Palworld

Palworld presents a unique challenge for hardware analysis due to its early-access nature and demanding engine. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B370, a combination that yields surprisingly low frame rates across all settings. The data, derived from direct measurement, indicates a severe bottleneck that limits the experience far below what the individual component specifications might suggest.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a system under extreme duress. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 47 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 31 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 17 FPS, representing a 64% loss from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is completely overwhelmed, as the pixel count increase directly translates to a near-linear workload increase for the renderer.

However, the behavior at lower settings is more revealing. At Low settings, the combo achieves 76 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 34% from 1080p to 1440p and again 44% from 1440p to 4K. This consistent, steep decline indicates that even when the graphical load is reduced, the Intel Arc B370 cannot maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions. The data suggests that the GPU's rendering capabilities, specifically its fill rate and shader throughput, are the primary limiting factor.

The difference between High and Low settings at the same resolution further clarifies the bottleneck. At 1080p, dropping from High to Low yields a 62% performance increase (47 to 76 FPS). At 4K, the same settings change yields a 65% increase (17 to 28 FPS). The fact that the relative gain is nearly identical across resolutions suggests that the GPU is not being bottlenecked by the CPU at any point; instead, it is consistently running at its maximum capacity, and reducing settings simply allows it to complete less work per frame, leading to a proportional FPS increase.

This pattern points to a component that is fundamentally underpowered for Palworld. The game's open-world environment with its many dynamic elements creates a continuous, high load on the graphics processor. The measured data shows that the Arc B370's performance ceiling is reached even at the lowest tested resolution, and any increase in pixel count or visual fidelity results in a dramatic and expected drop in frame rate, confirming a pure GPU-bound scenario across all tested configurations.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process node. Its specifications, while compact, are telling. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of just 25 W. This low power envelope is characteristic of an iGPU, and its performance class is confirmed by its benchmark results.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B370 scores 1184 points. This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating that it is among the slowest graphics processors in the database. Its nearest rivals in this benchmark include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, with the Arc B370 trailing the latter by 0.5%. This comparison highlights the GPU's performance tier, which is far below what is typically required for modern gaming at high resolutions.

The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning the GPU uses the system's DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means its performance is tied to the CPU's memory support. In this case, the Ryzen 5 7500F supports dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. While this is a decent figure for system memory, it is a fraction of what dedicated graphics cards offer, and it contributes to the GPU's overall performance limitations.

The GPU's parallelism is also limited. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 ROPs. These numbers are low compared to even entry-level discrete GPUs. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These figures directly translate to the low frame rates observed in Palworld, as the GPU simply cannot process the necessary pixel and texture data quickly enough to maintain fluid gameplay. The measured FPS data in Palworld aligns perfectly with this GPU's profile, showing it to be the primary constraint in every test scenario.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. This is a capable modern CPU, and its benchmark scores confirm its position in the mid-range segment.

In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 22799 points in multi-core and 3218 points in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 24964, which places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with the 7500F performing 0.1% better than the former and 0.2% worse than the latter. These scores indicate that the CPU has ample processing power for gaming.

Given the CPU's performance class, it is clear that it is not the limiting factor in the Palworld benchmarks. The Ryzen 5 7500F's single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3218-point Cinebench R23 score, is more than sufficient to feed a low-end GPU like the Arc B370. In the measured FPS data, the frame rates are consistently low across all settings and resolutions, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is likely waiting for the GPU to finish rendering each frame.

The fact that the CPU is not the bottleneck is also supported by the scaling behavior. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see frame rates that are less dependent on resolution, with a plateau at higher settings. Instead, the data shows a strong correlation between resolution and FPS, indicating that the GPU's workload is the determining factor. The Ryzen 5 7500F provides a stable platform with fast Zen 4 cores and DDR5 memory, but this combination is wasted when paired with a GPU of the Arc B370's capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across 12 different configurations. The stark reality is that no tested setting achieves a consistently smooth 60 FPS experience. The best-case scenario is at 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS is 76. This is the only configuration that breaks the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so with a comfortable margin.

At 1080p, the results are as follows: Low averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The drop-off from Medium to High is 24%, which is significant. This suggests that the gap between Medium and High settings represents a substantial increase in graphical complexity for Palworld that the Arc B370 cannot handle efficiently.

At 2560x1440, the performance is consistently below playable thresholds. Low averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS (min 35, max 47), High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. None of these averages are ideal for a fast-paced game, and the minimum FPS values for Medium dip into the 30s, indicating noticeable stuttering during complex scenes.

At 3840x2160, the results are mostly unplayable. Low averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS (min 19, max 26), High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. These frame rates are far below what is needed for a responsive gaming experience, making 4K an impractical choice for this hardware combination in Palworld. The data shows a clear and consistent degradation as resolution increases, with no configuration at 4K coming close to 30 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall ranking for this specific combination in Palworld is 2706 out of 2944 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. This is a very poor result, reflecting the substantial performance deficit caused by the Intel Arc B370 GPU.

The ranking is not a measure of the CPU's ability, but rather a holistic assessment of the pairing's gaming performance. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its high percentile ranking, is likely capable of much higher frame rates when paired with a more powerful GPU. The data suggests that this combo's rank is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU's inability to render the game at a competitive level.

This low ranking is consistent with the GPU's individual performance percentile of 5. It is a clear indicator that while the CPU is a strong performer, the system's overall gaming capability is severely hampered by the integrated graphics solution. For a user looking at this data, it would be clear that this pairing is not intended for high-performance gaming, and the measured frame rates confirm that it operates in a performance tier that is several levels below what is considered standard for modern PC gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Palworld?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 76, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system handle Palworld at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 28 on Low settings, and it drops to 13 FPS on Ultra. These frame rates are not suitable for a playable experience.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F or the Intel Arc B370 the bottleneck?

A: The benchmark data indicates the Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor. The CPU's high benchmark scores and the FPS scaling pattern, which is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, point to a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B370 scores 1184. This is 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS on Low settings is 76, while on High settings it is 47. This represents a 62% performance increase when switching from High to Low.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested systems in Palworld?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, yielding an average of 76 FPS. This should be the default choice for any user seeking fluid gameplay.

For users who prefer higher visual quality, the Medium preset at 1080p is a viable alternative, with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 52 FPS. This provides a playable experience with only a slight risk of frame drops in busy scenes. The jump from Low to Medium is significant in visual terms, but the performance cost is a 18% reduction in average FPS.

The High and Ultra presets at 1080p are not recommended for a consistently good experience, as they produce averages of 47 and 36 FPS, respectively. These settings may be acceptable for players who prioritize visuals over smoothness, but the data suggests they will encounter noticeable lag.

At 1440p, only the Low preset (50 FPS average) approaches a playable frame rate. Medium at 1440p yields an average of 41 FPS, which is on the edge of playability but with minimums that drop to 35 FPS. All settings at 4K are not recommended, as the maximum average FPS is 28. The analysis of the data clearly shows that this hardware combination is intended for 1080p gaming, and even then, it requires a conservative settings preset to achieve a stable frame rate.