Palworld

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, this combination is heavily constrained. The recorded data shows an average of 17 FPS on High settings, 23 FPS on Medium, 28 FPS on Low, and 13 FPS on Ultra. The only preset with a complete min/max frame window at this resolution is Medium, which ranges from 19 FPS minimum to 26 FPS maximum. These figures remain far below the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that 4K is not a viable target for this hardware pairing.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves but remains insufficient for smooth gameplay. High settings produce an average of 31 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS with a recorded range of 35 to 47 FPS, Low reaches 50 FPS, and Ultra drops to 24 FPS. The gap between Low and High at this resolution is 19 FPS, which shows that the graphics preset has a substantial impact on frame delivery. Even the best case scenario, Low at 50 FPS, still falls 10 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the situation changes meaningfully. Low settings deliver an average of 76 FPS, which clears the playability bar with 16 FPS of headroom. Medium settings average 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, placing it just above the threshold. High settings average 47 FPS, while Ultra drops to 36 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a steady decline of roughly 10 to 15 FPS per preset step, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 14 FPS.

The resolution scaling pattern is clear from the data. Comparing Low settings across resolutions, 1080p delivers 76 FPS, 1440p delivers 50 FPS, and 4K delivers 28 FPS. This represents a 34% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 44% further reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. For Medium settings, the averages are 62 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The frame rate roughly halves at each resolution step for Medium, which indicates that pixel count is the dominant factor in this game's rendering load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The processor in this combination, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, sits very close to several other CPUs in aggregate benchmark performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048, which is just 0.1% below the Ryzen 7 7700's average score of 40,081. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40,144, placing it 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40,246, which is 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40,313, representing a 0.6% advantage. These four processors would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios, with differences well within measurement noise.

For the graphics side, the Intel Arc B370 ranks at the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1,184 on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in performance. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168, which is 1.4% lower. These delta values indicate that swapping the Arc B370 for any of these alternatives would produce essentially identical frame rates in Palworld, since the GPU performance delta is under 1.5% in all cases.

The practical implication is that users considering this combo should expect the GPU to be the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU has substantial headroom relative to the GPU, given that the Ryzen 7 7700 ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. Any of the rival GPUs listed would behave similarly, meaning the measured FPS values in this database would not change appreciably with a swap to a comparable part.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows that the GPU dominates performance scaling in Palworld for this combination. The evidence lies in the resolution scaling behavior. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings, average FPS drops from 62 to 41, a 34% reduction. When moving from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings, average FPS drops from 41 to 23, a 44% reduction. These reductions align closely with the increase in pixel count, which is a GPU-bound workload characteristic.

The preset scaling further confirms GPU dominance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS (76 versus 36). At 1440p, the same preset gap is 26 FPS (50 versus 24). At 4K, the gap is 15 FPS (28 versus 13). The absolute difference shrinks at higher resolutions because the GPU becomes progressively more saturated, but the relative pattern remains consistent: graphics settings have a larger impact on frame rate than CPU capabilities.

The CPU's role becomes relevant only at the lowest resolution and preset combination. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 76 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all tests. This suggests that the CPU can feed frames beyond the 60 FPS threshold, but only when the GPU load is minimal. The Ryzen 7 7700's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,930 and multi-core score of 18,760, indicate that it would not bottleneck in most scenarios. However, the Arc B370's low percentile ranking means that even at 1080p Low, the GPU is likely near its limit.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: Palworld with this combo is GPU-limited at every resolution and preset tested. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 87th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 5th percentile. Users seeking higher frame rates should prioritize GPU upgrades, while CPU upgrades would yield negligible gains in this specific game.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, though the minimum frame time suggests occasional dips below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1440p?

A: There is no playable preset at 2560x1440. All settings, including Low at 50 FPS, fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1,184 on 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168 (1.4% lower). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Palworld?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Resolution scaling shows frame rates drop proportionally with pixel count, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Low is 28 FPS. This is less than half of the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that 4K is not viable for this combination.

Q: How many total combinations does this setup rank among?

A: This combo ranks 3,423 out of 3,711 tested combinations in the database, placing it in the lower portion of the ranking distribution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with Intel Arc B370 ranks 3,423 out of 3,711 tested combos in Palworld. This places the pairing in the 92nd percentile of the ranking distribution, meaning it outperforms only about 8% of tested systems. The ranking reflects the severe GPU limitation: while the CPU is competitive, the Arc B370's 5th percentile GPU ranking drags the overall system performance down substantially.

The rank position aligns with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo achieves playable frame rates only on Low and Medium presets. At 1440p and 4K, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The combination is therefore suitable only for lower-resolution gaming with reduced graphical fidelity. The database shows 288 combinations rank below this setup, which suggests that there is a meaningful tail of even lower-performing hardware, but the majority of tested systems deliver better Palworld performance.

The delta between the CPU and GPU percentile rankings (87th versus 5th) is unusually large, indicating a highly imbalanced pairing. This imbalance is reflected in the combo rank, which sits closer to the GPU's percentile than the CPU's. For context, a system with a similarly ranked GPU but a weaker CPU would likely rank similarly, since the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate in this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The highest average is 28 FPS on Low settings, which falls 32 FPS short of the threshold. The database records no best settings for this resolution, as no option is playable.

At 2560x1440, the same situation applies. Low settings produce 50 FPS, which is the highest recorded average, but this remains 10 FPS below the playability threshold. No preset is listed as playable, and no best settings are recorded.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the best playable setting for this resolution. Low settings also qualify at 76 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still clearing the threshold. The minimum frame rate at Medium is 52 FPS, so while the average is above 60 FPS, there are occasional dips below the threshold during intense scenes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Palworld, but only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, and the best average FPS is 28 on Low. At 2560x1440, there are also no playable settings, with the best average at 50 FPS on Low. The system fails the 60 FPS threshold at both higher resolutions across all presets.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable performance on Low and Medium presets. The best playable setting is Medium, averaging 62 FPS. Low settings provide additional headroom at 76 FPS, which may be preferable for users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity. High settings at 1080p average 47 FPS, which is below the threshold and not recommended for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings at 1080p average 36 FPS and are similarly unsuitable.

The overall assessment is that this combination is adequate for 1080p gaming in Palworld with reduced settings, but it cannot handle 1440p or 4K at any preset. The GPU is the limiting factor, and users seeking higher resolutions or more graphical detail would need a significantly more powerful graphics solution. The CPU, by contrast, is more than capable and ranks far above the GPU in relative performance.