Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, is not typically the title that comes to mind when pairing a current-generation flagship GPU with a mid-range Raptor Lake processor. However, the measured data for the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination reveals a fascinating performance profile that is heavily dictated by resolution and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the bottleneck shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 193 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High settings, the average only drops to 159 FPS, a reduction of roughly 18%. This relatively modest decline suggests that at 1440p, the system is still partially limited by the CPU's ability to feed frames, as the GPU is not yet fully saturated. The jump to 3840x2160 at High settings shows a more significant drop to 83 FPS, a 48% decrease from the 1440p result. This dramatic fall indicates that at 4K, the workload has shifted decisively to the GPU, which is now the primary limiting factor.

The pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 252 FPS. At 1440p Low, it only drops slightly to 216 FPS, and at 4K Low, it still manages a very playable 168 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is a 22% drop, which is less severe than the 48% drop seen at High settings for the same resolution change. This indicates that at Low settings, the game is less demanding on the GPU's shading and texture units, allowing the CPU to maintain higher frame rates even at 4K. The data shows that the RTX 5090 is powerful enough to push very high frame rates at 4K when the graphical load is light, but the i5-13400F is the component that dictates the ceiling for frame rates at lower resolutions, preventing the system from exceeding the 252 FPS mark seen at 1080p Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake-S architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In Allods Online, an older MMORPG, the CPU's role is critical for handling game logic, physics, and draw calls, especially when many players are on screen. The benchmark results show that this processor is a strong performer for this title. Its multi-threaded capabilities are evident in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and its Passmark multithread score of 25032. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314, which is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7307, suggests that the processor's performance scales well with the workload presented by the game, utilizing its 16 threads effectively.

However, the single-thread performance is also crucial for MMORPGs. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3634 are robust numbers. These scores help explain why the system can achieve high frame rates at 1080p. At 1080p, the GPU is often waiting on the CPU to send draw commands. The i5-13400F's strong single-core performance allows it to process these commands quickly, resulting in the impressive 252 FPS at Low settings and 193 FPS at High settings. The data suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at these lower resolutions and settings, as the GPU is capable of rendering frames much faster. The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache likely contribute to its efficiency in handling the game's data, reducing latency and improving frame pacing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. With 21,760 shading units, 176 ROPs, and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, this card is an absolute powerhouse. Its role in Allods Online is primarily to render the game's graphics, which, given the game's age, are not particularly demanding by modern standards. The GPU's immense power is demonstrated by its performance at 4K resolution. At 4K High settings, it delivers 83 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it jumps to 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS.

The RTX 5090's dominance is most clear when looking at the frame rate drops when increasing settings. At 4K, moving from Medium (132 FPS) to High (83 FPS) results in a 37% performance penalty. Moving from High to Ultra (52 FPS) results in another 37% drop. These substantial penalties indicate that the Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax even the RTX 5090's resources. The 32 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, and it is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any resolution. The GPU's compute capabilities, as shown by its Geekbench OpenCL score of 334370 and Passmark G3D score of 39650, are far beyond what Allods Online requires, meaning its performance is almost entirely dictated by the CPU and the game's engine optimizations. The GPU is effectively waiting for the CPU at lower resolutions, but it becomes the primary driver of performance at 4K, where its raw rendering power is fully utilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across different resolutions and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 252 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate recorded for the entire test suite, showcasing the CPU's capability to maintain high frame rates when the GPU load is minimal.
• Medium: 230 FPS average, with a minimum of 196 FPS and a maximum of 265 FPS. The slight dip from Low to Medium indicates that the GPU is starting to do a bit more work, but the frame rate remains exceedingly high.
• High: 193 FPS average. This is a significant drop from Medium, showing that the High preset adds a noticeable graphical load.
• Ultra: 158 FPS average. The gap between High and Ultra is 35 FPS, suggesting that Ultra settings have a disproportionately high cost in this game.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 216 FPS average. The 36 FPS drop from 1080p Low confirms that the GPU is now contributing more to the frame time.
• Medium: 198 FPS average, with a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 227 FPS. The minimum frame rate here is still very high, indicating smooth gameplay.
• High: 159 FPS average. This is a 34 FPS drop from the 1080p High result, showing a similar pattern to the Low settings.
• Ultra: 100 FPS average. The drop from 159 FPS at High to 100 FPS at Ultra is substantial, showing that the Ultra preset at 1440p is a heavy load for the GPU.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 168 FPS average. This is a strong result for 4K, showing that the GPU can handle the resolution with ease when the settings are low.
• Medium: 132 FPS average, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. The minimum frame rate here is still above 60 FPS, ensuring a solid experience.
• High: 83 FPS average. This is a 49 FPS drop from Medium, indicating that the High preset at 4K is where the GPU's workload becomes very heavy.
• Ultra: 52 FPS average. This is the lowest result in the entire dataset. The 31 FPS drop from High to Ultra at 4K reinforces that Ultra settings are extremely demanding and may push the system below the ideal 60 FPS threshold.

The data clearly shows a pattern: the CPU limits performance at 1080p, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, especially at higher settings. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only instance where the system fails to maintain a 60 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Allods Online, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 holds a combo rank of 268 out of 3670 total combinations. This places it in the top 7.3% of all tested systems, which is a very strong showing. The high rank is likely due to the exceptional performance at 1440p and 4K, where the RTX 5090's power is fully utilized, while the i5-13400F provides enough CPU horsepower to avoid being a significant bottleneck.

The rank of 268 is impressive, but it also reflects the fact that this is a somewhat unusual pairing. Many of the 3,670 tested combos will feature older or less powerful GPUs, which will be the bottleneck in most scenarios. The RTX 5090, being a flagship product, ensures that this combo is near the top of the performance charts. However, it is also likely that combos with a more powerful CPU, such as a top-tier Core i9 or Ryzen 9, would rank higher, as they could push frame rates even higher at 1080p and 1440p, where this combo is CPU-limited. The data suggests that while the i5-13400F is a capable partner, the full potential of the RTX 5090 is not being realized at lower resolutions in this specific title.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p, and is the CPU a bottleneck?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 158 (Ultra) to 252 (Low). The CPU is a limiting factor here, as the RTX 5090 is powerful enough to render frames much faster than the i5-13400F can feed it. The evidence is that the frame rate does not scale dramatically with resolution at lower settings, and the gap between Low and High (252 vs 193 FPS) is large, but the system still delivers very high performance.

Q: What is the best settings and resolution combination for a smooth 1440p experience?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium settings provide an average of 198 FPS, with a minimum of 168 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The High settings at 1440p still deliver a solid 159 FPS average. Even the Ultra preset at 1440p achieves a 100 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

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

A: Yes, it can handle 4K, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the Low settings produce an average of 168 FPS, and Medium settings produce 132 FPS. The High settings drop to 83 FPS, which is still playable. However, the Ultra preset at 4K yields an average of only 52 FPS, which may not be ideal for players who prefer a locked 60 FPS or higher.

Q: How does the i5-13400F's single-thread performance impact the game?

A: The i5-13400F has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3634. Since Allods Online relies heavily on single-core performance for game logic, this strong result is a key reason why the system achieves high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU is a significant factor.

Q: Is the 32 GB of VRAM on the RTX 5090 necessary for Allods Online?

A: No. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is far more than this game requires. The data does not indicate that VRAM capacity is a limiting factor at any resolution or setting tested. The GPU's performance is instead dictated by its compute power and the game's engine.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to other systems in the database?

A: This combo ranks 268th out of 3670 tested combinations. This puts it in the top 7.3% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a very high-performing configuration for this game, despite the potential CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions.