Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, shows highly variable performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination. The measured data indicates a system that excels at lower resolutions and settings, delivering very high frame rates at 1080p, but which struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K with higher graphical presets. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, contextualizes them against rival components, and provides recommendations based strictly on the measured FPS data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance this combo achieves in Allods Online?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 184 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only measured configuration that exceeds 180 FPS, indicating a significant performance headroom at the lowest resolution and preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution in this game?

A: At 3840x2160, performance drops dramatically. The average frame rates are 61 FPS on Low, 47 FPS on Medium, 30 FPS on High, and 19 FPS on Ultra. This shows that 4K gaming is only viable on the Low preset, as the Medium preset's average of 47 FPS is below the commonly preferred 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the measurable frame time variance at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The data for 2560x1440 Medium settings shows an average FPS of 91, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS. This 27 FPS spread suggests some inconsistency in frame pacing, though the average remains smooth.

Q: How does this system's performance at 1440p compare to its performance at 1080p?

A: The scaling is not linear. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 91 at 1080p to 57 at 1440p, a 37% reduction. At Low settings, it drops from 184 FPS to 116 FPS, which is a 37% reduction as well. The relative performance drop is consistent across these settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2231 out of 2775 tested combos for Allods Online. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can produce high frame rates at low resolutions, its overall performance profile is not top-tier for this specific game.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570's performance closer to a mobile or desktop GPU?

A: Based on the average benchmark score of 20556, the Intel Arc B570 is closest to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which has an average score of 20534, a delta of 0.1%. It is also within 0.1% of the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of graphical performance in Allods Online. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a fixed clock speed of 2500 MHz for both base and boost. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the higher memory pressure likely contributes to the significant FPS drop.

The GPU's compute capabilities are reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 14195. Its performance in the nearestRivals table shows it is nearly identical in average score to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750. However, the measured FPS in Allods Online reveals that this GPU, when paired with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, produces results that are heavily influenced by the game's engine and resolution. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 47% drop in average FPS (from 57 to 30), highlighting the GPU's struggle with the pixel count at 4K. The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's high single-thread performance cannot compensate for the increased rendering load.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected trend: performance decreases as resolution increases. However, the magnitude of the drop reveals important information about the system's bottleneck.

At Low settings, the average FPS scales from 184 at 1080p, to 116 at 1440p, and finally to 61 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 37% reduction (from 184 to 116), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is a 47% reduction (from 116 to 61). This indicates that the GPU is becoming progressively more strained as the pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the trend continues. The average FPS is 144 at 1080p, 91 at 1440p, and 47 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37% (from 144 to 91), and the drop from 1440p to 4K is 48% (from 91 to 47). This consistent pattern suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily a GPU-bound limitation. The CPU, with its high performance, is not the limiting factor in this scaling; otherwise, the FPS would remain more constant across resolutions.

The fact that 4K performance at High settings (30 FPS) and Ultra settings (19 FPS) is so low, while 1080p performance is very high, strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B570's rendering capabilities are saturated at higher resolutions. The 4K results are the weakest link in this combo's performance profile.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2231 out of 2775 tested combos for Allods Online. This ranking places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems. This is a surprisingly low rank given the high performance of the CPU, which has a percentile ranking of 87 versus all CPUs.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 65 versus all GPUs. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is not optimized for this specific MMORPG's demands. The game appears to be highly sensitive to the GPU's capabilities at higher settings, and the Arc B570, while competitive with the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750 in synthetic benchmarks, does not translate that performance into a high ranking in Allods Online.

The data shows that this combo is not a top performer in this game. The rank suggests that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs achieve higher average frame rates across the tested scenarios. For a game like Allods Online, which is an older MMORPG, the CPU is often expected to be the primary bottleneck. However, the ranking indicates that the GPU is holding this combo back from achieving a better position.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is taken directly from the measured FPS table, detailing the average, minimum, and maximum FPS for each tested configuration.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 61 FPS.
• Medium: Average 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 55 FPS.
• High: Average 30 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 19 FPS.

This resolution shows a severe performance cliff. The difference between Low (61 FPS) and Ultra (19 FPS) is a 69% reduction in average frame rate. The Medium preset, with an average of 47 FPS, is the only setting that approaches a playable level, but it still falls short of a solid 60 FPS target.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 116 FPS.
• Medium: Average 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 104 FPS.
• High: Average 57 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 36 FPS.

At 1440p, the system performs much better. Low settings provide a very smooth experience at 116 FPS. Medium settings are also excellent at 91 FPS. High settings are playable at 57 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to an average of 36 FPS, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 184 FPS.
• Medium: Average 144 FPS, with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165 FPS.
• High: Average 91 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 57 FPS.

1080p is where this combo shines. Even at High settings, the average FPS is 91, which is very smooth. Medium settings provide an excellent 144 FPS average. The Low preset hits 184 FPS, showcasing the CPU's strength in this scenario. The Ultra preset is the only one that drops below 60 FPS, averaging 57 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the best choice. It provides an average of 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience without the visual compromises of Low settings. The High preset is also viable at 91 FPS, but Medium offers a significantly higher frame rate with likely minor visual differences. The Ultra preset, at 57 FPS, is not recommended as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the best choice. It delivers an average of 91 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. The minimum of 77 FPS ensures that most of the gameplay will be smooth. The Low preset at 116 FPS is also excellent for competitive play, but Medium provides a better balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset is playable at 57 FPS, but the Medium preset's 91 FPS average makes it the superior option.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only setting that provides a playable experience, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset, at 47 FPS, is borderline and may feel less responsive. High and Ultra settings are not recommended for playable performance. For 4K, users must accept the Low preset or consider lowering the resolution.

In summary, the Medium preset at 1080p and 1440p offers the best overall experience, balancing visual fidelity with high and consistent frame rates. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its architecture is Zen 5, and it features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is often beneficial for gaming. The CPU's benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230 and a single-core score of 2080. Its percentile ranking of 87 versus all CPUs confirms its position as a high-performance processor.

In Allods Online, the CPU's role is evident in the high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 184 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires significant CPU processing power to feed the GPU. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2964, helps in this scenario.

However, as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance advantage is not fully utilized. The data shows that the FPS drops significantly at 4K, regardless of the CPU's capabilities. The CPU's high performance is not enough to overcome the GPU's rendering limitations at higher resolutions. The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (-0.8% delta). While these CPUs have similar average scores, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's specific cache configuration and clock speeds may contribute to its performance in this game, though the measured data does not isolate the CPU's impact from the GPU's.