Palworld

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a highly resolution-dependent experience in Palworld. Benchmark results show this combination handles 1080p with ease, becomes increasingly selective at 1440p, and fails to reach the 60 FPS playable threshold at 4K. The measured data indicates a capable 1080p and mid-range 1440p machine, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combination produces an average of 47 FPS on Low settings, which is the only preset that comes close to playability at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 38 FPS average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 44 FPS observed. High settings yield 30 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 22 FPS average. None of these 4K results approach the 60 FPS threshold.

The 2560x1440 results show a marked improvement. Low settings deliver an 85 FPS average, comfortably above the threshold. Medium settings maintain a 69 FPS average, with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS. High settings produce 53 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 40 FPS average. The data shows that Low and Medium are the only playable presets at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings achieve 130 FPS average, Medium reaches 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS, High delivers 81 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 61 FPS average. The 1080p results show strong headroom across the board, with even the most demanding preset staying just above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i7-13700K with its 16 cores and 24 threads has ample headroom; the performance scaling from Low to Ultra (130 FPS down to 61 FPS) closely tracks the GPU workload increase. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and multicore score of 12412 indicate the CPU can feed the Arc B570 effectively at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to dominate the performance equation. The average FPS drops from 130 at 1080p Low to 85 at 1440p Low, a 35% reduction that aligns with the increased pixel count. The gap between Low and Ultra widens from 69 FPS at 1080p to 45 FPS at 1440p, showing that the Arc B570’s 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors as texture and shading demands increase.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the bottleneck. The Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for this workload. Even Low settings only manage 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU’s performance headroom is irrelevant at this point; the benchmark results indicate that no amount of CPU capability can compensate for the GPU’s rendering limits at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-13700K’s nearest rivals in CPU benchmark scores are all within 0.5% of its average score of 46881. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653 (0.5% lower). In gaming scenarios, any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

For the Intel Arc B570, the closest GPU alternatives are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% lower), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% higher). The Arc A750 is particularly relevant as a direct Intel comparison, while the RTX 3070 Mobile represents a mobile-class alternative with similar compute characteristics. Users switching to any of these GPUs should expect equivalent performance in Palworld, assuming driver behavior is consistent.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Palworld at 60 FPS on 4K?

A: No. The measured data shows maximum average FPS of 47 on Low settings at 3840x2160, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings produce only 22 FPS average.

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

A: Medium settings provide the highest quality that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 69 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS. Low settings also work at 85 FPS average.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings at 1080p achieve a 61 FPS average, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. This makes it the most demanding playable setting at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary constraint, as shown by the steep FPS drops when increasing resolution. The CPU’s performance is sufficient at all tested resolutions, with 3dmark max-thread score of 12412 indicating no bottleneck.

Q: What happens to frame rates when switching from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The average FPS drops from 130 at 1080p Low to 47 at 4K Low, a reduction of 83 FPS. This 64% performance loss demonstrates the GPU’s scaling limitations at higher pixel counts.

Q: Are there other GPUs that perform identically to the Arc B570?

A: Yes. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% higher) in aggregate benchmarks.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS, producing an average of 61 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while staying just above the playable threshold. Lower presets offer additional headroom, with Low reaching 130 FPS, Medium at 105 FPS, and High at 81 FPS.

For 2560x1440, Medium settings are the best choice, delivering 69 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS. This preset balances visual fidelity with performance. Low settings remain an option for higher frame rates at 85 FPS average, but High (53 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) do not meet the 60 FPS requirement.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average FPS is 47 on Low settings, which is 13 FPS short of playable. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware combination for Palworld.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2985 out of 3711 tested combos for Palworld. This places it in the lower 20% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the measured frame rates showing limited 4K capability and only mid-range 1440p performance. The rank reflects the GPU’s position in the overall performance hierarchy; the Arc B570’s 65th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU’s 89th percentile standing among all CPUs indicate a mismatch where the processor outclasses the graphics card for this workload.

The ranking suggests that while this system is perfectly adequate for 1080p gaming, it falls behind many other tested configurations at higher resolutions. The 3711 total combos include systems with more powerful GPUs that handle 4K more effectively, which explains the relatively low rank despite the strong CPU.

The Verdict

This PC can run Palworld at 1920x1080 with all settings presets achieving playable frame rates. Ultra settings produce 61 FPS average, which meets the 60 FPS threshold, while lower presets provide substantially higher performance. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low (85 FPS) and Medium (69 FPS) settings, but High (53 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) fall short of the threshold.

The system cannot run the game at 3840x2160 on any preset, with the best result being 47 FPS on Low settings. The verdict is clear: this combination is a solid 1080p gaming machine, a capable 1440p machine with settings compromises, and unsuitable for 4K gaming in Palworld. Users targeting 4K would need a more powerful GPU, while those sticking to 1080p or 1440p will find this setup sufficient for the game’s demands.