Palworld

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 58 W TDP. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB of L3 cache. The chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. In synthetic benchmarks, its multi-threaded scores are 4051 in 3DMark 16-thread, 5003 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 11912 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Single-thread performance is strong for its class, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2224. Its average benchmark score is 13516, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i3-12100F is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13534 (a delta of -0.1%). It is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462, delta 0.4%) and the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430, delta 0.6%). The largest gap in this group is against the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280, delta 1.8%), where the i3-12100F holds a 1.8% advantage. For a game like Palworld, which is a survival title, the 4-core/8-thread configuration is sufficient, as the game's engine tends to favor fewer, faster cores over massive thread counts. The data indicates that this CPU provides a solid foundation for gaming, with single-thread performance that rivals much more expensive parts.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Core i3-12100F’s 4 cores and 8 threads are the defining characteristic for Palworld. In the measured FPS data, this combination shows strong scaling at lower resolutions, which is typical for a CPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 149.1; at 1440p Low, it drops to 98.9; and at 4K Low, it falls to 55.3. This pattern demonstrates that the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz and the 3DMark single-thread score of 893 suggest that the processor can handle the game's primary simulation thread, which is crucial in survival games with many entities. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with data locality, reducing latency when the game accesses frequently used world state data.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 13516 is 1.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-7700K, a popular older quad-core. In Palworld, this translates to the i3-12100F being able to maintain higher minimum frame pacing, though the measured data only provides average FPS. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 4026 is nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 4051, which indicates that the CPU's performance plateaus after 8 threads. Palworld is unlikely to utilize more than 8 threads effectively, so this plateau does not hinder gaming performance. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the majority of processors on the market, but it is not a top-tier part. In practice, this means the i3-12100F will not be the limiting factor in most Palworld scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU takes over the workload.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B580 is a 12 GB GDDR6 graphics card with a 192-bit memory bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. Its memory clock is 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective. The GPU has a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It supports 20 ray tracing cores and offers 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The card is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, and it has a TDP of 190 W. In synthetic tests, it scores 109672 in Geekbench Vulkan and 92821 in Geekbench OpenCL, with a Passmark G3D score of 15748.

The 12 GB VRAM is a significant asset for Palworld, which can consume large amounts of memory for textures and world data, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU's average benchmark score is 23021, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181, a delta of -0.7%, meaning the Arc B580 is 0.7% behind. It is also 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100. The memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s is crucial for 4K gaming, where the GPU must feed many pixels. The measured FPS data shows a steep drop from 1440p to 4K, indicating the GPU's limits are reached at 4K with higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1322 out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the lower 23% of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's mid-tier performance and the GPU's upper-mid-tier capabilities. While the CPU is in the 72nd percentile and the GPU is in the 66th percentile, their combined performance in Palworld is dragged down by the GPU's relative weakness at 4K and the CPU's limitation at high frame rates. The rank suggests that many other combos, particularly those with higher-end CPUs or NVIDIA GPUs, achieve better average FPS.

However, the rank is not a measure of playability; it is a relative comparison. The combo still achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, as detailed in the FPS breakdown. The data shows that this combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Palworld. The large gap between the combo's rank and its individual component percentiles indicates that Palworld is more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU performance, as the GPU's 66th percentile is the more significant factor in the low rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 149.1 FPS on Low, 120.6 FPS on Medium, 93.3 FPS on High, and 66.7 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a linear drop as settings increase, with Ultra delivering less than half the FPS of Low. At 2560x1440, the averages are 98.9 FPS on Low, 79.3 FPS on Medium, 61 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low setting falling from 149.1 to 98.9, a reduction of 50.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 55.3 FPS on Low, 41.8 FPS on Medium, 35.3 FPS on High, and 28.1 FPS on Ultra.

The data reveals that 4K Ultra is not playable at 28.1 FPS, while 4K Low is borderline at 55.3 FPS. The sweet spot for this combo is clearly 1080p, where even High settings yield 93.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, Medium is the highest playable setting at 79.3 FPS, while High drops to 61 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s is sufficient for 1440p, but 4K puts excessive strain on the 12 GB VRAM and the 2670 MHz clock speed, leading to the low FPS at that resolution.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the best resolution. At 1080p High, the combo averages 93.3 FPS, which is smooth, while at 1440p High, it drops to 61 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 35.3 FPS. The 1080p resolution provides the highest frame rates across all settings.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: In average benchmark scores, the Arc B580 scores 23021, while the RTX 4060 scores 23181. This gives a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RTX 4060 is 0.7% faster on average in synthetic tests. In Palworld, this small difference is likely negligible in real-world FPS.

Q: Is the Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the Arc B580 in this game?

A: The CPU has a 3DMark 8-thread score of 4026, and its performance plateaus at 8 threads. In Palworld, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 149.1 FPS, which is high. The CPU is not a bottleneck at lower settings, but at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as shown by the drop to 55.3 FPS on Low.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1322 out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the lower 23% of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is not a top performer, it is still capable of running the game at playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

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

A: At 4K, the combo averages 55.3 FPS on Low, 41.8 FPS on Medium, 35.3 FPS on High, and 28.1 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low setting is above 30 FPS, making 4K gaming barely playable with reduced settings. The 12 GB VRAM and 2670 MHz clock are insufficient for smooth 4K performance.

Q: How much faster is the i3-12100F than the Intel Core i7-7700K?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, while the i7-7700K has a score of 13280. This gives a delta of 1.8%, meaning the i3-12100F is 1.8% faster on average. In Palworld, this difference is minimal and not likely to cause a noticeable FPS change.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The best experience for this combo in Palworld is the High preset at 1920x1080, which delivers an average of 93.3 FPS. This is a balanced choice that provides good visual quality while maintaining a high, smooth frame rate. At 1080p Medium, the FPS is 120.6, but the visual improvement from Medium to High is worth the 27.3 FPS drop for most players. The 1080p Low setting at 149.1 FPS is only recommended for competitive play or if the user prioritizes maximum frame rate over visuals.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, averaging 79.3 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. The High preset at 1440p averages 61 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for dips in demanding scenes. The Ultra presets at 1440p (44 FPS) and 1080p (66.7 FPS) are not recommended, as the visual gains over High are minimal compared to the significant FPS cost. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option at 55.3 FPS, but even this is not ideal. The data suggests that users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for a smooth experience, with Medium or High presets depending on the resolution.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the Medium and High presets at these resolutions. The 2670 MHz clock speed is the limiting factor at 4K, where the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are adequate for these settings, as the FPS scaling from Low to High is consistent, indicating the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. For the best overall experience, the data points to 1080p High as the optimal setting, offering a 93.3 FPS average with good visual quality.