Palworld

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s benchmark profile shows strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20485 and a Geekbench multicore score of 17906, while single-thread performance is also solid (Cinebench R23 single-core: 2211). In Palworld, these specifications translate into a processor that is unlikely to be the primary constraint at lower resolutions, but the data reveals that the integrated GPU pairing severely limits overall frame rates, making the CPU’s headroom largely untapped in this specific configuration.

The Ryzen 7 9700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s logic and physics simulations, which typically scale well with multi-threaded performance. The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (89.6 GB/s bandwidth) further aid in maintaining stable frame pacing. However, the measured FPS in Palworld are uniformly low across all settings, even at 1080p, which indicates that the CPU’s capabilities are not the limiting factor. For instance, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 76 FPS average, but this drops to 47 FPS at High settings, showing a pattern more consistent with GPU-bound performance rather than CPU limitations. The CPU’s percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 86, placing it in the upper tier, but its nearest rivals—such as the Intel Core i9-14901E (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (deltaPct 0.1)—show nearly identical average benchmark scores, confirming that the 9700X is a high-end part that should not bottleneck a dedicated GPU in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combo in Palworld?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the measured data is 76 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only setting combination that exceeds 60 FPS, as the next best result is 62 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700X compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-14901E (score 37911) and 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (score 37904). The deltaPct is minimal, indicating near-identical raw processing performance among these top-tier CPUs.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance vary significantly between single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads?

A: Yes, the data shows a substantial gap. The 3DMark single-thread score is 1280, while the max-thread score is 9771, representing a roughly 7.6x improvement. Similarly, Cinebench R23 single-core scores 2211 versus 20485 for multicore, highlighting strong scaling across the 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the measured data, and under what conditions?

A: The lowest average FPS is 13 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and the frame rate is effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 GPU’s performance comparable to any discrete graphics cards?

A: Based on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the Arc B370 scores 1184. Its nearest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (deltaPct -0.2%), and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 (deltaPct -0.5%). This places the Arc B370 in the lower 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Palworld?

A: This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2706 out of 2944 total tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, reflecting the GPU’s severe performance limitations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings provides clear guidance for achieving the best playable experience with this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 76 FPS, which is the only setting that provides a fluid, high-refresh-rate experience. The Medium preset drops to 62 FPS average (with a minimum of 52 FPS), which is still playable for most users, but the High preset falls to 47 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 36 FPS. Given that the game’s visual fidelity improvements from Low to Medium are often marginal in survival titles, the Medium preset at 1080p represents the sweet spot for balancing frame rate and visual quality, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS while offering better textures and effects than Low.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates become more constrained. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 41 FPS (minimum 35 FPS), and High falls to 31 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages only 24 FPS, making it unsuitable for any real-time interaction. For 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable option for a reasonably smooth experience. At 3840x2160, all settings produce averages below 30 FPS: Low averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS (minimum 19 FPS), High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None of these are recommended for serious gameplay, but if 4K is required, the Low preset offers the least degraded experience. Overall, the data indicates that users should prioritize 1080p with Medium settings to get the best combination of playability and visual fidelity, as this is the highest quality preset that still exceeds 60 FPS on average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the 8th percentile of all configurations. This rank is overwhelmingly influenced by the GPU, as the CPU is a high-end part (86th percentile among all CPUs) while the GPU is in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The disparity between the two components is stark: the CPU has an average benchmark score of 37943, while the GPU’s average benchmark score is only 1184. This creates a massive bottleneck where the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU’s processing capabilities, resulting in frame rates that are far below what the CPU alone could support.

In practical terms, this combo ranks near the bottom of all tested systems for Palworld. The nearest CPU rivals (Intel Core i9-14901E, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) would likely perform identically when paired with the same GPU, since the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for the game’s demands, as evidenced by its strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore: 20485), but the Arc B370’s modest specifications—1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs—cannot translate that processing power into high frame rates. The rank of 2706 out of 2944 indicates that this configuration is better suited for non-gaming workloads where the CPU’s power can be fully utilized, as its gaming performance is severely handicapped by the integrated-class GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, but the magnitude of the drop reveals the GPU’s limitations. At Low settings, the average FPS decreases from 76 at 1080p to 50 at 1440p (a 34.2% drop) and then to 28 at 4K (a 44% drop from 1440p). This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is heavily pixel-bound, as the fill rate and shading units become the bottleneck. The Arc B370’s pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, which are modest figures that struggle as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the drop from 1080p (62 FPS) to 1440p (41 FPS) is 33.9%, and further to 4K (23 FPS) is 43.9%. High settings follow a similar trend: 47 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p (34% drop), and 17 FPS at 4K (45.2% drop). Ultra settings show the steepest relative decline, with 36 FPS at 1080p falling to 24 FPS at 1440p (33.3% drop) and 13 FPS at 4K (45.8% drop). The consistent ~34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~44% drop from 1440p to 4K suggests that the limiting component is the GPU’s raw throughput, not the CPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS across resolutions at the same settings, but the data shows a strong dependency on resolution. This confirms that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary constraint, and the Ryzen 7 9700X has ample headroom that is not being utilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Palworld with this combo is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 76 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average, 52 FPS minimum, 71 FPS maximum
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 36 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 50 FPS average
• Medium: 41 FPS average, 35 FPS minimum, 47 FPS maximum
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 24 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 28 FPS average
• Medium: 23 FPS average, 19 FPS minimum, 26 FPS maximum
• High: 17 FPS average
• Ultra: 13 FPS average

The data reveals that the only configuration achieving a playable frame rate above 60 FPS is 1080p Low at 76 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset (62 FPS) is marginally above 60 FPS, but its minimum of 52 FPS indicates potential stutters during intense scenes. All other configurations fall below 50 FPS, with 4K resolutions consistently below 30 FPS. The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings show that frame pacing is relatively stable at 1080p (52-71 FPS) but degrades at higher resolutions, with 1440p Medium ranging from 35 to 47 FPS and 4K Medium ranging from 19 to 26 FPS. This instability at higher resolutions further emphasizes the GPU’s inability to maintain consistent rendering times under increased pixel load.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture (Panther Lake chip) built on a 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of only 25 W. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its memory is system-shared, meaning it uses the host system’s DDR5 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, but its raw compute performance is limited: FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s.

In Palworld, the GPU’s role is clearly the dominant factor in determining frame rates. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score of 1184 places the Arc B370 in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190). This performance level is insufficient for modern gaming at high resolutions or settings. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the system only achieves 36 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 13 FPS. The GPU’s 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs are particularly limiting for Palworld’s rendering demands, as the game’s open-world environments require substantial fill rate and texture processing. Even at 1080p Low, the 76 FPS result is only achievable because the game is reducing the pixel shader workload significantly. The system-shared memory further compounds the issue, as the GPU must contend with the CPU for memory bandwidth, though the exact impact cannot be quantified from the given data. Ultimately, the Arc B370 is a low-power integrated solution that is not designed for high-performance gaming, and its specifications directly correlate with the sub-60 FPS results observed across most settings in Palworld.