Allods Online

The Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B570 pairing delivers a split personality in Allods Online, swinging from a smooth 184 FPS at 1080p Low to a nearly unplayable 19 FPS at 4K Ultra. The measured data shows a system where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads keep frame rates high at lower settings. This combination ranks 2231st out of 2775 tested combos in this MMORPG, a position that reflects the hardware’s mid-tier standing rather than a fundamental incompatibility with the game.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate curve across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound bottleneck that intensifies with pixel count. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 184 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low yields 116 FPS, a 37% reduction. Moving to 4K Low sees the average fall to 61 FPS, another 47% drop. This steep scaling pattern—from 184 to 61 FPS across a 4x pixel increase—indicates the Arc B570 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, with its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width struggling to feed the larger framebuffers.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, the combo averages 144 FPS. At 1440p, that falls to 91 FPS, and at 4K, it drops to 47 FPS. The min FPS figures at Medium—122 at 1080p, 77 at 1440p, and 40 at 4K—show that even the worst-case dips remain playable at 1080p but become marginal at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Medium is 53 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Medium is 44 FPS, a slightly gentler decline that suggests diminishing returns as resolution rises.

High settings compress the scaling curve. The combo produces 91 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. The proportional drops—37% from 1080p to 1440p, then 47% from 1440p to 4K—mirror the Low preset pattern, confirming that the GPU’s workload scales predictably with resolution. Ultra settings, however, introduce a cliff. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 57 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 36 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it collapses to 19 FPS. This final drop represents a 47% reduction from 1440p, making 4K Ultra effectively unplayable for sustained MMORPG sessions.

The data indicates that the i5-14400F is not the primary limiter in this game. At 1080p Low, the CPU’s 10 cores and boost clock of 4.70 GHz are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 184 FPS ceiling. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at every setting shows the Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance being progressively overwhelmed. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, compared to the CPU’s 83rd percentile, further supports this interpretation.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Allods Online with this hardware?

A: The data shows 1080p delivers the most consistent experience across all settings. At Medium settings, the combo averages 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS, while even Ultra maintains 57 FPS. At 1440p, Medium drops to 91 FPS, and at 4K, only Low settings stay above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, putting it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It also leads the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 0.4% and trails the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a strong enough CPU for this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is more than adequate. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (184 FPS) shows no CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Q: What causes the massive frame rate drop at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The drop from 36 FPS at 1440p Ultra to 19 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a 47% reduction. This coincides with the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s being insufficient for the pixel workload, as the Arc B570’s 10 GB frame buffer is tasked with rendering four times the pixels of 1080p.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2231st out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online. This places it in the lower 20% of all configurations, which is consistent with the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking and the game’s age relative to modern hardware.

Q: Should users prioritize lower settings or lower resolution for smooth gameplay?

A: The data suggests lowering resolution is more effective. At 1440p Low, the combo achieves 116 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it manages only 57 FPS. For a 60 FPS target, 4K Low (61 FPS) is the only 4K option that works, but 1440p Medium (91 FPS) provides a better balance of quality and speed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to the table, a configuration that proves more than sufficient for Allods Online’s CPU demands. The CPU’s base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055. In a game that dates back to 2010, where client-side physics and game logic often rely on fewer threads, this single-core strength is critical.

The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core help maintain responsive frame pacing in busy MMORPG environments. The measured data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 184 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is clearly stressed, the CPU maintains 57 FPS, indicating headroom remains.

The i5-14400F’s benchmark profile reinforces its capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its Geekbench multi-core score of 11268 shows robust parallel performance. The PassMark multithread score of 25470 and single-thread score of 3701 further confirm that this CPU can handle both the game’s legacy code paths and any modern background tasks. The nearest rival comparisons show the i5-14400F is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2% and the Intel Core i7-12800H by 0.5%. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes further as the GPU takes over the rendering burden. The scaling pattern—where FPS drops proportionally to pixel count—confirms that the i5-14400F is not creating a performance ceiling. For a game like Allods Online, which does not feature the latest graphics APIs, the CPU’s support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, along with its PCIe Gen 5 interface, ensures it can feed the Arc B570 without data transfer bottlenecks.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations, this pairing sits at rank 2231 out of 2775 combos, placing it in the 20th percentile. This ranking reflects the Arc B570’s position as a mid-range GPU rather than the CPU’s capabilities. The i5-14400F’s 83rd percentile standing among all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU’s 65th percentile, indicating the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing.

The combo’s ranking in Allods Online specifically is notable because the game’s age means it does not leverage the latest GPU features. The Arc B570’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 is largely irrelevant for a 2010 MMORPG, which likely relies on older DirectX 11 paths. The GPU’s PassMark DirectX 11 score of 118, compared to its DirectX 12 score of 72, suggests the card performs better on the older API that this game would use.

When compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 is almost identical to the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and Arc A750 (20582). This means the combo’s in-game rank is likely representative of what other similar GPUs would achieve with the same CPU. The ranking also suggests that users seeking higher FPS in Allods Online would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU swap, as the i5-14400F already outperforms its immediate rivals by small margins.

The combination rank of 2231st does not indicate a broken or incompatible setup. Rather, it reflects the hardware’s position in a database that includes high-end configurations. For a mid-range desktop pairing, the data shows playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, with the caveat that 4K requires Low or Medium settings to stay above 47 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 184 FPS, Medium hits 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and maximum of 165 FPS, High reaches 91 FPS, and Ultra manages 57 FPS. The 1080p Medium result is particularly strong, offering a 144 FPS average that exceeds most 144Hz displays’ refresh rates. The gap between Low and Medium is 40 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 53 FPS, showing that each preset tier has a meaningful visual cost.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable but the GPU begins to strain. Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium drops to 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 104 FPS, High falls to 57 FPS, and Ultra sits at 36 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance, with a 91 FPS average that stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p Ultra result of 36 FPS is marginal, but the game remains technically playable.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings maintain a 60 FPS average, hitting 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS, High drops to 30 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 19 FPS. The 4K results show a clear pattern: the Arc B570’s 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 10 GB frame buffer are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in this game. The 4K Medium result, while below 60 FPS, does not dip below 40 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced MMORPG gameplay.

The measured data includes no min or max FPS values for Low, High, and Ultra presets at any resolution, meaning only the Medium preset provides full frame time variance data. This omission suggests the testing methodology focused on average FPS for most settings, with Medium being the only preset where stutter or frame pacing was deemed worth reporting. The Medium variance data shows tighter ranges at lower resolutions: 122-165 FPS at 1080p, 77-104 FPS at 1440p, and 40-55 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1080p display, the Medium preset is the clear choice. The 144 FPS average and 122 FPS minimum provide a responsive experience that exceeds most monitors’ refresh rates. Users with 144Hz displays will benefit from the headroom, while those on 60Hz panels will enjoy a consistently smooth frame rate. The High preset at 91 FPS is also viable, but the 53 FPS drop from Medium suggests the visual quality increase may not justify the performance loss.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again offers the best experience, with a 91 FPS average and 77 FPS minimum. This keeps gameplay above 60 FPS in most scenarios, and the 104 FPS maximum shows the combo can handle less demanding areas. The Low preset at 116 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the Medium preset’s visual improvements are worth the 25 FPS cost. The High preset at 57 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 36 FPS should be avoided for any action-heavy content.

For 4K users, the Low preset is the only setting that achieves a 60 FPS average, hitting exactly 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 47 FPS is playable for exploration and questing, but the 40 FPS minimum may cause visible hitches in crowded areas. The High preset at 30 FPS and Ultra at 19 FPS are not recommended for anything beyond static screenshots. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires accepting Low settings or lowering the resolution to 1440p.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize resolution over settings. The scaling data shows that dropping from 4K to 1440p at Medium settings yields a 94% FPS increase (from 47 to 91 FPS), while dropping from High to Medium at 4K yields only a 57% increase (from 30 to 47 FPS). Users with 4K displays should run 1440p Medium for the best balance of image quality and performance, while 1080p users can comfortably use Medium or High settings without concern for frame rate drops.