Palworld

# Palworld Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-11400F + Intel Arc B370

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a specific combination for running Palworld, a survival title released on 2024-01-18. The recorded data shows this system achieves playable frame rates only at 1080p resolution, with the GPU acting as the primary performance limiter across all tested settings. The database ranks this combination at 3423 out of 3711 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of systems capable of running this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Palworld at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The recorded data shows 76 FPS average at Low, 62 FPS average at Medium, 47 FPS average at High, and 36 FPS average at Ultra at 1920x1080 resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 1920x1080, delivering a 62 FPS average with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS. This is the highest preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is this system capable of 1440p gaming in Palworld?

A: No. At 2560x1440, none of the tested presets reach 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 50 FPS average, followed by Medium at 41 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS.

Q: Can this PC handle 4K resolution in Palworld?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 28 FPS average on Low settings. Medium delivers 23 FPS, High delivers 17 FPS, and Ultra delivers 13 FPS, all well below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to other GPUs?

A: The GPU sits at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 0.2% higher score, followed by the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 0.7% higher.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to other CPUs?

A: The CPU ranks at the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 0.3% higher score, the Intel Core i5-12450H at 0.4% lower, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 0.6% higher.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3423 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld. This places the system in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, indicating that while the CPU is a mid-range performer, the GPU severely limits overall gaming capability.

The CPU itself demonstrates solid processing power relative to the rest of the database. With an average benchmark score of 17177, it sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its multi-threaded performance is respectable, scoring 14340 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 6022 in Cinebench R20 multicore. The single-thread results are also competitive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1777.

The GPU, however, drags the overall ranking down. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its only recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, shows a score of 1184. The GPU's nearest rivals are all older AMD and ATI parts, with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 being the closest at 0.2% difference, and the AMD FirePro M2000 being the farthest at 1.4% difference.

This disparity between CPU and GPU performance explains why the combo ranks so low in Palworld specifically. The game appears to be GPU-bound at most settings and resolutions, meaning the CPU's relative strength cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers 62 FPS average with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. Low settings provide higher headroom at 76 FPS average, but Medium is the highest preset that clears the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best available option is Low at 50 FPS average, followed by Medium at 41 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS. Players would need to accept frame rates below the playable threshold at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. Low settings produce only 28 FPS average, Medium produces 23 FPS with a minimum of 19 FPS and maximum of 26 FPS, High produces 17 FPS, and Ultra produces 13 FPS. None of these approach playable levels.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F's nearest rivals in the database provide nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, which is 0.6% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6% higher. Any of these CPUs would be expected to deliver nearly identical performance in Palworld, though the actual game performance would still depend on the GPU pairing.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are all significantly older parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% lower than the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7% lower. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% higher. These alternatives would produce broadly similar frame rates in Palworld, meaning none of them would be able to achieve playable performance at 1440p or 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows that Palworld is heavily GPU-bound when running on this combination. The pattern across resolutions makes this clear. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the frame rates drop by roughly 34% to 36% depending on the preset. For example, Low settings drop from 76 FPS at 1080p to 50 FPS at 1440p, and Medium drops from 62 to 41 FPS. This proportional scaling indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as a CPU-bound scenario would show smaller frame rate differences across resolutions.

Moving from 1440p to 4K shows an even more pronounced GPU limitation. Low settings drop from 50 FPS to 28 FPS, Medium drops from 41 to 23 FPS, High drops from 31 to 17 FPS, and Ultra drops from 24 to 13 FPS. These near-halving reductions at each resolution step are characteristic of a GPU that has reached its bandwidth and processing limits.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS (76 to 36), which suggests the game's higher presets demand more from the GPU in terms of shading, texture, and post-processing work. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is sufficient to feed the GPU at these settings, as evidenced by the fact that the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution.

The Verdict

This system can run Palworld, but only under specific conditions. The verdict data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution with playable settings, and those settings are limited to Low and Medium. At Medium, the game delivers 62 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings provide 76 FPS average for additional headroom.

At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best available at 1440p is Low at 50 FPS, which falls 10 FPS short of the playable threshold. At 4K, the best available is Low at 28 FPS, which is less than half of what would be needed for playable performance.

For players who own this combination and want to play Palworld, the recommended approach is to use 1080p resolution with Medium settings. This provides a playable experience with a 62 FPS average, though the 52 FPS minimum indicates there will be occasional dips below the threshold during demanding scenes. Players who prefer a more consistent frame rate could drop to Low settings, which maintain a 76 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded measurements show the following: Low settings achieve 28 FPS average, Medium achieves 23 FPS average with a minimum of 19 FPS and maximum of 26 FPS, High achieves 17 FPS average, and Ultra achieves 13 FPS average. The narrow range between minimum and maximum at Medium settings (19 to 26 FPS) indicates relatively consistent performance, but at a level far below playable.

At 2560x1440, the data shows: Low settings achieve 50 FPS average, Medium achieves 41 FPS average with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 47 FPS, High achieves 31 FPS average, and Ultra achieves 24 FPS average. The Medium preset shows a wider range between minimum and maximum (35 to 47 FPS), suggesting more variance in frame times at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the measurements are: Low settings achieve 76 FPS average, Medium achieves 62 FPS average with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS, High achieves 47 FPS average, and Ultra achieves 36 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1080p shows the most favorable range among all tested configurations, with a 52 FPS minimum that comes close to the playable threshold even during demanding moments.

The overall pattern across all resolutions and settings shows a system that is capable of running Palworld at 1080p with reduced settings, but which falls short of playable performance at higher resolutions. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking relative to all GPUs accurately reflects its limitations in this title, while the CPU's 71st percentile ranking confirms that the processor is not the primary constraint.