Palworld

Palworld places the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B570 combination in a demanding position, as the data shows a clear progression of performance costs as resolution climbs. The measured frames per second (FPS) drop from 130 at 1080p Low to 30 at 4K High, a reduction of 100 FPS that underscores how heavily the GPU is loaded at higher pixel counts. This pattern indicates that the Arc B570 is the primary limiting component at 4K, while the i3-12100F has enough headroom to keep up at lower resolutions, where the frame rates are high enough to suggest the CPU is doing its share of the work.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling behavior from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario, particularly at higher settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 130 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low reduces the average to 85 FPS, a 34.6% decrease. Moving further to 4K Low yields 47 FPS, which is 63.8% below the 1080p Low figure. This steep decline indicates that the Arc B570’s rendering throughput is being saturated as the pixel count increases, with the CPU’s four cores and eight threads not being the bottleneck at these settings.

At High settings, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p High average of 81 FPS falls to 53 FPS at 1440p High, a 34.6% drop, and then to 30 FPS at 4K High, a 63.0% reduction from the 1440p result. The fact that the percentage drops are similar across Low and High presets suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth—380.0 GB/s on a 160-bit bus—are the limiting factors, rather than the settings themselves. In contrast, the CPU’s role appears consistent, as its 3.30 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clocks provide stable instruction throughput that does not degrade with resolution.

The Medium preset shows intermediate scaling, with 105 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, showing some frame time variance, but the average remains playable. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 61 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Overall, the data suggests that 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings, while 1080p and 1440p offer more flexibility across all presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing sits at rank 2362 out of 2944 combos in Palworld, placing it in the 80th percentile from the bottom. This rank indicates that the majority of other tested combinations deliver higher average FPS, which aligns with the modest specifications of both components. The i3-12100F has a percentile of 68 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 68% of processors in general benchmarks, but its age and low core count limit its standing in a game that can scale with more threads.

The Arc B570 has a percentile of 65 against all GPUs, which is slightly lower than the CPU’s standing, suggesting the graphics card is a more significant constraint in this pairing. The combo rank of 2362 reflects this balance, as the GPU’s mid-range performance at 1080p and 1440p is offset by its struggles at 4K. When compared to other combos that might feature higher-end CPUs or GPUs, this pairing’s rank shows that it is not optimized for maximum frame rates, but rather for a balanced experience at lower resolutions.

The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the Intel Core 3 N355 with an average score of 13492 and a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core i5-9500 with a score of 13452 and a 0.3% delta, show that the i3-12100F is competitive within its class, but these scores are general benchmarks, not Palworld-specific results. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has a score of 20534 with a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 with a -0.1% delta, indicating the B570 is closely matched to these cards in raw compute, yet the game’s results may vary.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the Battlemage generation, featuring 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. Its base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz for 19 Gbps effective speed. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the higher pixel count demands more data throughput.

In Palworld, the GPU’s role is evident in the FPS differences between settings. At 1080p Ultra, the 61 FPS average shows the card can handle high loads when the resolution is manageable, but at 4K Ultra, the 22 FPS average indicates the GPU is overwhelmed. The 19,600 million transistors and 272 mm² die size contribute to a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, which are moderate figures that explain the performance at higher resolutions. The FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS is adequate for DirectX 12 Ultimate workloads, and the card’s support for Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 ensures compatibility with modern APIs.

The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs suggests it is a mid-range part, and its nearest rivals—the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750—show that it is not a top-tier card. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it is a power-efficient option, but the data shows that its performance in Palworld is more dependent on resolution than on settings, as the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a consistent pattern.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values show a clear hierarchy across presets. Low settings deliver 130 FPS on average, which is the highest recorded for this combo and indicates a CPU-bound scenario where the i3-12100F’s four cores can push the frame rate. Medium settings reduce this to 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, showing some frame time variability but maintaining smooth gameplay. High settings drop to 81 FPS, a 38.5% reduction from Low, while Ultra settings further reduce performance to 61 FPS, which is still playable for most users.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings yield 85 FPS, which is 34.6% lower than the 1080p Low result, but still high enough for competitive play. Medium settings average 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, suggesting that frame times are stable enough for a consistent experience. High settings produce 53 FPS, which is a 37.6% drop from 1080p High, and Ultra settings fall to 40 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 47 FPS, which is a 44.7% reduction from 1440p Low, and Medium settings average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, indicating that the GPU is near its limits. High settings drop to 30 FPS, which is on the edge of playability, and Ultra settings produce only 22 FPS, making the game feel sluggish. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal preset for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with 105 FPS average and a minimum of 89 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without the performance hit of High or Ultra. The High preset at 81 FPS is also viable, but the 24 FPS difference between Medium and High may not justify the visual upgrade for all users. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 85 FPS is the best choice for competitive play, as it maintains high frame rates with minimal visual compromise. The Medium preset at 69 FPS is a good alternative for those who prefer better visuals, as the minimum of 59 FPS ensures that frame drops are rare. The High preset at 53 FPS is acceptable for casual play, but the Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended due to the risk of stuttering.

At 4K, the Low preset at 47 FPS is the only viable option, as Medium drops to 38 FPS and High falls to 30 FPS. The Ultra preset at 22 FPS should be avoided entirely. For the best experience, users should stick to 1080p Medium or 1440p Low, as these presets provide the highest frame rates while maintaining a stable minimum FPS. The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a secondary option for those who prioritize resolution over frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a quad-core processor with eight threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture and built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz provide adequate single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, which is important for games that rely on quick data access.

In Palworld, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the 130 FPS average suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames, and the 3DMark 4-thread score of 2859 indicates that the processor’s four cores are capable of handling the game’s logic. However, the CPU’s 68th percentile ranking against all CPUs shows that it is not a high-end part, and its performance in multi-threaded tasks, such as the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11860, is modest.

The nearest CPU rivals—the Intel Core 3 N355 with a 0% delta and the Intel Core i5-9500 with a 0.3% delta—show that the i3-12100F is competitive with other budget processors, but it lacks the cores and threads of higher-end options. In Palworld, this means that the CPU is not the primary constraint at 4K, where the GPU’s limitations dominate, but it may become a factor at 1080p if the game’s simulation requires more than four cores. Overall, the CPU provides sufficient performance for this GPU, but it does not boost the combo’s rank.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Palworld?

A: The highest average FPS is 130, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 47 on Low settings to 22 on Ultra settings, with Medium at 38 FPS and High at 30 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Palworld?

A: The combo is ranked 2362 out of 2944 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier.

Q: Which preset offers the best balance of performance and visuals at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 105 FPS average with a minimum of 89 FPS, making it the best balance for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570’s memory bandwidth affect 4K performance?

A: The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 160-bit bus is a limiting factor at 4K, as the higher pixel count requires more data throughput, leading to average FPS below 50 on all presets.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570 in this game?

A: The CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU is saturated, but at 1080p Low with 130 FPS, the CPU’s four cores may limit frame rates in CPU-intensive scenes.