Allods Online

# Allods Online with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The measured frame rates for this combination reveal a clear hierarchy: the Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers playable performance across most settings, but the game's demands scale dramatically with quality presets. At 1080p, the combo achieves 243.7 FPS on Low settings, yet drops to 119.7 FPS on Ultra — a substantial 50.9% reduction that suggests the GPU is doing heavy lifting at higher presets. The 4K Ultra result of 37.8 FPS falls below the smooth-play threshold, indicating that this 2010 MMORPG, despite its age, can still stress modern hardware when pushed to maximum visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but uneven across settings. At Low, the transition from 1920x1080 (243.7 FPS) to 2560x1440 (208.7 FPS) costs only 14.4% performance, but moving to 3840x2160 (123.8 FPS) represents a 49.2% loss from 1080p. This pattern intensifies at High: 186.6 FPS at 1080p falls to 116.9 FPS at 1440p (−37.4%), then 60.2 FPS at 4K (−67.7% from 1080p). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 119.7 FPS at 1080p collapsing to 72.8 FPS at 1440p and finally 37.8 FPS at 4K — a 68.4% total reduction from 1080p to 4K.

These numbers suggest the RTX 5070's 12 GB GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions, particularly with Ultra settings. The 192-bit bus width appears strained when pixel counts quadruple. Interestingly, Medium settings show a different curve: 220.8 FPS at 1080p, 187.1 FPS at 1440p (−15.3%), and 96.1 FPS at 4K (−56.5%). The relatively small 1440p penalty at Medium compared to High (−37.4%) implies that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, can maintain frame delivery until resolution pushes the GPU into bottleneck territory.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F operates at a 2.50 GHz base clock with a 4.40 GHz boost, and benchmark data places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core contribute to strong single-thread performance — the 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 2332 indicate solid per-core efficiency for a game like Allods Online, which is typical of MMORPGs that rely on one or two primary threads.

The CPU's performance relative to rivals is remarkably tight. It sits 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K (avg score 19210 vs 19221), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U, 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, and 1.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X. This clustering suggests that the i5-12400F's 6 cores are sufficient for the game's CPU demands — the measured FPS at 1080p Low (243.7) shows no obvious CPU ceiling, since the frame rate remains above 200 FPS across Medium (220.8) and High (186.6) at that resolution.

The 3dmark multi-thread scores reveal scaling characteristics: 2-thread score of 1699, 4-thread of 3067, 8-thread of 4779, and 16-thread of 5895. The jump from 8 to 16 threads adds only 23.4% performance, suggesting diminishing returns beyond 8 threads. For Allods Online, this implies that the 12-thread configuration provides headroom, but the game may not fully utilize all threads. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6937 versus single-core 979 indicates roughly 7x scaling with all cores active, which is typical for this class of processor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs to the table, with a base clock of 2325 MHz and boost of 2512 MHz. Its 12 GB GDDR7 memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, yielding 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals show an interesting pattern — the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 0.2% behind, the NVIDIA Tesla M40 is 0.5% ahead, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is 0.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X is 0.7% ahead.

The GPU's performance in Allods Online shows clear signs of being the primary bottleneck at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the 37.8 FPS result is roughly one-third of the 1080p Ultra score (119.7), and the gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is substantial: 96.1 FPS versus 37.8 FPS — a 60.7% performance drop. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate.

Interestingly, the RTX 5070's Passmark G3D score of 29137 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 indicate strong raw performance, yet Allods Online's 4K Ultra result of 37.8 FPS shows the game can still overwhelm the card. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are unlikely to be fully utilized in this older title, meaning the classic rasterization pipeline bears the load. The 250 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest the card is not thermally constrained in typical desktop cases, but the 600 W suggested PSU indicates system-level power demands.

FAQ

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

A: At 2560x1440, the combo delivers 116.9 FPS on High and 72.8 FPS on Ultra, which provides a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. The 4K results are mixed: 60.2 FPS on High is borderline, but 37.8 FPS on Ultra is below playable standards.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low, 1080p delivers 243.7 FPS versus 123.8 FPS at 4K, a 96.9% advantage. At High, the gap is 186.6 FPS versus 60.2 FPS, meaning 1080p is 210.0% faster. At Ultra, the difference is 119.7 FPS versus 37.8 FPS, a 216.7% improvement at 1080p.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 1440p High, where FPS drops 37.4% from 1080p. The CPU's strong single-thread scores (909 in 3dmark single-thread) and modest multi-thread scaling (5895 at 16 threads vs 1699 at 2 threads) indicate it can handle frame generation, but the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth appear stressed at this resolution.

Q: Why is the Ultra preset so much slower than Medium?

A: At 1080p, Ultra scores 119.7 FPS versus 220.8 FPS on Medium — a 45.8% penalty. At 4K, the gap widens to 37.8 FPS versus 96.1 FPS, a 60.7% reduction. This suggests Ultra enables effects that disproportionately impact the GPU, possibly related to the 80 ROPs being insufficient for full-screen effects at high pixel counts.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 353rd out of 1715 tested combos, placing it in the top 20.6% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 83rd percentile standing.

Q: Can the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings (123.8 FPS) or Medium settings (96.1 FPS). At High, it achieves 60.2 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 4K fall well short at 37.8 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver 187.1 FPS, which is well above smooth-play requirements while maintaining visual quality. This preset offers 94.2% of the Low-setting performance at 1440p (208.7 FPS) while presumably providing better visuals. At 4K, Medium is the sweet spot at 96.1 FPS, offering 77.6% of the Low-setting frame rate (123.8 FPS) — a reasonable trade-off for improved detail.

High settings at 1440p produce 116.9 FPS, which is still excellent, but the 37.4% penalty versus Medium (187.1 FPS) may not be worth the visual upgrade depending on the user's preference. At 4K, High drops to 60.2 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced gameplay but acceptable for an MMORPG. Ultra settings are only recommended at 1080p (119.7 FPS) where the frame rate remains high; at 1440p (72.8 FPS) it's acceptable, but at 4K (37.8 FPS) it should be avoided.

The Low preset, while achieving the highest FPS (243.7 at 1080p, 208.7 at 1440p, 123.8 at 4K), likely sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the small gains seen at lower resolutions. The data indicates that Medium represents the best compromise across all resolutions, with 4K Medium (96.1 FPS) performing 60.7% better than 4K Ultra (37.8 FPS) while presumably retaining most visual features.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 243.7 FPS on Low, 220.8 FPS on Medium, 186.6 FPS on High, and 119.7 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 50.9% reduction in frame rate. At 2560x1440, results are 208.7 FPS (Low), 187.1 FPS (Medium), 116.9 FPS (High), and 72.8 FPS (Ultra). The penalty from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 65.1%. At 3840x2160, the measured values are 123.8 FPS (Low), 96.1 FPS (Medium), 60.2 FPS (High), and 37.8 FPS (Ultra). The 4K Low-to-Ultra drop is 69.5%.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings: Low shows a 49.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K (243.7 to 123.8 FPS). Medium drops 56.5% (220.8 to 96.1 FPS). High falls 67.7% (186.6 to 60.2 FPS). Ultra sees a 68.4% reduction (119.7 to 37.8 FPS). The pattern is clear: higher settings amplify the resolution penalty, with Ultra showing the steepest decline. The 1440p-to-4K transition is particularly harsh on High (−48.5%) and Ultra (−48.1%), suggesting the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes saturated beyond 1440p at high quality levels.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 353rd out of 1715 tested combos, placing it in the 20.6th percentile of all tested systems. The rank reflects the balanced pairing of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU. The i5-12400F's 77th percentile CPU standing and RTX 5070's 83rd percentile GPU standing are closely matched, which typically results in good overall system balance — neither component drastically outclasses the other.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how tight the competition is: it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by only 0.7% and beats the Intel Core i7-8700K by 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.3%. On the GPU side, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.6% behind) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.2% behind), which are older or differently-positioned products. This proximity in benchmarks, combined with the 353rd overall rank, suggests that while this combo is solid, it's not at the extreme top end —