Allods Online

The data for Allods Online with the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 presents a clear picture of a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions and increasingly CPU-bound at lower ones. The measured frame rates across the board are exceptionally high, often exceeding the refresh rates of standard monitors, which suggests that this combination is overkill for the game's demands at most settings. However, the scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K reveals a distinct shift in system bottleneck that is worth analyzing.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling metric for understanding this combo's behavior is the performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 147.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 95.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and then sharply down to 48.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 67.3% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU's rendering workload is the primary constraint at this quality level. The RTX 5080, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed to its limits at 4K Ultra, but the game remains playable.

The scaling is even more dramatic at High settings. The system delivers 232.6 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 148.3 FPS at 1440p, and then to 79.7 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 46%, which is a significant hit. This pattern confirms that the RTX 5080 is the limiting factor at 4K, as the resolution increase directly translates to a near-linear increase in pixel count, demanding more from the GPU's shading units and ROPs.

At Low settings, the scaling behavior changes character. The system posts 299.4 FPS at 1080p, 255 FPS at 1440p, and 155.6 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 14.8%, which is relatively modest. This suggests that at 1080p Low, the Intel Core i7-13700K is beginning to limit performance, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the CPU can feed it. The 4K Low score of 155.6 FPS is still very high, proving that the GPU can handle the pixel count with ease when graphical effects are minimized.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern to High, with frame rates of 271.4 FPS at 1080p, 235.2 FPS at 1440p, and 124.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K performance at Medium is notably better than at High, but the trend is consistent. Ultimately, the data indicates that this CPU-GPU pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but the RTX 5080 becomes the definitive bottleneck when pushing 4K with higher visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Allods Online, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. Its specifications include a boost clock of 2617 MHz and a base clock of 2295 MHz, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 112 ROPs are primarily responsible for the high frame rates observed. The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for this MMORPG, even at 4K Ultra where the frame rate drops to 48.2 FPS.

The GPU's role is most evident when comparing the Ultra and Low settings at 4K. The jump from 48.2 FPS at Ultra to 155.6 FPS at Low is a 222.8% improvement, which is a massive swing that highlights how much the graphical features demand from the GPU. The RTX 5080's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores are likely engaged by the Ultra preset's lighting and post-processing effects, which are not present at Low. The benchmark results show that while the card is powerful, it is not invincible; the Ultra preset at 4K pushes it to a level where frame rates dip below the 60 FPS threshold.

Interestingly, the GPU's performance relative to its rivals shows it is in a tight cluster. It scores an average of 59188 in benchmarks, placing it 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580. It trails the Intel Arc Pro A60 by 1.9%. This data suggests that while the RTX 5080 is a strong performer, the specific optimizations for Allods Online allow it to pull ahead of or fall behind these competitors depending on the workload. The GPU's 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a top-tier part, but the game's engine appears to respond well to its particular architecture.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the Core i7-13700K and RTX 5080 achieves a comboRankInGame of 31 out of 1715 tested combos. This places it in the top 1.8% of all configurations, which is an exceptional result. The high rank is corroborated by the measured frame rates, which are consistently above the playable threshold at all resolutions and settings except for 4K Ultra.

The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 93 among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 0.1% lower, and the AMD EPYC 4364P, which scores 0.3% higher. This shows that the 13700K is a very capable processor, but its performance is nearly identical to its direct competitors. The GPU's 89th percentile rank is slightly lower, but its nearest rivals are all Intel Arc products, indicating that the RTX 5080 is in a different performance class than the CPUs it is paired with.

The combo's rank of 31 suggests that there are only 30 other combinations in the database that produce higher frame rates in this specific game. Given that the RTX 5080 is a flagship GPU and the 13700K is a high-end CPU, this result is not surprising. The data shows that this is a "best of the best" type of pairing, and users with this hardware will experience near-maximum performance in Allods Online, with the only limitation being the game's engine itself at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 299.4 FPS at Low, 271.4 FPS at Medium, 232.6 FPS at High, and 147.7 FPS at Ultra. These numbers show that even at Ultra, the frame rate is high enough for a 144Hz monitor, and at Low, it approaches the 300 FPS cap. The difference between Low and Ultra is 151.7 FPS, which is a 50.7% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset's features have a significant cost.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still excellent. The Low preset yields 255 FPS, which is only a slight drop from 1080p. Medium produces 235.2 FPS, and High yields 148.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 95.9 FPS, which is a noticeable step down but still above 60 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is a 35.1% reduction, while at Low it is only a 14.8% reduction, confirming that the GPU is less stressed at lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the story changes. The Low preset delivers 155.6 FPS, which is very smooth. Medium drops to 124.2 FPS, and High falls to 79.7 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 48.2 FPS, which is the only instance in the entire data set where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS. This 4K Ultra result is a clear outlier, showing that the combination of the highest resolution and the most demanding settings pushes the RTX 5080 to its limits. For users with 4K displays, the data suggests that High settings are the maximum for a consistently smooth experience, while Ultra requires a compromise.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 299.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo drop below 60 FPS?

A: The only configuration that drops below 60 FPS is 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, where the average frame rate is 48.2 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 31st out of 1715 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.8% of all configurations.

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

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce an average of 148.3 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 95.9 FPS, a difference of 52.4 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low, as the frame rate of 299.4 FPS is likely capped by the processor's ability to feed the GPU, rather than the GPU's rendering capability.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 124.2 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. For users with 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is highly recommended, as it delivers 147.7 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The visual fidelity gained from Ultra is worth the performance cost, as the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS standard.

For 1440p users, the High preset is the sweet spot. It provides 148.3 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra score, while offering a sharper image. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 95.9 FPS, which is still playable, but the drop from High is significant. The Low and Medium presets offer higher frame rates (255 and 235.2 FPS, respectively), but the visual quality loss may not be justified for most players.

For 4K users, the data indicates that the Medium preset is the best choice for a balanced experience, providing 124.2 FPS. The High preset drops to 79.7 FPS, which is still smooth for most games, but the Ultra preset at 48.2 FPS is not recommended for competitive play. The Low preset at 155.6 FPS is the only way to get a triple-digit frame rate at 4K, but it sacrifices nearly all graphical effects. In summary, the RTX 5080 and i7-13700K combination excels at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, while 4K users should stick to Medium or High presets to maintain a fluid experience.