Palworld

# Palworld Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + Intel Arc B370

This combination of AMD's Ryzen 5 2600 processor and Intel's Arc B370 integrated graphics produces playable frame rates only at 1080p with reduced settings, while higher resolutions and quality presets push the system well below acceptable thresholds. The measured data shows a clear pattern: this is a low-end configuration that struggles with Palworld's demands, ranking in the 8th percentile of all tested combos.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a system heavily constrained by graphics throughput. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 76 FPS at 1920x1080 to 50 FPS at 2560x1440, a 34% reduction, and further to 28 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 63% loss from the 1080p baseline. This steep scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario where pixel count directly dictates performance.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, the system manages 62 FPS, dropping to 41 FPS at 1440p and 23 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly severe—a 44% performance hit—indicating that the Arc B370's fill rate and shading capacity are exhausted well before reaching 4K resolution. High settings follow the same trajectory: 47 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K.

Ultra settings expose the most extreme scaling. Starting at 36 FPS in 1080p, performance collapses to 24 FPS at 1440p and 13 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is only 36% of the 1080p Ultra figure, suggesting that the combination of resolution and quality settings overwhelms the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The scaling pattern indicates that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's six cores and twelve threads can still feed the GPU adequately at Low settings (76 FPS), but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The fact that 4K Low (28 FPS) is slower than 1080p Ultra (36 FPS) shows that resolution alone has a larger impact than quality preset changes, confirming a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture at a 12 nm process node. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz place it as a mid-range part from 2018, and its benchmark results reflect that positioning. The processor scores 1248 points in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 5648 and single-core score of 1154.

In Palworld, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at most settings, but the 1080p Low result of 76 FPS suggests the processor can handle the game's simulation and physics workloads when graphics load is minimal. The Passmark single-thread score of 2239 and floating-point math score of 22942 indicate adequate per-core performance for a game that likely relies on a few heavily loaded threads. The processor's 16 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory throughput for this workload.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 75 among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 21484, shows it sits comfortably above median performance. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% faster), Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% faster), and AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% faster), while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% slower. This clustering indicates the Ryzen 5 2600 delivers performance in a narrow band around its score, neither excelling nor falling behind in general compute tasks.

However, Palworld's performance at higher resolutions cannot be attributed to CPU limitations. The consistent frame rate drops across all quality presets when moving from 1080p to 4K point to GPU constraints. At 1080p High (47 FPS) versus 1080p Low (76 FPS), the 38% reduction shows the graphics pipeline is already under stress at full HD, while the CPU still has headroom.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its specifications are modest: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines, with 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 2400 MHz, delivering 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate.

The memory configuration is entirely system-dependent, using shared memory with bandwidth that varies by platform. This is a critical limitation for Palworld, which likely requires substantial memory bandwidth for its open-world environments. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1.4% slower). This positioning indicates the Arc B370 performs at a level comparable to integrated graphics from over a decade ago.

The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm its integrated nature, with no dedicated power connectors or display outputs beyond the portable device interface. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are the key metrics governing Palworld's resolution scaling. At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU must process approximately 8.3 million pixels per frame, and with an average of 17 FPS at High settings, the pixel pipeline is clearly saturated.

The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility mean the GPU can technically handle modern rendering features, but the raw throughput limits prevent their effective use. The FP32 compute of 6.144 TFLOPS is insufficient for the shader complexity of Palworld at higher quality settings, explaining why Ultra presets collapse to 13 FPS at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its best results. Low settings produce an average of 76 FPS, which is playable for most users. Medium settings yield 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS, indicating reasonably stable frame delivery. High settings drop to 47 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy: each quality tier costs roughly 15-20 FPS from the previous tier.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens significantly. Low settings average 50 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 47 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The 1440p Medium result demonstrates the system's practical ceiling for smooth gameplay—41 FPS is borderline but functional, while the 35 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below comfortable thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS with a minimum of 19 FPS and maximum of 26 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None of these results approach playable frame rates, and the Medium preset's 19 FPS minimum shows severe frame time spikes that would be noticeable as stutter.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Medium preset at each resolution offers the most balanced performance with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the 52-71 FPS range suggests the system can maintain playable performance with some headroom. At 1440p Medium, the 35-47 FPS range is marginal. At 4K Medium, the 19-26 FPS range is unplayable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's severe limitations, as the CPU's 75th percentile standing among processors cannot compensate for the graphics bottleneck.

The rank position indicates that this combo is outperformed by approximately 92% of tested systems, with only 238 combinations performing worse. This places the configuration in the lowest performance tier, suitable only for minimal settings at lower resolutions. The data suggests that users seeking better Palworld performance would need to consider a discrete GPU, as the Arc B370's integrated nature fundamentally limits its capability.

The disparity between the CPU's respectable benchmark standing (75th percentile, avg score 21484) and the GPU's bottom-tier position (5th percentile, avg score 1184) explains the overall ranking. The system is balanced in compute tasks but severely imbalanced for gaming, where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The 2706th rank out of 2944 combos aligns with the measured frame rates: this is a system designed for productivity, not gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo can achieve in Palworld?

A: The maximum measured average frame rate is 76 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS, while 1080p Medium achieves 62 FPS.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 28 FPS at Low settings, with Ultra dropping to 13 FPS. All 4K results are well below playable thresholds.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 0.2% slower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% slower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000.

Q: What is the recommended resolution for this combo?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution, with Low and Medium settings providing playable frame rates of 76 FPS and 62 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU's performance affect Palworld?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs shows adequate processing power, but the GPU's 5th percentile ranking means graphics performance is the limiting factor at all resolutions.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates like at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 52 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it drops to 35 FPS; at 4K Medium, it falls to 19 FPS, showing increasingly unstable frame delivery at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which delivers 62 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum and 71 FPS maximum. This configuration provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, maintaining frame rates above 50 FPS even in demanding scenes.

For users prioritizing smoothness over visuals, 1920x1080 Low delivers 76 FPS average, offering the highest frame rate available from this system. This setting is recommended for competitive play or environments with many dynamic objects, as the higher frame rate provides better responsiveness.

The 1440p resolution is only viable at Low settings (50 FPS), while Medium at 1440p (41 FPS) approaches the edge of playability. Users with 1440p displays should accept Low settings for consistent performance or tolerate occasional dips with Medium. The 4K resolution is not recommended under any settings, as even Low (28 FPS) falls below acceptable standards.

High settings at 1080p (47 FPS) represent a middle ground for users who prioritize visual fidelity, but the Medium preset offers a superior frame rate with minimal visual compromise. Ultra settings should be avoided entirely, as they provide the lowest performance at every resolution without a corresponding benefit in playability. The data clearly indicates that Medium at 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware combination.