Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010-era MMORPG, is not typically a title that stresses modern flagship hardware, yet the measured data for the Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the Intel Arc B390 reveals a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution. The benchmark results show a system that can deliver playable frame rates at lower resolutions but collapses under the weight of higher display resolutions and demanding presets. The data indicates that the Arc B390, despite its modern architecture, operates at a performance tier that places it near entry-level discrete GPUs from over a decade ago, making it the definitive bottleneck in this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and tells a clear story about where the system’s limitations lie. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 120 FPS, which is smooth and highly playable. Moving up to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset, the average falls to 75 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average plummets further to 39 FPS, which is only 32.5% of the 1080p performance. This scaling pattern is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel throughput demand outpaces the rendering capabilities of the graphics processor.

The scaling becomes even more dramatic when examining the Medium preset, which includes minimum and maximum frame rate data. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 59 FPS, with the minimum falling to 50 FPS and the maximum to 68 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average collapses to 31 FPS, with a minimum of 26 FPS and a maximum of 36 FPS. The incremental performance loss from 1080p to 1440p is a 37.2% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K, it is a 47.5% reduction. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU is not just being stressed but is hitting a hard architectural wall when trying to fill the increased pixel count.

The High preset tells a similar story. The 1080p High average is 59 FPS, which is identical to the 1440p Medium average. However, at 1440p High, the average drops to 37 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches just 19 FPS. The severe drop from 59 FPS at 1080p to 19 FPS at 4K represents a 67.8% reduction in performance. This data implies that the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU. A CPU bottleneck would typically show less variation across resolutions, as the processor's workload remains relatively constant regardless of pixel count. Here, the performance is inversely proportional to the resolution, which directly points to the Intel Arc B390 as the sole limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks at 2459 out of 2775 tested combos for Allods Online. This places the system in the bottom 11.4% of all tested configurations, indicating that the vast majority of hardware pairings deliver better performance in this specific game. The rank is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU is a high-end desktop processor. The data shows that this combo is not optimized for high-resolution or high-settings gameplay, and its position in the rankings reinforces the notion that the graphics card is holding back an otherwise capable platform.

The combo's ranking is particularly low when considering the CPU's own standing. The Intel Core i5-14600K sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 90% of processors in general benchmark suites. In contrast, the Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms only 9% of graphics cards. This massive disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's low percentile explains the combo's poor overall rank. The system is effectively a top-tier processor paired with a bottom-tier graphics solution, and the game's performance is dictated by the weakest link.

The nearest rivals for this combo in the database are other configurations that share similar average benchmark scores, not necessarily similar hardware. The data shows the combo's performance is closely matched with systems using GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, NVIDIA GeForce 800M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, with delta percentage differences of 1.3%, 1.5%, 2.5%, and 2.7% respectively. These rival GPUs are all from the early 2010s, which confirms how far behind the Arc B390 is in raw performance despite its modern 3nm process node and Xe3-LPG architecture. The comparison suggests that the Arc B390's unique features do not translate into practical gaming performance gains.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 3nm process node and Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Arc Graphics-M generation for Panther Lake. Its base clock is 300 MHz, and it boosts up to 2500 MHz. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, which is a modest figure for a modern GPU. The memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's RAM for both capacity and bandwidth, which is a significant limitation for gaming performance.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 9 versus all GPUs is extremely low, and its average benchmark score is 1482 on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This score places it in the same performance tier as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score of 1463), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score of 1460), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score of 1446), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (score of 1443). These are historically low-end parts, and the Arc B390's performance is not significantly better. The 3DMark score is a synthetic measure, but the in-game FPS data aligns with this low ranking, confirming that the GPU's real-world performance is similarly constrained.

The system-shared memory configuration is a critical factor. Since there is no dedicated VRAM, the GPU must access system memory over the memory bus, which introduces latency and bandwidth limitations. This is particularly problematic at higher resolutions where the data footprint is larger. The GPU's low pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s is a hard limit on how quickly it can fill the screen, which explains the catastrophic performance drop at 4K. The measured FPS figures are directly correlated with the GPU's modest specifications, and the data suggests that the Arc B390 is not designed for demanding gaming workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is capable of playable frame rates at lower settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 120 FPS, which is excellent. The Medium preset averages 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS, which is also smooth. The High preset averages 59 FPS, which is borderline playable for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset, however, drops to an average of 37 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth and may be challenging for fast-paced gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. The Low preset averages 75 FPS, which is still playable. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal. The High preset drops to an average of 37 FPS, which is on the edge of playability. The Ultra preset averages just 23 FPS, which is a poor experience. The data shows that 1440p is only viable for the Low and Medium presets if a stable frame rate is desired.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. The Medium preset averages 31 FPS, with a minimum of 26 FPS and a maximum of 36 FPS, which is a stuttery experience. The High preset averages just 19 FPS, which is nearly unplayable. The Ultra preset averages only 12 FPS, which is a slideshow. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo in Allods Online.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Allods Online with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution that provides consistently playable frame rates across multiple settings. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 120 FPS, Medium achieves 94 FPS, and High achieves 59 FPS, all of which are acceptable. At 2560x1440, only the Low and Medium presets are playable, with 75 FPS and 59 FPS respectively. 4K is not recommended as even the Low preset only reaches 39 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 (a 1.3% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M with a score of 1460 (a 1.5% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM with a score of 1446 (a 2.5% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 with a score of 1443 (a 2.7% difference). This shows the Arc B390 is only marginally stronger than these older, low-end GPUs.

Q: What does the frame rate data say about the system's bottleneck?

A: The frame rate scaling strongly indicates a GPU bottleneck. The performance drops dramatically as resolution increases, which is the expected behavior when the graphics processor is the limiting component. For example, at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 120 at 1080p to 75 at 1440p and then to 39 at 4K. This reduction is not linear, and the severe collapse at 4K points to the GPU's limited pixel throughput.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600K a high-performing processor?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14600K is a high-performing processor. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It scores 24,491 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,064 in Cinebench R23 single-core. It is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,618, which is closely matched with rivals like the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (score 48,698) and AMD EPYC 4345P (score 48,470).

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Allods Online?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B390 combo ranks 2459 out of 2775 tested combos for Allods Online. This places it in the bottom 11.4% of all tested configurations. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU's weak performance, as the CPU is a top-tier processor.

Q: What are the specifications of the Intel Arc B390's memory?

A: The Intel Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and the bandwidth is "System Dependent." This reliance on system memory is a significant performance limitation, especially at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10nm process node for the Intel Socket 1700. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 125W. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The processor's integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, though the system uses the discrete Arc B390 for rendering. The CPU's percentile rank is 90, indicating it is a high-end processor.

In the context of Allods Online, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls, but the measured data suggests it is not the limiting factor. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,491 and a Geekbench multicore score of 16,673. The single-core performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,064 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,491. This suggests the processor is more than capable of feeding the GPU with data. However, the GPU's low performance means the CPU is often idle, waiting for the graphics pipeline to catch up.

The processor's high core count and clock speed are beneficial for MMORPGs, which often have many players and entities on screen. However, the benchmark data shows that even with the CPU's strong performance, the frame rates are limited by the GPU. For example, the highest average FPS recorded is 120 at 1080p Low, which is a GPU-friendly scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see more consistent frame rates across different resolutions, but the data shows a clear decline as resolution increases. The CPU's role is therefore to provide a stable foundation, but the Arc B390 prevents the system from reaching its full potential.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 resolution with the Medium settings preset. At this configuration, the system achieves an average of 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. This provides a smooth and responsive experience that is well-suited for an MMORPG, where quick reactions and smooth camera movement are important. The Low preset at 1080p offers a higher average of 120 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra frame rate, as the Medium preset already provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

For players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, the High preset at 1920x1080 is a viable option, achieving an average of 59 FPS. This is right at the edge of what many consider smooth, but it offers better graphics than the Medium preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as the average FPS drops to 37, which is a significant reduction in smoothness and may be noticeable during gameplay. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the only option that provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 59 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 75 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a better balance of quality and performance.

The data suggests that 3840x2160 is not a viable resolution for this combo, as even the Low preset only achieves an average of 39 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets at 4K are all below 31 FPS, which is a poor experience. Therefore, the recommended setup is 1080p with Medium settings for the best balance of visual quality and smoothness. If a higher frame rate is desired, the Low preset at 1080p is the best choice. If visual quality is paramount, the High preset at 1080p is acceptable, but players should be prepared for a frame rate that hovers near 60 FPS.