Allods Online

# Allods Online with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390: A Deep Dive

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers a curious experience in Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG that remains surprisingly demanding at higher settings. The data shows a system that can handle the game at 1080p with playable frame rates on medium settings, but struggles significantly as resolution and quality settings climb. With a combo rank of 2459 out of 2775 tested configurations, this pairing sits near the bottom quartile of tested systems, placing it firmly in the entry-level tier for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, built on the Zen 3 architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process. This processor operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, backed by 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The CPU's 65-watt TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for MMO gaming, where server-side computations and many simultaneous actors often create CPU-bound scenarios.

In Allods Online, the CPU's single-thread performance matters significantly for game logic and network processing. The PassMark single-thread score of 2872 indicates competent per-core performance, while the multithread score of 19236 shows the processor can handle parallel workloads when needed. The CPU's percentile ranking of 85 among all tested processors suggests it sits comfortably above the median, with an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a nearly identical average score of 36938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (-0.5%). These tight deltas indicate the 5600F performs right in line with its immediate competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

For Allods Online specifically, the CPU's capabilities should theoretically be sufficient for 1080p gaming, as the measured frame rates at lower settings suggest the processor is not the primary bottleneck at that resolution. However, the game's age and optimization level may limit how effectively the CPU's six cores are utilized, potentially leaving performance on the table in crowded areas or during large-scale battles. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration remains a solid match for an MMORPG released in 2010, where modern multi-core scaling is often less pronounced than in contemporary titles.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, delivering 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, with FP16 reaching 15.36 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

The most distinctive characteristic of this GPU is its memory configuration: the Arc B390 uses system shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, and bus width are all system-dependent rather than fixed specifications. This architectural choice has profound implications for gaming performance, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. The 80-watt TDP and integrated form factor (labeled as IGP) suggest this is designed for portable or compact systems rather than dedicated gaming rigs.

Benchmark results for the Arc B390 are modest, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This places the GPU at the 9th percentile among all tested graphics cards, indicating it sits at the very bottom of the performance spectrum. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 (1.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% higher). These are all legacy or entry-level parts from previous generations, underscoring the Arc B390's position as a low-end graphics solution.

In Allods Online, the GPU's limitations become apparent quickly. The shared memory architecture likely creates bandwidth constraints that manifest as frame rate drops when texture detail and draw distances increase. The GPU's 24 ROPs and 48 TMUs provide enough raw throughput for basic rendering, but the lack of dedicated VRAM means the system must constantly shuffle data between the CPU and GPU memory pools. This creates a scenario where the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality settings, as evidenced by the measured frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a stark picture of this system's capabilities in Allods Online. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 120 FPS average, which drops to 75 FPS at 1440p and 39 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37.5% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU struggles to maintain frame rates as pixel count increases, with the 4K resolution delivering only about one-third of the 1080p performance.

Moving to Medium settings, the trend continues but with more dramatic drops. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 94 FPS average, with minimums of 80 FPS and maximums of 108 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 59 FPS (a 37.2% decrease), with minimums of 50 FPS and maximums of 68 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 31 FPS (a 47.5% decrease from 1440p), with minimums of 26 FPS and maximums of 36 FPS. The minimum frame rates at 4K Medium suggest occasional stuttering that could impact gameplay.

High settings show a similar pattern but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p High setting delivers 59 FPS average, dropping to 37 FPS at 1440p (37.3% decrease) and 19 FPS at 4K (48.6% decrease). The Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 1080p Ultra achieving 37 FPS, 1440p Ultra dropping to 23 FPS (37.8% decrease), and 4K Ultra falling to 12 FPS (47.8% decrease). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound, with the Arc B390's rendering capabilities being the dominant constraint rather than CPU performance.

The data indicates that the system transitions from playable to borderline as resolution increases. At 1080p, even High settings maintain 59 FPS average, which is acceptable for an MMORPG. However, at 1440p, only Low settings remain comfortably above 60 FPS, and at 4K, all settings fall below 40 FPS. This pattern strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU's performance is consistent regardless of resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2459 out of 2775 tested configurations in Allods Online, placing it in the bottom 11% of systems. This low ranking reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations despite the CPU's respectable standing. The processor's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU's 9th percentile ranking, creating a significant performance imbalance in this pairing.

The combination's rank suggests that most other tested systems, even those with older or less capable CPUs, outperform this setup in Allods Online due to having more powerful graphics solutions. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; rather, the integrated Arc B390 GPU cannot keep pace with the demands of the game at anything beyond modest settings and resolutions. This is particularly notable given that Allods Online is a 2010 title, yet the system still struggles to achieve high frame rates at 1080p.

The performance disparity between the CPU and GPU in this combo means that the system's overall ranking is dragged down almost entirely by the graphics component. If paired with a discrete GPU, the Ryzen 5 5600F would likely place much higher in the rankings, as its synthetic benchmark scores are competitive with mid-range processors. The 0% delta to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the minimal deltas to other rivals indicate the CPU is well-matched to its price segment, but the GPU's performance is several tiers below what the CPU can support.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this system in Allods Online is at 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration delivers 94 FPS average with minimums of 80 FPS and maximums of 108 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with headroom for demanding MMO scenarios like crowded cities or large raid encounters. The Medium preset balances visual quality with performance, avoiding the significant frame rate penalties seen at High and Ultra settings.

For players who prioritize visual fidelity, 1080p High at 59 FPS average is viable, though the lack of minimum frame rate data makes it difficult to assess consistency. The 37 FPS average at 4K Ultra is not playable, and even 1440p High at 37 FPS falls below the threshold for comfortable gameplay in a fast-paced MMORPG environment. The 1080p Low setting at 120 FPS offers the highest performance ceiling but sacrifices too much visual quality for most players.

At 1440p, only the Low setting (75 FPS) provides acceptable performance, with Medium (59 FPS) being borderline and High (37 FPS) and Ultra (23 FPS) being too slow. At 4K, all settings are below playable thresholds, with even Low (39 FPS) falling short of smooth gameplay standards. The system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with Medium settings providing the best balance of visual quality and frame rate consistency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers its best performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 120 FPS average, the highest measured frame rate for this combo. Medium settings produce 94 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 108 FPS, offering smooth and consistent performance. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, which remains playable for an MMORPG. Ultra settings fall to 37 FPS average, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay but may be acceptable for less action-oriented content.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance drops significantly across all settings. Low settings achieve 75 FPS average, which is still comfortable for most players. Medium settings produce 59 FPS average with minimums of 50 FPS and maximums of 68 FPS, providing playable but less consistent performance. High settings fall to 37 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 23 FPS average, both of which are too low for satisfactory gameplay in most scenarios.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system struggles across all settings. Low settings achieve 39 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Medium settings produce 31 FPS average with minimums of 26 FPS and maximums of 36 FPS, indicating noticeable stuttering. High settings fall to 19 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 12 FPS average, both of which are unplayable for practical purposes. The data shows clear degradation as resolution increases, confirming the GPU as the primary performance limiter.