Palworld

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B570 produce a highly resolution-dependent experience in Palworld. At 1080p, the combo delivers strong performance, but the frame rate curve drops sharply as pixel count increases. The Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 160-bit memory bus become the primary bottlenecks at higher resolutions, while the 12-core CPU remains largely underutilized. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern: Palworld’s performance with this hardware scales inversely with resolution, and the drop-off is steep. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are respectable across all settings, ranging from 61 FPS at Ultra to 130 FPS at Low. However, moving to 2560x1440 reduces these figures by roughly 34-37% across the board. At 3840x2160, the decline becomes drastic, with average frame rates falling to 47 FPS at Low and just 22 FPS at Ultra.

This scaling behavior indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The GPU’s 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 10 GB VRAM are insufficient to maintain the same level of throughput as pixel count increases. The 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute is also a factor, but the memory subsystem is the more likely culprit given the consistent percentage drops.

For example, the High preset averages 81 FPS at 1080p, drops to 53 FPS at 1440p (a 34.6% reduction), and then falls to 30 FPS at 4K (a 43.4% reduction from 1440p). This non-linear degradation suggests that VRAM capacity and bandwidth are being saturated at 4K, causing the GPU to work significantly harder. The 22 FPS result at 4K Ultra is below the threshold of smooth gameplay, confirming that this resolution is not viable for this combo.

The frame time data from the Medium preset reinforces this analysis. At 1080p, the minimum FPS is 89, with a maximum of 121, indicating a stable experience. At 1440p, the minimum drops to 59 and the maximum to 80, showing tighter variance but still playable. At 4K, the minimum falls to 33 and the maximum to 44, resulting in an average of 38 FPS. This is a marginal experience, with frame drops that would be noticeable in fast-paced gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Palworld?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. All settings, from Low to Ultra, produce average frame rates above 60 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution is also viable, but only with Low or Medium settings, as the High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS. The 3840x2160 resolution is not recommended for any setting, as the highest average frame rate is 47 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 40 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for some genres, but it is not ideal for a game like Palworld that involves fast movement and combat. The minimum FPS is not recorded for this setting, but the average suggests that frame drops below 30 FPS are possible. For a smoother experience, the Medium preset at 1440p, which averages 69 FPS, is a better choice.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570's VRAM sufficient for Palworld at 4K?

A: The data suggests that the 10 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at 3840x2160. The 4K Low preset averages 47 FPS, which is higher than the 4K High preset's 30 FPS. This indicates that reducing texture quality and other VRAM-intensive settings has a significant impact. The 4K Medium preset averages 38 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS, showing that even with reduced settings, the VRAM capacity is strained.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X influence performance in Palworld?

A: The CPU’s influence is minimal at higher resolutions. The 12-core, 24-thread processor is likely not the bottleneck at 4K, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 941, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at all settings. The CPU’s multithreaded capabilities are not heavily utilized by the game, which is typical for this genre.

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

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset averages 130 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS. This is a 53% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS, and the High preset averages 81 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset is demanding on the GPU, even at 1080p.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2362 out of 2944 tested combinations for Palworld. This places it in the lower half of all systems tested. The percentile data for the CPU and GPU individually show that the CPU is in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile. This suggests that the GPU is the component holding the combo back in the ranking.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570’s role in Palworld is defined by its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modest memory configuration for a modern game, and the data shows that it is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, which is a consistent clock speed that does not vary under load.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are solid, with 2304 shading units and 144 TMUs. The 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance is adequate for 1080p gaming. However, the 80 ROPs and the memory bandwidth are insufficient to handle the fill rate and data throughput required at 1440p and 4K. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are high, but they cannot overcome the memory bottleneck.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 65 places it above the median of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has an average score of 20582, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% lower. This shows that the B570 is a mid-range performer, and its limitations in Palworld are consistent with its hardware specifications. The 4K results, which average between 22 and 47 FPS, are a clear indication that the VRAM and bus width are not sufficient for this game at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B570 achieves a rank of 2362 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld. This places the system in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a below-average performer for this specific game. The CPU’s individual ranking is much higher, at the 87th percentile, while the GPU’s ranking is at the 65th percentile. This discrepancy highlights the GPU as the bottleneck.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, have average benchmark scores that are within 0.4% of the Ryzen 9 5900X. This indicates that the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo’s ranking. The GPU’s nearest rivals, including the Intel Arc A750 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, also have very similar average scores, with deltas of only 0.1%. This suggests that the GPU’s performance is typical for its class.

The combo’s low overall rank is due to the GPU’s inability to scale performance at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the system can achieve 130 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a good result. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 22, which is a poor result. This wide performance range, driven by the GPU’s memory limitations, drags the combo’s overall ranking down.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience at 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended choice. It averages 81 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS, but the High preset offers a significant visual upgrade for a 24 FPS cost. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is technically playable, but the performance is close to the edge, and any demanding scene could cause dips below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option. It averages 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS, providing a stable and smooth experience. The High preset averages 53 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold. The Low preset averages 85 FPS, but the visual quality is severely reduced. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it averages only 40 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset provides an ideal experience. The Low preset averages 47 FPS, which is the highest of all 4K settings. This is a playable frame rate for a less demanding game, but it is not ideal. The Medium preset averages 38 FPS, and the High preset averages 30 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 22 FPS, which is not playable. For this resolution, the Low preset is the only viable option, but users should expect a compromised experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 130 FPS, the Medium preset averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and a maximum of 121, the High preset averages 81 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS. This shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the Ultra preset being the most demanding.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 85 FPS, the Medium preset averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 80, the High preset averages 53 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 40 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p is significant, with the Low preset losing 34.6% of its frame rate and the Ultra preset losing 34.4%.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 47 FPS, the Medium preset averages 38 FPS with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 44, the High preset averages 30 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 22 FPS. The 4K results are consistently below 50 FPS, with the Ultra preset being the only one that falls below 30 FPS. The data shows that the combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Palworld.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a high-end desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz and its boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262 and a single-core score of 1527. The 3dmark single-thread score is 941, and the max-thread score is 10075.

In Palworld, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when increasing settings. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is even more constrained, and the CPU has plenty of headroom. The CPU’s 64 MB of L3 cache is also beneficial, as it reduces memory latency.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 87 indicates that it is faster than 87% of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14650HX, have an average score of 41576, which is 0.5% higher. This shows that the CPU is competitive with the latest mobile processors. However, in this combo, the CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant to the final frame rates, as the GPU is the dominant constraint. The CPU’s 105 W TDP and DDR4 memory support are standard for its generation, but they do not directly impact Palworld’s performance.