Allods Online

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a performance profile in Allods Online that is heavily constrained by the graphics processor. The data shows a combination that is capable of playable frame rates at mainstream resolutions with optimized settings, but which falls behind the vast majority of other tested configurations. The Arc B370, which ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, is the primary bottleneck in this pairing, limiting the overall gaming experience despite the processor's respectable standing.

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

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides a solid foundation for this system, though its impact on the final frame rates is secondary to the GPU. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The architecture is Comet Lake, built on Intel's 14 nm process, and it supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The processor's cache topology includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache.

Benchmark data for the i5-10400F shows it sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a competent mid-range performer. In multi-threaded tests, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and a Geekbench multicore score of 6257. Single-thread performance, which is often critical for MMORPG titles that rely on game logic and UI rendering, is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2541. The 3DMark tests show a scaling pattern from 1350 with 2 threads to 4735 with max threads, demonstrating that the processor efficiently utilizes its multi-threading capabilities.

However, the role of this CPU in Allods Online is largely to feed the GPU with data. The game is an older MMORPG from 2010, and while it can be sensitive to single-thread performance, the measured frame rates reveal that the limiting factor is not the processor. When comparing the i5-10400F to its nearest rivals, it performs within a narrow band. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average score of 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F's 14185. The AMD EPYC 7552 is 0.5% slower, while the Intel Core 7 160UL is 0.3% faster and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.6% faster. This indicates the CPU is competitive with other processors in its class, and its performance headroom is more than sufficient for the demands of this game.

The data suggests that the i5-10400F is not the component causing the low frame rates. For instance, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 108 FPS average, which shows that the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU load is light. The problem emerges when graphical settings are increased, as the GPU's limitations become apparent. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.30 GHz boost clock are adequate for handling the game's engine, but the Arc B370's modest specifications—1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs—create a decisive bottleneck.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B370 combination in Allods Online?

A: The combination ranks 2559 out of 2775 tested combos in this game, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. This low rank is primarily attributed to the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all graphics cards, which severely limits the system's ability to render the game at higher settings.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% faster with a score of 1190, while the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% faster. The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower with a score of 1168. This places the Arc B370 in a performance tier with legacy hardware from over a decade ago.

Q: What is the best frame rate the system can achieve at 1920x1080, and under what settings?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 108 FPS, achieved with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the system reaches triple-digit frame rates, indicating that the GPU is only capable of such performance when the graphical load is minimized.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck in this system for Allods Online?

A: The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The processor's average benchmark score of 14185 places it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals show performance deltas of less than 1%. The frame rate drops when moving from Low to High settings at the same resolution are substantial (e.g., from 108 FPS to 53 FPS at 1080p), which points to the GPU as the limiting component.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the Intel Core i5-10400F, and why might this matter for this game?

A: The i5-10400F achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2541. Single-thread performance is relevant for MMORPGs like Allods Online, which often have game logic and UI rendering tied to a single core. However, despite this capable single-thread performance, the measured FPS shows the system cannot maintain high frame rates at higher settings, confirming the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like for the system at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. This shows a frame time variance of 16 FPS, indicating some inconsistency but not severe stuttering. The range is tighter than the 25 FPS spread seen at 1080p Medium (72 to 97 FPS), suggesting more stable performance at the lower resolution.

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

The resolution scaling data provides clear evidence that the Intel Arc B370 is the dominant constraint. When examining the Low settings row, the system achieves 108 FPS at 1920x1080, 68 FPS at 2560x1440, and 36 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which indicates the GPU is being pushed beyond its comfortable operating range as pixel count increases.

For High settings, the frame rates are 53 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 36% reduction, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is a 47% reduction. This pattern closely mirrors the Low settings behavior, confirming that the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor across all quality presets. The consistent percentage drops suggest that the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at any resolution; if the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at lower resolutions as the GPU becomes less loaded.

The Ultra settings tell an even more dramatic story. At 1080p, the system manages 34 FPS, which drops to 21 FPS at 1440p and 11 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 11 FPS is barely playable, and the scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 48% drop. This steep decline at the highest settings underscores the GPU's inability to handle the additional pixel shading and texture work required at higher resolutions.

The medium settings provide the most complete data, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 85 FPS with a range of 72 to 97 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 53 FPS with a range of 45 to 61 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 28 FPS with a range of 24 to 32 FPS. The minimum frame rates at 4K Medium (24 FPS) are below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the data shows that even the maximum frame rate at 4K (32 FPS) is lower than the minimum frame rate at 1440p (45 FPS). This demonstrates a hard performance ceiling imposed by the GPU.

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

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 108 FPS, which is the only triple-digit result in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce an average of 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 97. High settings drop the average to 53 FPS, and Ultra settings reduce it further to 34 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 21% reduction, while the step from Medium to High is a 38% reduction, and from High to Ultra is a 36% reduction. These large steps indicate that each quality tier adds significant rendering load that the GPU struggles to handle.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades across all settings. Low settings still provide a playable 68 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 61. High settings fall to 34 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 21 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 47 FPS, showing that the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at the higher quality presets. The 1440p High result of 34 FPS is marginal, and Ultra at 21 FPS is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system is severely challenged. Low settings manage an average of 36 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium settings drop to 28 FPS, with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 32. High settings fall to 18 FPS, and Ultra settings are nearly unplayable at 11 FPS. The 4K results show that the system is only viable at Low settings for this resolution. Even the best 4K result (36 FPS at Low) is lower than the worst 1080p result (34 FPS at Ultra), highlighting the massive performance cost of higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2559 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places the system in the bottom 8% of all configurations, a position that reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations. The rank is not surprising given that the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, meaning 95% of graphics cards tested are faster.

The CPU's performance is not the cause of this low ranking. The i5-10400F is in the 68th percentile among all CPUs, which is a solid mid-range position. The processor's nearest rivals, including the Intel Xeon 6756E and AMD EPYC 7552, show performance deltas of only 0.2% and 0.5% respectively. This indicates that the CPU is performing as expected for its class. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, which is in the same performance tier as legacy cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M.

In the context of the 2775 tested combos, this system's rank of 2559 means it outperforms only 216 other configurations. The data shows that the system's performance is consistent with a GPU that was designed for low-power integrated use, not for gaming. The Arc B370's specifications—1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs—combined with its 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance, place it firmly in entry-level territory. This is reflected in the measured frame rates, which are only competitive at 1080p Low settings.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this system in Allods Online is achieved at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This configuration provides an average of 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 72 FPS ensures that the gameplay remains smooth even during demanding scenes, and the average of 85 FPS is well above the threshold for comfortable play. The 25 FPS range between minimum and maximum indicates some variance, but it is acceptable for an MMORPG where combat and movement are not as fast-paced as in competitive shooters.

The 1080p Low setting offers the highest frame rate at 108 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is significant. For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, this is the only setting that fully utilizes the system's potential. However, the Medium preset provides a better balance between performance and visual quality, as the drop from 108 FPS to 85 FPS is acceptable given the improved graphics.

At 2560x1440, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 68 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS. The 45 FPS minimum is approaching the lower limit of smooth gameplay, and the High and Ultra presets at 34 FPS and 21 FPS respectively are not recommended. For 1440p users, the Low setting is the only viable option, and even then the frame rate is not as solid as the 1080p Medium result.

At 3840x2160, the system is only capable of playable frame rates at Low settings, achieving 36 FPS average. This is below the 60 FPS target that most gamers prefer, but it is technically playable for a slower-paced MMORPG. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 28 FPS, which becomes noticeable in terms of stutter and input lag. High and Ultra presets at 4K are not viable, with frame rates of 18 FPS and 11 FPS respectively. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not a realistic option for this hardware combination, except at the lowest quality settings with reduced expectations for smoothness.

The best overall experience, balancing visual quality and consistent frame rates, is the 1920x1080 Medium preset. It offers the highest average frame rate among the Medium presets across all resolutions (85 FPS) and maintains a minimum frame rate above 70 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay throughout. The 1080p High preset at 53 FPS is a secondary option for players who prefer better visuals, but the 38% frame rate drop from Medium to High makes it a less attractive choice given the marginal visual improvement in an older game.