Palworld

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a unique case in the database, one where the CPU’s high-end potential is starkly contrasted by the GPU’s entry-level positioning. For Palworld, a title that blends survival, crafting, and creature collection, this combination yields a very specific set of outcomes. The recorded data shows that the system’s capability is heavily gated by the graphics processor, with playable performance confined to a single resolution. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the roles of each component, and how this pairing stacks up against other tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The fundamental question for any PC gamer is whether their system can maintain a smooth frame rate. The database’s playable threshold is set at 60 FPS. For this specific combination in Palworld, the answer is narrowly positive, but only at one resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly below the playable threshold. The highest average frame rate recorded is 28 FPS at Low settings. The Medium preset yields an average of 23 FPS, High drops to 17 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 13 FPS. No settings combination at this resolution comes close to the 60 FPS target. The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware, regardless of the graphical compromises made.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves slightly but still falls short of playability. The best result is an average of 50 FPS at Low settings. Medium settings produce an average of 41 FPS, High drops to 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. While the Low preset offers a more playable experience than 4K, it still does not reach the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict for this resolution is also negative, with no settings achieving the required frame rate.

The only resolution where this combo clears the 60 FPS bar is 1920x1080 (1080p). Here, the data shows two presets that are playable: Low and Medium. The Low preset achieves an average of 76 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. The Medium preset, which is the most demanding playable option, records an average of 62 FPS. The High preset falls to 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS, both failing to meet the playability standard. Therefore, the best settings for this resolution are Medium, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Low while still maintaining the required performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from Palworld reveals a clear and pronounced imbalance between the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the Intel Arc B370. The performance scaling across resolutions and presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration.

Looking at the frame rate changes between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings, the performance drop is significant. For example, at Low settings, the average FPS falls from 76 at 1080p to 50 at 1440p, a reduction of about 34%. At Medium settings, the average drops from 62 FPS to 41 FPS, a similar proportional decline. This steep decline with increasing resolution is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario. As the resolution increases, the rendering workload on the graphics card grows substantially, and the Arc B370's limited processing power is quickly overwhelmed.

The CPU, with its 14 cores, 20 threads, and robust single-threaded performance (as seen in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594), is far more capable than what this game requires at these settings. The data suggests the processor is not the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates that remain relatively flat across different resolutions, since the CPU workload from game logic and physics does not scale proportionally with pixel count. The fact that frame rates fall so sharply from 1080p to 1440p and further to 4K points directly to the GPU as the constraining component.

Further evidence comes from the average scores of the components themselves. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile against all CPUs in the database, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile against all GPUs. This massive gap in relative performance underscores the pairing’s fundamental imbalance. The processor is not being fully utilized; its potential is capped by the graphics card’s inability to render frames quickly enough. In simpler terms, the CPU is waiting on the GPU for most of the frame time. The game’s performance is tied to the GPU’s 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and its 1280 shading units, which represent its core rendering capability.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Palworld at 4K resolution?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average frame rate achieved is 28 FPS at Low settings, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, both Low and Medium presets are playable. The Medium preset is the best choice as it maintains an average of 62 FPS while providing higher visual quality than Low.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF or the Intel Arc B370 the bottleneck in this game?

A: The benchmark data indicates the Intel Arc B370 is the clear bottleneck. The sharp frame rate drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K, coupled with the GPU's low 5th percentile ranking (compared to the CPU's 90th percentile), show that the graphics card limits performance.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for Palworld at 2560x1440 with the High preset is 31 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo's performance rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 3423 out of 3711 tested combos for Palworld. This places it in the lower portion of the database, indicating overall performance is below the majority of other configurations.

Q: Does the Ultra preset ever reach a playable frame rate?

A: No. The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution for this hardware. The highest average FPS recorded for Ultra is 36 FPS at 1920x1080, which is still below the 60 FPS target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components helps contextualize the performance of this pairing. For the Intel Core i5-14600KF, the database shows several processors with very similar average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 posts an average score that is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% higher. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 posts a score that is 0.8% lower. This indicates that, from a pure processing capability standpoint, swapping the i5-14600KF for any of these comparable CPUs would likely result in very little change in Palworld’s performance, as the GPU would remain the limiting factor.

The situation is more telling for the Intel Arc B370. Its nearest rivals are all significantly older graphics cards with comparable average scores. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% faster, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% faster. The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower. This puts the Arc B370 in a performance class with legacy hardware, which explains its low percentile ranking. A user upgrading from one of these older cards to the Arc B370 would see almost no difference in frame rates for this game. The data suggests that to get a meaningful performance uplift in Palworld, a user would need to look at a GPU in a much higher performance tier, not just a direct rival.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3711 tested CPU and GPU combinations for Palworld, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 holds a rank of 3423. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations. This low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU’s own percentile rank of 90% is strong, but is unable to compensate for the graphics card's limitations. The combination’s overall performance is dragged down by the GPU's 5th percentile standing. This rank is a quantitative summary of the measured FPS data: the system is only capable of playable performance at 1080p on lower presets, which is a narrow and low-tier result. It serves as a clear indicator that this is not a balanced or high-performing gaming configuration for Palworld.

The Verdict

The data provides a definitive answer: this PC can run Palworld, but with significant limitations. The verdict from the database is clear, with playable performance only at 1920x1080. At this resolution, the system can achieve over 60 FPS on both Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the recommended preset for a balance of quality and speed. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings preset manages to reach the 60 FPS threshold, rendering these resolutions unplayable. The combination of a high-tier CPU and an entry-level GPU creates a system that is fundamentally unbalanced for modern gaming. While the processor has ample power, the Arc B370’s low computational throughput prevents it from delivering a smooth experience at higher resolutions. In essence, this is a 1080p gaming system for Palworld, and it should be treated as such. Users seeking higher resolutions would need to consider a more powerful graphics card, as the CPU has demonstrated it is not the constraining factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section provides the complete set of recorded measurements for Palworld with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370, showing average, minimum, and maximum frame rates where available.

3840x2160

• Ultra: Average 13 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.
• High: Average 17 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Medium: Average 23 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS.
• Low: Average 28 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.

2560x1440

• Ultra: Average 24 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.
• High: Average 31 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Medium: Average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS.
• Low: Average 50 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.

1920x1080

• Ultra: Average 36 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.
• High: Average 47 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Medium: Average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS.
• Low: Average 76 FPS. Minimum and maximum not recorded.

These measurements highlight the consistent pattern. The system is only able to provide a smooth, playable experience at the lowest resolution with reduced settings. The data confirms that the Intel Arc B370 is the definitive limiting factor, preventing the capable Intel Core i5-14600KF from delivering a higher level of performance in Palworld.