Allods Online

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and it accesses 12 MB of shared L3 cache. In this specific title, the data suggests a nuanced dependency on the CPU. The processor's multi-threaded performance benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a Passmark multithread score of 12115, indicate a solid foundation for handling the background simulations typical of an MMORPG. However, the single-thread score of 1453 in Cinebench R23 and 2541 in Passmark single-thread are more telling for frame pacing. The measured FPS data for this combo reveals that at 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 177.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded across all settings and resolutions. This suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is capable of driving a very high frame rate, but the engine's ability to utilize the 12 threads effectively is likely limited by the single-thread performance ceiling. The processor's percentile rank against all CPUs is 73, placing it above the median, and its average benchmark score of 14168 places it within 1.2% of rivals like the AMD EPYC 7552 and Intel Core i5-8500, showing that its compute capabilities are consistent with processors in its class. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth are standard for this segment, but the game's performance scaling, or lack thereof, will reveal how much of a bottleneck the CPU becomes as resolution and settings increase.

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

The i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide a balanced layout for a game released in 2010. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz is the primary driver for the high frame rates seen at lower settings. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, reducing the preset from High to Low increases the average FPS from 128.9 to 177.3, a substantial jump that indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor when the GPU load is minimal. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 146 are modest, yet they are sufficient to push frame rates past 170 FPS at 1080p Low. This implies that the game's core simulation logic is not excessively heavy on a single thread. The multi-threaded scores, such as the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 5783, are more than adequate for handling other background tasks and game server communication. However, the fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 177.3 FPS while the 1080p Medium preset drops to 161.2 FPS suggests that the CPU can keep up with the increased draw calls, but the efficiency of the engine's rendering pipeline becomes a factor. The processor's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and the Intel Core i5-8500, have delta percentages of -0.8% and -1.1% respectively, which means the i5-10400F sits essentially at parity with these parts in synthetic benchmarks, reinforcing that its performance is strictly average for its generation.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2460 MHz and it operates with a 115 W TDP. The GPU's role becomes evident as settings and resolutions rise. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 27.2, a stark contrast to the 4K Low figure of 84.1. This dramatic drop of 56.9 FPS, or a 67.7% reduction, is a clear indicator of the GPU's workload limitations at high fidelity. The 8 GB VRAM buffer, while standard, is likely saturated at 4K Ultra with high-resolution textures, causing the render pipeline to stall. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19545 and its 66th percentile rank against all GPUs show it is a mid-to-upper tier part, but the data for this game suggests that the Ultra preset is exceptionally demanding. The RTX 4060's nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580, has a delta of +0.7%, making them statistically tied in raw GPU compute. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 is relatively low, which hints that the card's raw rasterization power is not its primary strength; it relies on features like DLSS, which are not mentioned in the measured data. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits, and the 4K Ultra results show that the game's shader complexity pushes the card beyond its comfortable envelope. The GPU is clearly the dominant bottleneck at 4K Ultra, whereas at 1080p Low, the card has significant headroom, as evidenced by the 177.3 FPS result.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. Starting at 1080p Low, the system achieves 177.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 152.8 FPS, a reduction of 24.5 FPS or 13.8%. Continuing to 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 84.1 FPS, a further drop of 68.7 FPS from 1440p, or 45.0%. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases, but the CPU is still contributing to the overall throughput. For the High preset, the scaling is more aggressive: 1080p High yields 128.9 FPS, 1440p High drops to 78.5 FPS (a 39.1% decrease), and 4K High falls to 45 FPS (a 42.7% decrease from 1440p). The relative consistency of the percentage drops between High and Low presets across resolutions suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all settings above 1080p Low. However, the Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 81.2 FPS, which is lower than the 4K Low score of 84.1 FPS. This is a peculiar result, as it shows that the Ultra preset at 1080p is more demanding than the Low preset at 4K, which indicates that the Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's compute units, such as advanced lighting or shadow algorithms. The 4K Ultra result of 27.2 FPS is a severe outlier, and the scaling from 1080p Ultra (81.2 FPS) to 4K Ultra (27.2 FPS) represents a 66.5% performance loss, which is disproportionate to the pixel count increase and confirms that the Ultra preset is not optimized for this hardware combination. The data implies that the CPU is sufficient for this game, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and compute throughput are stretched beyond their limits at the highest settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 177.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 1080p Ultra preset in terms of performance?

A: The 4K Ultra preset achieves 27.2 FPS, while the 1080p Ultra preset achieves 81.2 FPS. This represents a 66.5% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: At 1440p High, the average FPS is 78.5. This is significantly lower than the 1080p High score of 128.9, and the drop is more pronounced than the drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, which indicates the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution and preset.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset yields 177.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 81.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is 54.2% slower than the Low preset at the same resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has a score of 23321, which is 0.6% higher, while the Intel Arc B580 has a score of 23021, which is 0.7% lower.

Q: Does the 4K Low preset outperform the 1080p Ultra preset?

A: Yes, the 4K Low preset achieves 84.1 FPS, which is higher than the 1080p Ultra preset's 81.2 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra settings impose a heavy GPU load that outweighs the resolution increase.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with playable frame rates. The 1080p Medium preset delivers 161.2 FPS, which is only 9.1% lower than the Low preset's 177.3 FPS, and it likely provides substantially better visual quality. For users with 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 125.7 FPS is the best choice, as it maintains a high refresh rate while offering improved detail over the Low preset. The High preset at 1440p drops to 78.5 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices smoothness. At 4K, the Medium preset yields 65.7 FPS, which is the highest 4K result that remains above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended preset for 4K users. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it only achieves 81.2 FPS at 1080p and drops to 27.2 FPS at 4K, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best performance-to-quality ratio across all resolutions, as it consistently provides frame rates that are 70% or more of the maximum Low preset score while delivering a richer visual experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS varies significantly by preset. The Low preset achieves 177.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. The Medium preset follows with 161.2 FPS, and the High preset drops to 128.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest at 1080p, with 81.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 152.8 FPS, the Medium preset achieves 125.7 FPS, and the High preset drops to 78.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 51.4 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution to fall below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 84.1 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 60 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 65.7 FPS, the High preset drops to 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 27.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the Low preset loses 52.6% of its performance, the Medium preset loses 59.2%, the High preset loses 65.1%, and the Ultra preset loses 66.5%. This progressive increase in performance loss with higher presets confirms that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, and the Ultra preset is particularly inefficient at high resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1045 out of 1715 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall ranking, which is surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU's percentile rank of 73 and the GPU's percentile rank of 66 are both above average, yet the combination ranks in the 61st percentile of all combos. This discrepancy indicates that the pairing may not be optimal for this specific game's engine. The measured FPS data, while strong at 1080p, shows severe degradation at 4K Ultra, which could be dragging down the combo's overall ranking. The ranking suggests that there are 670 combos that perform better, which likely include processors with higher single-thread performance or GPUs with more VRAM. The data implies that the system is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls short at 4K, which is a common limitation for mid-range GPUs. The rank of 1045 out of 1715 translates to approximately the 39th percentile from the bottom, meaning that a majority of tested combos achieve better results in this game. This could be attributed to the game's age and its potential preference for higher IPC processors,