Palworld

Palworld presents a demanding workload for the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination, placing it in the 1597th position out of 1718 tested combos. This pairing of a six-core Comet Lake processor with a Polaris-based graphics card produces a benchmark profile that is heavily constrained by the GPU at most settings, though the data reveals a nuanced scaling pattern depending on resolution and quality preset. The measured frames per second indicate a system capable of playable performance only under specific, carefully chosen configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, confirming that the AMD Radeon RX 580 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 48.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 35.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a decline of 13.1 FPS, and then plummets to 16.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 65.5% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a clear indication that the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the data throughput required at Ultra HD resolutions.

The scaling pattern under Low settings shows a similar trajectory but with higher absolute values. The RX 580 delivers 81.5 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 51.3 FPS at 1440p and finally to 31.4 FPS at 4K. The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K is 61.5%, slightly less severe than at High settings, suggesting that the reduced shading load at Low quality allows the GPU to operate more efficiently, though it still cannot overcome the fundamental bandwidth limitations at 4K.

Medium settings follow the expected middle path, with 67.9 FPS at 1080p, 45.3 FPS at 1440p, and 24.8 FPS at 4K. The animation is consistent: each resolution step roughly halves the performance, indicating that the RX 580's 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 32 ROPs are the bottleneck. The CPU, with its 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clocks, does not appear to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops are proportional to the pixel count increase rather than stalling at a CPU-bound ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data strongly suggests that High settings at 1080p, producing 48.4 FPS, is the optimal balance for this combination, offering a playable experience without sacrificing the visual fidelity that Palworld's survival genre benefits from. Dropping to Medium at 1080p yields 67.9 FPS, a 40% improvement over High, but the visual quality reduction may not be necessary given that the High preset already clears the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more constrained. Medium settings deliver 45.3 FPS, which is playable, while High drops to 35.3 FPS, which may feel sluggish in fast-paced combat or during base-building activities. Low settings at 1440p produce 51.3 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. For users with 2560x1440 displays, Medium is the recommended preset, as it provides a functional frame rate without the jarring appearance of Low.

The 4K resolution is effectively unplayable for this hardware, with even Low settings only reaching 31.4 FPS and High falling to 16.7 FPS. Ultra settings are not viable at any resolution, producing 40 FPS at 1080p, 24.4 FPS at 1440p, and 11.8 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that this combo should be configured for 1080p High or 1440p Medium, with no realistic path to 4K gaming without significant settings reductions that would undermine the visual experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides six cores and twelve threads, operating at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. In Palworld, which is known for its survival mechanics and world simulation, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are relevant, but the benchmark data indicates that the processor is not the primary constraint in most tested scenarios. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 show a balanced processor, and its 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is a mid-range performer.

The 3DMark scores reveal a processor that scales well with thread count, moving from 1350 in the 2-thread test to 4748 in the 16-thread test. This scaling suggests that Palworld could leverage additional threads if the GPU were not the bottleneck. However, the frame rate data shows that the CPU maintains sufficient performance even at 1080p Low, where the 81.5 FPS result is more likely GPU-limited than CPU-limited, given the RX 580's capabilities.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7552 with a 0.4% higher score and the Intel Core i5-8500 with a 1.1% lower score, indicate that the i5-10400F sits in a well-populated performance tier. For Palworld specifically, the CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for game logic, but the measured frame rates at 4K, which drop to 11.8 FPS at Ultra, are clearly driven by the GPU's inability to process shaders at that resolution rather than any CPU limitation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1597th out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 7% of all configurations. This low ranking reflects the GPU's age and performance class; the RX 580 sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 8813. The CPU, by contrast, is more capable, but the pairing's overall performance is dragged down by the graphics card's limitations.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system is positioned well below the median, and the measured FPS data confirms that it cannot deliver high-refresh-rate experiences at any resolution. The 1080p Low result of 81.5 FPS is the only configuration that approaches smooth 60+ FPS gameplay, while all other settings fall short. The ranking suggests that users with this hardware should prioritize lowering resolution and settings to achieve playable frame rates rather than expecting high-end performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with a matching score and the GeForce GTX 950 with a 0.1% higher score, further contextualize the RX 580's position. These are older or lower-tier cards, and the RX 580's performance in Palworld is consistent with its legacy status, as it was released in 2017 and is now end-of-life. The combo's rank of 1597 out of 1718 indicates that most modern systems will outperform it, but the data still shows a viable path to enjoyable gameplay at lower settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the dominant factor in this combo's Palworld performance, with its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth proving insufficient for higher resolutions. The GPU's 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units provide 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, but the 32 ROPs limit pixel fill rate to 42.88 GPixel/s. This limitation is evident in the 4K results, where the pixel count overwhelms the ROP throughput, causing frame rates to collapse to 16.7 FPS at High and 11.8 FPS at Ultra.

The GPU's clock speeds of 1257 MHz base and 1340 MHz boost are modest by modern standards, and the memory clock of 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective) results in a bandwidth that is roughly half of what contemporary cards offer. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 43 and DirectX 11 score of 60 indicate that the card struggles with modern API workloads, which is relevant for Palworld's rendering engine. The 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the middle of the pack, but its performance in this game is below average due to the demanding nature of the title.

The GPU's 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die, manufactured on a 14 nm process, produce a thermal design power of 185 W. In practice, this means the card requires a 450 W power supply, and its dual-slot design with a single 8-pin connector is typical for its era. The benchmark results show that the RX 580 is best suited for 1080p gaming, where its 81.5 FPS at Low settings demonstrates its capability, but it cannot sustain high frame rates at 1440p or 4K in Palworld.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across settings: Low delivers 81.5 FPS, Medium 67.9 FPS, High 48.4 FPS, and Ultra 40 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 13.6 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is only 8.4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns as settings increase. These numbers indicate that the RX 580 can handle 1080p with some headroom at Medium, but Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 51.3 FPS at Low, 45.3 FPS at Medium, 35.3 FPS at High, and 24.4 FPS at Ultra. The scaling here is more compressed, with only a 26.9 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. This compression suggests that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck, as the CPU cannot compensate for the increased pixel workload. The 1440p results show that Medium is the highest playable preset, with High falling below the 40 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses entirely: Low produces 31.4 FPS, Medium 24.8 FPS, High 16.7 FPS, and Ultra 11.8 FPS. None of these results are playable for a title like Palworld, which requires responsiveness for survival mechanics. The data shows that this resolution is not viable for this hardware combination, and users should avoid 4K unless they are willing to accept sub-30 FPS performance. The measured FPS breakdown across all twelve configurations paints a clear picture: this combo is a 1080p-oriented system that can manage 1440p only at lower settings, with 4K being entirely out of reach.