Allods Online

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a distinct performance profile in Allods Online, characterized by a wide swing between playability and visual fidelity. The data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the 10 GB frame buffer and 6-core CPU each playing specific roles. This analysis breaks down the measured results to show where this combo excels and where it struggles, providing a clear picture for database reference.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a pronounced and predictable drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 184 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p, and then to 61 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K, showing that the scaling penalty intensifies at higher resolutions. The pattern is similar for Medium settings, which drop from 144 FPS at 1080p to 91 FPS at 1440p and then to 47 FPS at 4K, with a 37% and 48% reduction respectively.

The scaling behavior at High settings follows the same trajectory but with lower absolute values: 91 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. This equates to a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. Ultra settings exhibit the steepest relative decline, with 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K, corresponding to 37% and 47% reductions. The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings presets strongly suggests that the resolution scaling is governed by the GPU's rendering capacity, as the CPU's workload does not scale with pixel count in the same way.

At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU likely has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU, but the rapid decline at 4K points to the Arc B570 hitting its pixel throughput limits. The 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS is particularly telling, as it shows the GPU is overwhelmed by the combined load of high resolution and maximum detail settings. The data indicates that 1440p represents a middle ground where the GPU is still capable of delivering smooth performance at most settings, but 4K requires substantial settings reductions to remain playable. The scaling curve suggests that the system is balanced at 1080p, but becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for Allods Online at higher resolutions. The GPU's memory capacity is likely sufficient for the game's assets at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra setting may be pushing against the frame buffer limits, contributing to the low 19 FPS average. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, which define its raw fill rate capabilities.

The Arc B570's 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs are the hardware resources that handle the rasterization workload. The measured FPS differences between settings presets at the same resolution highlight the GPU's sensitivity to graphical complexity. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 40 FPS (from 184 to 144), while the jump from Medium to High costs another 53 FPS (from 144 to 91). These large incremental drops indicate that each settings tier adds significant shader and texture work, which the GPU must process. The 4K results show an even more constrained situation, where the GPU can only manage 47 FPS at Medium and 30 FPS at High, revealing that the card's architecture is not optimized for extreme resolutions in this title.

The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance provide the compute foundation, but the game's engine appears to favor raw rasterization throughput. The bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is a notable asset, as it helps maintain texture streaming at higher resolutions, but the 160-bit bus width may create a bottleneck when the game demands large memory transfers. The card's performance percentile of 65 places it in the mid-range tier, and its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has an average score just 0.1% higher, showing that the B570 is closely matched with its predecessor in general compute tasks. However, in Allods Online, the specific combination of VRAM and bandwidth proves more important than raw compute scores.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This Zen 4 architecture CPU on the 4 nm process node delivers strong single-thread performance, which is essential for MMORPGs like Allods Online that often rely on a primary game thread. The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures that the main thread can run at high speeds, and the 16 MB shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency for frequently accessed game data.

The CPU's benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943, indicating solid performance for a 6-core part. The 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and 2-thread score of 1874 suggest that the CPU can handle the lighter thread loads that MMORPGs typically present. The Passmark single-thread score of 3685 reinforces this, positioning the 8400F well above average for per-core performance. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth with dual-channel DDR5 support provides adequate data throughput for the GPU to feed on, though it is not a limiting factor in most scenarios.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the 1080p Low setting, which achieves 184 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can drive the GPU to near its limits at lower resolutions, but the GPU's capacity is still the bottleneck. The 4K Low result of 61 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 184 FPS shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU's performance does not degrade with resolution. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005, puts it in a strong position, only 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H. This indicates that the 8400F is well-matched to the Arc B570, providing sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 184 FPS on Low, 144 FPS on Medium (with a min of 122 and max of 165), 91 FPS on High, and 57 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear hierarchy where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 35-40%, with the Medium preset offering a balanced 144 FPS that exceeds most display refresh rates. The 1080p Ultra result of 57 FPS is still playable, but it represents a significant drop from the High preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system produces 116 FPS on Low, 91 FPS on Medium (with a min of 77 and max of 104), 57 FPS on High, and 36 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Medium result of 91 FPS is notably strong, providing a smooth experience for most users, while the High preset at 57 FPS becomes more demanding. The 1440p Ultra result of 36 FPS is borderline, indicating that this setting is only suitable for screenshots or less demanding scenarios. The frame time consistency at this resolution is better at Medium, with a min of 77 FPS, than at other settings where min FPS data is not recorded.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves 61 FPS on Low, 47 FPS on Medium (with a min of 40 and max of 55), 30 FPS on High, and 19 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result of 61 FPS is the only 4K setting that approaches smooth gameplay, while Medium at 47 FPS is playable but not ideal. The 4K High result of 30 FPS and Ultra result of 19 FPS are both below the threshold for comfortable gaming, highlighting the GPU's limitations at this resolution. The Medium preset at 4K shows a min FPS of 40, which indicates occasional frame drops that could affect gameplay consistency.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2945th out of 3670 tested combos in Allods Online, placing it in the bottom 20% of all system pairings. This ranking is notably lower than what the individual component benchmarks might suggest, as the CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 65th percentile would imply a stronger overall position. The rank of 2945 out of 3670 indicates that this specific combo is not well-suited for Allods Online, likely due to the game's engine characteristics and the GPU's performance profile.

The ranking suggests that many other CPU-GPU combinations, even those with lower individual benchmark scores, achieve better results in this game. This could be due to the game's reliance on certain GPU features that the Arc B570 does not excel at, or the CPU's 6-core configuration being less optimal than other architectures. The combo's position in the lower quartile is a critical data point for database users, as it shows that the raw performance of the components does not translate directly to in-game performance for this title. The rank also implies that users with this combo may need to compromise on settings more than they would with other hardware, based on the measured FPS data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides the best balance with 144 FPS average and a tight min-max range of 122-165 FPS, offering smooth gameplay with good visual quality. The High preset at 91 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visuals, but the Medium preset's higher frame rate and consistency make it the recommended choice for most scenarios. The Low preset at 184 FPS is excessive for any current display, while Ultra at 57 FPS is playable but not ideal.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out with 91 FPS average and a min of 77 FPS, providing a smooth experience that stays above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 116 FPS is also excellent, but Medium offers better visuals with only a 25 FPS penalty. The High preset at 57 FPS is borderline, and users should avoid Ultra at 36 FPS for any serious gameplay. For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 61 FPS is the only playable option, as Medium at 47 FPS may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced scenarios, and High at 30 FPS and Ultra at 19 FPS are not recommended for active play.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions, providing the best trade-off between visual fidelity and performance. For users with 1080p or 1440p displays, Medium delivers frame rates well above 60 FPS, while at 4K, users must accept Low settings to maintain playability. The High preset is a reasonable alternative at 1080p for users with high refresh rate monitors, but the performance drops are significant at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides the best experience, achieving 144 FPS average with a min of 122 FPS. This resolution offers the highest frame rates while maintaining visual quality, and the 2560x1440 Medium preset at 91 FPS is also viable for users with higher-resolution displays.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Allods Online?

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is only playable at Low settings, which achieves 61 FPS average. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 47 FPS with a min of 40 FPS, which may cause stuttering, while High and Ultra settings at 30 FPS and 19 FPS respectively are not recommended for active gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H. It trails the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.4%, showing that it is competitive with other mid-range CPUs.

Q: How does the GPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 and 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile. It also outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 0.4% and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%.

Q: What is the impact of settings on frame rate at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rate drops from 184 FPS on Low to 144 FPS on Medium, then to 91 FPS on High, and finally to 57 FPS on Ultra. Each settings tier costs approximately 35-40% of the previous tier's performance, with the largest absolute drop occurring between Medium and High.

Q: Is this combo ranked well in Allods Online?

A: No, this combo ranks 2945th out of 3670 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems. This ranking is significantly lower than what the individual component benchmarks would suggest, indicating that the combo is not well-optimized for this specific game.