which contextualizes the combo's poor standing. A system with a modern 10-core CPU and a GPU that performs like a GeForce GT 710 is inherently unbalanced. The combo rank reflects this mismatch, and the measured FPS data confirms that the system cannot deliver smooth gameplay at higher settings or resolutions. The ranking is a quantitative measure of what the frame rate data already shows: this is a low-performance configuration for Allods Online, despite the CPU's strength.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 120 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. Medium settings yield 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 108, maintaining playability with some frame variance. High settings drop to 59 FPS, which is borderline acceptable for an MMORPG but not ideal. Ultra settings fall to 37 FPS, which is stuttery and likely to detract from the experience. The progression from 120 to 94 to 59 to 37 FPS across presets shows a consistent performance degradation as quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the results are more constrained. Low settings average 75 FPS, which is playable but noticeably lower than 1080p. Medium settings average 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68, providing a playable experience with occasional dips. High settings drop to 37 FPS, which is marginal for gameplay. Ultra settings fall to 23 FPS, making the game difficult to play smoothly. The 1440p results show that the GPU's limited fillrate becomes more apparent at this resolution, with even Low settings failing to reach the 120 FPS achieved at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all presets. Low settings average 39 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. Medium settings average 31 FPS with a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 36, showing poor frame consistency. High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings average 12 FPS, both of which are unplayable. The 4K results confirm that the Arc B390 is not suited for high-resolution gaming in this title, regardless of quality settings. The measured minimum and maximum values at Medium settings across all resolutions show a consistent pattern of significant frame variance, indicating that the GPU's shared memory and low pixel throughput cause uneven frame delivery under load.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Allods Online at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p with Low settings (120 FPS) or Medium settings (94 FPS). At 1440p Low, the average is 75 FPS, which also exceeds 60 FPS. All other resolution and settings combinations fall below 60 FPS.

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p, Low and Medium settings exceed 90 FPS, and High reaches 59 FPS. Higher resolutions result in significant frame rate drops, with 1440p High at 37 FPS and 4K Low at 39 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872), 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712), and 0.3% lower than both the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887) and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896).

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% slower), the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% slower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% slower), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% slower).

Q: What settings should I use for the best visual quality while maintaining playability?

A: At 1080p, Medium settings provide 94 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS, offering a good balance of quality and performance. At 1440p, Medium settings average 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, which is acceptable but less consistent. High settings at 1080p (59 FPS) are also viable if visual fidelity is prioritized.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The measured FPS drops proportionally with pixel count, indicating GPU-bound performance across all settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo in Allods Online depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, Medium settings offer the best experience, with an average of 94 FPS and a minimum of 80 FPS. This preset provides a significant quality improvement over Low settings (120 FPS) while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS. High settings at 1080p average 59 FPS, which is borderline, but the Medium preset's higher minimum frame rate of 80 FPS ensures smoother gameplay during busy scenes. Ultra settings at 1080p (37 FPS) should be avoided, as the frame rate falls below the threshold for comfortable MMORPG play.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings are the recommended choice, delivering an average of 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS. This matches the 1080p High result in average frame rate but offers better visual fidelity at a higher resolution. Low settings at 1440p (75 FPS) provide a smoother experience but sacrifice visual quality. High settings at 1440p (37 FPS) and Ultra settings (23 FPS) are not recommended due to inconsistent and low frame rates. For users with 1440p displays, the Medium preset offers the best balance, though the minimum FPS of 50 indicates occasional dips that may be noticeable in crowded areas.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset delivers a fully playable experience. Low settings average 39 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may cause perceptible stuttering. Medium settings average 31 FPS with a minimum of 26 FPS, and High and Ultra settings fall to 19 FPS and 12 FPS respectively. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution to 1440p or 1080p for this game, as the GPU's performance at 4K is insufficient for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the Arc B390's pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s is simply too low to handle the 8.3 million pixels of 4K resolution at acceptable frame rates. For the best overall experience, 1080p Medium is the recommended configuration, offering the highest quality-to-performance ratio among all measured rows.