Allods Online

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a severely GPU-bound experience in Allods Online, with performance collapsing from playable at 1080p to a slideshow at 4K. The data shows that the Arc B390, which ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, is the primary bottleneck across all tested resolutions and settings. This combination ranks 2459th out of 2775 tested combos in this game, placing it in the bottom tier of system configurations. While the CPU is exceptionally strong, with a 93rd percentile ranking and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,216, the integrated-class GPU prevents this combo from achieving competitive frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a stark and consistent decline as resolution increases, clearly indicating a GPU-limited scenario. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 59 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 37 FPS, a reduction of approximately 37%. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 19 FPS, which is roughly 68% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is classic for a system where the GPU is overwhelmed; the CPU has ample headroom, but the Arc B390 simply cannot sustain the workload at higher pixel counts.

The Low settings preset provides further evidence of this bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 120 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU load is minimal. However, at 1440p Low, the average drops to 75 FPS, and at 4K Low, it plummets to 39 FPS. Even on the lowest settings, the resolution increase from 1080p to 4K cuts performance by 67.5%. This proves that the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU or game logic, are the limiting factor at every resolution tested.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution also widens with higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the difference between Low (120 FPS) and Ultra (37 FPS) is 83 FPS. At 1440p, the difference shrinks to 52 FPS (75 vs 23), and at 4K, it narrows to 27 FPS (39 vs 12). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions is a hallmark of a GPU that is saturated; when the GPU is already at its limit, reducing graphical fidelity has diminishing returns. The data indicates that the Arc B390's fill rate and shading capabilities are exhausted at 4K, making resolution the dominant factor in performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark results place this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B390 at rank 2459 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places the system in the bottom 11% of all configurations tested, a poor result for a CPU that is otherwise a top-tier part. The CPU alone benchmarks in the 93rd percentile of all processors, but the GPU's 9th percentile ranking drags the entire combo down to a near-bottom-tier finish. This stark contrast highlights a fundamental pairing imbalance.

The delta between the CPU's potential and the combo's actual performance is significant. The data shows that the combo's ranking is almost entirely dictated by the GPU's capabilities. For context, the Arc B390's nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, with deltaPct values of 1.3% and 2.7% respectively. These are legacy, entry-level mobile and desktop GPUs, further confirming that the Arc B390 is operating in a performance class that is inadequate for modern gaming at competitive settings.

Given this ranking, the combo is positioned for low-resolution, low-detail gaming only. The 1080p Low preset is the only configuration that approaches a high-refresh experience, while all other settings at 1080p and everything at higher resolutions falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Users with this pairing should not expect to run Allods Online at high fidelity; the data suggests that the GPU is the constraining factor in nearly all scenarios, and the powerful CPU remains largely idle, waiting on the GPU to deliver frames.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores are robust, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,216 and a single-core score of 5,960. In PassMark tests, it achieves a multi-thread score of 49,682 and a single-thread score of 4,689. These figures demonstrate a processor with immense computational headroom, far beyond what a game like Allods Online, an MMORPG from 2010, would typically require.

The CPU's role in this specific combo is to provide an unconstrained platform for the GPU. The measured frame rates show that the CPU does not bottleneck the system at any tested resolution. For example, at 1080p Low, the system hits 120 FPS, which is a frame rate that many CPUs would struggle to maintain in an MMORPG with many players on screen. The fact that the Core Ultra 7 265 can achieve this suggests that its high single-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,960, is more than sufficient for the game's logic and draw calls.

The 20 cores and 20 threads are unlikely to be fully utilized by Allods Online, given its age and genre, but they ensure that any background tasks or complex game scenarios with many entities will not cause a CPU-related frame drop. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and the 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth provide a fast data path for the game's assets. However, the benchmark data indicates that the CPU's potential is wasted in this pairing. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking means that the CPU is often waiting for the GPU to complete its rendering tasks, resulting in a system that is massively CPU-overpowered for the GPU installed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 120 FPS, Medium settings produce 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 108, High settings drop to 59 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 37 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames, with the jump from High to Ultra being a 22 FPS loss.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades substantially. Low settings average 75 FPS, Medium settings average 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 68, High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 23 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers the only playable experience above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra are firmly in the territory of reduced smoothness. The minimum FPS data for Medium (50 FPS) indicates that even this preset can experience noticeable dips during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playability. Low settings average 39 FPS, Medium settings average 31 FPS with a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 36, High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 12 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset is effectively unplayable. The data shows a consistent pattern: the Arc B390 is overwhelmed at 4K, and the frame rates are too low for a smooth experience in a fast-paced MMORPG environment. The Medium preset's minimum of 26 FPS underscores the severity of the performance drop.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear performance bottleneck in this configuration. It is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. It features 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, it scores 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

This GPU's performance class is highlighted by its nearest rivals, which include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. The deltaPct values show that the Arc B390 is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. These are extremely old, low-end parts, confirming that the Arc B390's raw rendering power is comparable to entry-level hardware from over a decade ago. This explains the poor frame rates at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's DDR5 RAM for video memory. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means performance is tied to the CPU's memory subsystem. While the Core Ultra 7 265 supports dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, the shared memory architecture can introduce latency and reduce effective bandwidth compared to a dedicated VRAM solution. The data shows that this GPU is only capable of providing acceptable frame rates at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, and even then, the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 80 is the only guarantee of a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration for this combo is 1920x1080 with the Medium settings preset. This preset delivers an average of 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 108, providing a smooth and responsive experience that is well-suited for an MMORPG. The High preset at 1080p (59 FPS) is on the edge of playability, but the Medium preset offers a significantly higher frame rate floor, which is crucial for maintaining consistency during combat or crowded areas.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over smoothness, the 1080p High preset is the highest quality option that remains near the 60 FPS threshold. However, the data suggests that the jump from Medium to High is not worth the 35 FPS loss in average frame rate. The Ultra preset at 1080p (37 FPS) should be avoided, as it introduces a noticeable reduction in smoothness without a correspondingly large improvement in visual quality that would justify the performance hit.

At higher resolutions, the options are limited. At 2560x1440, the Low preset (75 FPS) is the only configuration that provides a solidly playable experience. The Medium preset at 1440p (59 FPS) is borderline, and its minimum of 50 FPS may lead to stuttering in demanding scenes. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even the Low preset (39 FPS) fails to provide a comfortable frame rate. The data clearly indicates that this combo is designed for 1080p gaming, and users should not expect to run Allods Online at higher resolutions without significant compromises to the settings.