Palworld

Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B570 form a mid-range desktop pairing whose performance in Palworld is heavily dictated by resolution and preset. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p the combo is fully playable across every setting, but by 4K it falls below the 60 FPS threshold in all tested configurations. The measured results reveal a system that scales predictably with graphical load, though the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens dramatically as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 130 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this pairing. Medium settings drop to 105 FPS average, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, based on the measured data. High settings yield 81 FPS average, while Ultra settings still clear the playable threshold at 61 FPS average. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution remains comfortably above 60 FPS, indicating that 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance degrades noticeably but remains viable at lower presets. Low settings produce an average of 85 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 130 FPS seen at 1080p. Medium settings average 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS — the minimum dipping just below the 60 FPS mark. High settings fall to 53 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold. Ultra settings are significantly worse at 40 FPS average. The data indicates that 1440p users should stick to Medium or Low presets for consistent playability.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles across the board. Low settings average 47 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these results reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the best-case scenario at Low falls short by 13 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is harsh: Medium drops from 69 FPS to 38 FPS, a reduction of 31 FPS, while Ultra drops from 40 FPS to 22 FPS. This suggests the Arc B570's memory bandwidth and compute resources are insufficient for 4K gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2985 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the lower third of all systems evaluated. This percentile position reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing — the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile against all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 77th percentile against all CPUs. The discrepancy between these two percentiles hints that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing, since the processor has stronger relative standing.

In practical terms, a rank of 2985 out of 3711 means roughly 80% of tested combinations deliver better performance in Palworld. This is not a surprising outcome for a GPU that falls in the 65th percentile, but it does underscore that this is a 1080p-oriented build rather than a high-resolution powerhouse. The measured FPS data aligns with this ranking: the combo only clears 60 FPS at all presets in 1080p, which is consistent with a system positioned near the bottom quartile of overall performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 in average benchmarks, which is essentially identical to the i5-13400F's 25292 (a delta of 0%). The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (+0.4%). These four processors would behave almost indistinguishably from the i5-13400F in Palworld, meaning any of them paired with the Arc B570 would yield similar frame rates. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is particularly notable as a gaming-focused chip that matches the Intel part's overall score despite having fewer cores.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc A750 is the closest match, scoring 20582 versus the Arc B570's 20556 — a delta of -0.1%, meaning the A750 is effectively identical. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (+0.1%), which is also a negligible difference. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (-0.5%), and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (+0.4%). For Palworld specifically, swapping to an Arc A750 would produce nearly the same FPS numbers, as would using a mobile RTX 3070 — though the latter is a laptop part that would require a very different system configuration. The practical takeaway is that any of these GPU alternatives would land within a fraction of a percent of the Arc B570's performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Palworld at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080, where Ultra averages 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 40 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 22 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. This is the highest preset that stays near the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p on Medium settings?

A: Medium at 1920x1080 averages 105 FPS, while Medium at 2560x1440 averages 69 FPS — a reduction of 36 FPS, or roughly 34% lower performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the performance ceiling?

A: The GPU appears to be the limiting factor. The Arc B570 ranks at the 65th percentile among GPUs, while the i5-13400F ranks at the 77th percentile among CPUs, and the combo's in-game rank of 2985 out of 3711 reflects the weaker component's influence.

Q: Does the combo ever drop below 60 FPS at 1080p Medium?

A: No. The minimum recorded FPS at 1080p Medium is 89 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 4K Low settings?

A: An average of 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The 4K Low preset is the closest this combo gets to playable at that resolution, but it still falls short.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU dominates performance scaling in Palworld, with resolution changes producing much larger FPS swings than preset changes at lower resolutions. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 69 FPS (130 to 61), while moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium costs 36 FPS (105 to 69). At 1440p, the preset range spans 45 FPS (85 Low to 40 Ultra), and at 4K it spans 25 FPS (47 Low to 22 Ultra). The narrowing preset range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes fully saturated, reducing the impact of graphical settings.

The CPU's role is more evident at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. At 1080p Low, the 130 FPS average suggests the i5-13400F is capable of feeding frames quickly enough, but the 77th percentile CPU ranking versus the 65th percentile GPU ranking implies the processor has headroom that the graphics card cannot exploit. At 1440p and 4K, the gap between the two components' percentiles becomes irrelevant because the GPU is clearly the bottleneck — the FPS drops are consistent with the Arc B570's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s being insufficient for higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern also reveals that Palworld is not particularly CPU-intensive at higher resolutions. The i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to maintain playable frame rates at 1080p even at Ultra, where the 61 FPS average is likely GPU-bound. The fact that 4K Ultra drops to 22 FPS while 1080p Ultra holds 61 FPS points to the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity as the decisive factors, rather than any CPU limitation.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 61 FPS. This is a marginal pass, but it is a pass nonetheless, and it means users can run the game with all settings maxed at 1080p. The minimum FPS for Ultra is not recorded, but the average being above the threshold suggests acceptable consistency.

At 2560x1440, Medium is the highest preset that clears 60 FPS, averaging 69 FPS. However, the minimum of 59 FPS means there will be occasional dips below the threshold, so users sensitive to frame drops might prefer Low settings, which average 85 FPS and likely have a higher minimum. Ultra at 1440p averages 40 FPS and is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low averages 47 FPS, which is the best result, but it still falls short. Medium averages 38 FPS, High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. For 4K, users would need to lower resolution or accept sub-60 FPS gameplay.

The Verdict

This PC can run Palworld, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra averaging 61 FPS and Low reaching 130 FPS. This is the only resolution where the combo fully meets the 60 FPS standard across the board.

At 2560x1440, the system is partially playable. Low and Medium settings clear the threshold, with Medium averaging 69 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below at 53 FPS and 40 FPS respectively. The minimum FPS of 59 at Medium means the experience is borderline, but it is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is negative — no settings are playable. The best case is Low at 47 FPS, which is 22% below the 60 FPS target. The combination of the i5-13400F and Arc B570 is simply not suited for 4K gaming in Palworld. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p Medium, this is a capable setup; for 4K, it is not. The data suggests that the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and entry-level 1440p, but the 65th percentile GPU ranking accurately predicts its limits at higher resolutions.