Palworld

Palworld’s measured performance with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Arc B390 combo is heavily constrained by the graphics side of the equation. The data indicates that this pairing is only viable at 1080p with moderate settings, and even then, it struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Arc B390, with its system-shared memory and low benchmark percentile, acts as the primary bottleneck, making settings and resolution choices far more critical than CPU selection.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, yielding an average of 84 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that breaks the 60 FPS threshold, making it the sole playable option for smooth gameplay. The jump from Low to Medium at this resolution results in a significant cost: the average drops to 68 FPS, a 16 FPS reduction. While 68 FPS is still technically playable, the margin for error in demanding scenes is slim, and the lack of a recorded minimum FPS for the Low setting suggests it is the safer choice for consistent performance.

At 1080p High, the average falls to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target most builders prefer for action-oriented survival games. The Ultra preset at 1080p is effectively unplayable, with an average of just 40 FPS. The data pattern is clear: the Arc B390 does not have the headroom for high-fidelity visuals. For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the 1080p Medium preset (68 FPS) is the highest setting that remains reasonably responsive, but the 1080p Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently fluid experience.

At higher resolutions, the situation degrades rapidly. The 2560x1440 Low preset produces 56 FPS, which is borderline, while Medium drops to 45 FPS. The 3840x2160 resolution is not viable for this combo, with the best-case Low preset averaging only 31 FPS. The recommendation is to treat 1080p as the target resolution and to use the Low preset as the default starting point. If the game’s dynamic resolution or upscaling features are available, they might allow for a slight bump in visual settings, but the raw data suggests that the performance headroom is minimal.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the defining component in this combo, and not in a positive way. Its benchmark data is sparse, with only a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, indicating extremely low performance relative to the broader market. The nearest rivals listed are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% faster), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% faster), GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% faster), and GT 710 (1443, 2.7% faster). These are all legacy or entry-level parts from years past, which contextualizes the Arc B390’s standing as a very weak performer.

The GPU’s specifications reinforce this picture. It features a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a TDP of 80 W. It has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. However, the most critical detail is its memory configuration: it uses "System Shared" memory, which is not dedicated VRAM. This means the GPU relies on the system’s main memory, and the bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent." This architecture explains why the FPS drops so sharply as resolution increases; the shared memory bus becomes a severe bottleneck when the frame buffer grows.

The GPU’s FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s. While these numbers sound reasonable on paper, the measured FPS tells the real story. At 3840x2160 High, the average is 19 FPS; at Ultra, it falls to 15 FPS. Even at 1080p, the Ultra preset only manages 40 FPS. The GPU is simply not capable of handling the geometry and texture loads of Palworld at higher settings. The data suggests that the Arc B390 is suited for very light workloads or as a basic display adapter, not for modern gaming at acceptable frame rates. Users should not expect this GPU to provide a playable experience beyond the lowest settings at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Palworld at 4K?

A: No. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 15 (Ultra) to 31 (Low). Even the Low preset at 4K is far below the 60 FPS target, making the game effectively unplayable at this resolution. Medium at 4K averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The 1920x1080 Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 84. This is the only measured configuration that exceeds 60 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset is the next best option at 68 FPS, but the Low preset offers the most comfortable margin for consistent performance.

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

A: The Arc B390’s average benchmark score is 1482, which is slightly higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). It sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a very low-performance part.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X holding back the GPU?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 7600X is a high-end desktop CPU with a 79th percentile ranking. Its scores, such as 15236 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1965 in single-core, are far above what the Arc B390 can utilize. The GPU’s system-shared memory and low compute power are the limiting factors, not the CPU.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 56 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 26 FPS. This is a 30 FPS difference, representing a 54% drop in performance. The Medium preset sits between them at 45 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The Intel Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it shares the system's main memory rather than having its own dedicated VRAM. Its memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which contributes to its poor scaling at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo’s capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets.

3840x2160 (4K): Performance is uniformly poor. The Low preset averages 31 FPS. Medium averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 15 FPS. None of these results are close to playable, and the data suggests that 4K is entirely out of reach for this hardware combination.

2560x1440 (1440p): Performance is borderline at best. The Low preset averages 56 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium averages 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. High drops to 35 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26 FPS. The 1440p resolution is only viable with the Low preset, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal for a game with fast-paced combat like Palworld.

1920x1080 (1080p): This is the only resolution where the combo becomes usable. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, which is the best result in the entire dataset. Medium averages 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS, which is a solid playable experience. High averages 53 FPS, and Ultra averages 40 FPS. The data clearly shows that 1080p Low or Medium are the only settings that provide a good gaming experience.

The progression across settings is consistent: each step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra results in a significant FPS loss. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 44 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 30 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 16 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is particularly sensitive to the increased shading and texture work required by higher presets, further confirming its role as the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of Palworld, this specific combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and an Intel Arc B390 ranks 2607 out of 2944 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations, which aligns with the low GPU benchmark percentile. The combo’s rank is a direct reflection of the Arc B390’s limitations. While the CPU is a strong performer, the pairing with such a weak GPU drags the overall system down significantly.

The ranking indicates that most other CPU and GPU combinations tested in Palworld will outperform this one. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7600X is being severely underutilized. A more balanced pairing, even with a mid-range GPU, would likely result in a substantially better rank. The 2607th position out of 2944 is a clear warning to builders: this is not a gaming combo for anything beyond the most modest expectations. The CPU’s potential is wasted, and the user is left with a system that struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p on low settings. This ranking should be a primary consideration for anyone evaluating this pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a powerful desktop processor, and the data shows it is not the source of this combo’s performance issues. It is a 6-core, 12-thread part based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. Its benchmark scores are robust: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15236 and a single-core score of 1965, a Geekbench multi-core score of 13858, and a Passmark multithread score of 28390.

The CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27636. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (27578, 0.2% slower), Intel Core i5-12600K (27578, 0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712, 0.3% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535, 0.4% slower). These comparisons show that the 7600X is well within the expected performance range for a modern mid-range to high-end desktop CPU.

In the context of Palworld, the CPU’s role is largely to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the frame rate is 84 FPS. This is not a CPU-limited result; a faster GPU would easily push this higher. The CPU’s high single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure it can handle the game’s simulation and AI workloads without becoming a bottleneck. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600X has ample headroom, and the performance ceiling for this combo is dictated entirely by the Intel Arc B390’s capabilities. The CPU is overqualified for this GPU pairing, and its potential is left on the table in every measured scenario.