Palworld

Palworld pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with the Intel Arc B370, a combination that lands at rank 2706 out of 2944 tested combos in this game. The data shows a config heavily skewed toward CPU capability, with the graphics side representing a significant bottleneck in most scenarios. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and settings reveal a system that struggles to maintain playable rates at higher quality presets, making it a curious case study in component imbalance.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It operates on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor draws a 120W TDP and supports DDR5 memory on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its cache hierarchy is notable: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a defining feature for gaming workloads.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 16,817 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,713 in single-core, while Geekbench results show 15,610 multi-core and 2,426 single-core. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show 7,980 with 16 threads and 7,967 with max threads, indicating near-linear scaling from 8 threads (6,539) to 16 threads. PassMark multi-thread score sits at 34,293, with single-thread at 3,759. The processor holds an 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,079.

Looking at nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (deltaPct 0) and Intel Core i7-13650HX (deltaPct 0), while slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (deltaPct 0) and marginally behind the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (deltaPct -0.4). This places it in a competitive mid-to-high tier for processors, but the game’s measured FPS figures suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor here.

The data implies that Palworld is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested resolutions with this processor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 76 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all rows. If the CPU were the primary constraint, we would expect to see similar FPS ceilings across different graphics settings at the same resolution, but instead, we see a clear drop from 76 FPS at Low to 47 FPS at High at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is throttling performance as settings increase, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,887 and 4-thread score of 3,684 suggest decent single-thread responsiveness, which is typical for gaming, but the bottleneck lies elsewhere.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel. It features 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Memory is System Shared, meaning it relies on the host system’s RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as System Dependent. This is a critical limitation for a game like Palworld, which often requires substantial memory bandwidth for texture streaming and world rendering.

The GPU’s performance metrics are modest: 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The thermal design power is just 25W, which is typical for integrated graphics. In the only benchmark available, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 1,184, placing it at the 5th percentile versus all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (deltaPct -0.2), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (deltaPct -0.5), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (deltaPct -0.7), and AMD FirePro M2000 (deltaPct 1.4), which are all older or lower-tier parts.

This GPU’s low percentile ranking (5th) directly correlates with the measured FPS drops as settings increase. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 76 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 36 FPS, a reduction of over 50%. The pattern holds across resolutions, with 4K Ultra dropping to just 13 FPS. The system-shared memory and low bandwidth are likely the culprits, as higher settings demand more memory throughput, which this integrated solution cannot provide. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is respectable, but the raw compute power (6.144 TFLOPS) is insufficient for demanding titles at high settings, especially when combined with shared system memory that competes with the CPU for bandwidth.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This is a surprisingly low rank given the CPU’s strong synthetic performance (83rd percentile among all CPUs). The data suggests that the GPU is dragging the overall score down, as the CPU’s capabilities are largely untapped in this game.

To contextualize, the CPU alone sits near the top of its class, with rivals like the Ryzen 7 8700G and Core i7-13650HX achieving nearly identical average scores (deltaPct 0). However, the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking means it competes with parts that are several generations old, and its nearest rivals are all legacy or low-end mobile GPUs. This mismatch creates a significant imbalance: the system can process complex game logic and physics quickly, but it cannot render frames fast enough to take advantage of that processing power.

The rank of 2706 indicates that most other tested combos, even those with weaker CPUs, outperform this pairing because they likely include discrete GPUs with dedicated VRAM. The data implies that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary constraint, and any game that relies heavily on GPU throughput will see this combo fall behind. In Palworld, which has open-world survival elements with dynamic environments, the GPU’s limitations are exacerbated by the need for consistent frame pacing and texture loading.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance degradation as resolution and settings increase. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 76 FPS on Low, 62 FPS on Medium (with min 52 and max 71), 47 FPS on High, and 36 FPS on Ultra. This shows a steady decline, with a 40 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 52 indicates some frame drops, but the average remains playable for casual gaming.

At 2560x1440, the numbers drop significantly. Low settings yield 50 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS (min 35, max 47), High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 20-30 FPS across all settings, which is a substantial hit. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 35 suggests that even at this resolution, there are noticeable stutters, potentially due to memory bandwidth limitations.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes largely unplayable for most presets. Low settings average 28 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS (min 19, max 26), High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra drops to 13 FPS. The 4K resolution exposes the GPU’s weakness, as the system-shared memory cannot handle the bandwidth requirements, leading to sub-30 FPS even on Low settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is essentially a slideshow, with an average of 13 FPS.

Comparing resolution scaling, 1080p Low (76 FPS) to 1440p Low (50 FPS) shows a 34% drop, while 1440p Low to 4K Low (28 FPS) shows a 44% drop. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are becoming increasingly saturated at higher resolutions, with the 4K results being particularly poor.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D the reason for the low FPS in Palworld?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, FPS varies significantly between settings (76 FPS on Low vs 36 FPS on Ultra), which points to GPU limitations. The CPU’s strong synthetic scores, such as 16,817 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, suggest it has ample headroom.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of GPU score?

A: The GPU scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (deltaPct -0.2) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (deltaPct -0.5). It is slightly ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (deltaPct 1.4) but behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (deltaPct -0.7).

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1080p for a playable experience?

A: Based on the measured data, Medium settings at 1080p provide a balanced experience with an average of 62 FPS and a min of 52 FPS. Low settings offer higher FPS at 76, but Medium provides better visual quality while staying above 50 FPS.

Q: Why does performance drop so drastically at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth, which cannot keep up with the demands of 4K rendering. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 28, and at Ultra it is 13, indicating severe bandwidth and compute limitations.

Q: Does the CPU’s 96 MB of L3 cache help with Palworld performance?

A: The cache is a strong feature for CPU-bound titles, but in this case, the GPU bottleneck limits its impact. Even at 1080p, FPS scales with graphics settings rather than CPU load, suggesting the cache is not the limiting factor.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2706 out of 2944 combos, placing it in the bottom 8%. This is primarily due to the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking, which outweighs the CPU’s 83rd percentile performance.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience based on the measured rows, 1080p Medium is the recommended preset. It delivers an average of 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS, which is the highest minimum FPS among all presets above Low. The jump from Low to Medium costs 14 FPS on average (from 76 to 62), but the visual improvement is likely worth it, as Low often sacrifices texture quality and draw distances. At 1440p, Medium is still the best option, averaging 41 FPS, though the min of 35 FPS may cause occasional stutters. For players prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 76 FPS is the only preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, but the data suggests this is a compromise on visual fidelity.

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 36 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced survival game. At 1440p and 4K, Ultra averages 24 FPS and 13 FPS, respectively, making them unplayable. High settings offer a middle ground, with 47 FPS at 1080p and 31 FPS at 1440p, but the min FPS data for High is not provided, so Medium’s documented min FPS makes it a safer choice.

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

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the system goes from 76 FPS at 1080p to 50 FPS at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and then to 28 FPS at 4K (a 44% reduction from 1440p). At Medium, the drop is from 62 FPS to 41 FPS to 23 FPS, representing reductions of 34% and 44%, respectively. High settings show 47 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K, with similar percentage drops. Ultra is the most affected, falling from 36 FPS to 24 FPS to 13 FPS.

These scaling patterns are indicative of a GPU-bound system. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU’s workload does not increase with pixel count. Instead, the consistent 30-45% drop per resolution step points to the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth being saturated. The Intel Arc B370’s system-shared memory is particularly problematic, as it shares bandwidth with the CPU, further constraining performance at higher resolutions.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS (76 vs 36). At 1440p, it narrows to 26 FPS (50 vs 24), and at 4K, it narrows to 15 FPS (28 vs 13). This suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes so overwhelmed that even reducing settings has diminishing returns, because the base rendering load is too high. This is a classic sign of a hard bottleneck, where the GPU cannot deliver playable frame rates regardless of quality settings at 4K.

The implication is clear: the Intel Arc B370 is fundamentally mismatched with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D for a game like Palworld. The CPU can easily handle the game’s logic, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to utilize that capability. Users seeking higher resolutions or quality presets would need a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM, as the data shows no path to smooth 4K gaming with this combination.