Allods Online

# Allods Online with AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + Intel Arc B570

Allods Online, a 2010-era MMORPG, presents an interesting benchmark case for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B570. The measured frame rates show a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the combo ranking 2231 out of 2775 tested combinations in this title. The data reveals a system that handles the game's older engine well at lower presets, but the GPU becomes a clear limiting factor at higher settings and 4K resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals where the bottleneck sits. 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 is a reduction of approximately 37% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 47% from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline at 4K strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B570's rendering throughput is the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues: 144 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 37%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is about 48%. The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium suggests that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, with the GPU's pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s becoming increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

High settings show a similar trajectory: 91 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure falls below the 30 FPS threshold, which would be marginal for playable performance in many scenarios. The Ultra preset is even more demanding, with 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and just 19 FPS at 4K. These numbers illustrate that the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width are insufficient for smooth Ultra experiences at high resolutions in this title.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 9 7900X's strong single-thread performance can push frame rates high, especially at Low settings where 184 FPS is achieved. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's capabilities—its 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs—become the limiting component. The data shows a clear inflection point around 1440p where the GPU starts to dominate the performance equation.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, runs at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory operates at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed, delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth across a 160-bit bus. With 10 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the card has enough capacity for Allods Online's textures, but the bandwidth and bus width appear to constrain performance at higher settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1), indicating the B570 sits in a competitive mid-range tier. In Allods Online, the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (19 FPS) versus 4K Low (61 FPS) shows a 3.2x performance spread, highlighting how much headroom the lower presets offer.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility are relevant for a 2010 game that may not fully utilize modern rendering paths. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 118 and DirectX 12 score of 72 suggest that the card's DX11 performance is stronger, which could benefit Allods Online if it relies on that API. The FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are sufficient for the game's older visual style, but the measured results indicate that memory bandwidth becomes the bottleneck at high resolutions.

At 4K Medium, the average FPS of 47 with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 55 shows that the GPU can maintain playable frame rates when settings are moderate. The difference between 4K Medium (47 FPS) and 4K High (30 FPS) is a 36% drop, suggesting that specific settings within the High preset impose significant load on the GPU's shading and texture units. The Ultra preset at 19 FPS is essentially unplayable, and this aligns with the GPU's percentile ranking—it is not designed for maxed-out 4K experiences in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 144 FPS, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Allods Online?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2231 out of 2775 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this setup?

A: At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 61, which is playable. However, at 4K High, it drops to 30 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 19 FPS, making those presets impractical for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 20556.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, which is 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313P and 0.6% above the Intel Xeon 634, while being 0.3% below the Intel Xeon Phi 7290.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 91 at 1920x1080 to 57 at 2560x1440, then to 30 at 3840x2160, representing a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide range of performance across presets. Low settings deliver an average of 184 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165, providing a smooth experience. High settings drop to 91 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 57 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the Ryzen 9 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, can feed the GPU adequately, even at higher presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decline: Low at 116 FPS, Medium at 91 FPS (minimum 77, maximum 104), High at 57 FPS, and Ultra at 36 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p retains respectable frame times, but the gap between Low and Medium narrows compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more involved. High and Ultra at 1440p are still playable but show that the Arc B570 is working harder to maintain frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the results are more constrained. Low averages 61 FPS, Medium averages 47 FPS with a 40 FPS minimum, High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the only preset above 60 FPS at this resolution, and it barely clears that threshold. The 4K High and Ultra numbers are below typical playability standards, confirming that this combo is not suited for maxed-out 4K gaming in Allods Online.

The measured data also reveals that only the Medium preset across all resolutions includes minimum and maximum FPS values, which allows for a more complete picture of frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 122-165 FPS range shows a consistent experience. At 1440p Medium, the 77-104 FPS range is tighter, and at 4K Medium, the 40-55 FPS range indicates more variability, likely due to GPU load fluctuations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2231 out of 2775 places this configuration in the bottom 20% of tested systems for Allods Online. This is a notable finding given the individual components' strengths. The Ryzen 9 7900X ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288, placing it near the AMD EPYC 7313P (deltaPct 0.2) and Intel Core i7-14700F (deltaPct -0.6). The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and Passmark multithread score of 51406, is not the limiting factor here.

The GPU, while in the 65th percentile, has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1). The low combo rank suggests that Allods Online's engine may be more sensitive to GPU memory bandwidth or specific architectural features than to raw compute power. The Arc B570's 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, while adequate for many modern titles, appear to hinder performance in this MMORPG at higher resolutions.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU creates an imbalance for this game. At 1080p Low, the 184 FPS result shows the system's potential, but the combo rank is dragged down by the 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS. The data suggests that players seeking higher frame rates in Allods Online would benefit more from GPU upgrades than CPU changes, as the Ryzen 9 7900X's Passmark single-thread score of 4238 and Geekbench single-core score of 2617 are already strong for the game's likely single-threaded bottlenecks.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS of 144 with a minimum of 122 ensures smooth gameplay, and even at 4K Medium, the 47 FPS average with a 40 FPS minimum is playable for an MMORPG where reaction times are less critical than in fast-paced shooters. The Low preset at 1080p delivers 184 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra frames for most players.

For players with 1440p displays, Medium is the clear recommendation, with 91 FPS average and a 77 FPS minimum that maintains fluidity. High settings at 1440p drop to 57 FPS, which is acceptable but may show stutter in crowded areas. Ultra at 1440p at 36 FPS is borderline and not recommended for consistent play.

At 4K, Low settings at 61 FPS provide the only comfortable option, while Medium at 47 FPS is viable for those prioritizing visuals. High and Ultra at 4K should be avoided due to the 30 FPS and 19 FPS averages, respectively. The data indicates that the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for Medium textures at 4K, but the GPU's compute resources are stretched thin at higher presets.

The 1080p High preset at 91 FPS is also a reasonable choice for players who want improved visuals over Medium without sacrificing much frame rate. However, the jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 53 FPS, while the jump from Low to Medium costs 40 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at higher settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, with 12 cores and 24 threads, is a Zen 4 architecture processor codenamed Raphael, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2016.5. In Allods Online, an older MMORPG that likely relies heavily on single-threaded game logic, this CPU's capabilities are more than sufficient.

The CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help with game asset loading and world-state management, which are common in MMORPGs. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the CPU can feed data to the GPU without creating a memory bottleneck. The 170 W TDP and 5 nm process node allow for sustained high clocks during extended gaming sessions.

The benchmark scores show the CPU's dominance in multi-threaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multicore at 29300, Geekbench multicore at 19267, and Passmark multithread at 51406. These results place the CPU in the 91st percentile, with nearest rivals like the AMD EPYC 7313P (deltaPct 0.2) and Intel Core i7-14700F (deltaPct -0.6) showing that the 7900X is competitive even against workstation and newer desktop parts. However, in Allods Online, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (184 FPS) versus 4K Low (61 FPS) indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as frame rates scale with resolution rather than core count.

The CPU's 24 lanes of PCIe Gen 5 provide ample bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, and the integrated Radeon Graphics, while not used for gaming, offer a fallback for troubleshooting. The Ryzen 9 7900X's launch MSRP of $549 positions it as a high-end desktop part, but its performance in this game shows that the GPU choice is the primary determinant of Allods Online's frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and settings.