Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010-era MMORPG, demonstrates highly variable performance with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B570 combination. The benchmark data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher settings and resolutions, while showcasing immense frame rates at lower presets. The measured results place this specific configuration at rank 2231 out of 2775 tested combos, indicating that while it can deliver playable performance, it does not sit near the top of the performance hierarchy for this title. The data shows a clear trend: to achieve high refresh rates, users must prioritize lower graphical presets, particularly at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AM5 socket. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and it has a TDP of 105W. This modern CPU is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC and features a total of 32 MB of shared L3 cache. For a game like Allods Online, which was released in 2010, the CPU's single-thread performance is often the most critical factor for maintaining high frame rates, as older MMO engines frequently rely on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and world state management.

Looking at the synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7600X shows strong single-thread capabilities. It scores 1060 in the 3dmark_single_thread test and 1965 in cinebench_r23_singlecore. The multi-threaded results are also robust, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15236 and a geekbench_multicore score of 13858. The processor's average benchmark score of 27636 places it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, putting it in the upper tier. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is nearly identical in performance; it is only 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, and 0.4% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. It is also 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. This indicates that the 7600X is a very well-balanced CPU that will not be the primary bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

In the context of Allods Online, the high boost clock of 5.30 GHz is a significant asset. The data suggests that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU with data, especially at lower resolutions. For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 184 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that would require a very strong CPU to maintain. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (from 184 FPS down to 57 FPS) shows a 127 FPS drop, which is a much larger absolute difference than at 4K, where the drop is only 42 FPS (from 61 to 19). This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is able to push the frame rate high enough that the GPU becomes the limiting factor when settings are increased. The CPU's role here is to provide a high ceiling for performance, which it clearly does.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz and contains 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. Its performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The GPU's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. It performs very close to its nearest rivals, being 0.1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 0.1% slower than the Intel Arc A750, 0.4% faster than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and 0.5% slower than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

The Arc B570's 10 GB of VRAM is a notable feature for a modern GPU. While Allods Online is an older title and may not require large amounts of memory, the bandwidth and compute power of the GPU are what drive the frame rates at higher settings. The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck when graphical settings are increased. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS plummets to 19, a figure that is essentially unplayable. This is a stark contrast to the 1080p Low result of 184 FPS. The GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, and the data highlights its limitations at the highest demands. The 4K High setting yields 30 FPS, while 4K Medium produces 47 FPS, showing that even dropping from Ultra to High at 4K is not enough to reach a smooth 60 FPS. The Arc B570 is a mid-range performer that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well, but it struggles with the demands of 4K, especially at high presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rates are 184 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 47.4% drop from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is being heavily taxed as the pixel count increases. The workload is scaling nearly linearly with the number of pixels being rendered.

This pattern becomes even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The average frame rates are 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.8%, and from 1440p to 4K is 47.2%. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the limiting factor is purely the GPU's fillrate and pixel throughput. The CPU is able to keep up at all resolutions, but the Arc B570 simply cannot maintain the same level of performance as the resolution increases. The data strongly suggests that for this game, the GPU is the primary limiting component when moving to higher resolutions. 1080p is clearly the sweet spot for this configuration, as it is the only resolution where all settings, including Ultra, achieve playable frame rates above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Allods Online at 4K with high settings?

A: Based on the measured data, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B570 combination achieves an average of 30 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. This is below the generally accepted 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this configuration?

A: The highest average frame rate in the data is 184 FPS, which was measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 116 FPS on Low settings to 36 FPS on Ultra settings. This is a significant 80 FPS difference, highlighting the large performance cost of the Ultra preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 1080p when settings are raised. The frame rate drops from 184 FPS at Low to 57 FPS at Ultra, a 127 FPS decline, which indicates that the graphics card's workload is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the average frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 47 FPS, while the High preset averages 30 FPS. This shows a 17 FPS difference between the two presets.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 57. While the Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 122, the Ultra preset's average is below 60, indicating a performance drop at the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the exact measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B570 in Allods Online.

1920x1080:

• Low: 184 FPS average.
• Medium: 144 FPS average, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS.
• High: 91 FPS average.
• Ultra: 57 FPS average.

2560x1440:

• Low: 116 FPS average.
• Medium: 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS.
• High: 57 FPS average.
• Ultra: 36 FPS average.

3840x2160:

• Low: 61 FPS average.
• Medium: 47 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS.
• High: 30 FPS average.
• Ultra: 19 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1080p display, the data shows that the Ultra preset is not ideal for a consistently smooth experience, as it averages 57 FPS. The High preset, at 91 FPS, is a much better choice for a high-refresh-rate monitor, providing a significant 34 FPS improvement over Ultra. For the absolute best visual quality, the Ultra preset is playable, but the High preset offers a far superior balance of performance and fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset at 57 FPS is on the edge of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset, with an average of 91 FPS, is the recommended choice for a fluid experience, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and still offers a solid visual upgrade over Low settings. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended for general play due to its low average frame rate.

For 4K resolution, the data shows that the system is not capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience. The Low preset is the only one that manages an average above 60 FPS, at 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 47 FPS is playable but not ideal, while the High and Ultra presets at 30 and 19 FPS respectively, are too slow for a responsive gaming experience. Therefore, the Low preset is the only viable option for 4K, and players should consider dropping to 1440p for a more balanced experience. The best overall experience from the measured rows is the Medium preset at 1920x1080, which delivers 144 FPS average and never dips below 122 FPS, offering a strong combination of visual quality and high performance.