Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, presents an interesting performance profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B580. The measured data shows a configuration that is heavily dependent on graphics settings and resolution, with frame rates ranging from a highly playable 208 FPS at 1080p Low to a demanding 21 FPS at 4K Ultra. This benchmark analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, provides settings recommendations, and contextualizes the combo's ranking among other tested configurations.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and can boost up to 5.50 GHz. This high core count and boost capability provide a substantial foundation for gaming. The processor's 128 MB of L3 cache is a notable asset, particularly for an MMORPG like Allods Online, which often involves complex world data and numerous entities that can benefit from larger cache pools. The CPU's benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739, indicating strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded scenarios.

In the context of Allods Online, the single-threaded performance is often critical for game logic and physics. The 9900X3D’s Geekbench single-core score of 3041 suggests it handles these tasks efficiently. The processor's percentile ranking of 91 among all tested CPUs places it in the top tier of processors for overall performance. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a near-tie in average benchmark scores. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has a score of 55093, which is -0.6% relative to the 9900X3D. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 1.3% higher with a score of 54053, while the Intel Xeon 6505P and Intel Core i7-14700F are 2% and 2.1% higher, respectively. This indicates that while the 9900X3D is a top-tier CPU, its raw average benchmark score is virtually identical to its closest competitors, meaning the performance difference in games may be minimal.

For Allods Online, the CPU's role appears to be that of a capable foundation that prevents bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The most significant evidence of this is the scaling from 1080p to 1440p. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 208 FPS, dropping to 131 FPS at 1440p. This shows that even at Low settings, the CPU is strong enough to push frame rates well above the refresh rate of most monitors, and the system is still able to deliver very high frame rates at higher resolutions. The CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor in this specific game, as the frame rate drops are more consistent with the GPU's workload increasing as resolution rises.

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

The Intel Arc B580 is a discrete graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz. With 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, it is a mid-range part capable of handling modern games. Its 12 GB VRAM is a significant asset, ensuring that even at high resolutions and settings, the card is unlikely to run out of memory in an older title like Allods Online. The GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is a measure of its raw shader throughput.

The Arc B580's benchmark results, while strong for a mid-range card, show it is not a top-tier performer. Its percentile rank of 68 among all GPUs places it in the upper-middle range. In terms of average benchmark score, it is nearly identical to its closest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP has an average score of 23061, which is -0.2% relative to the Arc B580. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is 0.6% lower, and the RTX 3080 is -0.7% lower. This data suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B580 performs on par with these older or differently positioned cards, despite its newer architecture.

In Allods Online, the GPU's role is the primary determinant of frame rates as settings and resolution increase. The measured FPS data clearly shows the GPU's workload is the main bottleneck. For instance, at 1080p, the frame rate drops from 208 FPS at Low to 103 FPS at High, a 50% reduction. At 4K, the drop is even more pronounced, from 69 FPS at Low to 34 FPS at High. The 12 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for all tested configurations, as the game is not known for being VRAM-intensive. However, the raw processing power of the Arc B580 is challenged by the higher graphical presets, especially at 4K, where it cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS on any setting, peaking at 69 FPS on Low.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS experience, the data provides clear guidance. At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 103 FPS, which is more than sufficient. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 65 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant performance cost for presumably marginal visual gains. The Medium preset offers a middle ground at 163 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset is the best choice for a high-refresh-rate experience, achieving 65 FPS. The Medium preset is also viable at 103 FPS, offering a buffer for more demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 41 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and would likely feel less smooth. For 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset is the only one that comes close to 60 FPS, with an average of 69 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS, and High falls to 34 FPS, while Ultra is unplayable at 21 FPS.

Therefore, the best experience per the measured data would be to use the High preset for 1080p and 1440p gaming. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for a smooth frame rate. The Medium preset at 4K, with a minimum FPS of 46, could be considered by players who prioritize visual quality over a rock-solid 60 FPS, but it carries a risk of noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions except, perhaps, for 1080p, where the 65 FPS average is acceptable, though the High preset is a better overall balance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B580 combination is ranked 2064 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the 74th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 74% of the tested systems. This ranking is a holistic measure that takes into account performance across all tested resolutions and settings. Given that the CPU is a top-tier part (91st percentile) and the GPU is a mid-to-upper-range part (68th percentile), this overall ranking makes sense. The combo's performance is likely dragged down by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings, preventing it from achieving a higher overall rank that the CPU alone might suggest.

The ranking of 2064 out of 2775 indicates that this is not a top-tier gaming combo, but it is also far from the bottom. It is a solid mid-range performer. The data suggests that the primary constraint is the GPU. With a more powerful graphics card, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D would likely push this combo much higher in the rankings. As it stands, the system is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming at medium-to-high settings, but it is not suited for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. The combo's rank reflects a system that is more capable than the average but is limited by its graphics processing power in a game that, while older, still presents a significant load at higher resolutions.

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

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the Intel Arc B580 as the limiting component in this configuration. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 208 FPS at 1080p to 131 FPS at 1440p and finally to 69 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66.8% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is a significant reduction. For a CPU-bound scenario, we would expect frame rates to remain relatively stable across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. The data shows the opposite, with frame rates dropping dramatically as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU bottleneck.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 103 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p, and then to 34 FPS at 4K, a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is also substantial at 47.7%. These consistent and significant drops as resolution increases indicate that the GPU is being pushed to its limits. The CPU, with its high core count and clock speeds, is able to feed the GPU with data far faster than the Arc B580 can render it, especially at higher resolutions where the pixel fill rate and shader workload become the primary constraints. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the performance bottleneck, and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D has ample headroom to support a much more powerful graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: The data shows that for 1080p, the High preset (103 FPS) and even Ultra (65 FPS) are well above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset (65 FPS) is the best choice for 60+ FPS. For 4K, only the Low preset (69 FPS) achieves an average above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D or the Intel Arc B580 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Frame rates drop dramatically from 1080p to 4K (e.g., 208 to 69 FPS on Low settings), which is a clear sign of GPU limitation, while the CPU's strong scores suggest it has ample headroom.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 is nearly identical to its closest rivals. It is -0.2% relative to the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061), 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895), and -0.7% relative to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172).

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU+GPU combo in Allods Online?

A: The combo is ranked 2064 out of 2775 tested combinations, placing it in the 74th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 163 FPS at 1080p to 103 FPS at 1440p and then to 54 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66.9% drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable on this system?

A: The Ultra preset is only playable at 1080p, where it achieves an average of 65 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 41 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to an unplayable 21 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for this configuration across all tested resolutions and settings.

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

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 34 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 69 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 54 | 46 | 62 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 21 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 65 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 131 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 103 | 87 | 118 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 41 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 103 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 208 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 163 | 138 | 187 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 65 | - | - |

The data shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy. At each resolution, the Low preset offers the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, High, and then Ultra. The gaps between presets are significant, particularly at higher resolutions. For example, at 4K, the difference between Low and High is 35 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is just 13 FPS, showing diminishing returns for the highest settings. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings provides additional insight, showing that at 4K, the game can dip to 46 FPS, and at 1440p, it can drop to 87 FPS, which is still well within playable territory.