Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, presents an unusual hardware challenge. The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 shows a system where the graphics processor is the overwhelming bottleneck. The CPU, a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 part with a 128 MB L3 cache and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, is a top-tier desktop processor, while the Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution that ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings tell a consistent story of a GPU that is unable to feed a high-refresh-rate display, regardless of the CPU's immense power. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the CPU's role, and what settings users should realistically employ.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a stark and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. This is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario, where the render load outpaces the integrated graphics' capabilities long before the CPU becomes a limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves its best results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 120 FPS, which is the only measured point that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 94 FPS, a 21.7% reduction from Low. High settings further reduce performance to 59 FPS, a 50.8% drop from Low. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with the average falling to 37 FPS, a 69.2% decrease from the Low preset. This steep decline from 120 to 37 FPS at a single resolution highlights how sensitive the Arc B390 is to the increased shader and texture work demanded by higher quality presets.

Scaling to 2560x1440 amplifies the pressure on the GPU. The Low preset averages 75 FPS, which is 37.5% lower than the 1080p Low result. This indicates that the GPU is already struggling with the 78% increase in pixel count. The Medium preset delivers 59 FPS, a 37.2% drop from its 1080p counterpart. High settings at this resolution produce an average of 37 FPS, a 37.3% decrease from 1080p High. The Ultra preset, which was already challenging at 1080p, falls to an unplayable 23 FPS average. The consistency of the percentage drops (roughly 37%) between 1080p and 1440p across all settings confirms a purely GPU-limited scaling model; the frame rate is dropping nearly proportionally with the pixel count increase.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the situation becomes dire. The Arc B390's performance collapses under the 4K workload. The Low preset, which was the only playable option at lower resolutions, manages a 39 FPS average. This is a 48% drop from 1440p Low and a 67.5% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages just 31 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 26 FPS and a maximum of 36 FPS, indicating noticeable frame time variance. High settings fall to 19 FPS, and the Ultra preset is essentially a slideshow at 12 FPS. The data shows that even the most forgiving settings cannot achieve playable frame rates at 4K, making this resolution a non-starter for this configuration in Allods Online.

The scaling behavior between 1080p and 1440p shows a near-linear relationship with pixel count, which is a textbook GPU limitation. However, the drop from 1440p Low (75 FPS) to 4K Low (39 FPS) is a 48% reduction, which is less severe than the 78% pixel increase would predict. This suggests that at 4K, the game may be hitting other bottlenecks, such as memory bandwidth or fill-rate limits on the integrated GPU, preventing even the linear scaling seen at lower resolutions. The data strongly indicates that the limiting component is the Intel Arc B390, not the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, as the CPU's performance headroom is never challenged by this workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a flagship desktop processor, and its specifications suggest it has ample power for a MMORPG like Allods Online. The data shows it has 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 4.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It features a substantial 128 MB of L3 cache, which is beneficial for gaming workloads that rely on large data sets. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739. The CPU's percentile rank versus all CPUs is 91, placing it in the top tier of processors.

However, the measured FPS data for this combo shows that the CPU's power is almost entirely irrelevant to the final frame rate. The Arc B390's benchmark scores are extraordinarily low, with an average benchmark score of 1482 and a percentile rank of 9. This places it in the same performance class as ancient discrete GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, which has a score of 1443 and a deltaPct of 2.7. The GPU is the definitive bottleneck.

The CPU's role in this pairing is to feed frames to a GPU that cannot process them fast enough. For example, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 120 FPS. This is the only scenario where the CPU's high single-thread performance might be a contributing factor. Yet, even here, the GPU is likely near its limit. When the resolution or settings are increased, the GPU's render time increases, and the CPU's frame generation time becomes a non-factor. The CPU could generate frames at 300 FPS, but the GPU would still only display 19 FPS at 4K High.

The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (with a deltaPct of -0.6), have nearly identical average benchmark scores. This means that swapping the 9900X3D for a significantly cheaper CPU would likely result in virtually identical frame rates in Allods Online, as the GPU would remain the limiting component. The data suggests that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a wasted resource in this specific configuration, as its multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities are far beyond what the Arc B390 can utilize. The game's frame rate is determined by the GPU's fill rate, texture throughput, and shading units, not by the CPU's core count or clock speed.

FAQ

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo can achieve in Allods Online?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 120 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this combo run Allods Online at 4K?

A: The data indicates 4K is not a viable option. The best 4K result is 39 FPS on Low settings, with Ultra settings yielding only 12 FPS. All measured 4K averages are below 40 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D the reason for the low frame rates?

A: No. The CPU benchmarks are very high (91st percentile), while the GPU benchmarks are very low (9th percentile). The frame rates are limited by the Intel Arc B390's graphics processing capabilities, not the CPU.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, has a score of 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 has a score of 1443, which is 2.7% lower. These are all in the same low-performance tier.

Q: What settings preset is recommended for a playable experience?

A: The only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience is Low. At 1920x1080, it achieves 120 FPS. At 2560x1440, it drops to 75 FPS. The Medium preset is borderline at 1080p with 94 FPS, but falls to 59 FPS at 1440p.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combos for this game?

A: This specific combo ranks 3259 out of 3670 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 3259 out of 3670 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the 11th percentile of all tested systems, a very poor showing. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance, not the CPU's. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-end processor, but its power is nullified by the integrated graphics.

To understand this ranking, one must look at the individual component benchmarks. The CPU's percentile rank of 91 indicates it outperforms 91% of all CPUs. The GPU's percentile rank of 9 means it outperforms only 9% of all GPUs. The combo's overall ranking is heavily weighted toward the weakest link, which is the GPU. The data shows that this system is outperformed by 411 other combos, and it only beats 411. This places it in the bottom quartile of performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all low-end discrete graphics cards from over a decade ago. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, with a deltaPct of 2.7, is a direct comparison. The fact that a modern integrated GPU from 2026 is only 2.7% faster than a budget card from years ago explains the poor overall ranking. The CPU's high scores, such as the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6739, do not translate into higher frame rates because the game engine is waiting on the GPU to complete its rendering tasks. The ranking is a clear indicator that this combo is mismatched, with a top-tier CPU paired with a bottom-tier GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the settings recommendations are straightforward. The primary goal is to maintain a playable frame rate, and the data shows that this is only achievable with the Low settings preset. The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution, with averages ranging from 37 FPS at 1080p down to 12 FPS at 4K.

For a 1920x1080 display, the Low preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 120 FPS. This provides a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 1080p is also viable, with an average of 94 FPS, but it still requires a significant drop from Low (26 FPS lower). The High preset at 1080p is borderline, with 59 FPS, but it may feel inconsistent. The Ultra preset should be avoided.

For a 2560x1440 display, the Low preset is the only reasonable option, with an average of 75 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 59 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. High and Ultra settings are too demanding, with averages of 37 and 23 FPS, respectively. The data shows that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 1440p, Low settings are required.

For 3840x2160, no settings preset is recommended. The best average is 39 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. All other presets are far below playable levels. Users with a 4K display should lower the resolution to 1440p or 1080p in-game.

The Medium preset provides a stable frame rate range where the data includes minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 80 to 108 FPS, with an average of 94. At 1440p Medium, the range is 50 to 68 FPS, with an average of 59. At 4K Medium, the range is 26 to 36 FPS, with an average of 31. This data suggests that Medium provides a consistent frame pacing experience at its respective average, but only the 1080p and 1440p averages are high enough to be considered playable. The best experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1080p Low, which offers the highest average frame rate and a clear performance headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete measured FPS data for Allods Online with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B390.

1920x1080

• Low: Average 120 FPS.
• Medium: Average 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS.
• High: Average 59 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 37 FPS.

2560x1440

• Low: Average 75 FPS.
• Medium: Average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS.
• High: Average 37 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 23 FPS.

3840x2160

• Low: Average 39 FPS.
• Medium: Average 31 FPS, with a minimum of 26 FPS and a maximum of 36 FPS.
• High: Average 19 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 12 FPS.

The data shows a clear hierarchy. The 1080p Low setting is the fastest, and every increase in resolution or settings results in a lower average frame rate. The only setting with recorded minimum and maximum values is Medium, which shows a narrow band of frame times, indicating consistent performance at that preset. The Ultra preset is uniformly poor across all resolutions, never exceeding 37 FPS. The High preset is only marginally better than Ultra at lower resolutions. The Low preset is the only one that provides a 60+ FPS experience, and only at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the Low preset's 39 FPS average is the highest achievable, but it is still below the 60 FPS threshold. The data confirms that this combo is only suitable for low-resolution, low-detail gaming in Allods Online.