Palworld

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a mid-range combination for Palworld, a survival title that scales heavily with graphical settings. Benchmark data indicates this pairing is viable across most common gaming resolutions, though 4K gaming remains out of reach. The measured FPS figures, drawn directly from testing, show a clear progression of performance as resolution drops and settings are adjusted. This analysis walks through the data step by step, examining how this combo behaves relative to similar hardware, where the CPU and GPU each exert influence, and what final settings deliver a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near specific rival components in synthetic benchmark scores, giving a clear picture of what other hardware would behave similarly in Palworld.

The Intel Core i5-12600KF achieves an average benchmark score of 27,799, placing it at the 79th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27,872, a delta of -0.3%, meaning the i5-12600KF is effectively tied with a previous-generation flagship. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896, also a -0.3% delta, indicating the i5-12600KF trades blows with a highly regarded gaming CPU. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27,712, a +0.3% delta in favor of the i5-12600KF, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27,887, a -0.3% delta. In practical terms, all four rivals fall within a fraction of a percent of the i5-12600KF, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Palworld when paired with the same GPU. The i5-12600KF’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the Arc B570 in this title.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 posts an average benchmark score of 20,556, landing at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are again tightly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534, a delta of +0.1% for the Arc B570, meaning the desktop Arc B570 is essentially performance-equivalent to a mobile RTX 3070. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582, a -0.1% delta, showing the B570 and A750 are near-identical in raw compute. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480, a +0.4% delta for the B570, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20,662, a -0.5% delta. These deltas are all under one percent, so a system with the Arc B570 would behave almost exactly like one with any of these GPUs in Palworld. The B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, combined with 2304 shading units, positions it as a solid 1080p and 1440p performer.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Palworld, the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts with resolution and preset. The measured FPS data reveals which component dominates at each setting tier.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary constraint, but the CPU still matters at lower presets. With Low settings, the combo achieves 130 FPS average, which is the highest figure recorded across all tests. Dropping to Medium reduces the average to 105 FPS, a 19% decrease from Low, while High settings yield 81 FPS, a 38% drop from Low. Ultra settings produce 61 FPS, a 53% reduction from Low. This scaling pattern—where each preset step costs roughly 20-30% performance—indicates the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, as the CPU has ample headroom at these frame rates. The i5-12600KF’s single-thread score of 1,016 in 3dmark and 3,302 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can easily feed the GPU at 130 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s load increases, and the CPU’s role diminishes relatively. Low settings average 85 FPS, Medium drops to 69 FPS, High to 53 FPS, and Ultra to 40 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 19%, but the gap between Medium and High is 23%, and between High and Ultra is 25%. This widening percentage gap at higher presets confirms that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The CPU, with its multi-thread score of 23,391 in Cinebench R23, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at 1440p, as even the most demanding preset only needs to sustain 40 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck. Low settings average 47 FPS, Medium 38 FPS, High 30 FPS, and Ultra 22 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 53% performance drop, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling, but the absolute numbers are far lower. This indicates the Arc B570’s rendering throughput, not the CPU, determines the outcome at 4K. The i5-12600KF’s role is essentially passive here; it can easily supply draw calls and physics calculations, but the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel workload. Data shows that at 4K, even Low settings fail to hit 60 FPS, confirming that no amount of CPU headroom can rescue this combo at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU pairing holds a rank of 2,985 out of 3,711 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations. That rank reflects the combination’s overall performance across all resolutions and settings, not just its peak capability.

The rank of 2,985 out of 3,711 means roughly 80% of other tested combos deliver higher average FPS in Palworld. This is not surprising given the Arc B570’s mid-range positioning and the i5-12600KF’s older architecture. However, the rank is heavily weighted by 4K performance, where this combo fails to reach playable thresholds. At 1080p, the combo’s performance is respectable, with Ultra settings clearing 60 FPS, but the 4K results drag the overall rank down. The percentile data for the individual components—79th for the CPU and 65th for the GPU—suggests that the combo’s rank is limited more by the GPU than the CPU. The i5-12600KF is a strong processor, but the Arc B570 cannot push high frame rates at high resolutions.

For context, the combo’s nearest CPU rivals (like the Ryzen 7 5800X3D) would not change the in-game rank significantly, because the GPU remains the limiting factor. Similarly, swapping the Arc B570 for a GPU with a score near 20,582 (like the Arc A750) would produce nearly identical results, as the delta is only -0.1%. The rank of 2,985 is therefore a stable indicator of this pairing’s mid-tier status.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Palworld? Yes, but only at certain resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous.

At 1920x1080, all four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, meaning they average above the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 61 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that clears the playable threshold at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium presets are playable. Low averages 85 FPS, and Medium averages 69 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 53 FPS and 40 FPS respectively. The best playable setting at 1440p is Medium, averaging 69 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. The highest average FPS at 4K is 47 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 38 FPS, High 30 FPS, and Ultra 22 FPS. The verdict is clear: 4K gaming is not viable with this combo in Palworld.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following figures come directly from measured data, showing average FPS (and min/max where available) for each resolution and preset combination.

3840x2160:

• Low: 47 FPS average
• Medium: 38 FPS average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 44 FPS
• High: 30 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 85 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average, with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 40 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Low: 130 FPS average
• Medium: 105 FPS average, with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS
• High: 81 FPS average
• Ultra: 61 FPS average

The min/max data for Medium settings shows notable frame time variance. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 89 FPS is well above the playable threshold, but at 1440p Medium, the minimum of 59 FPS dips just below 60, even though the average is 69 FPS. This suggests occasional stutter in demanding scenes at 1440p Medium. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 44 FPS show a narrow, consistently low range.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is the recommended target for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 61 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it just barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. Players wanting a safety margin could drop to High (81 FPS) or Medium (105 FPS), but Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, averaging 69 FPS. This preset provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, though the minimum of 59 FPS indicates occasional dips. Low settings (85 FPS) offer more headroom, but Medium is the highest preset that maintains an average above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. Low settings come closest at 47 FPS, but this is 13 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. Players at 4K would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 61 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest preset tested and it clears the bar, though barely.

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

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 average 69 FPS, making it the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. High settings drop to 53 FPS average, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combo in Palworld?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only average 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. No preset at 4K is playable.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12600KF compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799, which is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27,872), AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27,896), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27,887). It slightly edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27,712) by 0.3%.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, while the Arc A750 scores 20,582, a delta of -0.1%. This means the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks, and would produce very similar frame rates in Palworld.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested systems?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 2,985 out of 3,711 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the bottom 20% of all configurations, driven largely by its inability to hit playable frame rates at 4K.