Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010-released MMORPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B370 combo. The measured data indicates a configuration that is heavily constrained by the integrated graphics solution, resulting in playable frame rates only at lower resolutions and settings. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy where the CPU’s strong processing capabilities are consistently bottlenecked by the GPU’s limited throughput, making this pairing suitable primarily for 1080p gameplay with adjusted settings.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a drastic drop in performance, underscoring the GPU as the primary limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 53 FPS at 1080p to 34 FPS at 1440p, and further down to 18 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a scaling pattern typical of a system where the graphics processor is overwhelmed by the pixel count.

The data for Low settings shows a similar trend, with average FPS declining from 108 at 1080p to 68 at 1440p and 36 at 4K. While the absolute numbers are higher, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is also significant at 67%. This consistent scaling behavior across different quality presets confirms that resolution has an outsized impact on this combo’s performance, as the Intel Arc B370’s system-shared memory and modest 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are quickly saturated.

The most telling evidence of the GPU bottleneck is the performance collapse at Ultra settings. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate plummets to 11 FPS, which is unplayable. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is a 7 FPS drop, while the gap between Low and Medium is 8 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that the Intel Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs, cannot handle at higher resolutions. The frame rate data indicates that the CPU, which excels in multi-threaded workloads with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15236, is not the constraint here; otherwise, the scaling between resolutions would be more moderate.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370’s role in this pairing is defined by its integrated nature and its benchmark percentile. With a percentile rank of only 5 among all GPUs and an average 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, it sits at the very bottom of the performance spectrum. Its nearest rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (scoring 1190) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (scoring 1186), are over a decade old, confirming this is not a discrete gaming-class part.

The GPU’s specifications reinforce this assessment. It features a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a 25 W TDP that classifies it as an integrated graphics processor (IGP). The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent," which is a significant disadvantage in a memory-intensive MMORPG like Allods Online. The Arc B370’s texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s are far below what modern discrete GPUs offer, directly impacting the ability to render complex scenes at high resolutions.

The benchmark results show that this GPU is the clear bottleneck. For instance, at 1080p Medium, the combo achieves an average of 85 FPS, but at 1440p Medium, it drops to 53 FPS. This 32 FPS loss is not due to the CPU, which can handle the increased draw calls, but rather the GPU struggling to fill the extra pixels. The fact that the GPU has no launch MSRP and is designated for "Portable Device Dependent" display outputs further suggests it is not intended for high-end desktop gaming, making the observed performance in Allods Online expected given its hardware constraints.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which yields an average of 108 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a frame rate comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p also offers a playable experience with an average of 85 FPS and a minimum of 72 FPS, making it a viable alternative for users who want better visual fidelity without sacrificing too much responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only playable option, delivering an average of 68 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution drops to 53 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience, and the High preset falls to 34 FPS, which is too low for comfortable play. For 4K, no settings preset provides an acceptable frame rate, with the best option being Low at 36 FPS, which is still below the playable threshold for most users.

The data suggests that the Ultra preset should be avoided entirely. Across all three resolutions, it delivers frame rates of 34 FPS (1080p), 21 FPS (1440p), and 11 FPS (4K), all of which are below the minimum acceptable standard for an MMORPG. The performance difference between Medium and High is also notable; at 1080p, the drop from 85 to 53 FPS represents a 38% performance penalty for the visual upgrade, which is not a worthwhile trade-off on this hardware. Therefore, the recommended settings are 1080p Low or Medium, with 1440p Low as a secondary option for users with lower refresh rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a clear tiering of performance. The Low preset leads with an average of 108 FPS, followed by Medium at 85 FPS (with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 97 FPS), High at 53 FPS, and Ultra at 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 23 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 32 FPS, indicating that the High preset introduces a significant graphical load that the Arc B370 cannot sustain well.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 68 FPS (Low), 53 FPS (Medium, with a range of 45 to 61 FPS), 34 FPS (High), and 21 FPS (Ultra). The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with the Low preset losing 40 FPS, Medium losing 32 FPS, High losing 19 FPS, and Ultra losing 13 FPS. This shows that the GPU’s limitations become more pronounced as resolution increases, but the relative performance between settings remains stable.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. The Low preset averages 36 FPS, Medium averages 28 FPS (with a minimum of 24 and maximum of 32 FPS), High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 11 FPS. The frame rate at 4K Ultra is a stark indicator of the GPU’s inability to handle high pixel counts with demanding effects. The data shows that the only configuration with a minimum FPS above 60 is 1080p Low, and the only configuration with a minimum FPS above 30 is 1080p Medium (72 FPS) and 1440p Low (68 FPS). This breakdown highlights the narrow operational window for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2559 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking is directly attributable to the GPU’s poor performance, as the CPU itself is a strong contender in its own right. The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636 and sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (27578, 0.2% faster) and Intel Core i5-12600K (27578, 0.2% faster) showing that the processor is not the limiting factor.

The GPU, however, is the anchor on this combo’s ranking. Its average 3DMark score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all legacy parts from the early 2010s. The combo’s rank is a direct reflection of this massive discrepancy between CPU and GPU capabilities. The data shows that if the GPU were even a mid-range discrete part, the combo’s rank would be substantially higher, as the CPU has ample headroom for higher frame rates, evidenced by the 108 FPS at 1080p Low. The rank of 2559 out of 2775 is a verdict on the GPU, not the CPU, and it signals to users that this pairing is severely unbalanced for gaming purposes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for playing Allods Online with this combo?

A: The best experience is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which delivers an average of 108 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is also acceptable, with an average of 85 FPS and a minimum of 72 FPS, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance.

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

A: No, it cannot. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves an average of 36 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 11 FPS. None of the 4K configurations deliver a playable frame rate.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X the bottleneck in this setup?

A: No, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636 and ranks in the 79th percentile, with Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core scores of 15236 and 1965 respectively, indicating strong processing power that is underutilized.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). It is slightly ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168) by 1.4%, but all these parts are in the bottom 5th percentile of GPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 53 FPS, while the High preset averages 34 FPS. This represents a 19 FPS drop, or a 36% performance penalty, for moving from Medium to High.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever playable with this combo?

A: No. The Ultra preset only achieves an average of 34 FPS at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K. These frame rates are all below the threshold for smooth gameplay in an MMORPG.