Palworld

# Palworld with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + Intel Arc B390

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor with the Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics produces a system that ranks 2607th out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. The measured frame rates tell a story of a platform that can handle the game at lower resolutions and settings, but struggles significantly as demands increase. The data reveals a system where the integrated GPU is the primary limiting factor, though the CPU's capabilities are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K shows a steep and consistent decline across all quality presets, indicating that the integrated graphics solution is heavily taxed as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 84 at 1920x1080 to 56 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 28 frames, and then further to 31 at 3840x2160. This represents a 63% loss in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The pattern is similar at Medium settings, where the average falls from 68 at 1080p to 45 at 1440p and 25 at 4K. High settings show 53 at 1080p, 35 at 1440p, and 19 at 4K, while Ultra settings drop from 40 at 1080p to 26 at 1440p and just 15 at 4K.

The scaling behavior suggests that the Intel Arc B390's memory bandwidth and compute resources become increasingly saturated as resolution rises. Since the GPU uses System Shared memory with bandwidth that is System Dependent, the demands of higher resolutions likely strain the shared memory subsystem. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing, with frame rates roughly halving at every preset level. This indicates that the GPU's pixel processing capabilities, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and only 24 ROPs, are wholly inadequate for 4K gaming in Palworld.

The frame time consistency also degrades at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the minimum FPS at 1080p is 58 with a maximum of 79, while at 1440p the range is 38 to 52, and at 4K it narrows to 21 to 29. The tighter range at 4K suggests the system is consistently hitting a performance ceiling rather than experiencing intermittent frame drops. The data implies that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo approaches playable frame rates, and even then only at lower quality presets.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. It operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts up to 2500 MHz, delivering 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% slower), GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% slower), GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% slower), and GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% slower).

The system-shared memory configuration means the GPU has no dedicated VRAM, relying instead on the system's DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface. This architecture likely contributes to the performance collapses at higher resolutions, as memory bandwidth becomes a critical constraint. The 51.2 GB/s system memory bandwidth is shared between CPU and GPU workloads, and Palworld's open-world survival gameplay with many entities likely creates significant memory pressure.

The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 means it can technically run modern rendering features, but the raw throughput is insufficient for demanding titles. The 12 ray tracing cores are present, but enabling such features would further degrade already low frame rates. The measured data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS of 84 is only marginally above playable thresholds, and any increase in visual fidelity quickly pushes the system into sub-30 FPS territory at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This processor scores 16429 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2319 in single-core testing, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 with an average score of 19617 (0.1% faster), Intel Core i5-12500 at 19668 (0.4% faster), Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 (0.5% slower), and Intel Core i5-11600KF at 19723 (0.7% faster).

In Palworld, the CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache provide adequate capacity for game logic and entity management. The processor's Passmark multithread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 indicate balanced performance that should handle the game's simulation requirements. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5386 and max-thread score of 5411 show good scaling across the 12 threads, which is relevant for a survival game that must track many concurrent AI entities and world state changes.

The CPU's role in this system appears secondary to the GPU bottleneck, as evidenced by the frame rate patterns. At 1080p Low settings where the GPU is least stressed, the 84 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames at a reasonable rate. However, the fact that frame rates drop dramatically with resolution increases points to the GPU being the constraining factor. The Ryzen 5 5500's 65W TDP and 7nm process node make it an efficient partner, but its PCIe Gen 3 interface and dual-channel DDR4 memory support may limit the integrated GPU's access to memory bandwidth. The CPU's Geekbench multicore score of 7976 and single-core score of 1730 suggest it has sufficient headroom for Palworld's CPU demands, but the shared memory architecture creates a dependency between CPU and GPU performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combination is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 84. This is the only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, providing a smooth gameplay experience for Palworld's survival mechanics. The 1080p Medium preset delivers 68 FPS average with a range of 58 to 79, which remains playable and offers improved visual quality while maintaining frame rates above 60 in most scenarios.

At 1080p High settings, the average drops to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but may still be acceptable for a slower-paced survival game. The 1080p Ultra setting at 40 FPS average is borderline, with potential for noticeable stuttering during intense gameplay moments. Moving to 1440p, the Low preset at 56 FPS is the only viable option, while Medium at 45 FPS and High at 35 FPS become increasingly problematic. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even Low settings only achieve 31 FPS and Ultra drops to 15 FPS.

The data suggests that players should prioritize resolution over visual fidelity, staying at 1080p with Low or Medium settings for the best balance of performance and appearance. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a 19% performance improvement over High while offering better visual quality than Low, making it the recommended choice for most users. Those seeking maximum smoothness should select Low at 1080p, while those willing to accept frame rates in the 40-50 range can experiment with High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This system ranks 2607th out of 2944 tested combinations in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 11.4% of all configurations. The ranking reflects the significant performance gap between this integrated graphics solution and dedicated GPUs that dominate the upper tiers of the benchmark database. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482, positions this system in the entry-level segment where playability at modern game settings is limited.

The CPU's relatively strong 73rd percentile ranking does little to boost the overall combo ranking, as the GPU bottleneck dominates gaming performance. The Intel Arc B390's nearest GPU rivals are all legacy low-end discrete GPUs, which further contextualizes its limited capabilities. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked configurations is substantial, with the frame rate data showing that even the best-case scenario of 84 FPS at 1080p Low is modest by contemporary gaming standards.

The ranking suggests that this system is suitable for esports titles or older games rather than demanding modern survival games like Palworld at high settings. The combination of a mid-range CPU with an entry-level integrated GPU creates an imbalance where the CPU is significantly more capable than the graphics solution, but this does not translate into better gaming performance due to the GPU constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves average frame rates of 84 at Low settings, 68 at Medium (with a range of 58 to 79), 53 at High, and 40 at Ultra. The 1080p Low setting provides the highest performance, with a 24% improvement over Medium and a 110% improvement over Ultra. The Medium preset offers a balanced experience with a 28% performance increase over High.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop to 56 at Low, 45 at Medium (ranging from 38 to 52), 35 at High, and 26 at Ultra. The 1440p Low setting retains playable frame rates, but the step to Medium represents a 20% performance reduction, and Ultra falls to less than half of Low's performance.

At 3840x2160, the system manages only 31 FPS at Low, 25 at Medium (ranging from 21 to 29), 19 at High, and 15 at Ultra. The 4K resolution results in a 63% reduction from 1080p at Low settings, and the Ultra preset at 4K delivers only 18% of the frame rate achieved at 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 84, while Medium settings at the same resolution achieve 68 FPS. These are the only configurations that exceed 60 FPS average, making 1080p Low or Medium the recommended choices.

Q: Can this system run Palworld at 4K?

A: No. The measured data shows maximum average FPS of 31 at 4K with Low settings, and 15 FPS at Ultra. Even the lowest settings fail to provide playable frame rates at this resolution.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% faster than the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% faster than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the GT 710.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5500 ranks in the 73rd percentile of CPUs, while the Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile of GPUs. Frame rates drop consistently with resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU limitation.

Q: What is the frame rate range at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS based on measured data.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 2607th out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 11.4% of all configurations in the benchmark database.