Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, presents an interesting test for the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B580. The measured data shows a configuration that is heavily influenced by both the game's age and the specific rendering demands of each preset. The core takeaway is that this combo provides a wide range of performance, from highly playable framerates at lower settings to a demanding slide show at maximum quality, making preset selection far more critical than resolution choice.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: Both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 can deliver 60+ FPS, but the settings must be managed. At 1920x1080, even the High preset achieves 99.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset hits 61.6 FPS, while Medium reaches 103 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS, 2560x1440 with Medium settings is the safer bet.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Allods Online?

A: It depends on the settings. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 51.1, which is playable but not a locked 60. The High preset drops to 31.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22.7 FPS. For a solid 4K experience, you would need to stick to the Low preset, which averages 66.4 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform compared to High?

A: The performance cost is severe. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 66.4 FPS compared to High's 99.8 FPS, a drop of roughly 33%. The gap widens at higher resolutions; at 2560x1440, Ultra gets 43.5 FPS versus High's 61.6 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 22.7 FPS versus High's 31.8 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B580 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary limitation. The GPU's performance scales consistently with resolution changes (e.g., 205.4 FPS at 1080p Low vs. 129.9 FPS at 1440p Low), indicating a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's strong 3DMark scores, including 960 in single-thread and 7314 in 16-thread tests, indicate it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Medium presets?

A: The jump is substantial. At 1920x1080, Low averages 205.4 FPS, while Medium averages 160.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, the difference is 129.9 FPS (Low) versus 103 FPS (Medium). This shows a roughly 20-25% performance gain from dropping from Medium to Low.

Q: How does this combo rank among all other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1345 out of 1715 tested combinations. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, many other hardware pairings deliver higher absolute performance in Allods Online.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580's role in Allods Online is defined by its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's clock speeds are fixed at a 2670 MHz base and boost, which simplifies performance predictions. The measured FPS data shows that the B580 is the primary driver of performance scaling.

The most telling evidence is the impact of the Ultra preset. The transition from High to Ultra causes a massive performance drop. At 2560x1440, the average FPS falls from 61.6 to 43.5. At 3840x2160, it falls from 31.8 to 22.7. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects or rendering features that heavily tax the GPU's compute resources, moving the workload beyond what the B580's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance can handle efficiently. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs are likely saturated by these settings.

The B580's performance relative to its nearest rivals is very close. Its average benchmark score is 23021, which is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (score 23181) and 1.3% ahead of the RTX 4060 Mobile (score 22729). This indicates that in synthetic tests, the B580 is on par with these GPUs. However, in this specific game, the measured FPS at High settings (61.6 FPS at 1440p) suggests the game's engine is not fully optimized for the B580's architecture, potentially leaving performance on the table compared to its synthetic potential.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides a solid foundation for this GPU. With 10 cores (including 6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) and 16 threads, it has the multi-threading capability to handle an MMORPG's background tasks. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz is competitive for single-threaded game logic, which is often the primary CPU load in older titles like Allods Online. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with data locality.

The benchmark results confirm the CPU's capability. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004 show a strong processor. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 further supports that the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The data points to a balanced pairing; the CPU is not holding back the GPU in this game.

Comparing the i5-13400F to its nearest rivals, it is essentially in a dead heat. Its average benchmark score is 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). This means the i5-13400F is performing exactly as expected; its performance is not anomalous. In Allods Online, this translates to a CPU that reliably handles the game's demands, ensuring the GPU's performance is the differentiating factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy.

At 1920x1080, the system is extremely capable. The Low preset achieves a very high average of 205.4 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium is also very smooth at 160.6 FPS. High delivers a comfortable 99.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops significantly to 66.4 FPS. While still playable, this is a large reduction from High.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues. Low averages 129.9 FPS, which is excellent. Medium averages 103 FPS, providing a great balance. High averages 61.6 FPS, which is right at the edge of 60 FPS gameplay. Ultra falls to 43.5 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth gaming experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is under significant stress. Low is the only preset that maintains a playable average at 66.4 FPS. Medium drops to 51.1 FPS, which is borderline. High is challenging at 31.8 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 22.7 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is only viable with the Low preset.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, showing roughly a 35-40% drop in FPS for the same settings. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, with an approximate 50% drop, which is expected given the fourfold increase in pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1345 out of 1715 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the 22nd percentile of all systems tested, indicating that it is a lower-performing pairing in the context of this database. This is not a surprising result for a game from 2010, as modern high-end CPUs and GPUs will naturally dominate.

The rank suggests that while the combo is fully capable of running the game, it does not excel in absolute performance compared to other pairings. The B580's near-parity with the RTX 4060 in synthetic benchmarks (0.7% difference) does not translate to a high ranking here, implying that the game may favor other architectures. The i5-13400F's solid mid-range performance is also a contributing factor, as many higher-ranked combos will feature top-tier CPUs.

The data shows that this combo is a competent mid-range performer. It is not a top-tier pairing, but it is far from the bottom. Its rank is a reflection of the hardware's overall performance class rather than a specific failure. The pairing is well-balanced, but the game simply rewards more powerful components.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience is found by prioritizing the Medium or High preset depending on your resolution target.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice. It provides an average of 99.8 FPS, which is smooth and looks significantly better than Medium. There is no need to drop to Medium (160.6 FPS) or Low (205.4 FPS) unless you have a 240Hz+ monitor and want to push the absolute maximum framerate. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as its 66.4 FPS average comes at a massive visual cost.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It averages 103 FPS, offering a fluid experience with a good balance of visual quality. The High preset at 61.6 FPS is also viable if you prefer higher fidelity and can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS. The Low preset at 129.9 FPS is there for competitive play, but Medium is a better all-rounder. Ultra (43.5 FPS) should be avoided.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option for a consistently playable experience, averaging 66.4 FPS. The Medium preset at 51.1 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth in crowded areas. The High (31.8 FPS) and Ultra (22.7 FPS) presets are not recommended for general play.

The data indicates that the jump from High to Ultra is the least efficient in terms of performance per visual gain. Therefore, for the best experience, users should start with High on 1080p, Medium on 1440p, and Low on 4K, then adjust from there based on personal preference for sharpness versus framerate stability.