Allods Online

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 64 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it also supports ECC memory. The processor connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic testing, this processor demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 32172, while the single-core score is 2253. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 22174 and a single-core score of 3010. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 2519 with 2 threads to 13929 with max threads, indicating that the chip benefits from additional thread utilization up to a point. The PassMark multithread score is 54643, with single-thread at 4672.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 92, placing it in the top tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9015 (average score 57555, delta -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 7313 (average score 57399, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 (average score 58115, delta -1.1%), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (average score 58323, delta -1.4%). The Ryzen 9 9900X's average benchmark score is 57498, which sits within about 1.4% of these rivals — essentially a statistical tie with the EPYC parts, while slightly behind the two Intel server/desktop parts.

For Allods Online, an MMORPG from 2010, the CPU's role is significant but not dominant. The game is old enough that its engine likely does not scale perfectly across 12 cores and 24 threads. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 108 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at lower resolutions and settings. However, as settings increase to Ultra at 1080p, the average drops to 34 FPS — a 68.5% reduction from Low. This pattern indicates that at higher settings, the game's workload shifts toward the GPU, or that the game's engine becomes less efficient with more complex rendering tasks.

The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12552 versus the max-thread score of 13929 suggests that the CPU gains only about 11% performance when going from 16 to 24 threads. For an older MMORPG, the game likely uses fewer threads, so the single-thread and 4-thread scores (1286 and 4886 respectively in 3DMark) may be more relevant. The strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core: 353, Geekbench single-core: 3010) helps ensure that the game's main thread is not a bottleneck, particularly at 1080p Low where the frame rate is highest.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture (Panther Lake chip), manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. Its base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 render output units, and 10 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The TDP is 25 W, and it uses system-shared memory, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM.

The GPU's single benchmark result is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. Its percentile ranking against all GPUs is just 5, placing it in the lower tier of graphics hardware. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (average score 1186, delta -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (average score 1190, delta -0.5%), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (average score 1192, delta -0.7%), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (average score 1168, delta 1.4%). The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is within 1.4% of these older parts, indicating that its raw compute capability is comparable to mid-range GPUs from roughly a decade ago.

In the context of Allods Online, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 108 FPS, which is playable, but at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 34 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 11 FPS, which is effectively unplayable. The system-shared memory architecture means that the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and the "System Dependent" bandwidth figure reflects that the performance can vary based on the system's RAM configuration. With the Ryzen 9 9900X's dual-channel DDR5 at 89.6 GB/s, the GPU's effective memory bandwidth is constrained by this shared pool.

The GPU's low percentile (5) compared to the CPU's high percentile (92) creates a significant imbalance. The CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can deliver in this game. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at 1080p Low, the frame rate is only 108, and it drops steeply as resolution and settings increase. The GPU's boost clock of 2400 MHz is respectable for an integrated part, but the 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance is not sufficient for demanding gaming scenarios at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 108 at 1080p to 68 at 1440p (a 37.0% decrease), and then to 36 at 4K (a 47.1% decrease from 1440p, or 66.7% from 1080p). This steep decline as pixel count increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows a 72 FPS difference.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with slightly lower absolute values: 85 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p (37.6% drop), and 28 FPS at 4K (47.2% drop from 1440p). The High settings show 53 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p (35.8% drop), and 18 FPS at 4K (47.1% drop from 1440p). Ultra settings show the most dramatic decline: 34 FPS at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p (38.2% drop), and 11 FPS at 4K (47.6% drop from 1440p).

The consistent percentage drops across settings (roughly 36-38% from 1080p to 1440p, and 47-48% from 1440p to 4K) suggest that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. This is a classic sign that the GPU is the bottleneck — as the number of pixels increases, the GPU's workload grows correspondingly, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. The fact that the CPU is far more powerful (92nd percentile vs 5th percentile) than the GPU reinforces this interpretation.

However, there is a nuance. At 1080p Low, the 108 FPS average is the only measurement above 100 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 74 FPS (from 108 to 34). At 1440p, the gap is 47 FPS (68 to 21), and at 4K, it is 25 FPS (36 to 11). The shrinking absolute gaps at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU becomes progressively more saturated, leaving less headroom for settings changes to affect frame rate. The data also shows that at 4K, even Low settings only achieve 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth — this confirms that 4K is not a viable resolution for this GPU in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Allods Online?

A: Based on the measured data, 1080p is the only resolution where any settings preset reaches 60 FPS or above. At 1080p Low, the average is 108 FPS; Medium achieves 85 FPS. At 1440p, the highest average is 68 FPS (Low), and at 4K, the highest is 36 FPS (Low). Therefore, 1080p is the most playable resolution.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform compared to Low at the same resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 34 FPS versus 108 FPS for Low — a 68.5% reduction. At 1440p, Ultra averages 21 FPS versus 68 FPS for Low. At 4K, Ultra averages 11 FPS versus 36 FPS for Low. The performance penalty for Ultra settings is substantial at every resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the frame rates in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The consistent FPS drops as resolution increases (from 1080p to 4K) align with GPU-bound behavior, as the CPU's workload does not scale with pixel count.

Q: What minimum FPS can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured data shows a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS at 1440p Medium, with an average of 53 FPS. This is the only 1440p preset with min/max values recorded, so other presets may have more variance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2559 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the lower portion of the rankings, consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The Intel Arc B370 uses System Shared memory, with the memory type and bus width also listed as System Shared. The bandwidth is described as System Dependent, meaning it relies on the system's main memory.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2559 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the bottom 7.8% of all tested combinations. The ranking reflects the severe GPU limitation: the CPU is a top-tier desktop processor (92nd percentile), while the GPU is an entry-level integrated part (5th percentile). The combination's performance is effectively capped by the GPU's capabilities.

To contextualize this rank, consider that the GPU's nearest rivals — the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000 — all have average benchmark scores within 1.4% of the Arc B370. These are legacy parts from an era when 1080p gaming was the standard and 4K was not a realistic target. The measured FPS data aligns with this: the combo can handle 1080p at Low and Medium settings (108 and 85 FPS respectively), but struggles at higher settings and resolutions.

The rank of 2559 suggests that the vast majority of other tested combos deliver better performance in this game. The CPU's high performance is essentially wasted in this pairing, as the GPU cannot translate the CPU's compute capability into higher frame rates. In games that are more CPU-bound, this combo might rank higher, but Allods Online's data clearly shows GPU-limited behavior. The gap between the CPU's potential and the GPU's delivery is the defining characteristic of this combo's ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's performance target. For smooth 60 FPS gameplay, the only viable option is 1080p Low, which averages 108 FPS. This is the only measured configuration that exceeds 60 FPS by a comfortable margin. At 1080p Medium, the average is 85 FPS, which also provides a smooth experience, but the minimum FPS of 72 (recorded at 1080p Medium) still stays above 60.

At 1440p, Low settings average 68 FPS, which is playable, but the margin above 60 FPS is thin. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS, which may result in noticeable stuttering in busy MMORPG scenarios. If the user prioritizes visual quality over frame rate, 1080p Medium offers a good balance: 85 FPS average with a minimum of 72 FPS. The High preset at 1080p (53 FPS average) is borderline, while Ultra at any resolution falls below 35 FPS.

For users with 1440p displays, Low settings are the only reasonable choice, as Medium and above all fall below 60 FPS. At 4K, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS; even Low averages only 36 FPS. Therefore, 4K is not recommended for this combo. The data suggests that the best experience is at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, depending on whether the user prefers higher frame rates or better visuals. The Medium preset at 1080p provides 85 FPS average with a 72 FPS minimum, which is a suitable compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes all measured FPS data for this combo in Allods Online:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 18 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 36 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 28 | 24 | 32 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 11 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 34 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 68 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 53 | 45 | 61 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 21 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 53 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 108 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 85 | 72 | 97 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 34 | — | — |

At 4K resolution, the range spans from 11 FPS (Ultra) to 36 FPS (Low). The Medium preset shows the only recorded min/max values at this resolution: 24 FPS minimum and 32 FPS maximum. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 25 FPS, indicating that settings have a significant but not overwhelming impact at this resolution.

At 1440p, the range is from 21 FPS (Ultra) to 68 FPS (Low). The Medium preset again provides the only min/max data: 45 FPS minimum and 61 FPS maximum. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 47 FPS, which is larger than at 4K, suggesting that the GPU has more headroom to respond to settings changes at this resolution.

At 1080p, the range is from 34 FPS (Ultra) to 108 FPS (Low). The Medium preset has a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 74 FPS, the largest of any resolution. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is less saturated, allowing settings changes to have a more pronounced effect on frame rate.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the absolute FPS values decrease, and the impact of settings changes diminishes. The only configuration that achieves over 100 FPS is 1080p Low. The only configuration that achieves over 60 FPS at 1440p is Low (68 FPS). No configuration at 4K reaches 60 FPS. The Medium presets at all resolutions have recorded min/max values, while the other presets have null min/max values, meaning the data collection only captured averages for those configurations.