Palworld

Intel Core i3-12100F paired with Intel Arc B570 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Palworld, ranging from a borderline 22 FPS average at 4K Ultra to a very fluid 130 FPS average at 1080p Low. The data shows that this combination is highly resolution-dependent: it struggles to maintain playable performance at 3840x2160 across all tested settings, while it comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold at 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 with specific presets. Benchmark results indicate that the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth become a limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the Core i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads appear sufficient to keep up at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS data shows a clear hierarchy of performance by preset. The Ultra preset yields an average of just 22 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure for this combo. The High preset improves to an average of 30 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers an average of 38 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. The Low preset is the only 4K option that approaches playability, reaching an average of 47 FPS. None of these averages meet the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the gap between Low and Ultra is substantial — the Low preset is more than double the average frame rate of Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance picture improves considerably. The Low preset achieves an average of 85 FPS, which is a 38 FPS jump over the 4K Low result. The Medium preset maintains an average of 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, indicating that the 60 FPS threshold is barely crossed on average but dips slightly below it in demanding moments. The High preset falls to an average of 53 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and the Ultra preset drops further to 40 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is most pronounced at the Low preset, where the frame rate nearly doubles.

At 1920x1080, performance is strong across the board. The Low preset hits an average of 130 FPS, the Medium preset averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, and the High preset reaches 81 FPS. Even the Ultra preset maintains an average of 61 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with every preset delivering at least 61 FPS on average. The minimum FPS values recorded at 1080p Medium (89 FPS) are higher than the average FPS at any 4K preset, highlighting the dramatic impact of resolution on this hardware pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the data shows no playable settings — every preset fails to reach the 60 FPS average threshold. The best option among the tested presets is Low at 47 FPS average, but this still falls 13 FPS short of playable. The verdict data confirms this with an empty playable settings list for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 69 FPS. The Low preset also qualifies at 85 FPS, but Medium represents the highest visual quality that maintains playability. The High preset at 53 FPS and Ultra at 40 FPS are both below the threshold, so they are not recommended for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

For 1920x1080, the best settings selection is Ultra, which delivers an average of 61 FPS. This is the highest quality preset tested and it just meets the playable threshold. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — qualify as playable at 1080p, with averages ranging from 61 FPS to 130 FPS. The Ultra preset's 61 FPS average is worth noting because it matches the performance of the 4K Low preset in terms of frame rate, but at significantly better visual quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU plays the dominant role in Palworld's performance for this combo, particularly at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a consistent drop in frame rates at every preset: Low goes from 130 FPS to 47 FPS, Medium from 105 FPS to 38 FPS, High from 81 FPS to 30 FPS, and Ultra from 61 FPS to 22 FPS. This pattern aligns with the Arc B570's specifications — its 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the bottleneck when pixel count quadruples.

The Core i3-12100F's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 130 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames, but the relatively modest 4-core, 8-thread configuration may start to matter at Ultra settings where the frame rate drops to 61 FPS. The 3DMark benchmarks for the i3-12100F show a 16-thread score of 4051 and a single-thread score of 893, which positions it as a mid-range CPU that can handle the game's demands without being the primary limitation in most scenarios.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Medium presets narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 25 FPS (130 to 105), while at 4K it is only 9 FPS (47 to 38). This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that preset changes have diminishing returns, whereas at 1080p, the GPU has headroom and the settings have more impact on frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B570 ranks at 2985 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld. That places it in roughly the 80th percentile of all tested systems — meaning about 20 percent of combos perform worse, and 80 percent perform better. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU sits at the 68th percentile versus all CPUs, and the GPU at the 65th percentile versus all GPUs. Neither component is a high-end part, but their combined performance in this game is respectable.

The ranking data shows that this combo is not exceptional for Palworld, but it is far from the bottom of the pack. The 2985th position out of 3711 means there are 726 combos that perform worse. This aligns with the measured FPS results, which show playable performance at 1080p and 1440p but not at 4K. The rank reflects the fact that while the Arc B570 is a capable GPU for 1080p and light 1440p gaming, it falls short at 4K in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13492, which is effectively identical to the i3-12100F's 13494 — a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, just 0.3 percent lower, and would behave nearly identically in Palworld. The Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7 percent higher at 13594, and the Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1 percent higher at 13351. These CPUs would all deliver very similar frame rates in this game when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc A750 has an average score of 20582, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Arc B570's 20556. This means the A750 would perform almost exactly the same in Palworld. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, just 0.1 percent lower, and would also be a close match. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 is 0.5 percent higher, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 is 0.4 percent lower. These alternatives would all produce frame rates within a few percent of the Arc B570.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured FPS data shows an average of 61 FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra, which meets the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 69 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 47 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms no playable settings at 4K.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750 in this game?

A: The Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Arc B570's 20556. The two GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Palworld.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 89 FPS, with an average of 105 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 2985th out of 3711 tested combos for Palworld, putting it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i3-12100F + Intel Arc B570 combination can run Palworld, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 61 FPS average. This makes 1080p the fully playable resolution for this combo, offering high visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but with fewer options. The Low preset delivers 85 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 69 FPS, making Medium the best playable setting. The High preset at 53 FPS and Ultra at 40 FPS are below the threshold and should be avoided for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any preset. The best result is 47 FPS on Low settings, which is 13 FPS short of the playable threshold. Users with 4K displays would need to lower the resolution to 1440p or below to achieve acceptable performance. The verdict data is clear: the playable settings list is empty for 4K, Medium is the best choice at 1440p, and Ultra is the best choice at 1080p.