Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010-era MMORPG, presents an interesting performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B570 combination. The measured data indicates a system that is heavily influenced by graphics settings and resolution, with a wide performance envelope ranging from highly playable at 1080p to nearly unplayable at 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all resolution and settings permutations, contextualizes the results against rival components, and examines the specific roles of the CPU and GPU in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K for this combo in Allods Online is steep and non-linear, pointing to a definitive GPU bottleneck as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 184 at 1920x1080 to 116 at 2560x1440, a 37% reduction, and then further down to 61 at 3840x2160, a 47% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at low graphical loads, as the frame rate is nearly halved with each major resolution step-up.

The scaling at High settings tells a similar story but from a lower starting point. The average frame rate falls from 91 at 1080p to 57 at 1440p (a 37% drop) and then to 30 at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings presets suggests that the Intel Arc B570 is hitting its rendering limits due to resolution, a classic sign of pixel-throughput saturation. The GPU’s 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the constraining factors, as higher resolutions demand more memory bandwidth and fill rate for the same scene complexity.

The most dramatic scaling occurs at Ultra settings, where the frame rate plummets from 57 at 1080p to 36 at 1440p and finally to 19 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is a mere 33% of the 1080p Ultra performance. This indicates that while the engine is older, the combination of the highest preset and 4K resolution creates a workload that is exceptionally demanding on the Arc B570’s raw compute resources. The data clearly shows that for smooth gameplay at 4K, the settings must be drastically reduced, and even then, the 61 FPS average at Low settings is the only result that approaches a playable standard.

The scaling behavior reveals that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this title at higher resolutions. If the Ryzen 9 5900X were the limiter, we would expect to see similar average FPS numbers across resolutions, as the CPU’s workload would not change significantly with pixel count. Instead, the substantial FPS decline with each resolution increase confirms that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's influence is only visible at 1080p Low, where the 184 FPS average suggests there is still headroom left untapped by the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for a consistent 60+ FPS experience at High settings?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 High settings, the combo achieves an average of 91 FPS. At 2560x1440 High settings, the average drops to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Therefore, 1080p is the only resolution in the measured data where High settings maintain an average above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X or the Intel Arc B570 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting factor. This conclusion is drawn from the significant FPS drops as resolution increases (e.g., from 116 FPS at 1440p Low to 61 FPS at 4K Low). If the CPU were the bottleneck, frame rates would be more consistent across different resolutions.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's performance compare to its closest rivals based on average benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, making the Arc B570 only 0.1% faster. It is 0.1% slower than the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582. The data shows these GPUs are virtually tied in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: According to the measured FPS, Medium settings at 2560x1440 provides an average of 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS, which is a smooth experience. High settings at this resolution yield an average of 57 FPS, which may be acceptable but is not consistently above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 5900X's 12-core configuration provide a performance advantage for this game?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262 and a 3DMark max threads score of 10075, do not seem to translate into high frame rates at higher resolutions. The game's performance is constrained by the GPU, as indicated by the resolution scaling analysis, so the CPU's core count is not the deciding factor in this scenario.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1080p, Low settings deliver an average of 184 FPS, while Ultra settings deliver an average of 57 FPS. This represents a 127 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is more than three times as demanding on the GPU as the Low preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this hardware combination depend heavily on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference. For the highest fidelity experience that maintains a playable frame rate, the 1920x1080 High preset is the recommended starting point, yielding a 91 FPS average. This provides a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. The 1440p Medium preset is also a strong option, achieving a 91 FPS average with a minimum of 77 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

For users with 4K displays, the options are more limited. The data shows that 4K Low is the only preset that approaches a playable frame rate, with an average of 61 FPS. While this is technically above 60 FPS, the visual quality will be significantly reduced. The 4K Medium preset, at 47 FPS, is suitable for slower-paced gameplay. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended for a playable experience, as they produce averages of 30 FPS and 19 FPS, respectively.

The Ultra preset is generally not recommended for this combo in Allods Online. Even at 1080p, the 57 FPS average is below the High preset's 91 FPS, and the visual improvement is likely not worth the substantial performance cost. The performance delta between Medium and High is smaller, but the options are clear: if a stable 60 FPS is the goal, 1080p High or 1440p Medium are the best choices. A summary of recommendations is as follows:

• For 1080p: High settings (91 FPS) offer the best balance.
• For 1440p: Medium settings (91 FPS) are ideal for a fluid experience.
• For 4K: Low settings (61 FPS) are the only viable option for near-60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following breakdown details the exact average frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings combination.

At 1920x1080, the performance envelope is at its widest. The Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate of 184 FPS. Medium settings provide a strong 144 FPS average, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS, indicating good frame pacing. High settings still offer a smooth experience at 91 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 57 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly across the board. Low settings are the most playable, with an average of 116 FPS. The Medium preset provides a solid 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS. High settings drop to a 57 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset is considerably more demanding, averaging only 36 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset yields a 61 FPS average, which is the only preset at this resolution to break the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings produce a 47 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. High settings drop to a 30 FPS average, and Ultra settings are nearly unplayable at an average of just 19 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2231 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the 20th percentile of all configurations, indicating that there are many other hardware pairings that achieve higher frame rates in this specific title. This relatively low rank is consistent with the analysis that the GPU is a limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions, as many other tested GPUs likely offer more raw pixel-pushing power.

The rank suggests that while the system is capable, it is not optimized for maximum performance in this particular game. The Intel Arc B570's position in the market, with an average benchmark score that places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, reflects a mid-range performer. When paired with a high-end CPU like the Ryzen 9 5900X, which sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, the overall system performance is bottlenecked by the GPU. The 2231st rank out of 2775 combos is a direct consequence of this imbalance, where the CPU's potential is not fully utilized due to the GPU's rendering limits.

Furthermore, the combo's rank is a holistic measure of its performance across all settings and resolutions. Since the GPU is the limiting factor, the system's performance is dragged down by the sub-60 FPS results at 1440p High and 4K resolutions. A more balanced pairing, with a more powerful GPU, would likely rank significantly higher. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at medium-to-high settings, where its rank would be more competitive than at the 4K resolution extremes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a high-end desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This multi-threaded capability is reflected in its strong synthetic benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark max threads score of 10075 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262. The processor also demonstrates solid single-thread performance, with a Geekbench singlecore score of 2083, which is often more critical for gaming.

In Allods Online, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The FPS scaling data shows that frame rates are heavily dependent on resolution and settings, which are GPU-centric workloads. The fact that the Ryzen 9 5900X is unlikely to be the bottleneck is supported by the high frame rates achieved at 1080p Low (184 FPS), which would stress the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls. However, as resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary limiter, and the CPU's performance becomes less relevant.

The processor's high core count and multi-threading capabilities, while impressive in synthetic tests, do not directly translate to a performance advantage in this game at higher resolutions. This indicates that Allods Online is not a heavily multi-threaded title, or that the engine’s main thread is not the limiting factor for this particular CPU. The data suggests that a CPU with fewer, faster cores could potentially yield similar results, as the GPU is the constraining element in most of the measured scenarios. The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is fed with data, and its robust single-threaded performance is sufficient for this task.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a discrete graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage). It comes equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The card has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz and is rated for a TDP of 150 W. Its synthetic benchmark performance, such as a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844, places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, indicating mid-range performance.

The GPU's role in this system is the defining factor for the overall gaming experience in Allods Online. The data unequivocally shows that the Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck, particularly at resolutions above 1080p. The steep performance drop-offs, such as the 91 FPS to 57 FPS decline when moving from 1080p High to 1440p High, are directly attributable to the GPU's rendering limits. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this title, as it is not a VRAM-heavy game, but the overall compute throughput and memory bandwidth are not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The GPU's closest competitor based on average benchmark score is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which it outperforms by a mere 0.1%. This places the Arc B570 in a competitive position among its peers, but its performance is still insufficient for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. The measured FPS data shows that the Arc B570 is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p resolutions, where it can deliver playable frame rates at medium-to-high settings. At 4K, the user must compromise significantly on visual fidelity to achieve a playable frame rate, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this configuration.