Allods Online

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of the Intel Core i5-14400F?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: How much VRAM does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its memory clock is listed at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded in Allods Online for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 255 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 26 at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Allods Online?

A: This combo ranks 1858 out of 3670 tested combos, placing it in the top half of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 161 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 50 FPS. This represents a performance drop of approximately 69% from Low to Ultra.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking compared to all other CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32233, a negligible 0.1% difference.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its AD107 chip contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and boosts up to 2460 MHz. This clock configuration suggests a moderate power envelope, with the GPU rated at a 115 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 300 W.

In Allods Online, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient across all tested resolutions and settings. The memory subsystem, with its 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, appears to be a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the game drops to 26 FPS average, while at 4K Low it reaches 84 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the GPU's compute capabilities are being stretched at higher settings, but the memory bandwidth also plays a role in the performance degradation.

The RTX 4060's benchmark scores place it in the 61st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is only 0.2% higher. This tight grouping suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4060 performs similarly to much older hardware, but the real-world game data shows a different story.

For Allods Online specifically, the GPU demonstrates strong scaling from Low to Medium settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low (255 FPS) to Medium (200 FPS) represents a 22% drop, while High (126 FPS) drops another 37% from Medium. The Ultra preset at 1080p (79 FPS) represents a 69% drop from Low. This pattern indicates that the GPU has ample headroom at lower settings and becomes increasingly taxed as visual fidelity increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1858 out of 3670 tested combos in Allods Online. This places the configuration in the 50th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly half of the tested combinations perform better and half perform worse. This mid-pack ranking suggests that while the individual components are capable, the combination does not excel specifically in this MMORPG.

The CPU's individual performance metrics help contextualize this ranking. The i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, 0.1% slower), Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% slower), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, 0.2% faster). This clustering indicates that the CPU is competitive with a broad range of processors across different generations and price points.

The GPU's percentile ranking is lower at 61, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.2% faster), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% slower). This suggests that in pure GPU compute terms, the RTX 4060 is not significantly ahead of much older or integrated graphics solutions.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile (83) and the GPU's lower percentile (61) in synthetic benchmarks partially explains the mid-pack game ranking. The game's performance appears to be more GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU's strength becomes apparent at lower settings where framerates are exceptionally high.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 255 FPS, Medium settings produce 200 FPS with a minimum of 170 and maximum of 230, High settings produce 126 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 79 FPS. This represents a performance range from 255 FPS down to 79 FPS across the four presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably but remains playable. Low settings yield 161 FPS, Medium settings yield 126 FPS with a range of 107 to 145, High settings yield 79 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 50 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 37% at Low settings, 37% at Medium, 37% at High, and 37% at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings produce 84 FPS, Medium settings produce 66 FPS with a range of 56 to 76, High settings produce 41 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 26 FPS. The 4K resolution proves challenging for this combination, particularly at higher settings where frame rates fall below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimally playable.

The data shows that the Medium preset at each resolution provides the most balanced performance with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the 170-230 FPS range indicates consistent frame delivery. At 1440p Medium, the 107-145 FPS range shows slightly more variance but remains smooth. At 4K Medium, the 56-76 FPS range suggests playable performance with some frame time variation.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals important characteristics about the system's bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 255 at 1080p to 161 at 1440p (a 37% reduction), and then to 84 at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). This consistent scaling pattern suggests that at Low settings, the system is primarily limited by the GPU's ability to process pixels.

At High settings, the scaling shows a different pattern. The average FPS drops from 126 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p (a 37% reduction), and then to 41 at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drops are identical to Low settings, indicating that the GPU remains the limiting factor across these settings.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling. From 1080p (79 FPS) to 1440p (50 FPS), the drop is 37%. From 1440p to 4K (26 FPS), the drop is 48%. This pattern mirrors the other settings, suggesting that the resolution scaling is consistent regardless of quality preset.

The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the limiting component is the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller performance differences at higher resolutions, as the GPU would be doing more work while the CPU's load remained constant. Instead, the uniform scaling suggests that the RTX 4060's rendering capabilities are being fully utilized at every resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings substantial processing power to this combination. With 10 cores and 16 threads, it can handle the multi-threaded workloads common in MMORPGs. The base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide a wide operating range, allowing the processor to scale its performance based on demand.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21645 in multi-core and 3055 in single-core tests. The Geekbench scores are 11268 for multi-core and 2058 for single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 25470, with a single-thread score of 3701. These results place the CPU in the 83rd percentile among all processors.

In Allods Online, the CPU's influence is most evident at lower settings and resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 255 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU at a very high rate. The 16 threads provide ample parallel processing for game logic, entity updates, and network handling that are typical in MMORPG environments.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is well-suited for maintaining game state and frequently accessed data. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus, though the specific bandwidth is not listed in the available data.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% faster), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% slower). These small percentage differences indicate that the i5-14400F is competitive with a wide range of processors, regardless of their generation or intended market segment.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three tested resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 200 FPS average with a minimum of 170 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the 126 FPS average with a 107 FPS minimum provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays.

The High preset is also viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity. At 1440p High, the system maintains 79 FPS average, which is sufficient for most gameplay scenarios. At 1080p High, the 126 FPS average keeps the experience fluid. However, at 4K High, the 41 FPS average may feel sluggish for some players, particularly in fast-paced combat situations.

The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, where the 26 FPS average makes the game nearly unplayable. At 1440p Ultra, the 50 FPS average is borderline acceptable but may exhibit noticeable frame drops during intense moments. The 1080p Ultra setting at 79 FPS is the only Ultra configuration that maintains consistently playable performance.

For players with 4K displays, the Low preset at 84 FPS offers the best playable experience, though it sacrifices significant visual quality. The Medium preset at 4K provides 66 FPS, which is a reasonable compromise for those who want better visuals without dropping below playable frame rates.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the recommended starting point for most players. It provides the highest minimum frame rates of any preset at each resolution, indicating better frame time consistency. Players with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays can safely use High settings, while those with 1440p displays should consider Medium as their primary choice for a smooth experience.