Palworld

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Palworld on this AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B570 configuration shows a steep and consistent performance curve as resolution climbs. At 1080p High, the system averages 81 FPS, but this falls to 53 FPS at 1440p and drops sharply to 30 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p, and an additional 43% loss from 1440p to 4K, meaning the 4K result is roughly 63% lower than the 1080p result. Such a dramatic scaling pattern is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions.

The scaling behavior becomes even more telling when comparing settings presets. At Low settings, the system delivers 130 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 45%. At Ultra settings, the numbers are 61 FPS, 40 FPS, and 22 FPS respectively, with a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistency of these percentage losses across all settings presets strongly indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, not the CPU or memory subsystem.

At 1080p Low, the 130 FPS result suggests the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU adequately, but the resolution-dependent nature of the frame rate reveals that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely a factor at 4K, where memory bandwidth demand increases substantially. The 4K Ultra result of 22 FPS is particularly telling — it falls below the 24 FPS threshold often considered the absolute minimum for playable frame rates, and it represents only 17% of the 1080p Low performance.

The data indicates that 4K gaming on this combo is only viable at Low settings, where 47 FPS is achievable, but even that is marginal for a survival game that benefits from smooth camera movement. The 1440p results are more balanced, with Medium settings producing 69 FPS, which is a reasonable sweet spot. The 1080p results are the most comfortable, with all settings presets except Ultra exceeding 80 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the dominant performance driver in this Palworld configuration, and its specifications align closely with the measured results. The GPU features 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw throughput that determines fill-rate-limited scenarios in Palworld's open-world environments.

The GPU's memory configuration is a critical factor. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 2375 MHz with a 19 Gbps effective transfer rate, delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth across a 160-bit bus. In a game like Palworld, which features large explorable maps with many objects, the memory bandwidth becomes increasingly important at higher resolutions. The 4K results show this clearly: the 47 FPS at Low versus 22 FPS at Ultra represents a 53% performance penalty from settings alone, which is a larger drop than the resolution scaling alone would predict.

Benchmark results for the GPU place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1%), Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (deltaPct 0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (deltaPct -0.5%). These deltas are all within 0.5% of each other, indicating that the Arc B570 sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

The GPU's thermal and power characteristics are also relevant. With a 150 W TDP and a suggested 450 W power supply, the card is designed for mainstream desktop builds. Its 272 mm length and dual-slot form factor are standard, and the single 8-pin power connector simplifies installation. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for this performance class, though the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,649 suggests that the GPU's DX12 performance is moderate, which is directly relevant to Palworld's engine.

The 3DMark results show a balanced profile: Geekbench OpenCL score of 83,514 and Vulkan score of 96,844, with Passmark G3D score of 14,195. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 118 versus DirectX 12 score of 72 indicates that the GPU performs better in older API workloads, which could explain some of the settings-based performance swings in Palworld if the game's engine uses DX11 paths for certain effects.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution, and the verdict is that 1080p is the sweet spot for this configuration, with Medium settings delivering the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 105 FPS with minimums of 89 FPS and maximums of 121 FPS, providing a smooth and consistent experience for survival gameplay where quick reactions matter.

At 1080p High, the average drops to 81 FPS, which is still playable but shows a 23% performance cost over Medium. The 1080p Ultra preset, at 61 FPS, is the only 1080p setting that falls below the 80 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for competitive or fast-paced play. The 1080p Low preset at 130 FPS is useful for players prioritizing maximum frame rates, but the visual trade-offs may not be worth the 24% gain over Medium.

For 1440p, the recommendation shifts to Low or Medium settings. The 1440p Medium result of 69 FPS with minimums of 59 FPS is the best balance, as it stays above 60 FPS average while providing moderate visual fidelity. The 1440p High preset at 53 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced exploration but may feel less responsive during combat. The 1440p Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended for general play, as the frame pacing and responsiveness suffer significantly.

At 4K, the data is unambiguous: only the Low preset is viable. The 4K Low result of 47 FPS is just barely playable, while 4K Medium at 38 FPS and 4K High at 30 FPS fall below comfortable thresholds. The 4K Ultra result of 22 FPS is not playable for practical purposes. Players with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The Medium preset consistently shows the best minimum FPS data across all resolutions — 89 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K — suggesting that this preset has the most stable frame delivery, which is important for avoiding stutter in a game with survival mechanics.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Palworld with this hardware?

A: 1080p is the recommended resolution. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 105 FPS with minimums of 89 FPS, providing the smoothest experience. 1440p Medium at 69 FPS is also viable, but 4K is only playable at Low settings with 47 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20,534 (0.1% faster), followed by the Intel Arc A750 at 20,582 (0.1% slower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20,480 (0.4% faster), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20,662 (0.5% slower).

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G sufficient for Palworld?

A: Yes, the 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 3.80 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock provides adequate CPU performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,629 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12,830.5 indicate strong multi-threaded capability. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms it is not the primary bottleneck.

Q: What settings preset should I avoid at 1440p?

A: Avoid the Ultra preset at 1440p, as it produces only 40 FPS average. The High preset at 53 FPS is also marginal. The Medium preset at 69 FPS or Low at 85 FPS are the recommended choices for 1440p gaming.

Q: Does the 10 GB VRAM limit performance at 4K?

A: The data suggests a GPU-side limitation at 4K. The 4K results show a 53% performance drop from Low (47 FPS) to Ultra (22 FPS), which is larger than the resolution scaling alone. The 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 160-bit bus may struggle with the data demands of 4K rendering in Palworld.

Q: How does this combo rank overall for Palworld?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2,362 out of 2,944 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution. This rank reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G plays a supporting role in this Palworld configuration, and the data shows it is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The processor features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide solid single-thread performance, which is important for game logic and physics calculations.

Benchmark results for the CPU show balanced performance across single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and 2-thread score of 1,758 indicate strong single-core capability, while the 8-thread score of 5,648 and 16-thread score of 6,629 demonstrate good scaling. The Cinebench R23 results of 1,494 single-core and 12,830.5 multi-core confirm this pattern. The Geekbench scores of 1,894 single-core and 9,950 multi-core place the CPU solidly in the mid-range desktop tier.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,051, places it in the upper portion of the performance distribution. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K (avgScore 27,097, deltaPct -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (avgScore 26,936, deltaPct 0.4%), Intel Core i5-14400T (avgScore 27,166, deltaPct -0.4%), and Intel Core i7-1370P (avgScore 26,900, deltaPct 0.6%). These deltas are all within 0.6%, indicating that the 5700G performs at parity with these established processors.

The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This cache hierarchy is adequate for gaming workloads, though the 16 MB L3 is smaller than some competing desktop processors. The dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is a potential limitation for memory-intensive scenes, but the measured FPS data does not indicate that memory bandwidth is a primary bottleneck in Palworld.

The 5700G's integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are not used in this configuration, as the system relies on the discrete Intel Arc B570. However, the CPU's PCIe Gen 3, 16-lane interface (CPU only) provides the connection for the GPU, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. This means the GPU operates at a reduced bandwidth compared to its full potential, but the performance impact is likely minimal for this game.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and active production status make it a reasonable choice for mainstream builds. The 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die size demonstrates efficient power usage. The unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, though the data does not include overclocked results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Palworld with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B570 covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 130 FPS average
• Medium: 105 FPS average, 89 FPS minimum, 121 FPS maximum
• High: 81 FPS average
• Ultra: 61 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 85 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average, 59 FPS minimum, 80 FPS maximum
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 40 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 47 FPS average
• Medium: 38 FPS average, 33 FPS minimum, 44 FPS maximum
• High: 30 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max FPS data, which allows for a more detailed analysis. At 1080p Medium, the range from 89 to 121 FPS represents a 26% variance from minimum to maximum, indicating some frame pacing inconsistency but still a playable experience. At 1440p Medium, the 59 to 80 FPS range shows a 26% variance as well, maintaining a similar pattern. At 4K Medium, the 33 to 44 FPS range shows a 25% variance, suggesting that the frame time distribution remains consistent regardless of resolution.

The performance deltas between settings presets are notable. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 19% of performance, from Medium to High costs 23%, and from High to Ultra costs 25%. At 1440p, these deltas are 19%, 23%, and 25% respectively. At 4K, the deltas are 19%, 21%, and 27%. This consistency across resolutions indicates that the settings presets scale uniformly, with Ultra being the most expensive relative to High.

The resolution scaling within each settings preset shows that 4K is approximately 64% slower than 1080p across all settings. The 1440p results are roughly 35% slower than 1080p, which aligns with the pixel count differences (1440p has 1.78x the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 4x). This linear relationship with pixel count confirms that the GPU is the limiting component across the entire resolution range.

The data shows that this configuration is best suited for 1080p gaming with Medium to High settings, offering 81-105 FPS. For 1440p, Medium settings provide a playable 69 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings are recommended at 47 FPS, and even that is borderline. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p, the 61 FPS result is below what many players would consider optimal for a survival game.