Palworld

Palworld on the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers playable performance only at 1080p with lower presets, with the data showing a hard ceiling imposed by the integrated graphics. The benchmark results indicate a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, and the combo ranks in the bottom percentile of all tested systems, making it suitable for low-detail survival crafting rather than high-fidelity exploration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and consistent drop as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K, revealing that the Intel Arc B390's integrated graphics are the primary limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 84 FPS, which is fully playable, but this falls to 56 FPS at 1440p Low and then collapses to 31 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 63% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, a decline that outpaces what a typical discrete GPU would show and points to the shared memory and limited pixel throughput of the integrated solution.

The pattern repeats across all quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 53 at 1080p to 35 at 1440p and then to 19 at 4K, a 64% loss from the lowest to highest resolution. Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 68 FPS at 1080p, 45 at 1440p, and 25 at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is likely too demanding for this hardware anyway, starts at 40 FPS at 1080p, falls to 26 at 1440p, and bottoms out at 15 at 4K. The consistent proportional drop across all presets—roughly 35-45% from 1080p to 1440p and another 40-45% from 1440p to 4K—indicates that the GPU is saturated at every resolution and that the CPU is not the bottleneck in these scenarios.

What this scaling behavior says about the limiting component is clear: the Arc B390's 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 compute are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in Palworld. The game's open-world environments with many dynamic objects and draw calls amplify the strain on the 24 ROPs and 48 TMUs. The 4K Ultra result of 15 FPS is effectively a slideshow, and even 4K Low at 31 FPS is below the threshold for comfortable play. The data suggests that 1080p is the only viable resolution for this combo, and even there, only the Low and Medium presets approach acceptable frame rates. The scaling curve is steep and unforgiving, with no resolution showing a graceful degradation—each step up in pixels exacts a heavy toll on the integrated graphics.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2607 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 11% of all systems. This is a poor showing that reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities. The rank of 2607 means that 337 other CPU-GPU pairings perform worse, but the vast majority of systems deliver better frame rates in this game. The percentileVsAllGpus score of 9 for the Arc B390 reinforces this, indicating that the GPU sits in the 9th percentile of all graphics processors, while the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 71 shows a much healthier standing for the processor.

The gap between the CPU and GPU rankings is instructive. The Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a mid-range processor from 2020, and its benchmark scores—such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and a Geekbench multicore score of 6637—place it well above the bottom tier. However, the Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 is extremely low, and its nearest rivals are all ancient or low-end parts: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (deltaPct 1.3), GeForce 800M (deltaPct 1.5), GT 625 OEM (deltaPct 2.5), and GT 710 (deltaPct 2.7). The Arc B390 outperforms these by only 1-3%, which places it in the same performance class as decade-old entry-level discrete GPUs.

In the context of Palworld specifically, the combo's rank of 2607 out of 2944 suggests that most players with even modest discrete graphics cards will see better results. The measured FPS at 1080p Low of 84 FPS is respectable, but the fact that this is the peak performance for the entire combo—and that it falls off so quickly at higher resolutions—means the system is only suitable for the most forgiving settings. The data shows a combo that is heavily imbalanced: the CPU has headroom to spare, but the GPU drags the entire system down to the bottom percentile. For a survival game that benefits from consistent frame rates for building and combat, this ranking is a clear warning that users should temper expectations.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the dominant component in this combo's performance profile, and its specifications explain why the measured FPS is so low. The GPU is built on Intel's 3 nm process with the Xe3-LPG architecture and Panther Lake chip, featuring 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. The base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and the memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's DDR4 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This shared memory configuration is a critical weakness: the memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," and with the Ryzen 5 4600G's dual-channel DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s, the GPU is competing with the CPU for the same memory bandwidth.

The clock speeds tell a story of a GPU that is designed for efficiency rather than raw performance. The 300 MHz base clock is extremely low, and while the 2500 MHz boost is more respectable, the sustained clocks in a real workload like Palworld are likely to be limited by thermal and power constraints within the integrated design. The 80 W TDP for the whole GPU is modest, but the lack of dedicated memory means that the 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 120.0 GTexel/s texture rate are often starved for data. In Palworld, which features large open environments with many textures and effects, this memory bottleneck becomes the primary limiter.

The GPU's benchmark results confirm its low standing. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are the GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710—all of which are over a decade old and were entry-level even then. The deltaPct values of 1.3 to 2.7 show that the Arc B390 is only marginally faster than these parts, which means it has no headroom for demanding titles. In Palworld, the 24 ROPs limit pixel fill rate to 60.00 GPixel/s, which is simply too low for 4K rendering, and the 48 TMUs cannot handle the texture-heavy environments at high settings. The 12 RT cores are present but irrelevant at this performance level, as ray tracing would cripple the frame rate further.

The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution and settings combination. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU could potentially drive higher frame rates, the GPU maxes out at 84 FPS. The lack of dedicated VRAM means that textures may be stored in system memory, causing stutters and reducing effective bandwidth. For Palworld, which is a survival game with persistent world elements, this GPU is only adequate for low-detail play at 1080p, and the measured FPS reflects that reality.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Palworld?

A: The measured data shows that 1080p is the only viable resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 84 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it averages 68 FPS. At 1440p, even Low settings drop to 56 FPS, and at 4K, the best result is 31 FPS at Low settings, which is below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 is only 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the GT 710. This places it in the same performance class as these older entry-level parts.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G holding back the GPU?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU ranks in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The CPU has sufficient compute headroom, and the GPU is the limiting factor in all measured scenarios.

Q: What settings should I use for the best experience at 1080p?

A: The measured FPS shows that Low settings at 1080p give 84 FPS, Medium gives 68 FPS, High gives 53 FPS, and Ultra gives 40 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and smoothness, Medium is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: No. The best 4K result is 31 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 25 FPS and High at 19 FPS. All of these are below the 30 FPS minimum for acceptable play, and Ultra at 15 FPS is unplayable.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Palworld?

A: The combo ranks 2607 out of 2944 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11% of all systems. This is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking and indicates that most other hardware pairings will deliver better performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for settings selection, with 1080p being the only resolution that offers acceptable performance. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 84 FPS average, which is smooth and responsive for a survival game. Medium at 1080p is the sweet spot, offering 68 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS, which provides a good balance between visual quality and fluidity. High at 1080p drops to 53 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show strain, and Ultra at 40 FPS is borderline for a game that benefits from consistent frame rates.

For players who prioritize smooth gameplay, the data suggests sticking with Medium at 1080p. The minimum FPS of 58 at this preset ensures that the frame rate rarely dips below 60, which is important for combat and building mechanics. The Low preset at 84 FPS offers more headroom, but the visual fidelity loss is significant in an open-world game where environmental details matter. High at 53 FPS is acceptable for less action-heavy moments, but the lack of a reported minimum FPS makes it risky for areas with many enemies or structures.

At 1440p, the data shows that even Low settings at 56 FPS are only marginally playable, and Medium at 45 FPS with a min of 38 FPS will cause noticeable stutters. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with the best being Low at 31 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. The recommendation is to avoid 1440p and 4K entirely with this combo, as the frame rate drops are too severe. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it yields the lowest scores across the board—40 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and 15 FPS at 4K—and offers diminishing visual returns.

The data supports a simple hierarchy: 1080p Medium is the optimal choice for the best balance of performance and quality, 1080p Low is the safe choice for maximum smoothness, and 1080p High is acceptable for those who prefer visuals over frame rate. Higher resolutions are not viable, and users should prioritize resolution over preset quality if they must play above 1080p. The measured FPS at 1080p Medium (68 avg, 58 min) is the most reliable configuration for an enjoyable Palworld experience on this hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G plays a supporting role in this combo, and its specifications show that it has more than enough compute power for Palworld, which is a game that typically scales well with GPU rather than CPU. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename) built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The 65 W TDP is modest, and the CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is shared with the integrated GPU.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its mid-range positioning. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 indicate solid multi-threaded performance for a 2020 processor. The Geekbench multicore score of 6637 and single-core score of 1460 further confirm that the CPU is not a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The PassMark multithread score of 15992 and single-thread score of 2653 place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, meaning it performs better than the majority of processors in the database. The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark data—AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core 7 150U (deltaPct 0.6), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (deltaPct -0.6), and Intel Core i3-14100T (deltaPct -0.8)—show that the 4600G is competitive with newer low-power parts, though it trails the i3-14100T by a small margin.

In the context of Palworld, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data shows that it is not the limiting factor. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU-bound behavior, and the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's physics and AI systems. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 4863 and max_threads score of 4889 show that the CPU scales well with multi-threaded workloads, which is relevant for Palworld's world simulation. However, the lack of a dedicated GPU means that the CPU's integrated Vega 7 graphics are not used in this combo—the Arc B390 handles all rendering—so the CPU's performance is purely about feeding the discrete GPU.

The data shows that the CPU has headroom in this combo. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 84 FPS, but this is likely limited by the GPU, not the CPU. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by Geekbench single-core score of 1460 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 1919, is adequate for Palworld's main thread, which handles player input and world updates. The memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is shared with the GPU, which could be a point of contention, but the CPU's cache hierarchy helps mitigate this. Ultimately, the Ryzen 5 4600G is a capable partner for the Arc B390, and any performance issues in Palworld are squarely attributable to the GPU, not the CPU.