Allods Online

# Allods Online with AMD Ryzen 7 9700X + Intel Arc B390

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Allods Online, with the combination ranking 3259 out of 3670 tested combos. The data reveals a system where the integrated-class GPU dramatically limits performance across all resolutions, while the CPU's substantial compute resources remain largely underutilized in this MMORPG. Across twelve measured configurations spanning three resolutions and four quality presets, average frame rates range from 12 FPS at 4K Ultra to 120 FPS at 1080p Low, with the GPU's 9th percentile standing among all GPUs being the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly exposes the GPU as the limiting component in this pairing. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 120 at 1920x1080 to 75 at 2560x1440, then further to 39 at 3840x2160. This represents a 37.5% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B390, with its 1536 shading units and 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, simply cannot maintain frame throughput as pixel count increases.

Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 94 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37.2% and 47.5% respectively, nearly identical to the Low setting scaling. This consistency suggests that resolution is the dominant factor in performance degradation, rather than the quality preset's additional workload. High settings follow the same pattern with 59 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K — a 37.3% drop followed by a 48.6% drop.

Ultra settings reveal the most severe constraint, with frame rates of 37 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 12 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 12 FPS is effectively unplayable, while even 1080p Ultra falls below acceptable smoothness thresholds. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is a 37.8% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K a 47.8% reduction. The nearly uniform percentage drops across all settings strongly indicate that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth — which is system-dependent and shared with the CPU — are the binding constraints.

The fact that 4K Low (39 FPS) performs worse than 1080p Ultra (37 FPS) by only 5.1% further emphasizes that resolution scaling imposes a near-constant penalty regardless of quality level. This behavior is characteristic of a GPU operating at its architectural limits, where pixel throughput saturates before shading complexity becomes the differentiator. The Intel Arc B390, being an integrated graphics solution with system-shared memory, shows no ability to compensate for increased resolution through any available headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the best frame rate achievable in Allods Online with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 120 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that achieves triple-digit frame rates, with Medium at 1080p being the next closest at 94 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700X holding back the Arc B390 in this game?

A: No. The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces only 12 FPS, which reflects GPU saturation rather than CPU limitation.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710. All four rivals are within a narrow performance band, confirming the Arc B390's entry-level positioning.

Q: Which resolution provides the most balanced experience?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where any preset achieves playable frame rates. Low hits 120 FPS, Medium hits 94 FPS, and High hits 59 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low (75 FPS) and Medium (59 FPS) remain viable, while all 4K presets fall below 40 FPS.

Q: Does the combo's rank of 3259 out of 3670 indicate a specific weakness?

A: Yes. The 11.2% bottom-tier ranking is driven entirely by the GPU. The CPU's nearest rivals — Intel Core i9-14901E, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Intel Core 5 211E, and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 — all score within 0.4% of the Ryzen 7 9700X in average benchmark score, showing the processor is competitive. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking, however, drags the entire combo down.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max FPS data. At 1080p, the range is 80 to 108 FPS around the 94 average. At 1440p, it narrows to 50 to 68 FPS around 59. At 4K, it tightens further to 26 to 36 FPS around 31. The variance shrinks as resolution increases, indicating the GPU becomes more consistently saturated at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X brings substantial compute resources to this pairing, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as reflected in a Geekbench single-core score of 3023 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211. Multi-threaded performance is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20485 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 17906.

However, the benchmark data indicates that Allods Online, being a 2010-era MMORPG, does not heavily exercise the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities. The Ryzen 7 9700X's 3DMark scores show a progression from 1280 in single-thread to 2525 in 2-thread, 4869 in 4-thread, 8184 in 8-thread, and 9771 in max-thread tests. The scaling from 8-thread to max-thread is only 19.4%, suggesting diminishing returns beyond 8 threads — a pattern consistent with an older game engine that may not scale well across many cores.

The CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it well above the GPU's 9th percentile. In average benchmark score, the Ryzen 7 9700X achieves 37943, which is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i9-14901E (37911) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904), and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E (37829). This indicates the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class.

The 65W TDP and 4nm process node from TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, make this a highly efficient processor. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide ample data storage for game workloads. Yet in Allods Online, the measured frame rates never suggest CPU limitation — even at 1080p Low where the GPU produces 120 FPS, the CPU could likely push higher if the GPU allowed.

The PassMark scores reinforce this picture. Single-thread performance of 4654 and multithread performance of 37161 show a processor with strong headroom. The floating-point math score of 78999 and integer math score of 120142 indicate the CPU can handle complex calculations far beyond what this game demands. The data compression score of 437140 and encryption score of 21815 further demonstrate the CPU's capabilities are not the bottleneck in this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3259 out of 3670 tested configurations places it in the bottom 11.2% of all pairings tested in Allods Online. This ranking is essentially a reflection of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU component is far stronger than the overall rank suggests. The disconnect between CPU and GPU capabilities creates a fundamentally unbalanced system for this game.

To contextualize the GPU's contribution to this poor rank, the Intel Arc B390's nearest rivals are all NVIDIA entry-level parts from previous generations. The 1.3% delta to the GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% delta to the GT 710 show that the Arc B390 is competing with hardware that is over a decade old. In a game from 2010, this older hardware might have been adequate at launch, but the Arc B390's integrated-class performance cannot deliver modern expectations.

The Ryzen 7 9700X, by contrast, ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its average benchmark score, showing that it is squarely in the upper tier of processors. The Intel Core i9-14901E, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Intel Core 5 211E, and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 all perform nearly identically, which means the CPU is not introducing any unusual variance into the combo's results.

The practical implication of this rank is that the combo will struggle in any GPU-bound scenario, which Allods Online clearly is. The 3670 total combos tested include many with more balanced pairings, and the Arc B390's 9th percentile GPU ranking ensures this combo lands near the bottom regardless of the CPU's strength. For users seeking better performance in this game, the data suggests the GPU must be upgraded while the CPU can remain unchanged.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce 120 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 94 FPS with a min of 80 and max of 108. High settings drop to 59 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 69.2% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the quality presets impose significant additional load on the GPU even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance degrades noticeably. Low settings average 75 FPS, which is still playable but 37.5% below the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 59 FPS with a min of 50 and max of 68. High settings drop to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 23 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra reduction at this resolution is 69.3%, nearly identical to the 1080p reduction, again confirming that preset scaling is consistent across resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay. Medium settings average 31 FPS with a min of 26 and max of 36. High settings drop to 19 FPS, and Ultra falls to 12 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra reduction at 4K is 69.2%, maintaining the same pattern. The 4K results across all presets are below 40 FPS, making this resolution impractical for this combo.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the 80-108 range around the 94 average shows a variance of 28 FPS. At 1440p, the 50-68 range around 59 shows a variance of 18 FPS. At 4K, the 26-36 range around 31 shows a variance of 10 FPS. This decreasing variance with increasing resolution indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated at higher pixel counts, with fewer frame time spikes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal configuration for this combo is 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This produces 94 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery without dropping below playable thresholds. The 1080p Medium configuration offers a 37.5% improvement over High settings at the same resolution, while maintaining visual quality above Low.

For users prioritizing maximum smoothness, 1920x1080 with Low settings delivers 120 FPS, which is the highest measured average in the dataset. This configuration is suitable for competitive play or scenarios where frame rate stability is paramount. The 1440p Low setting at 75 FPS is also viable, though the 37.5% reduction from 1080p Low may not justify the resolution increase.

The High preset at 1080p produces 59 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, the 37 FPS result is below ideal thresholds, and at 4K High, the 19 FPS result is effectively unplayable. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as even 1080p Ultra only reaches 37 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 12 FPS.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 94 FPS, which is 21.6% above the 60 FPS target, leaving headroom for frame time variance as shown by the 80 FPS minimum. At 1440p, Medium at 59 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target, making 1080p the preferred resolution for this preset.

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. The highest Ultra result is 37 FPS at 1080p, which is below acceptable smoothness. The 12 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a 67.6% reduction from the already-low 1080p Ultra result. The visual quality gains from Ultra do not compensate for the severe frame rate penalties.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive bottleneck in this combo. Based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture on a 3nm process from Intel, this integrated GPU features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines. Its base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2500 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute of 7.680 TFLOPS and FP16 of 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1) define its raw processing capability.

The GPU's memory configuration is system-shared, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system's DDR5 memory. The memory bandwidth is system-dependent, which introduces variability based on the CPU's memory configuration. The Ryzen 7 9700X supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, but the shared memory architecture means the GPU competes with the CPU for the same bandwidth pool.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places the Arc B390 in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA entry-level parts: the GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% slower), the 800M at 1460 (1.5% slower), the GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% slower), and the GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% slower). This clustering shows the Arc B390 is at the very bottom of GPU performance tiers.

The 80W TDP and integrated form factor (slot width IGP, no power connectors) confirm this is not a discrete gaming GPU. The 12 ray tracing cores provide some RT capability, but the low overall compute prevents meaningful RT performance in games. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support with 12_2 feature level is technically advanced, but the hardware cannot exploit these features at playable frame rates in Allods Online.

The GPU's performance in Allods Online directly correlates with its benchmark standing. At 4K Ultra, the 12 FPS result represents 10% of the 1080p Low result of 120 FPS. This 90% reduction from best to worst case shows the GPU's limited headroom. The system-shared memory architecture likely contributes to the steep resolution scaling, as higher resolutions require more memory bandwidth that the shared pool cannot provide.