Palworld

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B580 is a mid-pack performer for Palworld, landing at rank 2845 out of 3711 tested combos. This places the system in the 23rd percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly three-quarters of the tested rigs deliver higher frame rates. The combo's position reflects a strong CPU paired with a GPU that ranks in the 68th percentile among all graphics cards, creating a system that is capable but not at the top of the leaderboard for this survival title. The measured data shows this pairing is most competitive at 1080p, where it clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, while 1440p offers playable performance at Low and Medium settings, and 4K remains out of reach for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i7-13700K and Arc B580 combination ranks 2845th out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This rank is somewhat surprising given the individual component strengths — the CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 68th percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between component rankings and the final combo rank suggests that Palworld's engine is heavily GPU-bound, and the Arc B580's mid-tier performance becomes the limiting factor despite the capable CPU.

Benchmark data confirms this dynamic. The i7-13700K produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 19429, placing it within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 in average benchmark scores. Meanwhile, the Arc B580's Passmark G3D score of 15748 puts it within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in average GPU benchmark scores. In Palworld specifically, the system's rank reflects the GPU's mid-range standing rather than the CPU's top-tier placement.

The combo's position becomes clearer when examining resolution scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 67 FPS, but at 1440p Ultra, that drops to 48 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 23.7 FPS. This steep decline across resolutions indicates that the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p but insufficient for higher resolutions with demanding presets. The data suggests that users with this combo should expect 1080p to be the primary gaming resolution for Palworld, with 1440p requiring settings compromises.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Palworld at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes, at all four tested presets. The measured average frame rates are 144.3 FPS on Low, 119.9 FPS on Medium, 88.5 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra at 1920x1080 resolution.

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

A: Medium is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 77.7 FPS. Low also clears the 60 FPS threshold at 96.6 FPS, but High (57.9 FPS) and Ultra (48 FPS) fall below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combo?

A: No preset achieves 60 FPS at 3840x2160. The highest average is 52.6 FPS on Low settings, with Medium at 43.5 FPS, High at 31.8 FPS, and Ultra at 23.7 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to other GPUs in average benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.2% below the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, and 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The i7-13700K scores 30745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 45887 in Passmark multithread. Its average benchmark score is 46881, which is 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Palworld?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 68th percentile, and the combo's overall rank of 2845/3711 aligns more closely with GPU-tier performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the i7-13700K and the Arc B580 in Palworld, with the GPU becoming progressively more dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system's frame rates range from 144.3 FPS on Low to 67 FPS on Ultra, showing that even the most demanding preset remains highly playable. The CPU's strong single-thread performance — evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and Passmark single-thread score of 4333 — provides enough headroom to keep the GPU fed at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop substantially: Low falls to 96.6 FPS, Medium to 77.7 FPS, High to 57.9 FPS, and Ultra to 48 FPS. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, and a 28% reduction from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra. The scaling suggests that the Arc B580's rendering throughput becomes the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with pixel count.

At 4K, the GPU constraint becomes severe. The average frame rates drop to 52.6 FPS on Low, 43.5 FPS on Medium, 31.8 FPS on High, and 23.7 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 28.9 FPS, compared to a 77.3 FPS gap at 1080p. This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is saturated and cannot translate its architectural efficiency into additional frames, regardless of the CPU's available headroom. The i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads, while powerful, do not compensate for the GPU's mid-range position in this workload.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The i7-13700K's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within 0.5% of its 46881 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a 0.2% delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a 0.3% delta. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, each 0.5% lower. For Palworld specifically, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the game's performance ceiling is determined by the graphics card.

On the GPU side, the Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it in close competition with several established cards. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, just 0.2% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1% higher. In Palworld, swapping the Arc B580 for any of these GPUs would yield frame rates within a few percentage points at each resolution and preset, assuming the CPU remains unchanged.

For users considering alternatives, the data suggests that pairing the i7-13700K with a GPU in the RTX 3080's performance class would produce nearly identical Palworld results, while moving to a lower-tier GPU like the RTX 2080 would cost only 0.6% in average benchmark performance. Conversely, the CPU's rivals offer no meaningful advantage in this game, as the 0.5% maximum delta between the i7-13700K and its nearest competitors falls well within run-to-run variance for most benchmark scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 144.3 FPS, Medium reaches 119.9 FPS, High achieves 88.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 67 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 77.3 FPS spread. The data shows that even at the most demanding 1080p preset, the combination retains a 7 FPS margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably but remains playable at lower presets. Low settings deliver 96.6 FPS, Medium produces 77.7 FPS, High falls to 57.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance, providing 77.7 FPS with a 17.7 FPS margin above the threshold. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p costs between 28% and 33% of the frame rate depending on the preset.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain playable frame rates at any setting. Low produces 52.6 FPS, Medium reaches 43.5 FPS, High manages 31.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 23.7 FPS. The best result at 4K, Low settings, still falls 7.4 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe, with frame rates dropping by roughly 45% to 55% across presets, reflecting the Arc B580's memory bandwidth and rasterization limits at high pixel counts.

The complete dataset reveals a consistent pattern: the system is well-suited for 1080p gaming, acceptable for 1440p with settings compromises, and unsuitable for 4K gaming. The absence of min and max FPS data in the measurements means only average performance can be assessed, but the averages themselves provide a clear picture of the system's capabilities across all twelve resolution and preset combinations.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B580 combination is fully capable of running Palworld at 1080p, with every preset clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings deliver 67 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold while maintaining maximum visual quality. This makes 1080p Ultra the recommended configuration for this combo, as it offers the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the system remains viable but requires settings adjustments. Low and Medium presets both clear 60 FPS, with Medium providing 77.7 FPS as the best playable option. High settings fall to 57.9 FPS, narrowly missing the threshold, while Ultra drops to 48 FPS. Users targeting 1440p should select Medium settings to balance visual fidelity with playable frame rates.

At 4K, the verdict is unambiguous: this combo cannot run Palworld smoothly at any preset. The highest average frame rate is 52.6 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Higher presets produce 43.5 FPS on Medium, 31.8 FPS on High, and 23.7 FPS on Ultra, all of which would result in noticeably choppy gameplay. Based on the measured data, 4K gaming with this hardware and game is not recommended. For the best experience, the data supports 1080p Ultra as the primary configuration, with 1440p Medium as a viable alternative for users prioritizing resolution over maximum settings.