Allods Online

Allods Online, a 2010 MMORPG, is not a typical stress test for modern hardware, but the benchmark results for this Intel Core i9-14900K and Intel Arc B570 combination reveal a clear performance profile that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but one that becomes heavily constrained at 4K Ultra, where the GPU's limits are fully exposed. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and presets, interprets the ranking of this combo, and provides practical settings guidance based solely on the provided data.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about which component is the bottleneck. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces an average of 91 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, that figure drops to 57 FPS, a reduction of 34 FPS, or roughly 37%. When stepping up to 4K High, the average falls to just 30 FPS, which is a further 47% decrease from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions; the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU's rendering throughput cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel count.

The trend is even more pronounced when comparing the Low settings preset across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves a very high 184 FPS average. At 1440p Low, this drops to 116 FPS, a 68 FPS decline. The 4K Low result of 61 FPS is less than half of the 1080p figure. This steep curve at Low settings, where the CPU is typically less burdened, strongly suggests that the GPU's raw fill rate and shading power are the decisive factors. The game becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases, and the Arc B570's 10 GB memory and 160-bit bus are simply not sufficient to sustain high frame rates at 4K.

The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling. At Medium settings, the 1440p average is 91 FPS, but the 4K average is only 47 FPS. This 44 FPS difference at a mid-range preset underscores that the transition to 4K nearly halves performance regardless of the quality setting. The data implies that for a smooth experience at 4K, one would have to accept either Low settings for a playable 61 FPS average or Medium for a more visually appealing but still borderline 47 FPS average. The scaling behavior confirms that this is a GPU-limited scenario at 4K, with the CPU showing no signs of being a constraint even at the lowest resolution tested.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications in the fact pack directly correlate with the observed performance. Its base and boost clock are both 2500 MHz, and it features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The memory configuration is 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. These characteristics explain why the card performs adequately at 1080p but struggles at 4K. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is a key limitation; at higher resolutions, the demand for texture data and frame buffer access increases, and this bandwidth becomes a bottleneck, which is reflected in the significant FPS drops.

The benchmark scores for the GPU further contextualize its position. Its percentileVsAllGpus is 65, meaning it outperforms 65% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 20556, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20534 (a 0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A750 with 20582 (a -0.1% delta). This places the Arc B570 in a specific performance tier. In Allods Online, this translates to strong 1080p performance, with the card delivering 91 FPS at High and 144 FPS at Medium, but it cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, where it only manages 19 FPS.

The GPU's VRAM buffer of 10 GB is sufficient for the tested settings, as the data does not suggest any memory-related stuttering or crashes. However, the card's compute capabilities, measured at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, are what drive the frame generation. The results show that while the card can handle the game's workload at lower resolutions, the pixel throughput at 4K overwhelms it. The fact that 4K High yields only 30 FPS and 4K Ultra yields 19 FPS indicates that the GPU is working at its absolute limit in those scenarios, and the data suggests that users should not expect playable frame rates at 4K with high or ultra quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2945 out of 3670 tested combos for Allods Online. This places it in the lower percentile of all possible system configurations, which is surprising given the components' individual strengths. This rank is a direct consequence of the game's age and its likely reliance on strong single-core CPU performance, which the i9-14900K excels at, but the GPU's mid-range standing holds the combo back.

This ranking suggests that many other CPU and GPU pairings in the database produce higher average frame rates in this specific game. The low rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capability, as the i9-14900K is a top-tier processor. Instead, it highlights that the Arc B570's performance level is the limiting factor. For a game like Allods Online, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, a more powerful GPU would likely push this combo's rank much higher. The data indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, and its mid-range benchmark scores (65th percentile) drag the entire combo down the list.

The ranking also implies that the i9-14900K's high-end features, such as its 24 cores and 6.00 GHz boost clock, are largely underutilized in this title. The game likely does not scale well with the CPU's massive thread count. Consequently, the system performs at a level consistent with other mid-range GPU builds, rather than a top-tier configuration. For a builder, this means the CPU is overkill for this particular game when paired with this GPU, and the money spent on the i9-14900K does not translate into a high rank in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested settings. At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable. Low settings produce an average of 184 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings yield 144 FPS, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. High settings drop to 91 FPS, which is still very playable. Ultra settings, however, see a significant drop to 57 FPS, indicating a heavy performance penalty for the highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, performance remains respectable but starts to show the GPU's limits. Low settings deliver 116 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p. Medium settings provide 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS, offering a solid balance. High settings fall to 57 FPS, matching the 1080p Ultra result, which suggests a similar GPU workload. Ultra settings are noticeably demanding, with only 36 FPS, making it borderline for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings produce 61 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in busy areas. High settings yield just 30 FPS, which is near the threshold of being unplayable. Ultra settings are the worst, with a mere 19 FPS, making the game practically unplayable at this preset. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is for high refresh, 1440p is the sweet spot for quality vs. performance, and 4K is only viable at Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for this combo is at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. This preset offers an average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth and responsive feel. The visual quality is a significant step up from Low, and the performance is still high enough to take advantage of a 144Hz monitor. This resolution balances the GPU's load with the CPU's capabilities, providing a practical sweet spot.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, 1920x1080 with Medium settings is the optimal choice. The 144 FPS average is excellent, and the 122 FPS minimum ensures that even in intense combat scenarios, the frame rate remains high. While Low settings offer a higher 184 FPS, the Medium preset provides a much better visual experience with only a 40 FPS penalty, making it the better overall value. At 1080p, High settings at 91 FPS is also a viable option for those who prefer visual fidelity over raw speed.

At 4K, the only setting that provides a playable experience is Low, with 61 FPS. However, this sacrifices most of the game's visual polish. Medium at 4K produces 47 FPS, which is a borderline experience and may not be suitable for players sensitive to frame rate fluctuations. Given the data, the recommendation is to avoid 4K for this game unless the player is willing to play on Low settings. The 1440p Medium preset is the definitive recommendation for the best balance of visuals and performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. It has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. In the context of Allods Online, these specifications are more than sufficient. The game, being from 2010, is unlikely to utilize more than a few cores effectively. The CPU's high boost clock of 6.00 GHz is its most valuable asset for this title, as it ensures that any single-threaded workloads, which MMORPGs often have for game logic and network handling, are processed with minimal latency.

The benchmark scores for the CPU confirm its high-end status. Its percentileVsAllCpus is 95, indicating it is in the top 5% of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 79097, and it performs within 0.3% to 1.2% of its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-14900KF and the AMD EPYC 7413. This processing power means that the CPU is never the bottleneck in the measured FPS results. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most stressed, the system achieves 184 FPS, suggesting there is still headroom.

The data shows that the CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation, and it does so effortlessly. The performance scaling is entirely dictated by the GPU, as evidenced by the massive FPS drops from 1080p to 4K. If the CPU were a limiting factor, we would see less of a difference between resolutions, as the CPU load would remain constant. The fact that the FPS halves when going from 1440p to 4K proves that the GPU is the sole constraint. Therefore, the i9-14900K is a perfect match for this game in terms of ensuring no CPU-induced stutters, but its potential is largely untapped, as the GPU cannot keep up with its ability to feed frames.