Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 combination. The measured data reveals a system that is highly capable at standard resolutions but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the performance metrics, focusing on how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the observed bottlenecks and what settings provide the most balanced experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shifting workload balance between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system delivers an average of 184 FPS. This high frame rate, coupled with the relatively simple graphical load, suggests that the CPU is doing the heavy lifting to feed frames to the GPU. Moving up to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 116 FPS, a 37% reduction. This scaling is substantial, but the frame rate remains high enough to suggest that neither component is fully saturated.

The picture changes dramatically when observing the High preset. At 1080p High, the average is 91 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 57 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is a 37% decrease, which is consistent with the Low preset scaling. However, the jump to 4K High reveals the GPU's breaking point. The average FPS plummets to 30, a 47% reduction from the 1440p result and a 67% reduction from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that at 4K, the Intel Arc B570 becomes the primary limiting factor, as the pixel throughput demand exceeds its capabilities.

The data for the Ultra preset reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 57 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 36 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it becomes an unplayable 19 FPS. The scaling between each resolution step is significant, but the 4K Ultra result is particularly telling. The gap between 4K High (30 FPS) and 4K Ultra (19 FPS) is a 37% performance hit for the visual upgrade. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive at higher resolutions, pushing the GPU past its effective limit. The benchmark results indicate that the system is CPU-bound at 1080p Low and becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the sole graphics processor in this configuration, and its specifications define the performance ceiling at higher resolutions. It is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The GPU operates at a consistent 2500 MHz base and boost clock. Its memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but can become a limiting factor at 4K with high-detail textures.

The GPU's compute capabilities are characterized by 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It also features 18 ray tracing cores. The raw throughput is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and 23.04 TFLOPS for FP16. In the context of Allods Online, these numbers translate to strong performance at lower resolutions. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and a Passmark G3D score of 14195 place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582), showing a delta of 0.1% and -0.1% respectively. This indicates that while the B570 is a competent card, it is not at the top of the performance hierarchy.

The GPU's role in Allods Online is best understood through the 4K results. The 4K Medium preset yields an average of 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that provides a consistently playable experience. The 4K High and Ultra presets, with averages of 30 FPS and 19 FPS respectively, show that the GPU is overwhelmed by the rendering load. The data suggests that the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game's needs at 1440p, but the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160, combined with higher detail settings, exceeds its fill rate and shading capacity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 architecture processor based on the Matisse codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, alongside a shared 32 MB L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This processor is a solid foundation for gaming, and its benchmark scores reflect its multi-threaded strength.

The CPU's performance is highlighted by a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2092 and a single-core score of 204. Its Geekbench multi-core score is 8899, with a single-core score of 1593. In the Passmark suite, it achieves a multi-thread score of 22458 and a single-thread score of 2656. These results place the 3700X in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 34260 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333, delta -0.2%). This suggests that in terms of raw processing power, the 3700X is still competitive.

In Allods Online, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p with Low settings. The 184 FPS average is a strong indicator that the game's logic and draw calls are being processed quickly. The 1080p Medium preset shows an average of 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS, indicating that the CPU can keep up with a moderate graphical load. However, the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a significant drop to 57 FPS. This drop is more attributable to the GPU struggling with the Ultra effects than a CPU limitation. The fact that the 3700X maintains high frame rates at 1080p suggests that it is not a bottleneck at this resolution, and the system's performance is primarily dictated by the GPU's capability.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For a 1920x1080 display, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience. It provides an average of 144 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. The minimum of 122 FPS ensures that there are no significant stutters. While the Low preset yields a higher average of 184 FPS, the visual fidelity increase from Low to Medium is substantial, and the frame rate remains exceptionally high. The High preset, at 91 FPS, is also playable but offers diminishing returns over Medium for a significant performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 91 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. The minimum of 77 FPS is still comfortably playable. The Low preset at 116 FPS is an option for those prioritizing maximum frame rate, but the Medium preset provides a significant visual upgrade. The High preset at 57 FPS is borderline; it is playable but may feel less fluid in crowded scenes. The Ultra preset, at 36 FPS, is not recommended for a consistent experience.

For 3840x2160, the options are limited. The Low preset achieves an average of 61 FPS, making it the only 4K setting that provides a truly smooth experience. The Medium preset, with an average of 47 FPS, is playable but may have occasional dips. The High and Ultra presets, at 30 FPS and 19 FPS respectively, are not recommended for general gameplay. The data suggests that to play at 4K, users should either select the Low preset or be prepared to accept a lower, less consistent frame rate at Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice for 1920x1080, delivering an average of 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS. The Low preset is faster at 184 FPS, but the visual improvement of Medium makes it the superior balance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: It can, but with significant compromises. The only 4K preset that achieves a high frame rate is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset is playable at 47 FPS, while High (30 FPS) and Ultra (19 FPS) are not smooth experiences.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. This is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34083). It is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333).

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a strong GPU for this game?

A: The B570 performs well at 1080p and 1440p, but its limits are clear at 4K. Its average benchmark score of 20556 is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582), placing it in the 65th percentile of GPUs.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 57 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. This is a 37% reduction in performance for the visual upgrade to Ultra.

Q: Why is the 4K Ultra setting so much slower than 4K High?

A: The average frame rate drops from 30 FPS at 4K High to 19 FPS at 4K Ultra. This 37% decrease indicates that the Ultra preset introduces computationally expensive effects that heavily tax the Intel Arc B570's rendering resources at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

1920x1080

• Low: 184 FPS average
• Medium: 144 FPS average (122 min, 165 max)
• High: 91 FPS average
• Ultra: 57 FPS average

2560x1440

• Low: 116 FPS average
• Medium: 91 FPS average (77 min, 104 max)
• High: 57 FPS average
• Ultra: 36 FPS average

3840x2160

• Low: 61 FPS average
• Medium: 47 FPS average (40 min, 55 max)
• High: 30 FPS average
• Ultra: 19 FPS average

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2231 out of 2775 tested combos for Allods Online. This places it in the lower half of all configurations tested in the database. This ranking is likely a result of the game's age and its tendency to favor CPUs with strong single-core performance, where the 3700X is competent but not exceptional. While the GPU is capable at lower resolutions, the overall combo ranking suggests that many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates, particularly at higher settings. The data indicates that this is a mid-tier pairing, capable of smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay, but not designed for maximum performance at 4K.