Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, is not a demanding title by modern standards, but the data for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with the Intel Arc B580 shows that settings choice dramatically impacts playability. The 1080p results span from a highly responsive 183.5 FPS average on Low to a merely playable 64.9 FPS on Ultra. The sweet spot for this combination is the Medium preset, which delivers a 158.8 FPS average at 1080p, a 103.9 FPS average at 1440p, and a solid 50.9 FPS average at 4K. This preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance headroom, ensuring the game remains fluid even in crowded areas typical of an MMORPG. High is also viable, but the performance cost is steep at higher resolutions, making Medium the most practical choice for consistent frame rates across all monitor types.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for this CPU and GPU combination. At 1080p, it achieves 158.8 FPS, which is only 24.7 FPS lower than Low but provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low. Moving from Medium to High at 1080p costs 59.4 FPS, a massive drop of 37%, for a modest increase in graphical detail. The Ultra preset is the least efficient; at 1080p it drops to 64.9 FPS, which is less than half the Medium score and can feel less responsive in fast-paced combat or large-scale raids.

The reasoning becomes clearer at higher resolutions. At 1440p, Medium holds a 103.9 FPS average, which is excellent for a high-refresh-rate monitor. High at 1440p drops to 65.2 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show strain. At 4K, Medium is the only preset that maintains a playable frame rate above 50 FPS, hitting 50.9 FPS. High at 4K falls to 34.1 FPS, which is borderline for an MMORPG, and Ultra at 4K is effectively unplayable at 23.6 FPS. For a smooth experience on a 4K display, Medium is the highest setting that makes sense. If you prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate, High at 1440p is a better compromise than High at 4K, as the former still delivers a fluid 65.2 FPS average.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows Medium is the best choice, delivering a 158.8 FPS average. This is significantly higher than High (99.4 FPS) and Ultra (64.9 FPS), while still offering better visuals than Low (183.5 FPS). The 59.4 FPS gap between Medium and High is too large to justify the upgrade for most users.

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

A: Yes, but only with the Medium preset. The data shows a 50.9 FPS average at 4K on Medium, which is playable. The High preset at 4K drops to 34.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 23.6 FPS, both of which are too low for a smooth experience. Low at 4K achieves 67.1 FPS but sacrifices significant visual quality.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: The performance cost is severe. At 1440p, High averages 65.2 FPS, while Ultra averages only 39.4 FPS. That is a 25.8 FPS loss, or roughly 40% lower performance, for the highest in-game settings. The data suggests the visual uplift is not worth the frame rate penalty with this GPU.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game at 1080p?

A: The data does not directly measure CPU load, but the combined benchmark scores indicate the Ryzen 7 3700X is not the limiting factor. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 19087 and single-core is 2694, which are strong for a CPU from 2019. The fact that FPS scales so heavily with resolution (183.5 FPS at 1080p Low vs 67.1 FPS at 4K Low) points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the worst performing setting for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst, with an average FPS of 23.6. This is the only measured configuration that falls below 30 FPS, making it unsuitable for normal play. Even High at 4K (34.1 FPS) is marginal, but Ultra is definitively the least playable option.

Q: How does the performance compare between the Low and Medium presets at 1440p?

A: Low at 1440p achieves a very high 129.3 FPS average. Medium is not far behind at 103.9 FPS. The 25.4 FPS difference is noticeable but not game-breaking. Given the visual improvements that Medium typically offers over Low, the data suggests Medium is the superior choice for most players at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario, especially at higher settings. At the Low preset, the frame rate drops from 183.5 FPS at 1080p to 129.3 FPS at 1440p (a 29.5% reduction) and then to 67.1 FPS at 4K (a 63.4% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline is typical of a graphics card that is being saturated by the increasing pixel count. The Intel Arc B580, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, is working harder at each step up in resolution.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at the High preset. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops from 99.4 to 65.2, a 34.2% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops another 47.7% to 34.1 FPS. This shows that the higher settings are amplifying the GPU's workload. The gap between the Low and High presets widens with resolution: at 1080p, High is 45.8% slower than Low; at 4K, High is 49.2% slower. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the CPU's performance headroom (evidenced by its strong multi-threaded scores) is not being fully utilized at lower resolutions.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the hardest scaling curve. It goes from 64.9 FPS at 1080p to 39.4 FPS at 1440p (a 39.3% drop) and then down to 23.6 FPS at 4K (a 40.1% drop from 1440p). This consistent ~40% reduction per resolution step shows that the game's Ultra settings are extremely demanding on the GPU's shading units and texture rate (427.2 GTexel/s). For this hardware, the data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for High settings, while 4K is only viable for Medium or Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B580 in Allods Online is as follows:

1080p:

• Low: 183.5 FPS average
• Medium: 158.8 FPS average
• High: 99.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 64.9 FPS average

1440p:

• Low: 129.3 FPS average
• Medium: 103.9 FPS average
• High: 65.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 39.4 FPS average

4K (2160p):

• Low: 67.1 FPS average
• Medium: 50.9 FPS average
• High: 34.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 23.6 FPS average

The 1080p results show that this combo is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming, but only on Low or Medium. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p is particularly stark, losing 59.4 FPS. At 1440p, the Medium preset is the only one that keeps the average above 100 FPS. The 4K results are the most revealing: the spread between Low and Ultra is 43.5 FPS, but only Low and Medium exceed 50 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration that falls below 30 FPS, making it a poor choice for any serious play.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Allods Online, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1355th out of 1715 tested combos. This places it in the lower 21st percentile of all systems tested for this game. The data indicates that while this hardware is competent for modern titles, it is not a top-tier performer in this specific MMORPG.

The rank suggests that other CPU and GPU pairings can achieve higher frame rates. However, the context of the CPU and GPU's individual standings is important. The Ryzen 7 3700X sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28631. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, scores 28654, a delta of only -0.1%. This shows the CPU is a solid, mid-to-high-range performer. The Intel Arc B580 is in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181, a delta of -0.7%. The GPU is also a capable mid-range part.

The low combo rank is therefore likely due to the game's age and its optimization for older hardware, or the specific driver and API paths used. The data shows that the combination is balanced, with neither component being a severe bottleneck, but the overall result is not competitive with the fastest systems in the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Matisse). It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are robust: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and a single-core score of 2694. In the PassMark suite, it scores 66399 in integer math and 39005 in floating-point math. These numbers indicate a CPU with substantial multi-threading capability, which is beneficial for MMORPGs that often have many NPCs and player characters to process.

In Allods Online, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, network data, and draw calls. The measured FPS data suggests that the 3700X is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. For instance, at 1080p Low, the frame rate is 183.5 FPS, which is a very high number that most CPUs could not sustain if they were the bottleneck. The fact that the FPS drops significantly when resolution increases (from 183.5 at 1080p to 67.1 at 4K on Low) points to the GPU taking over as the primary constraint.

The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 16 threads provide ample resources for the game's background tasks. While the 3700X's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 2694) is not class-leading, it is sufficient to feed the Intel Arc B580 at 1080p Medium, where the combo achieves 158.8 FPS. The data shows that this processor delivers consistent frame pacing across all settings, with no evidence of a CPU-induced performance cliff. The pairing is well-balanced for this title, with the GPU being the component that dictates the playable settings at each resolution.