Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, presents a unique testing scenario for modern high-end hardware. The data measured for the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination reveals a performance profile that is heavily influenced by both the game's age and the sheer power of the components. The benchmark results show a system that is capable of extremely high frame rates, yet the scaling across resolutions and settings indicates where the bottlenecks lie. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to interpret the CPU and GPU roles, the combination's overall ranking, and provides answers to common questions based solely on the provided facts.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combination in Allods Online shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the degree of that drop is highly dependent on the graphics preset. At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast, with the Low preset hitting an average of 281 FPS and the Medium preset reaching 255.5 FPS. The High preset at 1080p still manages a robust 215.8 FPS, while Ultra is the only setting that drops below the 200 FPS mark, landing at 163.7 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain very high, but the gap between presets begins to widen. The Low preset average falls to 238.2 FPS, a 42.8 FPS drop from 1080p. The Medium preset sees a similar reduction, dropping to 215.9 FPS. High at 1440p is recorded at 163.3 FPS, a significant 52.5 FPS decrease from its 1080p counterpart. The Ultra preset at 1440p shows the most dramatic relative shift, falling to exactly 100 FPS average, a 63.7 FPS drop.

The transition to 4K (3840x2160) reveals the most substantial performance penalty, particularly for the higher settings. At 4K, the Low preset still delivers a playable 170.1 FPS, while Medium drops to 132.9 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 82.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 52.3 FPS. This scaling data indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the system is likely limited by the CPU's ability to feed frames, as the GPU is not being fully utilized. However, as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, the load shifts to the GPU. The massive 110.8 FPS difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K, versus a 117.3 FPS difference at 1080p, shows that the RTX 5090 is the primary limiting factor at the highest settings, while the i7-12700K becomes the bottleneck at lower settings and resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a dominant force in this benchmark, particularly when considering its memory subsystem. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, it offers a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is crucial for high-resolution textures and data-heavy scenes, which is reflected in the performance drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings. The GPU's high memory bandwidth is likely a key reason why the 4K Medium preset can still achieve an average of 132.9 FPS.

The card's clock speeds and compute capabilities are also substantial. Its base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. This raw processing power is demonstrated by its FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS. The data shows that the GPU can handle the load at 4K, but the Ultra preset proves to be a significant challenge. The 52.3 FPS average at 4K Ultra represents a 48.2% drop from the Medium preset's 132.9 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset in Allods Online introduces effects or settings that are disproportionately demanding on the GPU's shader and rasterization units, which number 21760 shading units and 176 ROPs.

In the context of its peers, the RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 84306 places it in the 94th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the RTX 5090 D, are within a 0.1% delta, indicating that this is a top-tier part. However, the game's engine appears to cap the benefits of this power at lower resolutions. The fact that the 1080p Low preset is only 110.9 FPS faster than the 4K Low preset, while the gap is much smaller for High, points to a CPU limitation that prevents the GPU from reaching its full potential in less demanding scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K's role in this combination is best understood as the foundation that allows the RTX 5090 to perform, but it also acts as a limiter at lower graphical settings. With 12 cores and 20 threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, the processor has substantial multi-threaded and single-threaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and single-core score of 4128 reflect this strength.

The benchmark data for Allods Online suggests that the game is not heavily multi-threaded, as the performance difference between the Low and Medium presets at the same resolution is often larger than the difference between resolutions. For example, at 1080p, the Low preset hits 281 FPS, but Medium drops to 255.5 FPS. This is a 25.5 FPS penalty for a modest increase in graphical quality, which is more indicative of a CPU-side bottleneck that is eased when the GPU is given less work. The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache is likely beneficial for the game's logic and asset streaming.

The i7-12700K's average benchmark score of 35684 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, has an average score of 35802, a delta of -0.3%, meaning the i7-12700K is essentially on par. This indicates that while the CPU is strong, it is not at the absolute top of the performance stack. In the context of the 4K Ultra preset, the CPU's role is diminished. The 52.3 FPS average is clearly a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU is likely waiting for the GPU to render each frame. Conversely, the 281 FPS at 1080p Low is a classic CPU-bound scenario where the GPU has spare capacity, but the CPU cannot issue draw calls fast enough to increase the frame rate further.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Allods Online, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 40th out of 1715 combos. This places it in the top 2.3% of all tested systems, which is an exceptional result. The ranking is likely bolstered by the GPU's immense power, which ensures high frame rates at demanding settings, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance, which is critical for an MMORPG.

The data shows this is a high-performing combination, but not the absolute best. The top 39 combinations likely feature even newer or more specialized CPUs, such as those with higher single-thread scores or more cache. The i7-12700K, despite being a capable processor, is from the Alder Lake generation and has been succeeded by newer architectures. The GPU, however, is a top-tier part, and the combination's rank suggests that the CPU is holding it back from being ranked even higher. The fact that the combo can achieve over 280 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates its immense potential, but the rank of 40 out of 1715 shows that there is a performance ceiling that this specific CPU cannot exceed in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo can achieve in Allods Online?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 281, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with the highest settings?

A: At 4K (3840x2160) with the Ultra preset, the combination achieves an average of 52.3 FPS, which is the lowest recorded performance point.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 or the Core i7-12700K the primary bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 281 FPS. The high frame rate and the relatively small performance difference between Low and Medium presets at this resolution (25.5 FPS) suggest the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is not being fully taxed.

Q: What is the performance difference for the High preset between 1080p and 4K?

A: The High preset at 1080p averages 215.8 FPS, while at 4K it drops to 82.5 FPS. This is a decrease of 133.3 FPS.

Q: How does this combination's overall rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This combo is ranked 40th out of 1715 total tested combinations for Allods Online, placing it in the top 2.3% of all systems.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The measured average FPS for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 resolution is 215.9 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with a 1080p monitor, the Ultra preset is a viable option, as it still averages a very high 163.7 FPS. For those seeking the absolute smoothest experience, the Low preset at 1080p offers the highest possible frame rate at 281 FPS, but the visual quality is significantly reduced.

At 1440p, the High preset provides an excellent balance, delivering an average of 163.3 FPS, which is well above the 144Hz refresh rate common on such monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p is also playable at exactly 100 FPS, but the drop from High is substantial. The Medium preset at 1440p is also a strong choice, offering 215.9 FPS, but the visual improvement from Low to Medium is likely more noticeable than from High to Ultra.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended setting, as it maintains an average of 82.5 FPS, which is a solid experience for most players. The Medium preset offers a significant performance boost to 132.9 FPS, making it the best choice for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The Ultra preset at 4K, while visually the most impressive, drops to 52.3 FPS, which may be too low for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced MMORPG. Therefore, the data suggests that High or Medium is the sweet spot for 4K, while Ultra is reserved for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.