Palworld

Palworld with the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT lands at rank 1324 out of 1718 tested combos, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the benchmark database for this title. The data shows this pairing sits below the majority of tested systems, though it remains functional across the measured settings. This rank reflects a combination that is capable of playable framerates at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher graphical presets and 4K output. The positioning suggests that while neither component is a top performer in its class, their combined output is sufficient for Palworld at modest settings, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1324 out of 1718 places this system in roughly the 23rd percentile of all tested combinations, meaning about 77% of tested rigs outperform it in Palworld. This is a notable gap from the top, and the measured FPS data confirms why: at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 25.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable playability. The ranking is consistent with the GPU’s overall standing, as the RX 5700 XT sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is slightly higher at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The delta between these two percentiles hints that the graphics card is the weak link in this pairing.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 5700 XT’s average benchmark score of 24731 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, -0.1%) and the Intel Arc A350M (24647, 0.3%). This means the GPU’s raw compute is essentially on par with those competitors, yet in Palworld, the measured FPS suggests the game’s specific workload does not favor this architecture. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 14168, is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) but 1.1% behind the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332). These narrow deltas indicate the i5-10400F is a middle-of-the-pack processor, adequate for feeding the GPU but unlikely to be the bottleneck in most scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake processor, built on a 14 nm process, offers a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. In Palworld, which is an open-world survival game with significant simulation and physics overhead, the CPU’s thread count and clock speed matter for maintaining consistent framerates, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is not saturated.

Benchmark results show the single-thread score at 688 in 3DMark and 1453 in Cinebench R23, while the multi-thread score reaches 4748 in 3DMark (16 threads) and 10297 in Cinebench R23. These numbers indicate the CPU can handle the game’s AI and world-building tasks without stalling, but its modest core count relative to modern processors means it does not excel in heavily threaded scenarios. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 148.4 FPS, suggesting the CPU can push high framerates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. However, at 4K Ultra, the framerate collapses to 25.8 FPS, which is far below what the CPU alone could deliver, confirming the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 92.2, and at Medium it reaches 119.5 FPS. Even at Ultra, it maintains 73.5 FPS, so 60 FPS is achievable across all measured settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 44.5 on Ultra to 98.2 on Low. High settings yield 60.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium delivers 78.3 FPS for a smoother experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, as all settings produce framerates above 70 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings remain comfortably playable, while 4K dips below 55 FPS even on Low.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Palworld?

A: Benchmark results suggest the CPU is not the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the system hits 148.4 FPS, which is high enough to show the CPU can handle the game’s logic. At 4K Ultra, the framerate drops to 25.8 FPS, a reduction that aligns with GPU load rather than CPU limitations.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 24731 is within 0.9% of its nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (24519). However, Palworld’s measured FPS shows the card underperforms at high settings, indicating game-specific optimization is lacking.

Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for Palworld?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (25.8 FPS) suggests VRAM capacity or bandwidth is inadequate for the highest settings at that resolution, though 1080p Ultra remains playable at 73.5 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 148.4 FPS, Medium yields 119.5 FPS, and High reaches 92.2 FPS. Ultra drops to 73.5 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS target for most displays. These numbers show a consistent scaling pattern, with each step up in settings reducing framerates by roughly 20-25%, indicating a balanced load between CPU and GPU at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the framerates decline more sharply. Low settings average 98.2 FPS, Medium hits 78.3 FPS, and High falls to 60.5 FPS. Ultra is the outlier at 44.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS mark and suggests the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 16 FPS, a larger drop than the 18.7 FPS difference seen at 1080p, showing that the GPU’s limits are being reached.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly GPU-bound. Low settings average 54.1 FPS, Medium drops to 41.9 FPS, High falls to 34.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 25.8 FPS. None of these settings reach 60 FPS, and even Low is marginal for smooth gameplay. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 28.3 FPS drop, which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions, underscoring the GPU’s inability to handle 4K rendering effectively.

Resolution Scaling

The framerate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the primary limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 92.2 at 1080p to 60.5 at 1440p (a 31.7 FPS decrease) and then to 34.1 at 4K (a further 26.4 FPS decrease). This pattern indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution, while the GPU’s rendering load increases dramatically with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 148.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 98.2 at 1440p (a 50.2 FPS decrease) and then to 54.1 at 4K (a 44.1 FPS decrease). The fact that Low settings at 4K still cannot maintain 60 FPS confirms the GPU is the limiting factor, as lowering settings does not fully compensate for the resolution increase. The RX 5700 XT’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient for 4K workloads in this game, regardless of preset.

The data shows that the i5-10400F is not the constraint, as the CPU’s benchmark scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multicore of 10297) are adequate for feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. The scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K is characteristic of a GPU-bound system, where framerates halve or worse as resolution doubles. This is typical for a mid-range card like the RX 5700 XT, which sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the measured rows indicate that 1920x1080 with High settings provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, averaging 92.2 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a significant improvement over Medium’s 119.5 FPS in terms of visual fidelity without a major framerate penalty. Ultra at 1080p, at 73.5 FPS, is also viable, but the 18.7 FPS drop from High suggests diminishing returns.

At 2560x1440, the recommended setting is Medium, which averages 78.3 FPS. High settings at 1440p, at 60.5 FPS, are playable but leave little headroom for demanding scenes, while Ultra at 44.5 FPS is not recommended for consistent gameplay. Low settings at 1440p, at 98.2 FPS, are smooth but sacrifice too much visual quality for the modest resolution increase over 1080p.

For 4K, the data suggests avoiding this resolution entirely, as even Low settings average only 54.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. If 4K is necessary, Low settings are the only option, but the framerate is marginal and may cause stuttering in busy areas. The best overall experience is 1080p Ultra at 73.5 FPS, which maximizes visual fidelity while staying above 60 FPS. Alternatively, 1440p Medium at 78.3 FPS offers higher resolution with a smoother framerate than 1080p Ultra, making it a strong second choice for users with 1440p displays.