Allods Online

This combo of an Intel Core i5-9400 and an Intel Arc B370 lands near the bottom of the database for Allods Online, ranking 2559th out of 2775 tested combinations. That places it in the 8th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 92% of the combos in our charts deliver higher average frame rates in this MMORPG. The data suggests this pairing is workable for casual play at lower settings, but it is not built for high-refresh or high-detail experiences in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2559th position out of 2775 combos is a clear signal that this hardware pairing is on the weaker end for Allods Online. The benchmark results confirm this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo manages only 34 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra it drops to 21 FPS. These numbers place it firmly in "playable but not smooth" territory for demanding settings. The combo's rank reflects its performance across the entire resolution and settings matrix, and the data shows a system that can handle the game at low presets but struggles as graphical load increases.

The Intel Core i5-9400 sits at the 47th percentile among all CPUs in our database, with an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (2259, 0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-10710U (2248, 0.3% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (2246, 0.4% slower). This means the CPU is essentially mid-pack—not a bottleneck in most scenarios, but certainly not a performance leader. The GPU, however, is a different story.

The Intel Arc B370 ranks at just the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 from 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are all legacy cards: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% slower), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% slower), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% faster). This places the Arc B370 in the same performance tier as graphics hardware from over a decade ago, which explains why the combo ranks so poorly in a game that, while older, still demands reasonable GPU throughput at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution built on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with memory being "System Shared" and bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a critical detail: the GPU has no dedicated VRAM, so it relies on system memory, which typically results in lower effective bandwidth compared to discrete graphics cards.

In Allods Online, the GPU's limitations become immediately apparent in the measured frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces just 11 FPS, which is effectively unplayable. Even at 4K Low, the system only reaches 36 FPS, which is borderline for a game that involves real-time combat and group content. The GPU's shading units (1280), texture mapping units (40), and raster output units (20) are modest numbers, and the 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not sufficient for heavy graphical loads at high resolutions.

The Arc B370's performance tier is best illustrated by its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark: the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and Mobility Radeon HD 5570. These are cards from the early 2010s, and the fact that the Arc B370 trades blows with them in synthetic benchmarks explains why it cannot push Allods Online past 108 FPS even at 1080p Low. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so it is feature-complete for modern APIs, but raw throughput is the limiting factor here.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Allods Online at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p with Low settings, where it averages 108 FPS. At 1080p Medium it drops to 85 FPS, still above 60, but at 1080p High it falls to 53 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, you must stick to Low or Medium at 1080p.

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

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system achieves playable frame rates across multiple settings. At 1440p, only Low (68 FPS) and Medium (53 FPS) are above 30 FPS, while High dips to 34 FPS. At 4K, even Low only hits 36 FPS, making it marginal at best.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 0.2% slower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and 0.5% slower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168). This places it in the same performance class as those legacy parts.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 2254 places it at the 47th percentile, and its nearest rivals (i7-1068NG7, i7-10710U, Ryzen 5 PRO 1500) are all within 0.4% of its performance. Given the GPU's low 5th percentile ranking, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor; the GPU is clearly the weaker component.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 53 FPS at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. This is playable but may experience dips during busy scenes with many players or effects.

Q: Does the system have enough memory bandwidth for this game?

A: The GPU uses "System Shared" memory with bandwidth described as "System Dependent," and the CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The data does not specify exact frame times or stutter metrics, but the relatively low FPS at higher settings suggests memory bandwidth is a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of what works and what does not. For a smooth experience in Allods Online, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the only setting that delivers triple-digit frame rates (108 FPS average). Medium at 1080p is also viable, with 85 FPS average and a minimum of 72 FPS, which keeps the action fluid. High at 1080p drops to 53 FPS, which is acceptable for a slower-paced MMORPG but not ideal for fast combat.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings yield 68 FPS, which is comfortable, while Medium produces 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS. High at 1440p falls to 34 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less smooth. Ultra at 1440p (21 FPS) and 4K High (18 FPS) or Ultra (11 FPS) should be avoided entirely, as they fall below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

The best balance of visual quality and performance is 1080p Medium, which provides 85 FPS average with a 72 FPS minimum. This keeps the game responsive while offering better visual fidelity than Low. If you prefer higher resolution over visual effects, 1440p Medium at 53 FPS is a reasonable compromise, provided you can tolerate occasional dips to 45 FPS. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, 1080p Low at 108 FPS is the clear choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 108 FPS average
• Medium: 85 FPS average, 72 FPS minimum, 97 FPS maximum
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

At 1080p, the system scales predictably as settings increase. The jump from Low to Medium costs 23 FPS, from Medium to High costs 32 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs another 19 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium (72) is still above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating decent frame pacing at this resolution.

2560x1440:

• Low: 68 FPS average
• Medium: 53 FPS average, 45 FPS minimum, 61 FPS maximum
• High: 34 FPS average
• Ultra: 21 FPS average

Moving to 1440p cuts performance roughly in half compared to 1080p at the same settings. The system loses 40 FPS going from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, and 32 FPS from 1080p Medium to 1440p Medium. At 1440p, only Low and Medium maintain playable frame rates above 50 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: 36 FPS average
• Medium: 28 FPS average, 24 FPS minimum, 32 FPS maximum
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 11 FPS average

4K is largely a non-starter for this combo. Even at Low settings, the system only achieves 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and will feel sluggish in combat. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (24) is at the edge of playability, and High and Ultra are effectively unplayable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth and connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

In the context of Allods Online, the CPU's performance is adequate but not exceptional. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 6629, and single-core is 935, while Geekbench scores are 5141 multi-core and 1389 single-core. These numbers place the i5-9400 at the 47th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it is a middling performer that will not hold back the system in most scenarios, but also will not provide headroom for demanding tasks.

The nearest rivals to the i5-9400 in our database are the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-10710U (0.3% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (0.4% slower). These are all comparable in average benchmark score, confirming that the i5-9400 is a solid mid-range option. However, given that the GPU ranks at the 5th percentile, the CPU is clearly not the primary bottleneck in this system.

For Allods Online, which is an older MMORPG that does not heavily utilize many threads, the i5-9400's 6 cores and 6 threads are sufficient. The boost clock of 4.10 GHz provides decent single-thread performance, which matters for the game's main game logic thread. The 65 W TDP means the CPU runs cool and does not require exotic cooling, making it a sensible pairing with the low-power Arc B370, which has a 25 W TDP and is an integrated solution with no power connectors. The data indicates that in this combo, the CPU is doing its job; the GPU is what limits frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and settings.