Palworld

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that delivers a very specific and limited performance profile in Palworld. The recorded data shows that this system is only viable at 1080p, and even then, only with reduced graphical settings. At higher resolutions, the hardware falls well short of the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this a 1080p-focused setup for this particular title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration shows a clear and consistent pattern: performance scales inversely with resolution and graphical fidelity. At 4K, the system is largely overwhelmed. Running Palworld at 3840x2160 on High settings yields an average of 17 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to Medium settings at 4K improves the average to 23 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum frames of 19 and 26 FPS respectively. Low settings at 4K push the average to 28 FPS, while Ultra settings bring it down to a mere 13 FPS. None of these 4K results approach playability.

Moving down to 1440p shows a significant improvement, but the system still cannot reach the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 31. Medium settings at this resolution produce an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47 FPS. Low settings at 1440p reach an average of 50 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but still 10 FPS short of the playable threshold. Ultra settings at 1440p drop the average to 24 FPS.

The only resolution where this hardware combination becomes viable is 1920x1080. At 1080p, Low settings deliver an average of 76 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings at 1080p achieve an average of 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 71 FPS, also clearing the playable threshold. High settings at 1080p drop to an average of 47 FPS, which is below the target, and Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS. The data clearly indicates that the playable envelope for this system is restricted to 1080p with Low or Medium settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database provides context for this hardware combination through its nearest rivals. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest competitors are extremely close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274, a difference of only 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3 percent higher than the 7600. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, coming in 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, a 0.5 percent deficit. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Palworld when paired with the same GPU, as the performance delta is negligible.

The GPU situation is more concerning. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2 percent higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5 percent advantage. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, leading by 0.7 percent. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4 percent lower. This places the Arc B370's performance in the range of legacy graphics hardware, which explains its struggles with Palworld at higher resolutions and settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for this system are determined by the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows no settings are playable. The highest average FPS at 4K is 28 on Low settings, which is far below the threshold. There is no best setting at this resolution because no preset achieves the required performance.

At 2560x1440, the situation is the same. No settings are playable, as the best average FPS is 50 on Low settings, still 10 frames short of the target. The database lists no best settings for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system finds its footing. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 62 FPS. This is the best settings configuration for this resolution. Low settings also clear the threshold with 76 FPS, but Medium offers the highest visual quality while remaining playable. The verdict data confirms this, listing both Low and Medium as playable settings at 1080p, with Medium as the best setting at an average of 62 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Palworld, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS recorded at 4K is 28 on Low, which is less than half of the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440, there are also no playable settings. The maximum average FPS at 1440p is 50 on Low, which still fails to clear the threshold.

The system becomes playable only at 1920x1080. At this resolution, both Low and Medium settings clear the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings run at an average of 76 FPS, while Medium runs at 62 FPS. High and Ultra settings at 1080p fall below the threshold, at 47 and 36 FPS respectively. The clear verdict is that this configuration is a 1080p machine for Palworld, and users should stick to Medium settings or lower to maintain smooth gameplay. The overall combo rank of 3423 out of 3711 combinations in the database reinforces that this is a low-performance pairing for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component is the limiting factor. The GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. This is evident from the sharp FPS drops as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system averages 76 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 50 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 28 FPS. This steep decline with resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the graphics card cannot keep up with the increasing pixel workload.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent in the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 14 FPS (76 to 62), and between Medium and High it drops another 15 FPS (62 to 47). This shows that while the GPU is the primary bottleneck, the CPU still has enough headroom to handle the game's logic at lower settings, but the GPU is unable to push higher frame rates.

However, the CPU is not entirely without influence. The Ryzen 5 7600 sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with a solid single-thread score of 999 in 3dmark and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852. This is more than sufficient for a survival game like Palworld. The bottleneck is almost entirely the Arc B370, which sits in the 5th percentile of GPUs. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield far larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU workload becomes so heavy that the CPU's performance is almost irrelevant; the system is entirely limited by the graphics card.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Palworld at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 28 on Low settings. Medium settings average 23 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None of these come close to the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: There is no playable preset at 2560x1440. The best average FPS at this resolution is 50 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS.

Q: What settings should I use for a playable experience at 1080p?

A: Medium settings are the best option at 1920x1080, averaging 62 FPS. Low settings are also playable, averaging 76 FPS. High and Ultra settings at 1080p are not playable, with averages of 47 and 36 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. It is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2 percent higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5 percent higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7 percent higher). It is 1.4 percent faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, indicating the graphics card cannot handle the load. The Ryzen 5 7600 CPU is in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B370 GPU is in the 5th percentile, making the GPU the clear limiting factor.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 76 FPS, while Medium settings average 62 FPS. This is a 14 FPS difference between the two presets, and both remain above the 60 FPS playable threshold.