Palworld

Palworld, a survival title that blends creature collection with base building, presents a demanding workload that scales heavily with both resolution and graphical presets. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the Intel Arc B570 produces a set of measured frame rates that reveal a system clearly bound by its graphics card at higher resolutions, while showcasing the substantial headroom of the 12-core processor. The data shows a performance curve that is steep and consistent, with the most playable experience found at 1080p and the most visually demanding settings proving too much for this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data illustrates a pronounced and predictable drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the "High" preset, the average frame rate falls from 81 FPS at 1080p, to 53 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 30 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34.6% decrease when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43.4% decrease from 1440p to 4K. This pattern strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B570, with its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit memory bus, becomes the limiting factor as the pixel count and memory bandwidth demands escalate.

The scaling from "Low" to "Ultra" settings at each resolution further confirms this analysis. At 1080p, the difference between "Low" (130 FPS) and "Ultra" (61 FPS) is a 53.1% reduction in frame rate, indicating a significant load on the GPU's shading units and TMUs. However, at 4K, the "Low" preset only manages 47 FPS, while "Ultra" drops to a slideshow-like 22 FPS. The fact that the 4K "Low" setting (47 FPS) is still significantly slower than the 1080p "Ultra" setting (61 FPS) highlights how the raw pixel throughput requirement at 4K overwhelms the GPU, irrespective of the visual complexity. The data implies that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this scenario; the Arc B570 is operating at its absolute limit.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Palworld, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B570 achieves a combo rank of 2362 out of 2944 total combos. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems, which might seem low for a modern CPU and GPU pairing. However, this rank is a holistic measure that includes all possible combinations, many of which feature far more powerful graphics cards. The data suggests that while the CPU is a high-end component, the GPU is holding the combo back in this specific game.

The CPU's own benchmark percentile stands at 92, meaning it outperforms 92% of all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores a near-identical average benchmark score with a deltaPct of -0.1%, and the AMD EPYC 7313, which is 0.2% slower. Interestingly, the Intel Core i9-14900 is 1.1% faster, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M is 1.4% faster. This shows the Ryzen 9 9900X is a top-tier processor, making the combo's overall rank of 2362 a direct indictment of the GPU's performance in this title. The bottleneck is clear: the GPU is not able to feed the CPU's potential, leaving significant performance on the table.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and its measured performance in Palworld is telling. With 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units, the GPU has a theoretical FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS. In practice, this translates to 130 FPS at 1080p on "Low" settings, but this number quickly crumbles under higher loads. The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is a crucial detail; at 4K with "Ultra" settings, the game likely requires more memory than what is available, contributing to the drastic frame rate drop to 22 FPS.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s, while substantial, appears insufficient for the demands of 4K gaming in Palworld. The performance difference between 1440p "Medium" (69 FPS) and 4K "Medium" (38 FPS) is a 44.9% drop, which is a much larger proportional decrease than what would be expected if the CPU were the limiting factor. The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower). This data positions the B570 as a mid-range card, and the Palworld results confirm that its 150 W TDP is being fully utilized, but it simply lacks the raw power and memory capacity for high-resolution, high-detail gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Palworld with this combo for a consistent 60 FPS experience?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution that consistently achieves above 60 FPS across most presets. The "High" preset averages 81 FPS, "Medium" averages 105 FPS, and "Low" averages 130 FPS, making 1080p the clear choice for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option for a smooth experience. At 4K "Medium" settings, the average frame rate is only 38 FPS, and at "High" it drops to 30 FPS. The "Ultra" preset at 4K yields an unplayable 22 FPS. While technically functional, the frame rates are too low for a satisfying experience.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its direct predecessor in terms of raw performance?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 and has a deltaPct of -0.1%. This indicates that the B570 offers essentially the same level of raw performance as the A750 in general benchmarks, though Palworld-specific performance may vary.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X the bottleneck in this system for Palworld?

A: No. The CPU's high percentile ranking (92nd) and strong multi-threaded scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172, suggest it is not the limiting factor. The significant frame rate drops with increased resolution and settings point directly to the GPU as the primary bottleneck.

Q: What is the highest preset that provides a playable frame rate above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: None of the measured presets at 2560x1440 achieve an average of 60 FPS. The "Low" preset comes closest with an average of 85 FPS, but "Medium" drops to 69 FPS, and "High" falls to 53 FPS. Users seeking 1440p will need to stick to "Low" or "Medium" settings.

Q: What does the 10 GB VRAM on the Arc B570 mean for Palworld at high resolutions?

A: The data shows a severe performance penalty at 4K, where the "Ultra" preset only manages 22 FPS. This suggests that the 10 GB memory capacity is likely insufficient for the game's high-resolution textures and assets, causing significant performance degradation beyond just raw compute limitations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware combination is undeniably at 1920x1080 resolution. For players prioritizing a high refresh rate, the "Low" preset delivers an average of 130 FPS, which is excellent for competitive or fast-paced play. However, for a more balanced visual experience without sacrificing too much performance, the "High" preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, yielding a solid 81 FPS average. This provides a significant visual upgrade over "Low" while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The "Medium" preset at 1080p is also a viable option, offering a compromise at 105 FPS. However, the jump from "Medium" to "High" results in a 22.9% performance drop, suggesting that the "High" preset is more demanding on the GPU's resources. At 2560x1440, the data suggests that players should stick to the "Low" preset, which averages 85 FPS, to ensure a playable experience. The "Medium" preset at 1440p, with an average of 69 FPS, is borderline, but the "High" preset at 53 FPS is likely too inconsistent for a smooth experience. 4K gaming with this setup is not recommended, as even the "Low" preset fails to maintain 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, and its performance data indicates it is a powerhouse that is largely untapped in this gaming scenario. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172 and single-core score of 2253 place it in the top tier of processors, as evidenced by its 92nd percentile ranking. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.60 GHz and 64 MB of L3 cache ensure it can handle any game logic, physics, or AI workloads that Palworld can throw at it, but its role is clearly secondary to the GPU in frame rate generation.

The benchmark results show the Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498, which is remarkably close to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% slower than the AMD EPYC 9015 and 0.2% faster than the AMD EPYC 7313. The data implies that the CPU has ample headroom, as even the most demanding 4K "Ultra" settings, which yielded 22 FPS, still rely on the GPU to render the frame. The CPU's 3DMark max-threads score of 13929 highlights its multi-threading capability, but in Palworld, this appears to be underutilized. The CPU is not the constraint; it is waiting for the GPU to deliver frames, making the overall system performance a direct reflection of the Intel Arc B570's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B570 combination in Palworld, across all tested resolutions and settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 22 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 30 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 38 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 47 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 40 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 53 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 69 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 85 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 61 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 81 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 105 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 130 |

The data shows a clear and linear progression, with the 1080p "Low" preset delivering the highest frame rate at 130 FPS. The 4K "Ultra" preset is the lowest at 22 FPS. Notably, the "Medium" preset is the only one with min and max FPS data points, showing a range from 89 to 121 FPS at 1080p, 59 to 80 FPS at 1440p, and 33 to 44 FPS at 4K. This variance indicates that the "Medium" preset can have more frame time inconsistency, but the averages remain stable. The performance difference between "Low" and "Ultra" at 1080p is 69 FPS, while at 4K it is only 25 FPS, which further underscores the GPU's inability to scale with detail settings at higher resolutions.