Allods Online

# Allods Online with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + Intel Arc B390

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a striking performance profile in Allods Online, one that clearly separates the CPU's capabilities from the GPU's limitations. The measured frames per second across resolutions and settings tell a story of a system where the integrated graphics solution becomes the decisive bottleneck, while the six-core processor demonstrates it has ample headroom for this MMORPG. This combination ranks at position 2459 out of 2775 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of the database, which aligns with the Arc B390's standing as a low-power integrated graphics part rather than a dedicated gaming solution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound scenario typical of integrated graphics. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 120 FPS, but stepping up to 1440p Low drops that to 75 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. Moving further to 4K Low yields 39 FPS, which is less than one-third of the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is steep and consistent — as pixel count grows, the Arc B390's limited shading units and fill rate become increasingly overwhelmed.

The High settings curve tells a similar but more compressed story. Starting at 59 FPS in 1080p, it falls to 37 FPS at 1440p and then to 19 FPS at 4K. The halving from 1440p to 4K at High settings mirrors the doubling of pixel count, which strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting component at these higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 12 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache, is not the constraint here — the frame rate collapses in direct proportion to pixel workload.

Medium settings show the most revealing progression. At 1080p, the average is 94 FPS with minimums of 80 and maximums of 108. At 1440p, this drops to 59 FPS (min 50, max 68), and at 4K it falls to 31 FPS (min 26, max 36). The minimum-to-maximum spread narrows as resolution increases, from 28 FPS at 1080p to 10 FPS at 4K. This tightening suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving little variance for scene complexity to exploit. Ultra settings are the harshest — 37 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and a nearly unplayable 12 FPS at 4K.

What the data implies is that this system is fundamentally resolution-limited. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% performance across all settings, and the 1440p to 4K jump costs another 50% or more. For a game like Allods Online, which is an MMORPG from 2010, this is not a CPU limitation — the Ryzen 5 5500 is far more capable than the GPU is demanding. The Arc B390's 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs are simply not enough to drive high pixel counts smoothly.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock sits at 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and it features 16 MB of L3 cache alongside 512 KB of L2 per core. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor demonstrates solid multi-threaded performance — Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 16429 points, while single-core hits 2319. The Geekbench results show 7976 multicore and 1730 single-core scores, and the 3DMark 16-thread test yields 5386 points.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5500 holds its ground. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 in average benchmark score, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% ahead at 19668, while the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.5% behind at 19499, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF leads by 0.7% at 19723. These minuscule deltas — all under 1% — indicate that the Ryzen 5 5500 is performance-competitive with its peers in this segment, and the 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a capable mid-range part.

In Allods Online specifically, the CPU's role appears to be secondary given the frame rates observed. At 1080p Low, the system hits 120 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU is likely keeping pace with the GPU's output. The fact that 1080p Ultra only manages 37 FPS while 1080p Low reaches 120 FPS suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, not the processor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect less variation between settings at the same resolution. The 12 threads and high boost clock of 4.20 GHz are more than adequate for an MMORPG's typical draw calls and game logic, especially one released in 2010. The data strongly implies the Ryzen 5 5500 is not holding this combo back.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and it draws its memory from the system's shared pool — there is no dedicated VRAM, with memory type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system-dependent. The GPU features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its compute capabilities are rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s.

The Arc B390's benchmark presence is minimal — a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 points places it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% behind), the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% behind), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% behind), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% behind). These are all entry-level GPUs from years past, which contextualizes the Arc B390's performance tier as decidedly low-end for gaming.

In Allods Online, the GPU's constraints manifest clearly. The 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate is the theoretical ceiling for fill-rate-bound scenarios, and at 4K Ultra, the system only achieves 12 FPS — an indication that the pixel workload far exceeds what this part can process. The shared memory architecture is also a potential concern, as system memory bandwidth is dependent on the host platform, and this can create additional bottlenecks in texture-heavy scenes. The 24 ROPs are particularly limiting for high-resolution rendering, which explains why the resolution scaling is so aggressive. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking aligns with the combo's overall rank of 2459 out of 2775, suggesting the graphics solution is the weak link in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2459 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the bottom 11% of all systems in the database, which is a poor showing for a processor that itself ranks in the 73rd percentile. The discrepancy between CPU and combo rankings is stark — the Ryzen 5 5500 is a solid mid-range processor, but the Arc B390 drags the overall system performance down significantly.

Compared to other combos that might pair the Ryzen 5 5500 with a dedicated GPU, this integrated solution would likely trail by a wide margin. The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all low-end discrete parts from NVIDIA's older generations, and those would still typically outperform an integrated solution in sustained gaming workloads. The combo rank reflects the GPU's 9th percentile standing more than the CPU's capabilities. For a game like Allods Online, which has relatively modest system requirements given its 2010 release date, this rank suggests that the system can handle the game at lower settings and resolutions, but it will struggle at higher presets.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at Low or Medium settings, where it achieves 120 and 94 FPS respectively. At 1440p, only Low settings remain playable at 75 FPS, and at 4K, even Low settings dip to 39 FPS. The combo's rank of 2459 out of 2775 places it in the lower quartile, which is consistent with a GPU that scores in the 9th percentile. Users with this system would be well-advised to prioritize resolution scaling down and settings adjustments to achieve playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. Low settings average 120 FPS, which is smooth and responsive for an MMORPG. Medium settings average 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 and maximum of 108, still well within playable territory. High settings drop to 59 FPS, which is borderline but acceptable for less action-intensive moments. Ultra settings fall to 37 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid and may impact gameplay in crowded areas or during large-scale battles.

At 2560x1440, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings average 75 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings average 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, which is marginal for a game that may involve fast-paced combat. High settings drop to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 23 FPS — both are likely to feel choppy and could detract from the experience. The minimum FPS of 50 at Medium settings suggests occasional dips below 60 FPS, which might be noticeable.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low settings average 39 FPS, which is barely playable. Medium settings average 31 FPS with a minimum of 26 and maximum of 36, indicating consistent sub-30 frame rates in demanding scenes. High settings drop to 19 FPS, and Ultra falls to 12 FPS — neither is suitable for actual gameplay. The 4K results are uniformly poor, confirming that this resolution is beyond the Arc B390's capabilities.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with reported minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the spread is 80 to 108 FPS (28 FPS range). At 1440p, the spread narrows to 50 to 68 FPS (18 FPS range). At 4K, it further narrows to 26 to 36 FPS (10 FPS range). This progressive tightening indicates that as the GPU becomes more saturated, frame time variance decreases because the system is consistently at its performance limit.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Allods Online at 1080p smoothly?

A: Yes, at Low settings it averages 120 FPS, and at Medium settings it averages 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS. High settings drop to 59 FPS, which is still playable, but Ultra settings at 37 FPS may be less responsive.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3% behind at 1463, the GeForce 800M is 1.5% behind at 1460, the GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% behind at 1446, and the GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% behind at 1443.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 the bottleneck in this system?

A: No, the data does not support that conclusion. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile among all processors, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its average benchmark score. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking and the steep resolution scaling indicate the Arc B390 is the limiting component.

Q: What resolution and settings combination offers the best balance?

A: At 1080p Medium, the system averages 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS, which provides a good balance of visual quality and smoothness. At 1440p, Low settings at 75 FPS is the only option that maintains high frame rates.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: It ranks 2459 out of 2775 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11% of the database. This is consistent with the GPU's low performance tier rather than the CPU's capabilities.

Q: What 4K performance can users expect?

A: At 4K, Low settings average 39 FPS, Medium averages 31 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 12 FPS. None of these are ideal for smooth gameplay, and even Low settings will struggle during intense scenes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This configuration delivers 94 FPS on average, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS, providing enough headroom to handle the unpredictable demand spikes common in MMORPG environments like Allods Online. The 1080p Low setting at 120 FPS is smoother, but the visual fidelity trade-off may not be worth the additional 26 FPS when Medium already exceeds 90 FPS on average.

For users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, 1080p High at 59 FPS is a viable option, though the frame rate hovers near the 60 FPS threshold and may dip below in crowded areas. 1080p Ultra at 37 FPS is not recommended for active gameplay, as the responsiveness loss could impact combat performance.

At 2560x1440, Low settings at 75 FPS is the only recommendation for a consistently smooth experience. Medium settings at 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum is borderline, and the minimum drops could cause noticeable stuttering. High and Ultra at 37 and 23 FPS respectively are not suitable for gameplay.

At 3840x2160, no settings configuration provides an adequate experience. Even Low settings at 39 FPS will struggle in intense scenes, and the minimum FPS values at Medium (26 FPS) confirm that 4K is beyond this system's capabilities. Users should avoid 4K entirely and stick to 1080p or 1440p with adjusted settings.

The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally 1080p Medium, which offers a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance with a minimum FPS of 80 ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding situations. This recommendation aligns with the combo's ranking and the GPU's limitations, making it the sensible choice for sustained play sessions.