Palworld

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a highly unusual performance profile in Palworld, one defined almost entirely by the graphics solution’s limitations. The data reveals a system where the CPU is vastly overqualified for the task, leaving the integrated GPU as the sole bottleneck across all tested resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate collapse from 1080p to 4K is severe and immediate, pointing to a GPU that is completely overwhelmed by pixel count. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers a playable 76 FPS average, but this drops to 50 FPS at 1440p and further to just 28 FPS at 4K. That represents a 63% performance loss when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, a scaling pattern typical of a graphics processor with no headroom to spare.

The situation worsens dramatically as settings increase. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 47 FPS at 1080p to 31 FPS at 1440p, then to 17 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and High at 4K is a mere 11 FPS, suggesting that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is already saturated; raising quality only adds to the strain without any benefit to image fidelity. The Ultra preset at 4K produces just 13 FPS, which is essentially a slideshow.

The scaling behavior indicates that the limiting component is unambiguously the Intel Arc B370. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads are not the constraint here; if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller frame rate differences between resolutions. Instead, the halving of performance from 1080p to 4K at every settings level is a classic signature of a GPU that has exhausted its shading units, texture mapping units, and raster output pipelines. The B370’s 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs are simply too few to handle 3840x2160 output at any quality level.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 2706th out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. The data is measured, not estimated, so this poor standing reflects actual gameplay performance rather than theoretical projections. For context, the combo sits just 238 positions from the very bottom of the database, a stark indicator of how poorly the Arc B370 holds up in this title.

Such a low rank is surprising given the CPU’s strength. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D alone scores in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, but the combined system performance is dragged down by the GPU’s 5th percentile standing. This creates a massive mismatch: a top-quartile processor paired with a bottom-quartile graphics solution. The result is a combo ranking that suggests the system is only suitable for the lightest gaming workloads, and even then, only at resolutions and settings that the GPU can handle.

The rank of 2706 out of 2944 is not a reflection of the CPU’s capabilities; it is almost entirely a function of the GPU’s shortcomings. In any other pairing, the 5700X3D would likely push the combo into the top half of the database. Here, the Arc B370’s 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 3nm Panther Lake chip are insufficient for Palworld’s demands, making this one of the least effective combinations tested for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D brings substantial processing power to this pairing. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), it has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, providing a massive pool of fast memory for game data. The CPU’s benchmark results confirm its strength: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157 indicate robust performance in both lightly and heavily threaded workloads.

However, the CPU’s role in this specific Palworld test is largely passive. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the system achieves 76 FPS. If the CPU were a limiting factor, we would expect to see frame rates plateau around a certain value regardless of resolution. Instead, the frame rates continue to drop linearly with resolution, indicating the CPU is not the bottleneck. The 5700X3D’s 3DMark scores — 6764 for 16 threads and 6755 for max threads — show that it can handle far more demanding scenarios than what the Arc B370 can deliver.

The CPU’s 7nm process node and 8,850 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, but these attributes are irrelevant to Palworld’s performance here. The data suggests that the CPU is operating well within its capabilities, likely sitting at a low utilization rate while the GPU struggles. In nearly any other GPU pairing, this processor would be the driving force behind high frame rates; in this combo, it is essentially idle, waiting for the graphics pipeline to catch up.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system manages its best results: Low yields 76 FPS average, Medium yields 62 FPS (with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS), High yields 47 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. These numbers show that 1080p is the only resolution where the combo approaches playability, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance degrades noticeably. Low produces 50 FPS, Medium produces 41 FPS (minimum 35, maximum 47), High produces 31 FPS, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS. The Medium setting’s minimum of 35 FPS indicates noticeable stuttering in demanding scenes, and the 24 FPS at Ultra is on the edge of unplayability. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35% of performance across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the combo collapses entirely. Low yields 28 FPS, Medium yields 23 FPS (minimum 19, maximum 26), High yields 17 FPS, and Ultra yields 13 FPS. The Medium setting’s minimum of 19 FPS is below the threshold for consistent motion smoothness, and the 13 FPS at Ultra is effectively a static image with occasional updates. The data shows that 4K is simply not viable with this hardware, regardless of the settings chosen.

The Medium preset is the only one with full min/max data, offering a glimpse into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range from 52 to 71 FPS represents a 36% variance, which could feel uneven. At 1440p, the range narrows to 35-47 FPS, a similar proportional variance. At 4K, the 19-26 FPS range becomes a larger proportional swing, indicating instability at the lowest performance levels.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combo’s Palworld performance, and the data is not flattering. As an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture (chip codenamed Panther Lake), it has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The GPU’s memory configuration is a critical weakness. The Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the system’s DDR4 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which in practice means it is limited by the CPU’s dual-channel memory controller. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is far below what a dedicated graphics card would offer. This shared memory setup likely contributes to the severe performance drop at higher resolutions, as the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth.

The GPU’s benchmark results are dismal. Its only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4%). These are all legacy or entry-level parts from over a decade ago, underscoring how far behind modern standards the Arc B370 is.

The GPU’s 25W TDP and "IGP" slot width confirm its integrated nature, and it has no power connectors or display outputs of its own, relying on the portable device’s outputs. In Palworld, this GPU simply cannot handle the game’s open-world rendering demands. The 17 FPS at 4K High is not a software optimization issue; it is a hard hardware limit. The GPU’s low ROP count and limited memory bandwidth are the primary culprits, and no amount of CPU power can compensate for these deficiencies.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance this combo achieves in Palworld?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 76 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration where the combo exceeds 60 FPS, and it comes at the cost of visual quality.

Q: Can this combo run Palworld at 4K?

A: Technically yes, but not playably. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 28 FPS at Low to 13 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset, which has full min/max data, shows a minimum of 19 FPS, which is below acceptable playability standards.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%). It is slightly behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%) and slightly ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4%). These are all older, low-end parts.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Palworld?

A: The GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366, far exceed what the Arc B370 can utilize. The frame rate drops by roughly half from 1080p to 4K at every settings level, which is a GPU-bound pattern.

Q: What CPU benchmark scores does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D achieve?

A: The CPU scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3157 in single-core. In 3DMark, it scores 6764 with 16 threads and 804 with a single thread. Its Geekbench scores are 11086 for multi-core and 1849 for single-core.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Palworld?

A: This combo ranks 2706th out of 2944 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. The rank reflects the GPU’s severe performance limitations rather than the CPU’s capabilities.