Palworld

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Palworld. The benchmark data shows a system where the graphics solution is the primary bottleneck, with performance falling into the lower percentiles of all tested combinations. The Arc B370, an integrated graphics processor, delivers frame rates that are playable only at the lowest settings and resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600G's capable six-core processor is left largely underutilized. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to explain the relationship between the CPU, GPU, and game settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, clearly indicating that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 76 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 50 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 28 FPS, which is nearly a 63% reduction from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput, not a CPU limitation.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 47 at 1080p to 31 at 1440p and then to 17 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is a 64% decrease. This massive performance penalty at higher resolutions suggests that the Arc B370's fill rate and shading capabilities are overwhelmed by the increased number of pixels. The data shows that the system is not able to maintain a playable experience at 4K in any setting, with the highest 4K average being just 28 FPS on Low.

The fact that the frame rate drops so dramatically with resolution, while the CPU has ample multi-threaded headroom, points squarely at the GPU as the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the steep decline in performance confirms that the Arc B370's 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs are the primary constraint. The 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is simply not enough to handle the demands of Palworld at high pixel counts.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the only viable way to play Palworld with this hardware combination is at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This preset produces an average of 76 FPS, which is the only configuration that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. All other settings at 1080p result in averages below 60 FPS, with Medium at 62 FPS and High at 47 FPS. While the Medium preset is close, the data shows that Low is the only option that provides a comfortable performance margin.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more difficult. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS, and High drops to 31 FPS. For users with a 1440p monitor, the data suggests that using Low settings is the only reasonable choice, but even then, the frame rate is not consistently above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it produces the lowest average FPS of 36 at 1080p, 24 at 1440p, and 13 at 4K.

The data indicates that the visual quality difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is likely not worth the 14 FPS average penalty. The measured FPS for Medium is 62, which is closer to the 60 FPS target, but the minimum FPS of 52 suggests potential stutters in demanding scenes. The recommendation is to prioritize frame rate stability. The combination of the Arc B370's low 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the steep resolution scaling makes Low settings at 1080p the only sensible configuration for a consistent experience.

FAQ

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

A: The best measured configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, yielding an average FPS of 76. This is the only preset that provides a frame rate well above 60 FPS. All other settings at 1080p produce averages below 60 FPS, and higher resolutions result in significantly lower performance.

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

A: No. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 28 on Low settings. Medium averages 23 FPS, High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages just 13 FPS. These frame rates are not playable, indicating the GPU cannot handle the pixel count.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this setup?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370's performance ranking is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Resolution scaling is severe, with FPS dropping by over 60% from 1080p to 4K on Low settings. This pattern indicates a graphics processing limitation, not a CPU issue.

Q: Is the Medium preset a good choice at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, which is above 60, but its minimum FPS is 52. This suggests potential frame drops. Low settings average 76 FPS with a higher performance ceiling, making it the safer choice for consistent smoothness.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of 3DMark score?

A: The Arc B370 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. Its closest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (a -0.2% difference) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 (a -0.5% difference). The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower with a score of 1168.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 2560x1440?

A: The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 50, achieved with the Low settings preset. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, which aligns with the GPU's low individual performance percentile. The Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, underscoring that this is a very low-end graphics solution. The CPU, in contrast, is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, showing a significant mismatch in capability.

This ranking indicates that the system is severely held back by the graphics component. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the system cannot achieve playable frame rates at high settings or high resolutions. The combo's rank is consistent with its performance in the FPS breakdown, where the best-case scenario is 76 FPS at 1080p Low. The data suggests that this combination is only suitable for low-demand gaming or as a basic productivity platform, not for a game like Palworld with its open-world survival requirements.

When looking at the combo ranking, it's clear that the CPU's strong showing in synthetic benchmarks does not translate to gaming performance. The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, which is 0.1% higher than its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-1220P. However, this processing power is wasted in this configuration. The combo's rank of 2706 is a direct result of the Arc B370's limitations, which are the deciding factor in the overall gaming experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and a 7 nm process node. These specifications are more than sufficient for Palworld, as the game's performance is not limited by CPU throughput. The CPU's 3DMark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a max threads score of 5455 and a 16-thread score of 5451.

In this specific test, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and it does so without becoming a bottleneck. The FPS scaling with resolution proves this. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would be similar at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Instead, we see significant drops at higher resolutions, which is the classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's high percentile ranking (74th) compared to the GPU's (5th) highlights this imbalance.

The 5600G's 65W TDP and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for the system, but they don't compensate for the weak GPU. The CPU's performance in Cinebench R23 (10551 multicore, 1409 singlecore) further demonstrates its capability. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600G is not the issue in this configuration. The system's low rank in Palworld is entirely attributable to the Intel Arc B370, which is unable to utilize the CPU's available processing headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's capabilities across all tested settings and resolutions. The table below summarizes the average FPS for each configuration.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 76 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 62 | 52 | 71 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 47 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 36 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 50 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 41 | 35 | 47 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 31 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 24 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 28 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 23 | 19 | 26 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 17 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 13 | - | - |

At 1080p, the system shows a clear progression from Low to Ultra. The 76 FPS on Low is the only result above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 52 is notable, as it indicates that even this setting can experience drops below the desired threshold. High and Ultra presets are not recommended, as they fall below 50 FPS.

At 1440p, performance degrades significantly. The Low preset is the only one that stays above 40 FPS, averaging 50. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35, which is borderline playable. High and Ultra are not viable for a smooth experience. At 4K, all presets are below 30 FPS, making the game unplayable at this resolution. The data shows a consistent pattern where the Arc B370 cannot handle the demands of Palworld beyond the lowest settings at 1080p.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. It features 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Its performance is severely limited, as evidenced by its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184. This score puts it on par with legacy discrete GPUs from over a decade ago.

The GPU's memory is "System Shared", meaning it uses the system's DDR4 RAM. This is a major disadvantage, as the memory bandwidth is limited by the CPU's dual-channel memory bus and is "System Dependent". This shared memory configuration contributes to the poor performance, especially at higher resolutions where more memory bandwidth is needed. The GPU's low fill rate (48.00 GPixel/s) and texture rate (96.00 GTexel/s) are insufficient for modern games.

The gaming data shows that the Arc B370 is the sole reason for the system's low FPS. Its inability to maintain playable frame rates at 1080p Medium or higher, and its complete failure at 4K, is the defining characteristic of this combo. The GPU's 25W TDP and "IGP" slot width confirm its integrated nature, making it unsuitable for demanding tasks. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the limiting component, and its performance is the primary factor in the combo's low rank of 2706 in Palworld.