Allods Online

# Allods Online with Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2015th out of 3670 tested combos for Allods Online, placing it in the middle of the pack for this 2010-era MMORPG. This combination of a 6-core Rocket Lake CPU and an Ada Lovelace GPU delivers playable frame rates across most settings, though the game's age and engine characteristics mean that ultra-quality presets can still tax the system heavily at higher resolutions. The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands, while the i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate processing headroom for a title that predates modern multi-core scaling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at 2015th out of 3670 tested configurations places it just above the median for Allods Online performance. This is a surprisingly modest ranking given the hardware's specifications, but it reflects the game's engine limitations and the fact that many higher-ranked combos likely feature newer CPUs with higher single-thread performance. The i5-11400F itself sits in the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are tightly clustered: the AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120 (0.3% lower), while the Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% higher at 17239. This clustering suggests that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, neither over- nor under-achieving relative to comparable processors.

The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 places it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database show remarkably similar synthetic scores: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 is only 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% lower. This tight grouping indicates that the GPU's raw compute performance is well within the expected range for its tier, though the actual in-game results for Allods Online will depend heavily on how well the engine utilizes the Ada Lovelace architecture. The combo rank of 2015 suggests that neither component is a bottleneck in a way that would push this configuration significantly higher or lower than its component scores would predict. The game's release date in 2010 means it was designed for hardware from that era, and the modern components in this combo are more than capable of handling the workload, yet the ranking shows that many other combinations still outperform it in this specific title.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Allods Online, this memory configuration is more than adequate, as the game's textures and assets are from 2010 and do not require the bandwidth that modern titles demand. The GPU's base clock runs at 1830 MHz with a boost of 2460 MHz, and it contains 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The Ada Lovelace architecture's 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores are largely unused by this title, but the raw rasterization performance of 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 is what drives the frame rates measured in the benchmark data.

The measured FPS values show the RTX 4060's capabilities across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU delivers 41 FPS on High settings, 66 FPS on Medium, and 84 FPS on Low, but only 26 FPS on Ultra. This steep drop at Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects or draw distances that heavily tax the GPU, likely related to the game's legacy rendering pipeline. At 2560x1440, the performance scales accordingly: 79 FPS on High, 126 FPS on Medium, 161 FPS on Low, and 50 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results are strongest, with 126 FPS on High, 189 FPS on Medium, 206 FPS on Low, and 79 FPS on Ultra. The GPU's performance in this game is clearly resolution-bound, with the 8 GB memory buffer never appearing to be a limiting factor given the game's age.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p for Allods Online?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 206 FPS on Low, 189 FPS on Medium, 126 FPS on High, and 79 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS, indicating smooth performance even during demanding scenes.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Allods Online?

A: Yes, the 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for this 2010 MMORPG. The measured frame rates do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or performance drops, and the game's assets are well within the GPU's memory capacity.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for a balance of quality and performance?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on High settings delivers 79 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. At 3840x2160, High settings drop to 41 FPS, making 1440p the practical ceiling for high-quality gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The i5-11400F scores 2024 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 14340 in multi-core, showing a roughly 7:1 ratio. For Allods Online, which relies heavily on single-thread performance, the 868 score in 3DMark single-thread testing is more indicative of game performance than the multi-thread scores.

Q: Does the Ultra preset offer a playable experience at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 79 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 50 FPS, and at 2160p it falls to 26 FPS. For consistent 60+ FPS gameplay, Ultra should only be used at 1080p.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2015th out of 3670 tested combos for Allods Online, placing it slightly above the median. This ranking is lower than the individual component percentiles might suggest, indicating that the game's engine does not fully utilize the hardware's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the benchmark results show a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce 84 FPS average, which is smooth for 4K gaming. Medium settings drop to 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS, still playable but with some frame-time variance. High settings reduce the average to 41 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for ideal smoothness. Ultra settings plummet to 26 FPS, making 4K Ultra essentially unplayable for this combination. The 56 FPS minimum on Medium at 4K shows that even at this resolution, the system can maintain playable frame rates, but the 26 FPS at Ultra indicates a significant performance cliff when the highest quality preset is enabled.

The 2560x1440 results offer a better balance. Low settings yield 161 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. Medium settings average 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. High settings drop to 79 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra settings average 50 FPS, which is borderline playable but may feel less fluid in busy MMORPG scenes. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 29 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset's additional graphical features come at a substantial performance cost.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. Low settings deliver 206 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings average 189 FPS with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS, providing exceptional smoothness. High settings average 126 FPS, which is still excellent. Ultra settings average 79 FPS, which is the first time Ultra reaches the playable threshold at any resolution. The 1080p results show that this combo can handle the game at any preset, with even the most demanding settings maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data supports using Medium settings at 3840x2160, where the 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum provides a smooth 4K experience without requiring the higher-quality presets that cause performance drops. At 2560x1440, High settings at 79 FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the jump to Ultra reduces the frame rate to 50 FPS, which is below the threshold for consistently smooth gameplay. For 1920x1080, Medium settings at 189 FPS provide an excellent experience on high-refresh-rate displays, though users with standard 60 Hz monitors can comfortably use Ultra at 79 FPS to maximize visual fidelity.

The Ultra preset should be avoided at resolutions above 1080p, as the performance penalty is severe: 50 FPS at 1440p and 26 FPS at 2160p. The High preset at 1440p is the recommended sweet spot for most players, offering 79 FPS with presumably better visual details than Medium. For those prioritizing frame rate over visual quality, Low settings at 1440p deliver 161 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The data suggests that the game's Medium preset at 1080p is the most versatile option, delivering 189 FPS with a minimum of 161 FPS, ensuring no noticeable frame drops even in busy areas.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. For Allods Online, which was released in 2010 and likely designed for much older hardware, the CPU's single-thread performance is the most critical factor. The 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024 indicate strong single-thread capability, which helps in a game that may rely on one primary thread for game logic and rendering calls.

The CPU's multi-thread performance, while not as critical for this title, is still respectable: 3DMark max threads score of 5652 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340. The PassMark multi-thread score of 16908 places the CPU in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, showing it performs well in general-purpose workloads. The nearest rival comparisons show the CPU's performance is tightly clustered with other mid-range processors: the AMD EPYC 7H12 is 0.3% higher, the Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% lower, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% higher. This indicates that the i5-11400F is performing exactly as expected for its class.

For Allods Online specifically, the CPU's role is likely less demanding than in modern titles, as the game's engine is over a decade old. The measured FPS results show that even at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 206 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution or setting. The combination of 6 cores and 12 threads provides ample processing power for the game's background tasks, network handling, and any additional software running alongside the game. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game's memory requirements, and the PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes ensures the RTX 4060 can communicate with the CPU without bandwidth limitations, though the GPU uses only 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0.