Palworld

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1080p with High settings in Palworld?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with Intel Arc B570 delivers an average of 81 FPS at 1920x1080 on High settings.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582).

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

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440) and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367).

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions?

A: The lowest average is 22 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the data for this combo measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured, as indicated by the "dataIsMeasured" field being true.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B570 features a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s, utilizing 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, alongside 18 ray tracing cores. Its compute capabilities include 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance.

In Palworld, the GPU's role is central to the frame rate outcomes, as the measured FPS scales consistently with settings changes at each resolution. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's demands, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 1440p and the drop-off at 4K Ultra, which suggests memory bandwidth or pixel throughput constraints rather than capacity issues. The GPU's pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, which are key metrics for understanding how the card handles the game's visual load at higher resolutions.

The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% slower) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% faster). However, in actual Palworld gameplay, the data shows a clear dependence on the GPU for higher settings, as the FPS differences between Low and Ultra presets are substantial across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's performance degrades as resolution increases, which indicates where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 81 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 53 FPS, a 34.6% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 30 FPS, a 63% drop from 1080p. This pattern shows a strong GPU limitation at higher resolutions, as the CPU's role becomes less significant when pixel count increases.

For Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 130 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p (34.6% drop), and 47 FPS at 4K (63.8% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at 1080p Low where the frame rate reaches 130 FPS.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, which provide additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 121. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 69 FPS (min 59, max 80), and at 4K Medium, the average is 38 FPS (min 33, max 44). The narrowing of the min-max range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming more consistently saturated, reducing frame time variance.

Ultra settings produce the most demanding load: 61 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the playable threshold for most users, indicating that this combo cannot handle maximum settings at the highest resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is a 63.9% drop, mirroring the pattern seen at other settings, which reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 130 FPS average
• Medium: 105 FPS average (min 89, max 121)
• High: 81 FPS average
• Ultra: 61 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. The step from Low to Medium costs 25 FPS (19.2% reduction), from Medium to High costs 24 FPS (22.9% reduction), and from High to Ultra costs 20 FPS (24.7% reduction). The consistent incremental drops indicate that each settings tier adds a similar GPU load.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 85 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average (min 59, max 80)
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 40 FPS average

At 1440p, the frame rates remain playable for most settings, with Low and Medium providing smooth experiences. The drop from Low to Medium is 16 FPS (18.8%), Medium to High is 16 FPS (23.2%), and High to Ultra is 13 FPS (24.5%). The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 30 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 47 FPS average
• Medium: 38 FPS average (min 33, max 44)
• High: 30 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

At 4K, only Low settings provide a consistently playable experience, with Medium being borderline and High/Ultra falling below 30 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 9 FPS drop (19.1%), Medium to High is 8 FPS (21.1%), and High to Ultra is 8 FPS (26.7%).

The overall data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with all settings delivering above 60 FPS. At 1440p, Low and Medium are viable, while 4K is limited to Low settings for acceptable performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen+ architecture (Pinnacle Ridge). It runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s and connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 2600 scores 1248 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core. Its Geekbench scores are 5648 multi-core and 1154 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 13160, with a single-thread score of 2239. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21484, placing it at the 75th percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's role in Palworld is evident from the frame rates at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 130 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower resolutions and settings. However, the data shows that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings, as the FPS drops scale with resolution rather than CPU load.

The Ryzen 5 2600's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% slower), Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% slower), Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.7% faster), and AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% slower). These comparisons suggest that the CPU's overall compute performance is competitive with these processors, even though its architecture is older.

In Palworld specifically, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS at 1080p across all settings. The data does not show any CPU-limited scenarios, as the FPS does not plateau at any resolution. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600 provides adequate processing power for this game, with the GPU being the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p gaming: All settings deliver above 60 FPS, but the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 105 FPS average (min 89, max 121), Medium provides a smooth experience with a minimum frame rate that stays above 60 FPS. The High preset at 81 FPS is also viable, but the 24 FPS difference between Medium and High may not justify the visual improvement. Ultra at 61 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, as the minimum FPS is not recorded for this setting.

For 1440p gaming: The Low preset at 85 FPS is the safest choice for consistent performance, but the Medium preset at 69 FPS (min 59, max 80) is the best option for those willing to accept a minimum frame rate near 60. The High preset at 53 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but the risk of drops below 50 FPS makes it a less reliable choice. Ultra at 40 FPS is not recommended for smooth play.

For 4K gaming: Only the Low preset at 47 FPS provides a playable experience, and even this may struggle in intensive scenes. The Medium preset at 38 FPS (min 33, max 44) is borderline, while High (30 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) are below the playable threshold. For 4K, users should stick to Low settings or consider lowering the resolution.

The data suggests that the Medium preset at 1080p is the best overall experience, offering a high average frame rate with a comfortable minimum. For users prioritizing visual quality, High at 1080p or Medium at 1440p are reasonable compromises. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where it still maintains 61 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2362 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range performance (65th percentile) combined with the CPU's older architecture (75th percentile), resulting in a system that is capable but not competitive with higher-end setups.

The combo's rank of 2362 (out of 2944) means that 582 combos perform worse, while 2361 perform better. This places the system in the lower quartile of tested configurations, which is consistent with the measured FPS data. The 4K Ultra result of 22 FPS and the 4K High result of 30 FPS are below what many modern combos achieve, contributing to the low ranking.

However, the combo's performance at 1080p is respectable, with all settings above 60 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 130 FPS is particularly strong, suggesting that the system can handle less demanding titles or esports games well. The ranking is heavily influenced by the 4K results, where the GPU's limitations become apparent.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU ranks at the 65th percentile (average score 20556), and the CPU ranks at the 75th percentile (average score 21484). These individual rankings indicate that both components are above average, but their combination in Palworld produces a result that is below the 50th percentile. This discrepancy suggests that the game is particularly demanding on the GPU at higher resolutions, which the Arc B570 cannot fully handle.

The combo's rank of 2362 out of 2944 places it in the 19.8th percentile of all tested combos in this game. This is a notable underperformance relative to the components' individual standings, likely due to the game's heavy GPU load at 4K. For users with this combo, the data recommends sticking to 1080p or 1440p Medium settings to achieve a satisfactory experience, as the 4K Ultra results are not competitive with other tested configurations.