Palworld

Palworld on the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a frame-rate profile that is almost entirely dictated by the graphics solution. The CPU provides a robust foundation, but the integrated GPU's performance ceiling is the decisive factor across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured data indicates that this combination is positioned in the lower percentile of tested hardware, ranking 2607 out of 2944 combos in this game, which places it firmly in the entry-level segment for this title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a high-end desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This processing power is substantial, as reflected in its benchmark scores: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088 and a single-core score of 1987, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 12451 and a single-core score of 2289.

These numbers indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor in Palworld at the tested settings. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for game logic, entity management, and world simulation. The CPU's percentile ranking of 85 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909, places it well ahead of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with an average score of 35802 (0.3% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with an average score of 35670 (0.7% delta).

The 3DMark multi-threaded score of 8859 and 2-thread score of 2112 demonstrate that the processor scales well with thread count, which is beneficial for a survival game like Palworld that often has numerous background tasks. However, the frame-rate data reveals that the CPU's potential is untapped in this configuration. For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 84, which is a relatively low ceiling for a CPU of this caliber. The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU has the raw throughput to handle far higher frame rates. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700X is severely underutilized, with its performance headroom not being translated into higher FPS due to the graphics solution's limitations.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process by Intel. It is part of the Arc Graphics-M generation for Panther Lake. Its performance profile is minimal, as indicated by its benchmark scores. The GPU has a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. This is a very low score, and its nearest rivals are older, low-end discrete GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (average score 1463, 1.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (average score 1443, 2.7% delta).

The GPU's memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's DDR5 memory rather than having dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is "System Dependent," which means its performance is tied to the system's memory configuration. The core clocks are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, with 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS. While the boost clock is decent, the shared memory architecture and limited ROPs severely constrain its ability to render complex scenes at high resolutions.

The measured FPS data directly reflects these hardware limitations. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 15, which is unplayable. Even at 1080p Low, the average FPS is only 84, which is the highest recorded in the entire data set. The GPU's performance is further hampered by the fact that it relies on system memory, which introduces latency and bandwidth bottlenecks compared to dedicated VRAM. This explains why the frame rates are so low relative to the CPU's capabilities. The GPU's 3DMark score and its percentile ranking of 9% confirm that it is the primary constraint in this configuration.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions is 84, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches a playable level, though it still falls short of high-refresh-rate standards.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802), 0.5% higher than the Intel Core 7 250H (35728), and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670). This indicates a marginal but consistent performance lead over its closest competitors.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B390 a discrete or integrated GPU?

A: The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a slot width of "IGP" and a bus interface of "IGP." It does not have its own dedicated memory; instead, it uses "System Shared" memory, with bandwidth that is "System Dependent" on the rest of the system.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 84 on Low settings to 40 on Ultra settings. This represents a significant 52.4% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical preset.

Q: Does the GPU have a high benchmark score relative to other GPUs?

A: No, the GPU's average benchmark score is 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low score, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, having a score of 1463, which is only 1.3% lower.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for the Medium settings at each resolution. The lowest of these is 21 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The other Medium settings have minimums of 38 FPS at 2560x1440 and 58 FPS at 1920x1080.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2607 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the bottom 11.5% of all configurations, indicating that it is a very low-performing setup for this specific game. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, as the CPU is a high-end part that would normally propel a system to a much higher rank.

The data suggests that this combo is not suitable for a smooth Palworld experience at any of the tested settings. The rank of 2607 means there are 2606 other combinations of CPUs and GPUs that deliver better performance. This is a stark contrast to the CPU's individual standing, which is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's low rank highlights the severe bottleneck imposed by the Intel Arc B390. In practical terms, this combo would struggle to maintain consistent frame rates, especially in the open-world environments typical of the survival genre, where dynamic events and numerous entities can tax the system further.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable settings for this combo are at 1080p with Low or Medium presets. The Low preset at 1920x1080 yields an average FPS of 84, which is the highest recorded value and provides a playable, albeit not smooth, experience. The Medium preset at 1080p offers an average of 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. This is a more balanced option, as the minimum FPS is still above 60, which is the common target for smooth gameplay.

The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to an average of 40 FPS, which is a significant decrease and would likely feel stuttery. At higher resolutions, the performance degrades further, with 1440p Low averaging 56 FPS and 1440p Medium averaging 45 FPS. The 4K resolutions are not recommended, as even the Low preset only achieves an average of 31 FPS. Therefore, for the best experience, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is recommended, as it provides the best balance between visual quality and playable frame rates. The Low preset is the fallback for players who prioritize a higher frame rate, but the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 58 makes it the superior choice for consistency.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the performance scaling across different resolutions and settings.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS of 84.
• Medium: Average FPS of 68, with a minimum of 58 and a maximum of 79.
• High: Average FPS of 53.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 40.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS of 56.
• Medium: Average FPS of 45, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 52.
• High: Average FPS of 35.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 26.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS of 31.
• Medium: Average FPS of 25, with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 29.
• High: Average FPS of 19.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 15.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops significantly. At 1080p, the range is from 40 to 84 FPS depending on settings. At 1440p, the range narrows to 26 to 56 FPS. At 4K, the range is a very low 15 to 31 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, showing that the variance is relatively tight, which indicates stable, albeit low, performance.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of the GPU being the limiting factor. For the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 84 at 1080p to 56 at 1440p, a reduction of 33.3%, and then to 31 at 4K, a reduction of 63.1% from the 1080p baseline. For the Medium preset, the average FPS drops from 68 at 1080p to 45 at 1440p (a 33.8% reduction) and then to 25 at 4K (a 63.2% reduction from 1080p). The High and Ultra presets show similar proportional drops, with High going from 53 at 1080p to 35 at 1440p and 19 at 4K, and Ultra going from 40 at 1080p to 26 at 1440p and 15 at 4K.

This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload is largely independent of resolution. Instead, the significant FPS drops with increasing resolution indicate that the GPU is struggling to fill the larger frame buffers. The Intel Arc B390's shared memory architecture and low ROP count are the primary reasons for this. The pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s is simply not enough to handle the overhead of rendering at 4K, resulting in the dramatic performance collapse. The data confirms that this combo is heavily GPU-limited, and any improvement in frame rates would require a more powerful graphics solution.