Palworld

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Palworld on this AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B370 combination shows a clear pattern: playable performance is confined to 1080p, with 1440p and 4K falling below the 60 FPS threshold in every preset tested. The database includes average FPS for all settings at each resolution, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The Low preset delivers an average of 28 FPS, which is the strongest result at this resolution. Medium drops to 23 FPS average, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra falls to 13 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the gap is substantial. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 15 FPS, meaning the most demanding preset runs at less than half the speed of the least demanding one. Even at Low, the average frame rate is below 30 FPS, which would be noticeable in a survival game where reaction time matters.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains far from playable by the 60 FPS standard. Low averages 50 FPS, which is the closest any 1440p preset comes to the threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p is only 10 FPS short of the playable threshold, but the minimum frame rate data is not recorded for that preset, so sustained performance cannot be fully assessed. The Medium preset does have min/max data, and its 35 FPS minimum confirms that even the mid-range setting struggles to maintain smooth motion at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combination finally reaches playable territory, but only on two of the four presets. Low averages 76 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 16 FPS margin. Medium averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. This means Medium is technically above the 60 FPS average threshold, but the minimum frame rate of 52 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60. High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. Both of these fall short of the threshold. The jump from Low to Medium costs 14 FPS on average, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 15 FPS. Ultra takes a further 11 FPS hit, leaving it at just over half the average FPS of Low.

The min/max data for Medium at each resolution provides useful context. At 1080p, the minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS bracket the 62 FPS average, showing a range of 19 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 12 FPS (35 min, 47 max), and at 4K it narrows to 7 FPS (19 min, 26 max). This suggests that as resolution increases, frame pacing becomes more consistent but at a much lower performance level. The 1080p Medium setting is the only configuration where the average exceeds 60 FPS while maintaining a minimum above 50 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combination each have recorded nearest rivals in the database, and comparing them helps contextualize where this hardware sits relative to other options.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, the nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which has an average score of 36938, a delta of 0 percent from the 5600F's average score of 36945. That is essentially a tie, meaning these two processors should behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2 percent behind with an average score of 37018, which is also a negligible difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4 percent behind at 37093, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5 percent behind at 37112. In practical terms, all four rivals are within half a percent of the 5600F's average benchmark score, so any of them would produce very similar performance in Palworld if paired with the same GPU.

The Intel Arc B370 tells a very different story. Its average benchmark score is 1184, and its nearest rivals are all older, lower-end graphics solutions. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2 percent higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4 percent lower. These deltas are all within 1.5 percent, meaning the Arc B370's performance class is essentially equivalent to these legacy parts. This is a critical finding for any buyer considering this GPU: the recorded benchmark data places it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, which is extremely low. The nearest rivals are not modern gaming cards, and the performance data reflects that positioning.

What this means for Palworld specifically is that the GPU is almost certainly the limiting factor in this combination. The CPU's rivals are all modern processors with strong multi-threaded scores, and the 5600F itself sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 5th percentile. In a game like Palworld, which has survival and building mechanics that can be CPU-intensive, the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck at 1080p, but the GPU will struggle to push high frame rates at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation, as the 4K and 1440p results are far below the 60 FPS threshold regardless of preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Palworld at 4K?

A: No. The highest average FPS recorded at 3840x2160 is 28 FPS on the Low preset. Medium averages 23 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. All of these fall well below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and no 4K preset is listed as playable.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p?

A: The Medium preset is the best playable option at 1920x1080, with an average of 62 FPS, a minimum of 52 FPS, and a maximum of 71 FPS. It is the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this hardware?

A: No. The closest preset at 2560x1440 is Low, which averages 50 FPS, 10 FPS below the threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. No 1440p preset is listed as playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is 0 percent different, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2 percent behind, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4 percent behind, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5 percent behind. All of these are effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168. All deltas are within 1.5 percent.

Q: What is the lowest recorded average FPS across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 13 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 on the Ultra preset. The next lowest is 17 FPS at 4K High, followed by 23 FPS at 4K Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this combination at rank 3423 out of 3711 tested combos for Palworld. That places it in the bottom 8 percent of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 92 percent of other CPU and GPU pairings in the database achieve better or equal performance in this game. This is a very low ranking, and it aligns with the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs.

The rank is driven primarily by the GPU's limitations. The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, which is a strong position. A combination with a high-percentile CPU and a very low-percentile GPU will typically be GPU-limited in most games, and Palworld is no exception based on the measured FPS data. At 1080p Low, the average of 76 FPS shows that the hardware can produce playable frame rates when the graphics load is light, but the steep drops at higher resolutions and higher presets indicate that the GPU cannot sustain the workload required for more demanding settings.

The 1080p Medium result of 62 FPS average is the only configuration that combines a preset above Low with an average above the 60 FPS threshold. Every other preset at every resolution either falls below 60 FPS or is not classified as playable by the database. The verdict data confirms this: at 3840x2160, the playable settings list is empty; at 2560x1440, it is also empty; at 1920x1080, only Low and Medium are listed as playable, with Medium being the best setting at 62 FPS average.

Given the rank of 3423 out of 3711, users considering this combination for Palworld should expect a substandard experience relative to the broader database. The hardware can run the game, but only at 1080p with reduced settings, and even then the minimum frame rate on Medium dips to 52 FPS. For anyone targeting higher resolutions or maximum visual quality, this combination is not adequate based on the recorded measurements.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Palworld, but only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. The verdict by resolution shows that at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset at 4K achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher. The best 4K result is 28 FPS on Low, which is less than half of the threshold. At 2560x1440, the same situation applies: no playable settings, with the best result being 50 FPS on Low, 10 FPS short of the target. At 1920x1080, Low and Medium are both listed as playable, and Medium is the best setting with an average of 62 FPS.

For a survival game like Palworld, consistent frame rates matter because the gameplay involves exploration, resource gathering, and combat with creatures. The 1080p Medium preset delivers an average of 62 FPS, which clears the threshold, but the minimum of 52 FPS means there will be moments where the frame rate dips below 60. The Low preset at 1080p averages 76 FPS, providing a larger margin of safety, though min/max data is not recorded for that preset.

At 1440p, the lack of any playable preset is a significant limitation. The Low preset at 50 FPS is close to the threshold, and some users might consider it acceptable if they are willing to tolerate sub-60 frame rates, but the database's playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the verdict reflects that standard. At 4K, the situation is far worse, with no preset even reaching 30 FPS on average.

The overall picture is that this combination is suitable for 1080p gaming at medium or low settings, but it is not suitable for 1440p or 4K gaming in Palworld. The GPU's low percentile ranking is the primary constraint, and the measured FPS data confirms that higher resolutions quickly overwhelm the graphics hardware. Users who prioritize smooth gameplay over visual fidelity can achieve a playable experience at 1080p, but anyone expecting high-refresh or high-resolution performance will be disappointed.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher, so there is no best setting that meets the playable threshold. The highest average FPS at 4K is 28 FPS on Low, but that is not listed as playable. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, and the best settings field is null.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. No preset reaches 60 FPS average, the playable settings list is empty, and the best settings field is null. The closest option is Low at 50 FPS average, but it does not meet the threshold and is therefore not classified as playable.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is Medium. The recorded data shows 62 FPS average, 52 FPS minimum, and 71 FPS maximum. This is the best settings choice for this resolution because it delivers the highest visual quality among the playable presets while still clearing the 60 FPS average threshold. The Low preset also qualifies as playable at 76 FPS average, but Medium is the better choice for users who want improved visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. The minimum of 52 FPS on Medium is below 60, so users who are sensitive to frame dips may prefer Low, but by the database's average-based classification, Medium is the best playable setting at 1080p.

For users who insist on playing at 1440p or 4K, the data offers no playable presets, and any attempt to do so will result in average frame rates well below the 60 FPS threshold. The recommendation from the recorded measurements is to run Palworld at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset for the best balance of visual quality and performance, or drop to Low if a more consistent frame rate is desired.