Allods Online

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2459th out of 2775 tested combinations in Allods Online. That places this combo in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, a position that reflects a severe imbalance between the CPU's top-tier processing power and the GPU's entry-level graphics capabilities. The data indicates that this is not a competitive pairing for this MMORPG, with the combo sitting far below the median tested configuration.

Benchmark results show the combo's performance is heavily constrained by the graphics subsystem. While the i7-14700K ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs tested, the Arc B390 sits in just the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This 85-percentile gap between processor and graphics capability is the defining characteristic of this pairing. In practical terms, the CPU is capable of feeding frames far faster than the GPU can render them, creating a bottleneck that dominates every resolution and settings combination tested.

The rank of 2459 out of 2775 means roughly 89% of tested combos outperform this pairing in Allods Online. That is a sobering statistic for a system built around a flagship-class processor. The data suggests that users would see dramatically better results by pairing the i7-14700K with a more capable graphics solution, or by accepting that this combo is only suitable for lower-resolution, lower-settings gameplay.

# GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a Panther Lake chip. Its specifications reveal why it struggles in Allods Online: the GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 2500 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s.

Memory configuration is a critical limitation. The Arc B390 uses System Shared memory, meaning it draws from the system's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. Memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means performance varies based on the host system's memory configuration. This shared-memory design creates additional latency and bandwidth contention that directly impacts frame rates in texture-heavy scenes typical of MMORPGs.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest: 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 15.36 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, 1.3% slower), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score 1460, 1.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446, 2.5% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (score 1443, 2.7% slower). These rivals are all entry-level or legacy parts, confirming the Arc B390's position as a low-end graphics solution.

The GPU's TDP is just 80 W, and it is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors and a slot width of "IGP." This integrated nature means it shares thermal and power resources with the CPU, further limiting its sustained performance in gaming workloads. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is not the issue; raw rendering throughput is.

# Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior of this combo reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 produces significant frame rate drops that clearly identify the Arc B390 as the limiting component at higher resolutions.

At High settings, the combo delivers 59 FPS at 1080p, drops to 37 FPS at 1440p, and falls to 19 FPS at 4K. That is a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 49% reduction from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the pattern is similar but with higher absolute numbers: 120 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The Low-settings scaling shows a 38% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% drop from 1440p to 4K.

The fact that frame rates scale almost linearly with pixel count indicates the GPU is saturating its rendering pipeline regardless of settings. The i7-14700K is not the constraint here; if it were, we would expect frame rates to stay relatively flat across resolutions since CPU load does not increase proportionally with resolution. Instead, the consistent drops confirm that the Arc B390's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors.

At Medium settings, the measured FPS data includes minimum and maximum values: at 1080p, the combo averages 94 FPS with a range of 80 to 108 FPS; at 1440p, it averages 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 68 FPS; at 4K, it averages 31 FPS with a range of 26 to 36 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is approaching its performance ceiling, leaving less headroom for frame time variation.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best results. Low settings produce 120 FPS average, which is playable for most users. Medium settings yield 94 FPS average with a measured range of 80 to 108 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, still smooth for MMORPG gameplay. Ultra settings fall to 37 FPS average, which is borderline for a game that benefits from smooth camera movement.

At 2560x1440, the performance degradation becomes pronounced. Low settings deliver 75 FPS average, down 38% from 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 59 FPS average with a range of 50 to 68 FPS, matching the 1080p High result but at lower quality settings. High settings drop to 37 FPS average, which is marginal for gameplay. Ultra settings fall to 23 FPS average, which is below the threshold for comfortable play.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles across all settings. Low settings produce 39 FPS average, which is playable but not smooth. Medium settings yield 31 FPS average with a range of 26 to 36 FPS, indicating noticeable frame drops. High settings fall to 19 FPS average, which is effectively unplayable for most users. Ultra settings drop to 12 FPS average, a slideshow-level result.

The data shows a consistent pattern: this combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming at Low to Medium settings, or 1440p at Low settings. Any attempt to run higher settings or resolutions results in frame rates below 60 FPS, with Ultra settings producing unplayable results at every resolution tested. The 4K Ultra result of 12 FPS is particularly telling, as it represents a 90% reduction from the 1080p Low result of 120 FPS.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

The CPU's benchmark results place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 33440.5, and its single-core score is 2160. In Geekbench, it scores 20767 multi-core and 2569 single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 52392, with a single-thread score of 4472. These are flagship-class numbers that demonstrate the CPU's ability to handle demanding workloads.

The nearest rivals in the benchmark database are all AMD processors: the AMD EPYC 9115 (average score 69288, 0.1% slower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (average score 69515, 0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (average score 69875, 0.7% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (average score 69996, 0.9% faster). The i7-14700K's average benchmark score of 69355 puts it right in the middle of this pack, indicating that it trades blows with high-end AMD offerings.

In Allods Online, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, NPC AI, player interactions, and the network stack typical of an MMORPG. The i7-14700K's 20 cores and 28 threads provide substantial headroom for these workloads, and its high single-thread performance (boost clock of 5.60 GHz) ensures that the main game thread runs efficiently. The CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo.

Evidence for this comes from the resolution scaling data. If the CPU were limiting performance, we would see similar frame rates across resolutions since CPU load is resolution-independent. Instead, frame rates drop dramatically as resolution increases, confirming that the Arc B390 is the limiting component. The CPU is effectively idle waiting for the GPU to catch up, a situation that leaves significant performance potential untapped.

The CPU's 94th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 9th percentile ranking creates a 85-percentile mismatch. In gaming terms, this means the system can handle far more than the GPU can render. Users with this combo are leaving the majority of the i7-14700K's performance on the table in Allods Online, as the GPU simply cannot push frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's capabilities.

# FAQ

Q: Is this combo suitable for playing Allods Online at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 120 FPS average, and at Medium settings it achieves 94 FPS average with a range of 80 to 108 FPS. High settings produce 59 FPS average, which is playable, but Ultra settings drop to 37 FPS average, which is marginal. The combo is suitable for 1080p gaming at Low to Medium settings, with High settings being borderline.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, 1.3% slower), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score 1460, 1.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446, 2.5% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (score 1443, 2.7% slower). All rivals are entry-level or legacy parts.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo delivers 59 FPS at 1920x1080, 37 FPS at 2560x1440, and 19 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 49% reduction from 1440p to 4K, totaling a 68% drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K or the Intel Arc B390 the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The i7-14700K ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases, which is a GPU-bound pattern. The CPU has substantial headroom that the GPU cannot utilize.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications and benchmark scores?

A: The i7-14700K has 20 cores and 28 threads with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It scores 33440.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 2160 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 20767 in Geekbench multi-core, and 2569 in Geekbench single-core. Its average benchmark score is 69355, placing it in the 94th percentile.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 12 FPS average. This is the worst result across all tested settings and resolutions. The 4K Medium result of 31 FPS average (range 26 to 36 FPS) is the best 4K result, but still below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.