Allods Online

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly specific performance profile in Allods Online, a 2010-era MMORPG. The benchmark data reveals a system where the integrated-class GPU is the dominant constraint, with the capable 8-core processor having limited influence on the final frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, contextualizing the results against the broader database of tested hardware combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a steep and consistent decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 120 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops the average to 75 FPS, a reduction of 45 FPS (37.5%). Pushing further to 4K at Low settings yields an average of 39 FPS, which is just 32.5% of the 1080p performance. This scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B390's rendering capabilities are saturated very early; the pixel throughput demand of higher resolutions quickly overwhelms it.

The same trend is visible across all quality presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 59 FPS at 1080p to 37 FPS at 1440p and finally to 19 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly severe, representing a 48.6% performance loss. This suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth—which is system-dependent and shared—are critical bottlenecks. The data indicates the limiting component is unequivocally the graphics solution; the CPU is not the constraining factor at any resolution, as the frame rate collapses in a manner consistent with pure rendering load.

The transition from Medium to High settings at each resolution also shows significant scaling. At 1080p, High (59 FPS) is 37.2% slower than Medium (94 FPS). At 1440p, High (37 FPS) is 37.3% slower than Medium (59 FPS). At 4K, High (19 FPS) is 38.7% slower than Medium (31 FPS). This consistent percentage drop indicates that the performance cost of the High preset over Medium is uniform, reinforcing that the GPU's shader and texture processing units are the primary resource being taxed. The Ultra preset, however, is a different matter, with frame rates plummeting to 12 FPS at 4K and 23 FPS at 1440p, indicating it demands resources that this GPU simply does not have.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. Its performance class is clearly defined by its benchmark scores and percentile ranking. The GPU's average benchmark score is 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710, which are all entry-level discrete parts from previous generations. The Arc B390's deltaPct against these rivals is narrow, ranging from 1.3% to 2.7% faster, indicating it performs in the same tier as these very old, low-end cards.

The GPU's clock speeds show a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. The boost clock is high, but the architecture's execution resources are limited, with 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and only 24 ROPs. This configuration explains the poor high-resolution performance, as the pixel fill rate is a meager 60.00 GPixel/s. The memory situation is another critical factor: the GPU uses "System Shared" memory, meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This means the Arc B390 must compete with the CPU for access to system RAM, and the bandwidth available is not dedicated to graphics. This shared memory architecture is a major reason for the steep performance cliff at 4K, where memory bandwidth demands skyrocket. In this game, the data shows that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, and its VRAM allocation and bandwidth limitations directly cap the achievable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Allods Online, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3259th out of 3670 total combos. This places it in the bottom 11.2% of all tested systems for this game. This low ranking is entirely attributable to the GPU, as the processor itself is a high-performing part. The combo's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's 9th percentile performance score, which drags the entire system down in a game that is clearly GPU-bound at the tested settings.

The ranking is a stark indicator of the imbalance of this pairing. While the CPU is a strong performer—sitting in the 78th percentile for all CPUs—the GPU's low standing dominates the overall system performance in this MMORPG. The data suggests that for a game like Allods Online, which is not known for heavy CPU multithreading, the processor's potential is left largely untapped. The 3259th rank out of 3670 is a quantitative measure of how poorly this specific hardware combination performs relative to others in the database, and the primary reason is the GPU's inability to keep pace with even moderate resolution and quality demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average frame rates provide a complete picture of the combo's capabilities across a matrix of settings. At 1920x1080, the performance ranges from a playable 120 FPS on Low to a borderline 59 FPS on High, with Medium at 94 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 37 FPS, which is a significant performance hit for the visual uplift. The data also includes a min/max range for the Medium preset, showing a fluctuation between 80 and 108 FPS at 1080p, indicating some frame time inconsistency.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop across the board. Low settings produce 75 FPS, which remains smooth. Medium produces 59 FPS, with a min/max of 50 to 68 FPS. High settings yield 37 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold for many users. The Ultra preset at 1440p is largely unplayable at 23 FPS. At 3840x2160, the results are consistently poor. Low settings are the only option that approaches playability at 39 FPS. Medium drops to 31 FPS, High falls to 19 FPS, and Ultra is a slideshow at 12 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo, and even 1440p requires a significant compromise in visual quality to maintain a reasonable frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Allods Online?

A: Based on the data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently delivers acceptable performance. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 37 on Ultra to 120 on Low, with High settings still achieving 59 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings stay above 59 FPS, and at 4K, even Low settings only manage 39 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% faster than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. This indicates it performs in the same very low-end tier as these legacy discrete GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The benchmark data indicates the system is heavily GPU-bound. The CPU is a high-performance part, ranking in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate drops significantly with resolution and settings increases, which is a clear sign of GPU limitation, not CPU limitation. The processor's potential is not being fully utilized.

Q: What are the playable settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the most playable with an average of 75 FPS. The Medium preset is also viable with an average of 59 FPS, though the minimum FPS of 50 suggests occasional dips. High and Ultra presets are not recommended, with averages of 37 FPS and 23 FPS respectively.

Q: What kind of performance can be expected from the Ultra preset at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 37 FPS. While this is the highest quality setting, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel less smooth, especially in fast-paced combat scenarios common in MMORPGs.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The Intel Arc B390 has "System Shared" memory, meaning it uses the system's main memory. Its bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means it shares the memory bus with the CPU. This is a significant limiting factor for high-resolution performance.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience, the data points to 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves 120 FPS on average. This provides a very fluid experience for a fast-paced MMORPG. If visual fidelity is more important than raw frame rate, the High preset at 1080p provides a reasonable 59 FPS average, which is just below the 60 FPS target but still playable. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a good balance with 94 FPS.

At 1440p, the options are more limited. The Low preset is the only setting that provides a clear 60+ FPS average (75 FPS). The Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline, and the minimum of 50 FPS could cause noticeable hitches. The data suggests that High settings should be avoided at 1440p due to the 37 FPS average. At 4K, the data indicates that all settings are effectively unplayable for a smooth experience, with the best option being Low at 39 FPS, which is below the acceptable threshold for most action-oriented games. Therefore, the recommendation is to prioritize 1080p resolution and use the High or Medium preset for a balanced experience, or 1440p with Low settings for higher resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of boosting up to 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark results show a strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance profile. For instance, it scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,916 in singlecore. Its average benchmark score is 25,517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates a very capable processor that is more than sufficient for the demands of Allods Online, a game released in 2010.

Despite this CPU power, the measured frame rates in the game are heavily constrained by the GPU. The data shows that the CPU's role in this specific combo is to provide a stable platform without being a bottleneck; it is not a limiting factor at any of the tested resolutions or settings. The performance scaling is purely a function of GPU load. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 8 cores provide ample headroom for the game's logic and network processing, but the frame rate is dictated by the Arc B390's rendering capabilities. In this context, the Ryzen 7 5700's high scores in synthetic benchmarks do not translate to high frame rates in Allods Online because the graphics subsystem cannot deliver the frames to be processed. The CPU is effectively idle waiting for the GPU to finish its work.