Palworld

Palworld on the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a playable experience primarily at 1080p, but the data reveals a significant bottleneck in the GPU that limits performance at higher resolutions. The combination ranks in the 8th percentile of all tested combos for this game, indicating that while the CPU is competent, the graphics solution severely constrains frame rates. The benchmark results show a clear progression: 1080p Low achieves an average of 76 FPS, which is the only preset to cross the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K Ultra drops to a slideshow-like 13 FPS. This configuration is best suited for 1080p gaming with medium settings, where it balances visual fidelity with a playable 62 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Palworld?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides the optimal balance, yielding an average of 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. This is the highest settings preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 17507, placing it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482, making the 4600G 0.1% faster. It is also 0.6% faster than the Intel Core 7 150U, which scores 17395.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 capable of running Palworld at 1440p?

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 is possible, but with limitations. At High settings, the average FPS is 31, which is below the standard 60 FPS target. Dropping to Low settings at this resolution yields an average of 50 FPS, which is smoother but still not consistently high-refresh-rate territory.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra settings results in a significant performance cost. Low settings average 76 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to an average of 36 FPS, representing a performance reduction of over half when moving to the highest preset.

Q: Does the integrated nature of the Intel Arc B370 affect its performance?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B370 is an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a 25 W TDP and uses "System Shared" memory. Its benchmark score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its closest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: Where does this specific CPU and GPU combination rank for Palworld?

A: The combo ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combinations in Palworld. This places it in the lower tier of tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, most other combinations will provide better performance.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the Palworld experience with this hardware. The primary goal should be to achieve a stable frame rate, and the results show that 1080p is the only resolution where this is consistently possible. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a 62 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum, ensuring gameplay remains fluid even in demanding scenes. This represents the best balance between visual quality and performance, as it is the highest settings tier that stays above the 60 FPS average threshold.

For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p offers the best performance, with an average of 76 FPS. This is a significant jump from the Medium preset and provides a substantial margin for ensuring smooth gameplay. However, the visual compromise is notable. The High preset at 1080p, averaging 47 FPS, is a middle ground that is playable but may feel less smooth than the Medium or Low presets. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 36 FPS average, should be avoided as it sacrifices too much fluidity for marginal visual gains.

Venturing into higher resolutions is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option, with an average of 50 FPS, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 41 FPS, and the High preset drops to 31 FPS. The 3840x2160 resolution is essentially unplayable for this combination, with even the Low preset averaging only 28 FPS. The data strongly suggests that this hardware is best utilized at 1080p with Medium or Low settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary performance limiter in this configuration for Palworld. Its integrated design, featuring a 300 MHz base clock and 2400 MHz boost clock, is reflected in its low benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186, showing that the B370's performance is on par with a much older mobile graphics solution. The GPU's memory is designated as "System Shared," meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent," which can further hamper performance in a memory-intensive game like Palworld.

The impact of this GPU is evident in the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the GPU manages an average of 76 FPS, but this drops progressively as resolution and settings increase. The data shows a clear pattern: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS plummets to 13, demonstrating that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count and graphical load. The GPU's 1280 shading units and 40 texture mapping units are insufficient for high-resolution rendering, as indicated by the steep performance curve. The 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power, while not a direct measure of gaming performance, suggests a limited capability for the complex shader work required by modern games.

The GPU's performance relative to its rivals is telling. It is 0.2% slower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.5% slower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770. These comparisons place the Arc B370 firmly in the entry-level or legacy performance tier. For Palworld, this means users should expect to rely on lower settings and resolutions to achieve playable frame rates. The data indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU is capable of feeding it more frames than it can render, particularly at higher resolutions where the gap between the CPU's potential and the GPU's actual output widens.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested, underscoring that this is a low-performance pairing for this specific game. The rank is a direct result of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU's percentile ranking is significantly higher. The data shows that while the CPU is in the 71st percentile, the GPU is in the 5th percentile, creating a substantial imbalance.

This ranking means that the vast majority of other hardware combinations will deliver better performance in Palworld. The low rank is not surprising given the GPU's benchmark score of 1184, which is comparable to a decade-old discrete GPU. In practical terms, this combo is at the lower end of what can be considered playable, and it will struggle to maintain smooth frame rates at popular settings like 1440p High or 4K. The ranking serves as a warning that users should temper their expectations and stick to the recommended 1080p Medium or Low settings to get the best experience.

The high rank number (2706 out of 2944) also indicates that there is little headroom for future-proofing. As games become more demanding, this combination will likely fall further behind. The data suggests that the GPU is the constraining factor, and any upgrade path would need to focus on replacing the integrated graphics with a more powerful discrete solution. For now, the measured results show that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, and it should not be considered for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides a solid foundation for this system, but its capabilities are largely untapped in Palworld due to the GPU bottleneck. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its average benchmark score is 17507, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, which indicates it is a capable mid-range processor. This is supported by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919, showing strong multi-threaded performance for its class.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 4600G performs admirably. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and 0.6% faster than the Intel Core 7 150U. It is also 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i3-14100T. These deltas are minimal, suggesting that the 4600G is competitively positioned among its peers. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU, but the system's performance is ultimately limited by the graphics solution.

In the context of Palworld, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop significantly more with increased resolution than they do with increased CPU load. For example, moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low results in a 26 FPS drop (from 76 to 50), which is a GPU-bound change. The CPU's 12 threads are more than sufficient for this game, and its performance percentile suggests it can handle more demanding tasks than this GPU allows. Therefore, while the CPU is a competent component, its potential is wasted in this pairing, as the GPU prevents it from achieving higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B370 handle Palworld across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the performance is as follows: Low settings yield an average of 76 FPS, Medium settings yield an average of 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 71, High settings yield an average of 47 FPS, and Ultra settings yield an average of 36 FPS. This shows a clear and steady decline as settings increase, with a 40 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly across all presets. Low settings average 50 FPS, Medium settings average 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47, High settings average 31 FPS, and Ultra settings average 24 FPS. The data shows that even the Low preset at this resolution fails to maintain a 60 FPS average, indicating a major performance ceiling. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 26 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p, but the relative impact is similar.

At 3840x2160, the performance is largely unplayable. Low settings average 28 FPS, Medium settings average 23 FPS with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 26, High settings average 17 FPS, and Ultra settings average 13 FPS. The frame rates are consistently below 30 FPS, which will result in a stuttering and sluggish experience. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic: the Low preset drops from 76 FPS to 28 FPS, a 63% reduction. The Medium preset, which has the only recorded min/max values, shows a tight variance in 4K, suggesting the GPU is consistently hitting its limit. These numbers confirm that this hardware is only viable for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K being out of the question.