Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, presents an unusual stress profile for modern hardware. The benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B390 reveals a system that is drastically limited by its graphics processor in this title. While the CPU is a high-end 16-core part, the GPU is an integrated solution that sits near the bottom of the performance charts. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings show a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance, with the game's engine and the iGPU's capabilities interacting in ways that produce a wide spread of playability outcomes.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable yet steep decline in frame rate as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 59 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 37 FPS, a reduction of 22 frames. At 4K High, the average falls further to 19 FPS. This scaling is not linear; the jump from 1080p to 1440p represents a 37% performance loss, while the jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 49% loss from the 1440p figure. This steepening decline indicates that the graphics processor is running out of fillrate and shading capacity as pixel count increases.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. With Low settings, the frame rate at 1080p is 120 FPS, which drops to 75 FPS at 1440p and 39 FPS at 4K. The relative performance loss from 1080p to 4K is 67.5% on Low, compared to a 67.8% loss on High. This consistency is a strong indicator that the bottleneck is entirely on the graphics side. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a smaller performance delta between resolutions, as the CPU's workload remains largely constant regardless of resolution.

The limiting component is unequivocally the Intel Arc B390. Its 24 ROPs and 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are simply insufficient to feed the high pixel counts of 1440p and 4K in this game. The fact that even at 1080p, the Ultra preset only achieves 37 FPS, while Low achieves 120 FPS, further emphasizes that the GPU's shading units are the critical constraint. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is not the primary bottleneck; it has ample headroom to handle the game's logic and draw calls, as evidenced by the high frame rates achievable at lower graphics loads.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand database of tested combos for Allods Online, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B390 ranks at position 2459 out of 2775 combinations. This places it in the 11.4th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that 88.6% of other combinations deliver higher average frame rates. This is a very low ranking, which is surprising given the CPU's strength but is entirely expected when considering the GPU's performance class.

The GPU's individual benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463 (a 1.3% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, which scores 1460 (a 1.5% delta). These are ancient, low-end parts from a decade ago. The data indicates that the Arc B390 is performing in the same league as these legacy chips, which explains the low combo ranking. The CPU, in contrast, is a top-tier performer, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 46881 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 (a -0.2% delta).

The massive disparity between the CPU's high percentile (89) and the combo's low percentile (11.4) is a clear indication of a system imbalance. In this game, the powerful processor is rendered largely irrelevant by the weak graphics solution. The combo rank is determined by the weakest link in the chain, and in this case, that is the GPU. The data shows that the CPU is doing its part, but the GPU is holding the entire system back, resulting in a poor standing relative to other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K the bottleneck in this game?

A: No, the benchmark data indicates the opposite. The CPU is a top 11% performer (89th percentile) with a high average benchmark score of 46881. The frame rates are heavily dependent on resolution and settings, which is the signature of a GPU bottleneck.

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

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482. This is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443). It is performing in a similar tier to these very old, low-end graphics solutions.

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

A: According to the data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the frame rates are consistently playable. Low settings achieve 120 FPS, Medium achieves 94 FPS, and High achieves 59 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, all presets fall below 75 FPS, with many dropping below 40 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Allods Online?

A: No, the data shows it cannot. At 4K, the highest average frame rate achieved is 39 FPS on Low settings. High settings only reach 19 FPS, and Ultra drops to 12 FPS. These numbers indicate a poor experience at this resolution.

Q: Why is the combo rank so low if the CPU is so powerful?

A: The combo rank (2459 out of 2775) is based on the overall system performance in this game. Since the game is heavily GPU-bound, the low-performing Intel Arc B390 (9th percentile) drags the entire combo down, negating the benefits of the high-performing CPU.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, there is a notable difference. At 1080p, Medium settings yield an average of 94 FPS, while High settings yield an average of 59 FPS. This is a 35 FPS difference, suggesting that the High preset imposes a significantly higher load on the GPU than Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data for this combo shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation as both resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The following is a detailed breakdown of the recorded average frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the game is at its most playable. The Low preset produces an average of 120 FPS, which is fluid and responsive. Medium settings still offer a strong experience at 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. The High preset drops to 59 FPS, which is still borderline acceptable for many players. The Ultra preset, however, sees a significant drop to 37 FPS, indicating that the GPU's resources are heavily taxed at this level.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the performance takes a considerable hit. The Low preset averages 75 FPS, which is a solid number. Medium settings average 59 FPS, with a narrow band of 50 to 68 FPS. The High preset falls to 37 FPS, which is on the edge of playability for a MMORPG. Ultra settings are not recommended, as they only achieve an average of 23 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings are the only option that approaches a playable state, with an average of 39 FPS. Medium settings drop to 31 FPS, with a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 36. High settings average just 19 FPS, and Ultra settings become a slideshow at 12 FPS. The data clearly shows that this resolution is beyond the capabilities of the Intel Arc B390 in this title.

The Ultra preset is particularly demanding. Comparing the 1080p Ultra score of 37 FPS to the 1080p High score of 59 FPS reveals a 37% performance drop for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in an older game. This makes the Ultra preset a poor choice for this hardware.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the defining component in this system's Allods Online performance, and not in a good way. Its technical specifications paint a clear picture of its limitations. It has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), and only 24 raster output units (ROPs). Its compute power is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, and its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, and its bandwidth is described as "System Dependent."

The low ROP count and pixel rate directly impact performance at higher resolutions. The 4K High preset's 19 FPS average is a direct result of the GPU's inability to rasterize pixels quickly enough. The 7.680 TFLOPS compute performance is also a limiting factor, as the shading units struggle with the game's effects at higher presets, leading to the steep drop from 120 FPS at 1080p Low to 37 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its low standing. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, putting it in the company of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M. This is a hardware component that is fundamentally outclassed by the CPU it is paired with. The data shows that the GPU is the sole reason the combo rank is so low. It is a clear bottleneck that prevents the system from achieving frame rates that the CPU is capable of supporting.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-end desktop processor that is completely overshadowed by the GPU in this configuration. The data shows that the CPU is more than capable of handling Allods Online's computational demands. It features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It has a substantial 30 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU performs exceptionally well. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 30745, and its single-core score is 2116. Its Geekbench multicore score is 19429, and its single-core score is 2529. These scores place the processor in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, which is a negligible 0.2% difference.

The CPU's high performance is not the limiting factor in this game. The evidence is in the resolution scaling. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would be similar at 1080p and 4K. Instead, we see FPS at 4K dropping to roughly one-third of the 1080p values (e.g., 19 FPS vs 59 FPS on High). This indicates that the CPU is easily feeding the GPU with data, and the GPU is failing to keep up. The "Raptor Lake" architecture with its 10 nm process node is far more advanced than what this game requires, leaving significant performance headroom on the table. The CPU is a non-factor in this pairing's low ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience with this hardware is found at 1920x1080 with the Low or Medium preset. The Low preset achieves a very smooth 120 FPS average, which is ideal for fast-paced gameplay and large-scale PvP encounters common in MMORPGs. The Medium preset offers a still-excellent 94 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS, providing a good balance between visual quality and performance.

The High preset at 1080p, with its 59 FPS average, is a borderline choice. It is playable, but the 35 FPS drop from Medium suggests that the visual improvements come at a significant cost. For a game from 2010, the visual differences between Medium and High may not justify the performance hit. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it consistently produces the lowest frame rates, including a 37 FPS average at 1080p and an unplayable 12 FPS at 4K.

At 1440p, the only viable option is the Low preset, which averages 75 FPS. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is acceptable but may suffer in heavy combat scenarios. High and Ultra settings at this resolution produce frame rates below 40 FPS and should be avoided. For 4K, the data suggests that all presets are too demanding for this GPU, with even Low settings only reaching 39 FPS. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, where the system can deliver a high and stable frame rate that is appropriate for the game's genre.