Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010-era MMORPG, places distinct demands on the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 pairing. The measured data reveals a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. The combo ranks in the 2276th position out of 2775 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of all tested systems for this specific title. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics across resolutions and settings to provide a clear picture of what this hardware can deliver.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 176 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 34%. Moving to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields 61 FPS, which is a 65% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest graphical settings, the Intel Arc B570 is being pushed to its limits as pixel count increases.

The High settings preset shows a similar pattern, with 91 FPS at 1080p falling to 57 FPS at 1440p and finally to 30 FPS at 4K. The progression from 1440p to 4K with High settings results in a 47% performance loss, confirming that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width, while adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, struggle to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher quality presets.

Ultra settings amplify this bottleneck further. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 57 FPS, but this collapses to 36 FPS at 1440p and a nearly unplayable 19 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a 47% performance hit, mirroring the High preset's behavior. This consistent pattern across presets strongly suggests that the Arc B570's rendering throughput, measured at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, is insufficient for the pixel workload at 4K resolution in this MMORPG.

The data indicates that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 90 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings maintain frame rates above 90 FPS, suggesting that users targeting higher resolutions must make significant quality sacrifices. The 4K results are generally poor, with only the Low preset achieving a playable 61 FPS average.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, demonstrates its capabilities and limitations in Allods Online. The GPU's 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units are tasked with rendering the game's environments, and the benchmark results show a clear correlation between settings and performance. The card's boost clock of 2500 MHz remains constant, but the workload at higher resolutions exposes the 160-bit memory bus's bandwidth constraints.

With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 2375 MHz and delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the Arc B570 has sufficient VRAM for this older MMORPG at all tested resolutions. The game's 2010 release date means it does not require the latest memory capacities, and the 10 GB allocation proves more than adequate even at 4K Ultra settings. However, the pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as the GPU must process four times the pixels of 1080p.

The GPU's performance percentile ranks it at 65% of all GPUs, placing it in the mid-range tier. Its average benchmark score of 20556 puts it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534, and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582. This proximity in synthetic benchmarks translates to the measured game performance, where the Arc B570 shows it can handle 1080p gaming with ease but struggles with 4K.

The measured FPS at Medium settings provides insight into the GPU's scaling efficiency. At 1080p Medium, the card achieves 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. The 1440p Medium result of 91 FPS (minimum 77, maximum 104) shows a 37% performance drop, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The 4K Medium result of 47 FPS (minimum 40, maximum 55) continues this trend, demonstrating consistent scaling without unexpected bottlenecks.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F, a 10th generation Comet Lake processor, provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers solid multi-threaded performance for an MMORPG where many players and NPCs can be present simultaneously. The base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz allow for responsive single-threaded performance, which is crucial for the game's main thread.

The CPU's benchmark results show a strong balance between single and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and single-core score of 1451 indicate that the processor can handle both the game logic and background tasks effectively. The 3DMark results further confirm this, with a single-thread score of 688 and a max-thread score of 4735, showing the processor scales well with additional threads.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 68% places it above the GPU's 65% percentile, suggesting that the processor is relatively more capable than the graphics card. This is evidenced by the performance patterns in the measured data, where the CPU does not appear to bottleneck the system at any resolution or setting. At 1080p Low settings, the 176 FPS average indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU at high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor.

The processor's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game. The 12 threads allow for efficient distribution of MMORPG workloads, which often involve numerous simultaneous entity updates and network processing. The i5-10400F's performance in Passmark's multi-thread test (12115) and single-thread test (2541) confirms its capability to handle the game's computational demands without becoming a performance ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 144 FPS average with a minimum of 122 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay even in busy areas with many players. The High preset at 91 FPS is also viable, but the 53 FPS difference between Medium and High suggests diminishing returns for the additional visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 116 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the Medium preset at 91 FPS (minimum 77 FPS) provides a better visual experience while still maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS. The High preset drops to 57 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in crowded areas, making Medium the recommended choice for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the options are more limited. The Low preset's 61 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently playable experience. The Medium preset at 47 FPS is borderline, with the minimum of 40 FPS potentially causing noticeable drops during intense combat or large-scale events. The High preset at 30 FPS and Ultra at 19 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay, making Low the only viable preset for 4K.

The Ultra preset is consistently poor across all resolutions, with the best result being 57 FPS at 1080p and dropping to 19 FPS at 4K. The performance cost of Ultra settings is not justified by the minimal visual improvements over High, especially given the significant frame rate penalties observed. For most users, Medium or High at 1080p provides the best experience, while those with 1440p monitors should stick to Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2276th out of 2775 tested combos for Allods Online, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning and the game's optimization for older hardware. The combo's performance is competitive with systems featuring similar component tiers, though it falls short of high-end configurations.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provide context for its performance. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores slightly lower at 14163 (0.2% delta), while the Intel Core 7 160UL scores slightly higher at 14232 (-0.3% delta). These small differences in average benchmark scores indicate that the i5-10400F performs consistently with other mid-range processors, and the game's frame rates are not significantly impacted by these minor CPU variations.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (-0.1% delta). This close grouping suggests that the Arc B570 delivers performance within a narrow band of comparable GPUs, and the measured Allods Online results reflect this positioning. The ranking of 2276 out of 2775 indicates that while this combo is not at the bottom, it is far from the top performers in this game.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU is capable of supporting higher frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 176 FPS, which is a strong result. However, the 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS drags down the overall ranking when compared to systems with more powerful GPUs that can maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates show a clear hierarchy across presets. Low settings deliver 176 FPS average, providing the highest possible frame rate for competitive play. Medium settings achieve 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and maximum of 165 FPS, offering a smooth experience with improved visuals. High settings drop to 91 FPS, which is still playable but shows a 37% reduction from Medium. Ultra settings yield 57 FPS, which is the only preset at 1080p that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects are too demanding for the Arc B570.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably from the 1080p results. Low settings maintain 116 FPS, delivering a fluid experience for most scenarios. Medium settings achieve 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 104 FPS, providing good visual quality with acceptable performance. High settings drop to 57 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS, making them unsuitable for serious play.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become fully apparent. Low settings produce 61 FPS, which is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS. Medium settings deliver 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS, which may be tolerable in less demanding areas but will struggle in busy scenes. High settings achieve 30 FPS, which is barely playable. Ultra settings bottom out at 19 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable at this setting and resolution combination.

The minimum and maximum frame rate data for Medium settings provides insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range from 122 to 165 FPS (a 43 FPS spread) indicates relatively stable performance. At 1440p, the range narrows to 77 to 104 FPS (a 27 FPS spread), showing more consistent frame times. At 4K, the range tightens further to 40 to 55 FPS (a 15 FPS spread), suggesting that while average frame rates are low, the frame pacing is stable. This stability at 4K Medium is a positive indicator for users who can tolerate lower frame rates.