Palworld

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that can run Palworld, but only under strict conditions. The recorded data shows that this system is severely limited by the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The Arc B370, with a benchmark score placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, is the primary bottleneck. While the i5-10400F is a capable mid-range processor, the graphics solution simply does not have the raw throughput for demanding workloads. The verdict is straightforward: this combo is only viable at 1080p, and even then, only on Medium settings or lower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The frame rate data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system shows its best results. Low settings produce an average of 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings follow at 62 FPS average, with a recorded minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that maintains an average above 60 FPS while offering higher visual quality than Low. High settings drop the average to 47 FPS, which is a significant 15 FPS reduction from Medium. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding only 36 FPS on average, which is well below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are substantial. Low settings average 50 FPS, which is 26 FPS lower than the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings fall to 31 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 24 FPS. None of these averages meet the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 9 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 10 FPS, showing a consistent decline as graphical demands increase.

At 3840x2160, the results are the weakest. Low settings average 28 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS (with min/max of 19 and 26 FPS), High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages just 13 FPS. The system cannot deliver a playable experience at 4K under any settings. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 34% drop in average FPS on Low settings, and the further jump to 2160p results in a 44% drop from the 1440p Low result. This data confirms that the Arc B370 is not designed for high-resolution gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of the Core i5-10400F and the Intel Arc B370 at 3423 out of 3711 tested combos for Palworld. This places it in the bottom 8% of all recorded combinations, which is a very low ranking. The GPU is the primary reason for this poor standing. The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184, and its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 (a 0.2% difference), and the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 (1.4% higher). These are all older or lower-tier mobile and desktop parts, highlighting the Arc B370's position at the very bottom of the performance spectrum.

In contrast, the CPU is a much stronger component. The Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185 and sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2% lower) and the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5% lower). The CPU is clearly not the limiting factor in this pairing. The data indicates a massive imbalance: a mid-range CPU from the 68th percentile is paired with a GPU from the 5th percentile. This explains why the combo's rank is so low, as the overall performance is capped by the graphics card's limitations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium. The recorded average FPS at Medium is 62, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings also work at 76 FPS, but Medium is the best visual quality option available while maintaining a playable frame rate. High settings at 47 FPS and Ultra at 36 FPS are not viable options if the goal is to stay above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, there is no playable preset. The highest average FPS is 50 on Low settings, which falls 10 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets produce even lower results: Medium at 41 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS. The system cannot achieve a stable 60 FPS experience at this resolution under any settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. The best average FPS is 28 on Low settings, which is less than half of the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 23 FPS. This resolution is entirely out of reach for this combination.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B370 run Palworld at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only on Medium or Low settings. The measured average FPS is 62 on Medium and 76 on Low. High and Ultra settings do not maintain a 60 FPS average, with 47 and 36 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this system at 2560x1440?

A: There is no playable preset at 1440p. The highest measured average is 50 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind.

Q: Is this combination more limited by the CPU or the GPU?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 scores in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the Core i5-10400F is in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's low performance ceiling prevents the system from achieving higher frame rates.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc B370 has an average score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2% higher) and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% higher). The performance differences are minimal, placing them all in a similar low-performance tier.

Q: What is the expected frame rate on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The measured average FPS on Ultra at 1080p is 36 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This preset is not recommended for this system.

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

A: Low settings average 76 FPS, while Medium settings average 62 FPS. The 14 FPS difference is the cost of the visual improvements from Medium settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Palworld. The Core i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has an average benchmark score of 14185 and ranks in the 68th percentile. This is a solid mid-range result, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, 0.3% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, 0.6% higher), are all in a similar performance band. For this game, the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid being the primary bottleneck.

The Intel Arc B370, however, is a severe constraint. Its average benchmark score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile. Its rivals are older parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% higher) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% higher). The GPU is the dominant factor limiting performance. The scaling between resolutions confirms this. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Low settings, the average FPS drops from 76 to 50, a 34% decrease. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, as the rendering load increases with pixel count.

The same pattern appears when comparing presets. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS (76 to 36). This large gap is driven by the GPU's inability to handle the increased shading and texture work at higher presets. The CPU, by contrast, is not stressed by these changes to the same degree. The conclusion is that any attempt to raise the resolution or preset will be met with a disproportionate drop in FPS, all because of the Arc B370's low throughput. The CPU would only become a factor if the GPU were significantly stronger, which is not the case here.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B370 can run Palworld, but the experience is strictly limited to 1080p. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on Low (76 FPS) and Medium (62 FPS) settings. The best playable preset is Medium, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average of 62 FPS. High and Ultra presets are not playable, with averages of 47 and 36 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The best results are 50 FPS at 1440p Low and 28 FPS at 2160p Low. The recorded verdict data confirms that there are no playable settings at either of these resolutions. Users with a 1440p or 4K monitor will need to either lower the resolution to 1080p or upgrade the GPU. The data is unequivocal: this combination is a 1080p, Medium-settings machine for Palworld, and nothing more.