Allods Online

Launched in 2010, Allods Online is an MMORPG that remains sensitive to both CPU and GPU performance. For the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B580, the measured data reveals a combination that is capable of strong 1080p performance but struggles at higher resolutions and maximum settings. The benchmark results indicate a system that can deliver high frame rates when settings are tuned appropriately, but one that also shows clear limitations under heavy load.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with the combo achieving 205.4 FPS at Low settings and 101.3 FPS at High settings. At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly, with High settings yielding 65.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system only manages 35.6 FPS on High, indicating a steep scaling penalty.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in this game?

A: The Ultra preset is considerably more demanding than High at every resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 63.5 FPS versus 101.3 FPS on High, a drop of 37.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra falls to 39.9 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it drops to 23.4 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 a strong performer relative to its peers?

A: The Arc B580 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival based on average score is the AMD Radeon 760M, which is 0.1% ahead. It is also within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's average score, indicating comparable overall compute performance.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its closest competitors?

A: The i5-11400F ranks in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which has a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i7-1260P is only 0.2% behind, making these processors effectively equivalent in average compute performance.

Q: Does the combo's in-game rank reflect its raw component scores?

A: Not entirely. While the CPU and GPU both have strong average benchmark scores (75th and 66th percentiles respectively), the combo ranks 1325 out of 1715 tested combinations in Allods Online. This suggests the game's engine does not fully utilize the hardware's potential compared to other software workloads.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 131.7 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 102.4 FPS. This represents a 29.3 FPS difference, showing that the Medium preset still provides a very playable experience while offering improved visual quality over Low.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, provides the graphical muscle for this combination. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, it offers a substantial 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a critical asset for Allods Online, as the game's large world and many on-screen effects can put a heavy load on texture streaming and memory throughput. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs handle the rasterization workload, while its boost clock of 2670 MHz keeps pixel throughput high.

The measured frames per second data shows a clear pattern: the Arc B580 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, even the High preset only produces 35.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 23.4 FPS. This indicates that the 4K resolution demands more raw fill rate and shading power than the B580 can provide in this title. The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 13.67 TFLOPS FP32, are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at this extreme resolution.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. The High preset delivers 65.9 FPS, which is playable for most users, while the Medium preset jumps to 102.4 FPS. This shows the B580 has a comfortable performance envelope at 1440p when settings are moderated. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure it can handle the game's modern rendering paths, but the raw performance data suggests that Allods Online is more demanding than the GPU's average benchmark scores might imply.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide the computational foundation for the system. In Allods Online, an MMORPG with many concurrent entities, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is crucial. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and Geekbench multi-core score of 7579 indicate it can handle complex AI calculations and game logic.

The CPU's single-thread performance is also relevant, as many game engines still rely heavily on a single primary thread. The i5-11400F scores 2029 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 868 in 3DMark single-thread. These scores suggest it has sufficient single-core grunt to avoid becoming a severe bottleneck in Allods Online. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data locality for frequently accessed game assets.

However, the data implies that the CPU is not the limiting factor in the highest-stress scenarios. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the frame rate falls to 23.4 FPS, which is far below what the CPU's capabilities would allow. This indicates that the GPU is overwhelmed at these settings. Conversely, at 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 205.4 FPS, a figure that likely approaches the CPU's practical limit for draw calls and game logic updates. The CPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR4 support provide adequate data transfer rates for the game's needs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1325 out of 1715 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which is surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU sits in the 75th percentile of all processors, and the GPU in the 66th percentile. This discrepancy suggests that the game's performance profile does not align perfectly with the synthetic benchmarks used to rank components.

When compared to the nearest rivals, the CPU's average score of 17181 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta). The GPU's average score of 23021 is only 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181). Yet, the in-game rank of 1325 out of 1715 indicates that many combos with weaker raw hardware achieve better frame rates in Allods Online. This could be due to driver optimizations, game-specific engine quirks, or the fact that the game is older and may not be fully optimized for newer architectures like Xe2-HPG.

The rank of 1325 means that roughly 390 tested combinations perform worse than this setup in-game. The data shows that while the components are individually capable, the overall experience in Allods Online is moderate. The system is not a top-tier performer for this title, but it is also not among the worst. The measured FPS at 1080p High (101.3 FPS) is respectable, but the sharp drop at 4K reveals the combo's limitations under extreme load.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rate data, the optimal experience for this combo varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 160.3 FPS. This provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience while maintaining better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset still delivers 101.3 FPS, which is sufficient for most displays and offers improved shadows and effects. The Ultra preset at 63.5 FPS is playable but may show noticeable frame pacing issues on high-refresh monitors.

For 2560x1440 users, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It achieves 102.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 65.9 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize visual quality, but the margin for error in busy scenes is smaller. The Low preset at 131.7 FPS is excessive for most 1440p displays and sacrifices too much visual quality. The Ultra preset at 39.9 FPS should be avoided as it falls below the standard for responsive gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that only the Low preset provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 66 FPS. The Medium preset at 54.9 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 35.6 FPS is not recommended for serious play. The Ultra preset at 23.4 FPS is effectively unplayable. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only sensible option, though it will compromise the game's visual presentation. The benchmark results clearly indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Allods Online.