Palworld

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 occupies a very low position in the Palworld benchmark hierarchy, ranking 1651 out of 1718 tested combos. This places the pairing in the bottom 4% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is primarily suited for older or less demanding titles. In Palworld, a survival game that relies heavily on consistent frame pacing, this combo will struggle to deliver a smooth experience at higher fidelity settings, as the data shows significant frame rate degradation when pushing visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1651 out of 1718 is a clear indicator of its standing: this is a low-tier configuration in the current gaming landscape. The data suggests that while the CPU holds up reasonably well in isolation, the GPU severely bottlenecks the system in modern titles. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 14168 places it in the 73rd percentile of all processors, showing it is a competent mid-range part. However, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 30158 and its 74th percentile standing do not translate into strong Palworld performance. The ranking reflects a mismatch where the graphics card cannot keep pace with the CPU’s capabilities in this particular game, resulting in a system that is far better suited for 1080p esports titles than for demanding survival games. The delta between the combo’s rank and the individual component percentiles highlights that Palworld is heavily GPU-bound, and the RX 570’s age is the primary limiting factor.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration for Palworld. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz. These specifications, while respectable for a card from its generation, are insufficient for Palworld’s demands at higher settings. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is particularly problematic; at 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the card manages only 10.6 FPS, indicating that it is not just compute-bound but also likely exceeding its memory capacity. The GPU’s architecture is GCN 4.0 on a 14 nm process, and it offers 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In the benchmark results, the RX 570 sits very close to modern cards like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in average benchmark score (within 0.2%), but this is a synthetic score that does not reflect real-world Palworld performance, where the card’s age shows clearly. The GPU’s nearest rivals by score are all significantly more modern parts, which suggests the RX 570 is being outclassed in real gaming scenarios despite similar synthetic averages.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, where the frame rate drops drastically as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 74.3 FPS, which is playable. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings drops the average to 47.3 FPS, a 36% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 30.1 FPS, another 36% drop from 1440p. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count. The trend is even more pronounced at higher settings. At 1080p High, the combo hits 48.5 FPS, but at 1440p High, it drops to 27.3 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 17.5 FPS. The Ultra setting is nearly unplayable at any resolution above 1080p, with 32.8 FPS at 1080p, 20.4 FPS at 1440p, and just 10.6 FPS at 4K. This data confirms that the RX 570’s raw pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for Palworld’s visual complexity beyond 1080p, and even at 1080p, users must stick to Medium or Low settings to maintain a stable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best performance. With Low settings, it averages 74.3 FPS, which is smooth for most playstyles. Medium settings yield 58.4 FPS, a comfortable figure for a survival game. High settings drop to 48.5 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show strain. Ultra settings plummet to 32.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience, especially in a game with fast-paced action and exploration.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance becomes marginal. Low settings average 47.3 FPS, which is acceptable for slower gameplay but may feel stuttery during combat. Medium settings drop to 41.7 FPS, and High settings fall to 27.3 FPS, making the game feel sluggish. Ultra settings are not viable, with an average of 20.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo is out of its depth. Low settings average 30.1 FPS, which is barely playable. Medium settings drop to 24.3 FPS, High settings to 17.5 FPS, and Ultra settings to a mere 10.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K is not a realistic option for this pairing, regardless of settings, and users should consider 1080p as the only viable resolution for a consistent experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates that 1080p with Low settings yields the best average FPS at 74.3. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p Medium at 58.4 FPS is the recommended target, as higher settings or resolutions result in significant frame rate drops.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this pairing?

A: Benchmark results show the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU has a 73rd percentile standing among all processors, while the GPU’s performance in Palworld drops dramatically with resolution increases, a classic sign of a graphics-limited system. The 4 GB VRAM and limited bandwidth of the RX 570 are the key constraints.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming in Palworld?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 47.3 FPS. Medium settings drop to 41.7 FPS, and High settings fall to 27.3 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. Ultra settings are not recommended, as they average only 20.4 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 30158, which is within 0.2% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. However, this synthetic parity does not reflect Palworld performance, where the older card’s architectural limitations become apparent.

Q: Does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance help in Palworld?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10297, which is solid. However, in Palworld, the CPU’s performance is not the limiting factor, as the frame rates are consistently low across all resolutions, indicating the GPU is the constraint.

Q: What is the impact of the 4 GB VRAM on performance?

A: The 4 GB VRAM is a significant limitation. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages only 10.6 FPS, and at 1440p High, it drops to 27.3 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is running out of memory, causing severe performance degradation at higher resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 12 MB shared L3 cache. This CPU is a capable mid-range part, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 12115, and it sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. In the context of Palworld, the CPU provides sufficient processing power for game logic, world simulation, and AI. The nearest rivals by average score include the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher) and the Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% lower), indicating it performs comparably to other mid-range desktop parts. However, the CPU’s performance is not the limiting factor in this combo. The data shows that frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and settings changes, which is a GPU-bound behavior. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the RX 570 at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload overwhelms it. For this pairing, upgrading the GPU would yield a far more significant performance increase in Palworld than upgrading the CPU, as the current processor is not holding back the system. The 65W TDP and Intel Socket 1200 compatibility make it a straightforward part to pair with a new graphics card, should the user choose to upgrade.