Palworld

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Palworld with the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 shows a steep performance gradient as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its most usable results. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 76 FPS, while Medium produces 62 FPS on average with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings drop to 47 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 40 FPS, indicating that the graphics preset has a dominant influence on the experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with lower overall performance. Low settings average 50 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS with a range of 35 to 47 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 26 FPS, a smaller spread than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is nearing its limits even at the lowest preset. No setting at this resolution reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the data shows no min or max values recorded for Low, High, or Ultra, only Medium provides the full frame time envelope.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal across the board. Low settings average 28 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS with a range of 19 to 26 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra is nearly linear, with each step costing roughly 5 FPS on average. This resolution is clearly beyond the comfortable operating range for this hardware pairing, as even the best preset falls far below the 60 FPS target. The min FPS on Medium at 4K is 19, which would produce noticeable stutter in a survival game where quick reactions matter.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has substantial processing headroom: its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 place it well above average for gaming workloads. The Intel Arc B370, however, is a much more constrained component. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 and a percentile ranking of only 5 among all GPUs signal that it is the bottleneck in this pairing.

The evidence for GPU dominance comes from the scaling between resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is fully occupied with shading and rasterization work. At 2560x1440, that spread narrows to 26 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it narrows further to 15 FPS. This compression of the preset-to-preset gap at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU that is saturated: when the pixel throughput demand exceeds the GPU's capacity, lowering settings no longer recovers proportional performance because the GPU is already at its ceiling.

Conversely, the CPU shows no signs of limiting frame rates in this data. The i5-13400F's single-thread and multithread scores are strong enough that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU load is lightest and the CPU would typically become the constraint, the system still averages 76 FPS. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect similar frame rates across different resolutions at the same settings, but the data shows a consistent drop from 1080p to 1440p to 4K. The CPU is providing the headroom, but the Arc B370 simply cannot translate that headroom into higher frame rates as pixel counts rise.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's measured results for Palworld, this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 3423 out of 3711 tested combos. That places it in the bottom 8 percent of all configurations tested for this game, which is a stark illustration of how far the Arc B370 drags down the overall experience. The i5-13400F itself is a respectable processor, ranking in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, but the GPU's 5th percentile standing dominates the composite result.

The ranking implies that most other hardware pairings in the database deliver better frame rates in Palworld. This is consistent with the measured FPS data: at 1080p, only Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, and no resolution above 1080p offers a playable setting. The bottom-decile ranking is not surprising given that the GPU's average benchmark score of 1184 is comparable to much older discrete graphics solutions, yet the CPU is capable of feeding far more capable graphics hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Arc B370's closest GPU neighbors are all older or lower-tier parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, essentially identical to the Arc B370's 1184, with a delta of -0.2 percent. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5 percent advantage. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7 percent faster. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4 percent slower. These deltas are all within a couple of percent, meaning that in practice, a system with any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Palworld at the same settings and resolution. However, those GPUs would likely lack modern driver optimizations and DirectX 12 Ultimate features, whereas the Arc B370 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

On the CPU side, the i5-13400F's nearest rivals are close in aggregate performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches with an average score of 25284 versus 25292, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4 percent lower. These differences are negligible in gaming contexts, so swapping the i5-13400F for any of these CPUs would not meaningfully change Palworld performance, given that the GPU remains the limiting factor in this combination.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 62 FPS at 1920x1080 on Medium settings, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: None. The verdict data lists no playable settings at 2560x1440 for this combination. Even Low settings average only 50 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2 percent faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5 percent faster), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7 percent faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4 percent slower). All are within 2 percent.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bigger limitation for this game?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. The frame rate scaling across resolutions confirms the GPU saturates first.

Q: What frame rate does Ultra settings produce at 1080p?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 average 36 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold and would likely feel sluggish in a survival game.

Q: Does lowering the resolution to 4K help achieve playable frame rates?

A: No, it makes things worse. At 3840x2160, even Low settings average only 28 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. The GPU cannot handle the pixel load at that resolution.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Palworld, but only at 1920x1080 and only on Low or Medium presets. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings at 2560x1440 or 3840x2160, meaning the 60 FPS threshold is unreachable at those resolutions regardless of quality level. At 1080p, Low and Medium are marked as playable, with Medium being the best option that still clears 60 FPS.

The combination of a strong 10-core CPU and a weak integrated-class GPU produces a lopsided experience. The i5-13400F has ample compute for Palworld's survival mechanics and world simulation, but the Arc B370's 5th percentile GPU ranking means it cannot deliver smooth visuals at higher resolutions. For a game like Palworld, where exploring large maps and fighting creatures requires consistent frame timing, the 52 FPS minimum on Medium at 1080p is close to the edge but acceptable. The 19 FPS minimum at 4K Medium would be a poor experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. Low settings average 76 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still meeting the playable threshold. High and Ultra at this resolution average 47 FPS and 36 FPS respectively, so they are not viable for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low with an average of 50 FPS, but the verdict data explicitly lists no playable settings at this resolution. Users would have to accept sub-60 frame rates or lower the resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset is viable. Low averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. This resolution is effectively unplayable for this hardware pairing in Palworld, and the database records no playable settings for it.