Palworld

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a clear picture for Palworld: this is a combination that scales predictably with resolution and settings, offering a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p, but falling short at 4K. The benchmark data indicates a system that can handle the game’s survival sandbox comfortably at mainstream resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that this system’s ability to maintain a 60 FPS frame rate depends heavily on both resolution and graphical preset. At 4K, the best settings do not exist because no preset achieves the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The highest average frame rate at this resolution is 47 FPS on Low settings, which is below the target. The performance gap is stark: High settings produce only 30 FPS, Medium 38 FPS, and Ultra drops to 22 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the highest quality preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 69 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that clears the playable threshold. The Low preset runs faster at 85 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a better balance of visual quality while still comfortably exceeding 60 FPS. The High preset falls just short at 53 FPS, and Ultra trails significantly at 40 FPS.

For 1920x1080, the system can handle the Ultra preset with an average of 61 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS target. This is the most demanding setting that remains playable. The data shows a wide range of performance at this resolution, from a very smooth 130 FPS on Low to 105 FPS on Medium and 81 FPS on High. The Ultra setting, while playable, leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence, allowing the GPU to push frame rates from 130 FPS on Low to 81 FPS on High and 61 FPS on Ultra. This wide spread suggests that the Ryzen 5 8400F is capable of feeding the Arc B570 enough data to reach high frame rates at this resolution.

When moving to 2560x1440, the scaling shows the GPU starting to take on more responsibility. The frame rates drop across all settings, but the pattern remains similar. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 45 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 21 FPS. This suggests that at lower settings, the GPU is already near its limit, while at higher settings, the CPU and GPU are more balanced. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 69 FPS, which is a significant drop from 105 FPS at 1080p, indicating the resolution scaling is heavily affecting the GPU's workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The frame rates drop dramatically across all presets. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 25 FPS, whereas at 1080p the difference is 69 FPS. This shows that at 4K, even the Low preset is struggling to maintain high frame rates, and the CPU is no longer the bottleneck. The system becomes entirely GPU-bound, and the data shows no preset can achieve the playable threshold.

The scaling between presets also reveals the CPU’s role. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium is 25 FPS, and from Medium to High is 24 FPS. This consistent scaling suggests that the CPU has enough headroom to handle the increased workload from higher settings. At 1440p, the jumps are smaller, with a 16 FPS difference between Low and Medium, and a 16 FPS difference between Medium and High, indicating the GPU is starting to struggle.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Palworld at 1080p with the highest settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the Ultra preset achieves an average of 61 FPS, which is above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The benchmark results confirm this is the best settings option for this resolution.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 69 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS target. The High and Ultra presets fall below the threshold.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the system does not achieve 60 FPS on any setting. The highest average frame rate is 47 FPS on Low, and the Ultra preset only manages 22 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, which is 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-13620H also scores similarly at 24911, which is 0.4 percent higher.

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

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1 percent higher with a score of 20534, and the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1 percent lower with a score of 20582.

Q: What is the frame rate range at 1080p on Medium settings?

A: The benchmark data shows an average of 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS at 1920x1080 on Medium settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components, this combination sits in a well-populated performance tier. The CPU’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 0.2 percent higher in average benchmarks. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H also perform similarly, with scores 0.3 and 0.4 percent higher respectively. This means a system with any of these CPUs would be expected to deliver very similar frame rates in Palworld.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the closest competitor, with a benchmark score 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Arc A750 is also similar, trailing by 0.1 percent. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M are also listed as rivals, with scores 0.5 and 0.4 percent higher respectively. Choosing any of these GPUs would result in comparable performance, though the desktop versus mobile nature of these cards could affect real-world results.

The combination of these two components places it in a mid-range tier. A system with a Ryzen 5 7500F and an Arc A750 would likely perform within a few percentage points in Palworld. The data suggests that for this game, the CPU has enough headroom that swapping to a slightly faster or slower model would not change the verdict at any resolution. The GPU, however, is more critical at 1440p and 4K, where a slightly faster card like the RTX 3070 Mobile might push closer to the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the entire benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 is ranked 2985 out of 3711 tested combos for Palworld. This places it in the 19.6th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it is not a top-tier performer but is also far from the bottom. The rank suggests that a large majority of other hardware combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game.

This ranking is consistent with the performance data. While the system can achieve 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, it cannot handle 4K, and the frame rates at 1440p vary between 40 and 85 FPS depending on settings. This puts it above entry-level hardware but below high-end systems with more powerful GPUs. The data indicates that the GPU is the biggest factor in the ranking, as the CPU performance is above the 77th percentile, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile.

The ranking also reflects the game's demanding nature at high resolutions. A system with a stronger GPU would likely move up significantly in the rankings, while a system with a weaker CPU would not change the outcome as much. The data suggests that for Palworld, the GPU is the primary driver of the combo’s rank.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this system can run Palworld. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—achieve an average frame rate above 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset being the best settings at 61 FPS. This is a fully playable experience at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the system is still viable but with limitations. The Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium providing the best settings at 69 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, requiring the user to lower settings for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve a playable experience. The data shows that no settings meet the 60 FPS target, and even the Low preset only reaches an average of 47 FPS. This resolution is not viable with this hardware.

The final verdict is that this PC is well-suited for Palworld at 1080p and 1440p, but not for 4K. The user can enjoy a smooth experience at the highest settings in 1440p and lower settings, or at 1080p with the settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a detailed look at performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs very well. The Low setting yields an average of 130 FPS, Medium setting averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. The High setting averages 81 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 61 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low setting averages 85 FPS. The Medium setting averages 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. The High setting averages 53 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 40 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is heavily loaded. The Low setting averages 47 FPS. The Medium setting averages 38 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. The High setting averages 30 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 22 FPS.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 69 FPS, at 1440p it is 45 FPS, and at 4K it is 25 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s performance headroom shrinks as resolution increases, which is expected. The minimum frame rate data for Medium settings shows that at 1440p, the 59 FPS low is just below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average is still playable.