Allods Online

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the Intel Arc B370 sits at rank 2559 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places the configuration in the bottom 8% of all tested system pairings, a result that reflects the severe bottleneck introduced by the graphics solution. The combo rank is not merely a function of the CPU's age or the game's optimization; it is dominated by the GPU's position in the overall hierarchy. The Arc B370 holds a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, meaning 95% of tested graphics cards outperform it in synthetic benchmarks. This is a fundamental constraint that no amount of CPU headroom can overcome.

The CPU itself is a mid-pack performer, sitting at the 75th percentile among all processors. However, the delta between CPU and GPU capability is stark. The Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 21484 is nearly 18 times higher than the Arc B370's average score of 1184. This creates a lopsided pairing where the processor is effectively starved of work at higher settings. In Allods Online, the data indicates that the combo's rank is primarily a GPU-limited outcome. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings never approach the CPU's potential ceiling, confirming that the graphics adapter is the defining component in this benchmark.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals provides context: the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 0.2% higher, the Intel Core i9-11900H is 0.5% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9454 leads by 1.2%. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER trails by 0.7%. These are marginal differences that would not meaningfully alter the in-game experience given the GPU's dominance. The combo's rank is therefore a reflection of the GPU's percentile standing, not the CPU's relative capability. The data shows a system where the processor is waiting on the graphics card at every measurable point, and the rank reflects that imbalance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the clear limiting factor in this configuration. Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This architecture, combined with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, yields a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 12.29 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio. These specifications place it in the company of legacy discrete GPUs like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (which scores 0.2% higher in 3DMark Steel Nomad) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% higher). The AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% ahead, while the AMD FirePro M2000 trails by 1.4%.

In Allods Online, the GPU's shared memory architecture and low raw throughput manifest as severe frame rate collapses at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 11 FPS average, which is below playable thresholds. The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for integrated or portable applications, not desktop gaming at high resolutions. The 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs are insufficient for the game's rendering demands at 4K. The benchmark results show a consistent pattern: as resolution and settings increase, the GPU's limitations become the sole determinant of performance.

The Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs is corroborated by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This is a synthetic measure, but the in-game data aligns with it. At 1080p Low, the card can push 108 FPS, but this is the only setting where it approaches smooth gameplay. The GPU's role in this combo is to serve as a bottleneck; the CPU is never the constraint. Any analysis of this pairing must acknowledge that the Arc B370 is a low-power, shared-memory solution that is fundamentally mismatched with a desktop CPU like the Ryzen 5 2600.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is achieved at 1080p with Low settings. At this configuration, the average frame rate is 108 FPS, which is the only measured scenario that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 85 FPS average, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 97 FPS, which is also acceptable for most players. However, the Low preset provides the largest safety margin above playability. At 1440p, the Low preset drops to 68 FPS average, which is still playable but with less headroom. The High preset at 1080p produces 53 FPS, which is marginal for action-heavy MMORPG content.

The data suggests that Medium at 1080p is the sweet spot for visual quality versus performance. It delivers 85 FPS average, which is 23 FPS higher than High and 23 FPS lower than Low. The minimum of 72 FPS ensures that frame drops remain above the 60 FPS line. For users who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity, Low at 1080p is the only setting that guarantees a consistently high frame rate. At 1440p, even Low settings fall to 68 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal. The High and Ultra presets at 1440p are not recommended, as they produce 34 and 21 FPS respectively, which are below playable thresholds.

At 4K, no setting is recommended. The Low preset yields 36 FPS, Medium yields 28 FPS, High yields 18 FPS, and Ultra yields 11 FPS. These are all below the 60 FPS target, and even the Low preset's 36 FPS is likely to feel stuttery in a game with frequent UI updates and particle effects. The data indicates that this combo should be used at 1080p, with Low or Medium settings depending on the user's tolerance for visual compromises. The Medium preset's 85 FPS average and 72 FPS minimum make it the best balance for most scenarios, while Low is the safe choice for competitive play or crowded areas.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows a clear progression across settings. Low yields an average of 108 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium produces 85 FPS average, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 97 FPS. High drops to 53 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 21.3% reduction in frame rate, while Medium to High is a 37.6% drop, and High to Ultra is a 35.8% drop. This indicates that the GPU's performance degrades non-linearly as settings increase, with the most significant penalty occurring between Medium and High.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 68 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium averages 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 61 FPS. High falls to 34 FPS, and Ultra to 21 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is consistent: Low drops by 40 FPS, Medium by 32 FPS, High by 19 FPS, and Ultra by 13 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is increasingly pixel-bound at higher resolutions, with the absolute frame rate penalty shrinking as settings increase because the card is already near its limit.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Low averages 36 FPS, Medium 28 FPS (with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 32), High 18 FPS, and Ultra 11 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is severe: Low falls by 32 FPS, Medium by 25 FPS, High by 16 FPS, and Ultra by 10 FPS. The 4K results show that the GPU is completely overwhelmed, with even the Low preset unable to maintain 40 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is only viable at 1080p, with diminishing returns at every resolution increase.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU's pixel-processing limitations. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 108 at 1080p to 68 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 36 at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This is a total drop of 66.7% from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the progression is 85 FPS to 53 FPS to 28 FPS, representing a 37.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The High settings show 53 FPS to 34 FPS to 18 FPS, with drops of 35.8% and 47.1% respectively. Ultra settings go from 34 FPS to 21 FPS to 11 FPS, with drops of 38.2% and 47.6%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is notable. From 1440p to 4K, the frame rate reduction is approximately 47% regardless of the preset. This indicates that the GPU is purely resolution-bound at this point, with no headroom left for settings adjustments. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a slightly smaller reduction of roughly 37-38%, which suggests that the GPU is still somewhat capable at 1080p but begins to struggle as pixel count increases. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with even the Low preset unable to reach 40 FPS.

This scaling behavior points to the GPU as the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rate reductions that flatten out at higher resolutions, as the GPU becomes the constraint. Instead, the data shows a steady decline that matches the pixel count increase: 1080p has 2.07 million pixels, 1440p has 3.69 million (a 78% increase), and 4K has 8.29 million (a 125% increase from 1440p). The frame rate drops are proportionally smaller than the pixel count increases, which suggests some CPU involvement, but the overall trend is clearly GPU-dominated. The Ryzen 5 2600 is capable of feeding the Arc B370 at 1080p, but the GPU cannot keep pace as resolution rises.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen architecture (Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge) and fabricated on a 12 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The processor supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 1248 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core, with Geekbench scores of 5648 (multi) and 1154 (single). Passmark results show a multi-thread score of 13160 and a single-thread score of 2239.

In Allods Online, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the frame rate of 108 FPS is well below what the Ryzen 5 2600 could theoretically deliver in a CPU-bound scenario. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all processors indicates it is a capable mid-range part for its generation. The nearest rivals demonstrate that the CPU is competitive with much newer and more expensive processors: the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is 0.2% faster, the Intel Core i9-11900H is 0.5% faster, and the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% faster. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% slower.

The game's MMORPG nature typically involves significant CPU work for player positions, network synchronization, and UI updates. However, the data shows that the GPU bottleneck is so severe that CPU utilization is unlikely to be a factor at any resolution above 1080p Low. At 1080p Medium and above, the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU limitations. The CPU's 12 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and game logic, but the Arc B370 cannot translate that headroom into higher frame rates. The CPU is not the constraint in this combo; it is the GPU that holds the system back. The data shows a classic imbalance where a mid-range CPU is paired with an entry-level graphics solution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings produces the highest average frame rate at 108 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 85 FPS average with a minimum of 72 FPS, which is also acceptable. At 1440p, even Low settings drop to 68 FPS, and at 4K, no setting exceeds 36 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% higher at 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% higher at 1192. The AMD FirePro M2000 trails by 1.4% with a score of 1168.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Allods Online?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's average benchmark score of 21484 is nearly 18 times higher than the GPU's 1184. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows consistent drops of approximately 47% between 1440p and 4K across all settings, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking and 6-core/12-thread configuration provide ample headroom that the GPU cannot utilize.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 97 FPS. The High preset averages 53 FPS. This represents a 37.6% reduction in average frame rate when moving from Medium to High. The drop from Medium to High is the largest percentage decrease between adjacent settings at 1080p.

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

A: The measured data shows that 4K performance is below playable thresholds for all settings. The Low preset averages 36 FPS, Medium averages 28 FPS, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS. Even the best 4K result (36 FPS at Low) is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its single-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 scores 1248 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 5648 multi-core and 1154 single-core. Passmark shows a multi-thread score of 13160 and a single-thread score of 2239. These results indicate strong multi-threaded capability relative to single-thread performance, which is typical for a 6-core/12-thread Zen architecture processor.