Allods Online

# Allods Online with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + Intel Arc B570

The data reveals a striking paradox: this combo delivers 184 FPS at 1080p Low, yet collapses to 19 FPS at 4K Ultra. That 165 FPS swing across the measured matrix tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lives in Allods Online, and it isn't in the CPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B570 lands in the 65th percentile of GPUs — and the frame rate scaling reflects that asymmetry.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is abrupt and uneven across settings. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 184 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 61 FPS at 3840x2160. That's a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the slide is even steeper: 91 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K — a 67% drop as well, but from a much lower starting point.

Medium settings tell a similar story with more granularity. The measured rows show 144 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K, with the minimum frame rate at 4K dropping to 40 FPS and the maximum reaching 55 FPS. This is a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K, consistent with the other presets. Ultra settings, however, show the most dramatic collapse: 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and just 19 FPS at 4K — a 67% decrease that leaves the game barely playable.

What does this scaling imply about the limiting component? The consistent proportional drop across all settings points to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. When the CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU at 1080p Low — evidenced by 184 FPS — the frame rate should theoretically scale with pixel count if the GPU were the only constraint. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, combined with its 160-bit bus, appear insufficient for 4K Ultra's demands. The 19 FPS Ultra result at 4K, with no minimum or maximum recorded, suggests a hard wall where the GPU simply cannot process the scene complexity.

Interestingly, the delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is nearly identical in percentage terms. At 1080p, Low delivers 184 FPS versus Ultra's 57 FPS — a 69% gap. At 1440p, the gap is 116 to 36 FPS, a 69% difference. At 4K, 61 to 19 FPS, again a 69% reduction. This uniformity indicates the GPU's workload scales predictably with pixel count and settings, but the absolute numbers reveal that 4K is only viable at Low settings, and even then barely reaches 61 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so dramatically from 1080p to 4K?

A: The measured FPS shows a consistent 67% reduction from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 across Low, Medium, and High settings. This uniform scaling indicates the Intel Arc B570 GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as its 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are challenged by the increased pixel workload.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers 144 FPS at Medium and 91 FPS at High, both comfortably smooth. At 1440p, Medium drops to 91 FPS and High to 57 FPS, which remains playable but less fluid. The data suggests 1080p Medium or High offers the best balance, while 1440p Medium is the edge of comfortable performance.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance relate to the game results?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36,470 in PassMark multithread and 4,691 in single-thread, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, scores 69,875 on average benchmark score, just 0.2% behind. This strong CPU performance explains why frame rates at 1080p Low reach 184 FPS — the processor is not the bottleneck.

Q: What settings preset provides the most stable experience at 4K?

A: The only 4K preset with a recorded minimum and maximum is Medium, showing 47 FPS average with a 40-55 FPS range. Low averages 61 FPS but lacks min/max data. Ultra drops to 19 FPS, which is below playable thresholds. Medium at 4K appears to be the highest preset with acceptable stability.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2,231 out of 2,775 tested combinations in Allods Online, placing it in the bottom 20% of setups. This low ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher settings, despite the CPU's strong performance.

Q: Does the GPU's benchmark position explain the 4K performance?

A: The Arc B570 scores 14,195 in PassMark G3D and 7,281 in GPU compute, with a 65th percentile ranking. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 20,582 in average benchmark score, just 0.1% higher. The 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS aligns with a GPU that is positioned below many competing options in raw graphics throughput.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F brings substantial compute resources to Allods Online. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process, provide a foundation that the game's engine can leverage. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz offer significant headroom for single-threaded workloads, which matters for an MMORPG that often relies on game logic and network processing.

The CPU's benchmark results are impressive. The PassMark multithread score of 36,470 and single-thread score of 4,691 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 69,996 sits nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 (0.7% higher). This clustering suggests the 9700F performs at the level of high-end desktop and mobile processors from recent generations.

How does this translate to Allods Online? The 184 FPS result at 1080p Low strongly suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration. Even at 1080p Ultra, the game hits 57 FPS, which is more likely constrained by the GPU's ability to render effects and shadows. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 80 KB L1 cache per core provide ample data storage for game assets, while its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth through dual-channel DDR5 ensures the processor can feed the GPU without stalling.

The fact that frame rates scale nearly linearly with resolution — 184 to 116 to 61 FPS from 1080p to 1440p to 4K at Low settings — is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller differences between resolutions, as the processor's workload would remain constant while the GPU's pixel output changes. The data shows the opposite, confirming the Ryzen 7 9700F is performing its role effectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2,231 out of 2,775 tested combinations in Allods Online places this setup in the bottom 20% of all configurations. This is a surprisingly low ranking given the CPU's strong performance, and it points squarely at the GPU as the weak link.

To contextualize this rank, consider what it means in practical terms. A rank of 2,231 means that roughly 544 tested combos performed worse, while over 2,200 performed better. Given that the Ryzen 7 9700F sits in the 94th percentile of CPUs, the ranking suggests that most better-performing combos pair a similar or weaker CPU with a stronger GPU. The Arc B570's 65th percentile GPU ranking is the anchor dragging this combo down.

The data supports this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 184 FPS, which is excellent. But at 4K Ultra, it falls to 19 FPS, which is nearly unplayable. A combo with a stronger GPU would likely maintain higher frame rates at 4K, even if the CPU were slightly weaker. The rank of 2,231 reflects this imbalance: the CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can deliver in demanding scenarios.

Interestingly, the combo's rank might improve at lower resolutions. The 1080p results — 184 FPS at Low, 144 FPS at Medium, 91 FPS at High, and 57 FPS at Ultra — are all respectable for an MMORPG. But the ranking is a single aggregate number, and the 4K Ultra result likely drags it down disproportionately. Players targeting 1080p would find this combo much more competitive than the rank suggests.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Medium settings deliver 144 FPS with a 122-165 FPS range, making it the best choice for smooth gameplay without sacrificing visual quality. High settings at 91 FPS are still excellent, while Ultra at 57 FPS is playable but noticeably less fluid.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Medium settings deliver 91 FPS with a 77-104 FPS range, which is acceptable for most players. High settings at 57 FPS are borderline, and Ultra at 36 FPS is likely too choppy for comfortable play. Low settings at 116 FPS are the safest choice for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. Low settings deliver 61 FPS, making it the only preset that approaches smoothness. Medium settings at 47 FPS with a 40-55 FPS range are playable but with noticeable frame dips. High at 30 FPS and Ultra at 19 FPS are below acceptable thresholds for an MMORPG where responsiveness matters.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, it offers 144 FPS; at 1440p, 91 FPS; and at 4K, 47 FPS with recorded minimums and maximums that indicate stability. For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, Low settings at 1440p or 1080p offer the highest headroom. For those who want the best visuals, High at 1080p is the sweet spot, delivering 91 FPS without the performance penalty of Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range was measured. Low settings achieved 184 FPS average, the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium settings delivered 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS, indicating consistent performance. High settings produced 91 FPS, while Ultra dropped to 57 FPS. The 127 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p highlights the GPU's sensitivity to graphical effects at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings achieved 116 FPS, Medium delivered 91 FPS with a 77-104 FPS range, High produced 57 FPS, and Ultra fell to 36 FPS. The 80 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is narrower than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming the limiting factor even at lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU's limits clearly. Low settings achieved 61 FPS, Medium delivered 47 FPS with a 40-55 FPS range, High produced 30 FPS, and Ultra collapsed to 19 FPS. The 42 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is saturated and settings have diminishing returns at this pixel count.

The minimum and maximum frame rates are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the 122-165 FPS range shows a 43 FPS spread. At 1440p, the 77-104 FPS range shows a 27 FPS spread. At 4K, the 40-55 FPS range shows a 15 FPS spread. This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that frame time variance decreases as the GPU becomes more consistently bottlenecked.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the defining component in this combo's performance profile. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest for a modern GPU. The 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output processors provide the raw compute for pixel processing, but the numbers tell a story of a mid-range part.

The GPU's clock is fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which simplifies performance prediction. The 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are competitive for the 65th percentile ranking, but the benchmarks reveal weaknesses. The PassMark G3D score of 14,195 and GPU compute score of 7,281 place it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534 average score, 0.1% higher) and Intel Arc A750 (20,582 average score, 0.1% lower). These rivals are all within 0.5% of the B570's average benchmark score of 20,556, indicating tight competition at this performance tier.

In Allods Online, the GPU's role is to render the game's world, characters, and effects. The 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS shows the B570 cannot handle the combined load of high resolution and maximum settings. The 10 GB VRAM may be sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K textures and effects likely exceed its capacity, causing the dramatic performance drop. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility suggest it can handle modern rendering techniques, but the hardware resources limit real-world performance.

The data indicates that the B570 is best suited for 1080p gaming with medium to high settings. At 1440p, it remains viable at medium settings, but 4K is only playable at low settings. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it outperforms a majority of installed graphics cards, but in this combo with a 94th percentile CPU, it is the clear bottleneck. Players seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need a more powerful GPU, while those satisfied with 1080p or 1440p gaming will find the B570 adequate for Allods Online.