Allods Online

# Allods Online with AMD Ryzen 7 9700X + Intel Arc B370

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor paired with an Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU produces a gaming experience that ranks near the bottom of the database for Allods Online. The combo sits at rank 3385 out of 3670 tested combinations, placing it in the 8th percentile of all systems evaluated for this MMORPG. This ranking reflects a fundamental imbalance: a strong processor constrained by a GPU that is only capable of modest frame rates even at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 3385 out of 3670 places this system firmly in the lower tier of tested configurations for Allods Online. With only 285 combinations ranking below it, this setup is outperformed by roughly 92 percent of all tested combos in this game. The data indicates that while the CPU is capable of delivering solid raw processing power, the integrated graphics solution becomes the limiting factor in nearly every scenario.

The Intel Arc B370 GPU holds a percentile rank of 5 among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2 percent), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5 percent), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, delta -0.7 percent). This places the Arc B370 essentially at parity with a set of GPUs that are more than a decade old, which explains why the overall combo rank is so low for a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards.

In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37943. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-14901E (score 37911, delta 0.1 percent), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (score 37904, delta 0.1 percent), and the Intel Core 5 211E (score 37829, delta 0.3 percent). The delta percentages here are remarkably small, indicating that the 9700X is effectively tied with these processors in overall CPU performance. This creates a stark contrast between the CPU's strong standing and the GPU's weak position, and the measured frame rates in Allods Online reflect exactly this dynamic.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process node from Intel. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning the GPU relies on the host system's DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width and bandwidth are both listed as system-dependent, which means performance can vary based on the system's memory configuration.

With 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, the Arc B370 is a modestly equipped integrated GPU. It delivers a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 6.144 TFLOPS. The GPU's TDP is a mere 25 W, and it occupies an IGP slot width with no power connectors required.

In Allods Online, the GPU's limitations become immediately apparent in the measured frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 108 FPS average, which is the highest result across all tested configurations. However, this drops precipitously as resolution and settings increase. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 11, which is barely playable by any standard. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs is consistent with these results — the Arc B370 is positioned at the very bottom of the performance spectrum, alongside integrated and entry-level discrete GPUs from more than a decade ago.

The nearest GPU rivals, all within 1.4 percent of the Arc B370's benchmark score, are all legacy parts. This suggests that the Arc B370 is not competitive with even mid-range GPUs from several generations ago, and the Allods Online frame rates confirm that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this system.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The processor has a TDP of 65 W and uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process node by TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also includes integrated Radeon Graphics and supports ECC memory. The CPU was released in August 2024 with a launch MSRP of $359.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 9700X demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 20485, with a single-core score of 2211. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 17906 and a single-core score of 3023. The PassMark multithread score is 37161, with a single-thread score of 4654. These results place the CPU at the 86th percentile among all processors, indicating solid overall performance.

For Allods Online specifically, the CPU's influence on frame rates is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 108 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly enough when the GPU is not the bottleneck. However, the game is not particularly CPU-intensive by modern standards, and the 9700X's capabilities are largely wasted in this configuration because the GPU cannot translate that processing power into higher frame rates at higher settings.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo playable for Allods Online at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 108 FPS average, which is smooth. At Medium settings, it drops to 85 FPS average with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. At High settings, it maintains 53 FPS average. At Ultra settings, it falls to 34 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 68 FPS average, and the Medium preset delivers 53 FPS average with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. The High preset drops to 34 FPS average, while the Ultra preset falls to 21 FPS average. Medium is the highest preset that maintains playable frame rates.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186, a delta of -0.2 percent. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (delta -0.5 percent), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (delta -0.7 percent).

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 36 FPS average, the Medium preset delivers 28 FPS average with a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS, the High preset drops to 18 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 11 FPS average. Only the Low preset approaches playability at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU rank among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 37943. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-14901E with a score of 37911 and a delta of 0.1 percent, followed by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a score of 37904 and a delta of 0.1 percent.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the system achieves 85 FPS average at 1080p, 53 FPS average at 1440p, and 28 FPS average at 4K. This represents a 67 percent reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear pattern of GPU-limited scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers 108 FPS average. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average drops to 68 FPS, a reduction of 37 percent. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls to 36 FPS, a 67 percent reduction from 1080p. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is being overwhelmed by pixel count rather than a CPU bottleneck.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 85 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p (a 38 percent drop), and 28 FPS at 4K (a 67 percent drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing throughput are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

The High settings preset shows a slightly different pattern: 53 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p (a 36 percent drop), and 18 FPS at 4K (a 66 percent drop from 1080p). The Ultra preset follows the same trend: 34 FPS at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p (a 38 percent drop), and 11 FPS at 4K (a 68 percent drop from 1080p).

The uniform scaling across all settings presets strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution above 1080p. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance cannot compensate for the GPU's limited fill rate and memory bandwidth when pixel counts increase. The system's frame rates at 4K are below playable thresholds for all settings except Low, and even then, 36 FPS average is marginal for an MMORPG.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 85 FPS average and a minimum of 72 FPS. This is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay in an MMORPG, and the Medium preset offers substantially better visual fidelity than Low while maintaining high frame rates.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is also the recommended choice, delivering 53 FPS average with a minimum of 45 FPS. While this is lower than the 1080p result, it remains playable for most users. The High preset at 1440p drops to 34 FPS average, which may be acceptable for some players but is noticeably less smooth. The Low preset at 1440p delivers 68 FPS average, but the visual quality reduction is significant.

At 4K, no preset achieves consistently playable frame rates. The Low preset delivers 36 FPS average, which is borderline playable for casual play but will feel stuttery in combat-heavy situations. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 28 FPS average with a minimum of 24 FPS, which is below the generally accepted threshold for smooth gameplay. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not viable, with 18 FPS and 11 FPS averages respectively.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with Medium settings, which provides the best experience per the measured rows. Players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity may prefer the Low preset at 1080p for 108 FPS average, but the Medium preset offers a more balanced experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 108 FPS average
• Medium: 85 FPS average, 72 FPS minimum, 97 FPS maximum
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 68 FPS average
• Medium: 53 FPS average, 45 FPS minimum, 61 FPS maximum
• High: 34 FPS average
• Ultra: 21 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 36 FPS average
• Medium: 28 FPS average, 24 FPS minimum, 32 FPS maximum
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 11 FPS average

The frame rate data shows a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions: Low delivers the highest FPS, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The Medium preset is the only one that includes minimum and maximum FPS measurements, indicating that the data collection for this preset captured a range of 24 to 32 FPS at 4K, 45 to 61 FPS at 1440p, and 72 to 97 FPS at 1080p.

The gap between Low and Medium settings at each resolution is substantial: at 1080p, the difference is 23 FPS (108 to 85), at 1440p it is 15 FPS (68 to 53), and at 4K it is 8 FPS (36 to 28). The gap between Medium and High is even larger in relative terms: 32 FPS at 1080p (85 to 53), 19 FPS at 1440p (53 to 34), and 10 FPS at 4K (28 to 18). The High to Ultra transition shows a similar pattern: 19 FPS at 1080p (53 to 34), 13 FPS at 1440p (34 to 21), and 7 FPS at 4K (18 to 11).

These measurements confirm that the Intel Arc B370 is the performance bottleneck in this system. The Ryzen 7 9700X's strong CPU performance does not translate into higher frame rates at higher settings because the GPU cannot keep up with the increased rendering demands. For users who own this combination, the practical recommendation is to prioritize lower settings and resolutions to achieve acceptable frame rates in Allods Online.