Palworld

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a strictly entry-level experience in Palworld, ranking 3297th out of 3711 tested combos. This places the configuration in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, a position driven almost entirely by the GPU's severe performance limitations. The data indicates that while the processor is a high-end part, the integrated graphics solution creates a fundamental bottleneck that caps the gaming experience at low resolutions and low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3297 out of 3711 is a decisive indicator of its performance class. This is not a competitive or even a mainstream gaming configuration; it is a system that will struggle to maintain playable frame rates under most circumstances. The ranking is a direct consequence of the asymmetric pairing, where a top-tier 12-core CPU is shackled to a GPU that performs at the level of integrated graphics from over a decade ago.

Benchmark data for the components reinforces this imbalance. The Ryzen 9 5900X achieves an average benchmark score of 41376 and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capability. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and Intel Core i7-14650HX, are within a 0.5% margin, confirming the CPU's competitive standing. In stark contrast, the Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score is a mere 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M, with deltaPct values of 1.3% and 1.5% respectively. This data paints a clear picture: the GPU is not just a bottleneck; it is a performance anchor that drags the entire system down to the lowest tier of gaming capability.

FAQ

Q: What is the best-case scenario for frame rates with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded in the data is 84 FPS, achieved only at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the sole configuration that approaches a smooth experience, and it represents the absolute ceiling for this system.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: No. At 3840x2160 resolution, the average frame rates are 19 FPS on High, 25 FPS on Medium, and 15 FPS on Ultra settings. Even the best 4K result, 31 FPS on Low, is below the threshold for comfortable playability.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X is highly competitive. It scores 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H. It is 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-14650HX, showing that its processing power is not the limiting factor in this system.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The performance delta is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 84 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 40 FPS. This represents a 52% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical preset.

Q: Is the GPU's performance closer to modern discrete graphics or older integrated solutions?

A: The GPU's benchmark data places it firmly in the legacy entry-level segment. Its average score is only 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, indicating its performance level is comparable to very old, low-end parts.

Q: What is the most consistent frame rate range available?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides the most consistent data, with an average of 68 FPS and a recorded range between 58 FPS minimum and 79 FPS maximum. This is the only preset with a documented frame time variance, showing a 21 FPS spread.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average frame rate drops from 53 FPS to 35 FPS, a 34% reduction. The subsequent jump to 3840x2160 on the same settings brings the average down to 19 FPS, a further 46% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep and consistent decline with increasing pixel count is the classic signature of a GPU that has run out of pixel throughput and fill rate capabilities.

The pattern holds across all settings. At Medium, the average FPS falls from 68 at 1080p, to 45 at 1440p, and finally to 25 at 4K. At Low settings, the numbers are 84, 56, and 31 FPS respectively. The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K is severe, with the system losing roughly 63% of its performance at Low settings and even more at higher presets. This behavior explicitly indicates that the limiting component is the Intel Arc B390. The Ryzen 9 5900X has ample processing headroom, but the GPU cannot translate that into higher frame rates as the rendering load increases with resolution. The data shows no scenario where the CPU is the bottleneck; every resolution step is punished by the GPU's limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a complete picture of the system's capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its only signs of life. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 84 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS, indicating some frame time variance. High settings produce an average of 53 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 40 FPS. This resolution is the only place where the system approaches playable frame rates, and only on the Low and Medium presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance degrades significantly. The Low preset averages 56 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium settings drop to an average of 45 FPS, with a recorded range of 38 to 52 FPS. High settings produce an average of 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 26 FPS. None of the 1440p results are ideal for a fast-paced action game.

At 3840x2160, the system is effectively overwhelmed. The Medium preset, which has the most complete data, averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. The Low preset averages 31 FPS, which is the best 4K result but still below 30 FPS for a significant portion of the time. High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings sink to a 15 FPS average. These results are not suitable for gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience is found at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset. This configuration yields an average frame rate of 68 FPS, which is above the threshold for acceptable smoothness, and it provides a more stable frame time experience than the Low preset's push for maximum FPS. The Medium preset's documented range of 58 to 79 FPS shows some variance, but the average is sufficient for a playable session.

The Low preset at 1080p offers the highest frame rates, averaging 84 FPS, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, this is the only option that guarantees a consistently high performance number. The High preset at 1080p, with its 53 FPS average, is a compromise that may be acceptable in less demanding areas of the game, but it risks dipping below 50 FPS during busy scenes.

All other presets and resolutions are not recommended for a playable experience. The 1440p Medium preset, averaging 45 FPS, is borderline, but its minimum of 38 FPS suggests it will feel sluggish. Any configuration at 4K resolution, or any preset above Medium at 1440p, should be avoided as the average frame rates fall below 35 FPS, which is not conducive to a responsive gaming experience. The data clearly supports using 1080p as the target resolution for this combo.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a high-end desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This processing power is reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a multi-core score of 16262 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 1527. Its 64 MB of L3 cache and 8,300 million transistors provide a robust foundation for gaming workloads.

However, in this specific configuration, the CPU's role is largely underutilized. The benchmark results indicate that the processor is performing far above the level required by the game in this pairing. Its average benchmark score of 41376 is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals, confirming it is not a weak link. The system's low rank and poor frame rates are unequivocally not caused by the CPU. The data shows that the Ryzen 9 5900X has more than enough headroom to feed a far more powerful GPU. The bottleneck is entirely downstream.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary and overwhelming bottleneck in this system. It is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. It features 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, with 12 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS. Crucially, its memory is described as "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the main system memory, with bandwidth dependent on the system configuration.

The GPU's benchmark data is damning. Its average score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M, parts that are over a decade old. This performance level explains the measured frame rates. The GPU's limited processing power and reliance on shared system memory cannot handle the demands of Palworld at higher resolutions or settings. The steep performance drops seen when moving from 1080p to 4K are a direct result of the GPU's inability to process the increased pixel data. The data confirms that the Intel Arc B390 is a component for basic computing tasks, not for modern gaming, and it is the sole reason this combo ranks so poorly.