Allods Online

# Allods Online with Intel Core i5-9400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 in Allods Online?

A: This combo ranks 2039th out of 2775 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 scores 6629 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, sitting within 0.4% of its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (2246 avg score vs. 2254 avg score). Its average benchmark score is 2254, with the closest competitor being the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 at 2259 (a -0.2% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 5050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra settings, average FPS drops to 23, indicating the memory bandwidth and capacity become limiting factors at that resolution.

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset at 1080p?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 delivers the highest average FPS at 168, while Medium achieves 153 average FPS with a minimum of 130 and maximum of 177. Ultra at 1080p drops to 70 average FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, which is 1.6% higher than the RX 5600 XT's 20713. The RTX 5050 also scores 17326 in Passmark G3D, while its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153 (a -0.6% delta).

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance relative to its multi-core performance?

A: The Core i5-9400 scores 935 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 6629 in multi-core, a ratio of about 1:7.1. In Geekbench, it scores 1389 single-core and 5141 multi-core, showing a similar scaling pattern.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 42.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates its positioning. Cinebench R23 multi-core yields 6629 points, while single-core scores 935. Geekbench results show 5141 multi-core and 1389 single-core. The average benchmark score sits at 2254, placing the chip in the 47th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average score include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (2259, -0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i7-10710U (2248, 0.3% delta), indicating the i5-9400 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For Allods Online, a game from 2010, the CPU's 6 physical cores without hyper-threading provide adequate processing for the game's older engine. The game's MMORPG nature means many players in shared zones can stress single-core performance, where the 4.10 GHz boost clock helps maintain responsiveness. The 47th percentile ranking suggests the CPU handles the game's computational demands adequately, but it is not a top-tier performer for heavily populated areas.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s pairs with the GPU's 320.0 GB/s, meaning the CPU can feed data to the graphics card without creating a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p, where the CPU's role is more prominent relative to the GPU, the i5-9400's single-thread performance becomes relevant for maintaining high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die. It has 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, along with 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective).

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration delivers a pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s, and 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The card has a 130 W TDP and requires a 300 W power supply, connecting via a single 8-pin power connector with a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface.

In synthetic testing, the RTX 5050 achieves an average benchmark score of 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, -0.6% delta), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, -1% delta), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, 1.6% delta), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, -1.6% delta). The Passmark G3D score of 17326 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 further characterize its performance.

For Allods Online, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures and assets. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a factor at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops from 1080p to 4K. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking indicates it performs above average across the tested GPU pool, making it a capable mid-range option for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates show a clear progression across settings. Low settings deliver 168 average FPS, while Medium achieves 153 average FPS with a minimum of 130 and maximum of 177. High settings produce 112 average FPS, and Ultra drops to 70 average FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra represents a 98 FPS difference, demonstrating the substantial performance cost of higher quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. Low settings maintain 143 average FPS, Medium drops to 112 average FPS with a range of 95 to 129, High produces 71 average FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 average FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 25 FPS at Low settings and 26 FPS at Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance impact becomes more pronounced. Low settings still manage 75 average FPS, but Medium drops to 59 average FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 67. High settings produce 37 average FPS, and Ultra falls to 23 average FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS indicates this setting is not playable, while Low at 4K remains smooth at 75 FPS.

The Medium setting at each resolution provides the most complete data with minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the 130-177 FPS range shows consistent performance. At 1440p Medium, the 95-129 FPS range remains solid. At 4K Medium, the 50-67 FPS range indicates playable but less consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 2039th out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online, positioning it in the 73rd percentile of all tested systems. This ranking places the combo in the lower-mid tier, meaning roughly three-quarters of tested systems perform better in this game.

The CPU's 47th percentile ranking and the GPU's 66th percentile ranking combine to produce this overall position. The GPU is comparatively stronger than the CPU, suggesting that the processor may be the limiting factor in some scenarios. The CPU's average benchmark score of 2254 sits close to its rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246 (0.4% delta) and Intel Core i3-10305 at 2264 (-0.4% delta), indicating the i5-9400 is competitive within its immediate performance class.

The GPU's average score of 21035 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 (1.6% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL at 21153 (-0.6% delta). This clustering suggests the RTX 5050 performs in a well-established performance band, and the combo's overall rank reflects the balance between these two components.

Given that Allods Online is a 2010 MMORPG, the game's engine may not fully utilize modern multi-core processors. The i5-9400's 6 cores and 6 threads are adequate, but the game's single-threaded aspects could benefit from higher boost clocks. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking shows it handles the graphical load well, but the overall combo rank suggests the CPU holds back performance in CPU-bound scenarios common in MMO environments.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. With 153 average FPS and a minimum of 130, this setting maintains smooth gameplay in most situations. The maximum of 177 FPS shows headroom for less demanding scenes, while the 130 FPS minimum ensures consistent playability during intense moments.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p delivers 168 average FPS, which is only 15 FPS higher than Medium. The visual quality improvement from Low to Medium justifies the small performance cost, making Medium the recommended preset for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings provide 112 average FPS with a 95 FPS minimum and 129 FPS maximum. This remains playable and visually pleasing, though users with high refresh rate 1440p monitors may prefer Low at 143 FPS for smoother motion. High at 71 average FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may struggle in combat-heavy scenarios.

For 4K displays, the data suggests Low settings at 75 average FPS is the only smooth option. Medium at 59 average FPS is borderline playable with a 50 FPS minimum, but frame drops could be noticeable. High at 37 FPS and Ultra at 23 FPS are not recommended for active gameplay. The 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth appear insufficient for higher settings at 4K in this title.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p it drops to 70 FPS, at 1440p to 44 FPS, and at 4K to 23 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial, with a 42 FPS drop at 1080p and a 14 FPS drop at 4K, making it difficult to justify unless visual fidelity is the absolute priority.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K reveal important information about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the progression from 168 FPS at 1080p to 143 FPS at 1440p to 75 FPS at 4K shows a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern suggests the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher resolutions, but the CPU still contributes to the performance ceiling.

At Medium settings, the progression is 153 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K of 53 FPS is the largest single-step reduction, indicating the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are strained at 4K. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are likely insufficient for the increased pixel count and texture demands.

The High settings progression shows 112 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result of 37 FPS represents a 67% reduction from 1080p, demonstrating that higher quality settings amplify the resolution scaling penalty. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, from 70 FPS at 1080p to 44 FPS at 1440p to 23 FPS at 4K, a 67% reduction overall.

The scaling patterns indicate that at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as evidenced by the relatively small FPS differences between Low (168) and Medium (153) settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, with Low at 75 FPS and Ultra at 23 FPS showing a 69% reduction. The system is balanced at 1440p, where both components contribute meaningfully to performance, but the GPU's limitations become apparent at 4K with higher settings.

The data suggests that the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the primary constraints at 4K. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain the data throughput required for high-resolution textures and effects, causing the substantial FPS drops observed. For users targeting 4K, Low settings provide the only smooth experience, while 1080p and 1440p offer more flexibility across settings presets.