Palworld

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1,620th out of 1,718 tested combinations in Palworld, placing this setup in the lower 6th percentile of all recorded configurations. This is a pairing of a mid-range 11th Gen desktop processor with an end-of-life Polaris-based graphics card, and the benchmark data reflects a system that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and graphics presets. The data indicates that while the CPU has sufficient processing power for this survival title, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck across all measured scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1,620 out of 1,718 places this configuration in the bottom tier of tested systems for Palworld. This is a clear signal that the AMD Radeon RX 570, despite its 74th percentile standing among all GPUs in general benchmarks, is severely outpaced in this specific title. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30,158 places it in a peculiar position, with its nearest rivals being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (30,109, 0.2% slower), AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30,097, 0.2% slower), NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29,969, 0.6% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29,928, 0.8% slower). However, this synthetic benchmark parity does not translate to gaming performance here.

The Intel Core i5-11400F, with a 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 17,181, sits in a more favorable position relative to its own pool. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189, 0% delta), Intel Core i7-1260P (17,212, -0.2% delta), Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,215, -0.2% delta), and Intel Core i5-1240U (17,141, 0.2% delta). The CPU’s performance is essentially at parity with these competitors, suggesting it is not the limiting factor in this combination. The data strongly suggests that the RX 570’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and its GCN 4.0 architecture are simply insufficient for Palworld’s demands at higher settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best measured performance this combo achieves in Palworld?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 71 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only preset where the system approaches a smooth 60+ FPS experience.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Palworld?

A: At 3840x2160, the best result is 30.1 FPS on Low settings. High settings drop to 16.5 FPS, Medium to 22.3 FPS, and Ultra to 12.4 FPS. None of these are playable for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU's theoretical performance compare to its in-game results?

A: The i5-11400F scores 14,372 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,029 in single-core tests, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Data indicates the processor is capable, but the GPU bottleneck prevents this potential from being realized in Palworld.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the system averages 71 FPS on Low, 61.1 FPS on Medium, 45.7 FPS on High, and 35.8 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 35.2 FPS drop from Low to Ultra.

Q: Is the RX 570's memory configuration a likely performance constraint?

A: The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. Given the significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions, the memory capacity and bandwidth appear to be a major limiting factor for Palworld.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to its individual component rankings?

A: The CPU is in the 75th percentile, and the GPU is in the 74th percentile, yet the combo ranks in the bottom 6th percentile for this game. This mismatch highlights that the pairing is particularly ill-suited for Palworld's specific workload.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the definitive performance limiter in this configuration. Its specifications reveal why the measured frame rates are so low. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a critical shortfall for Palworld, a game that appears to demand more memory even at medium presets. The 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth over a 256-bit bus is not sufficient to feed the rendering pipeline at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are also modest by modern standards. It delivers 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, a figure that is simply too low for the game's effects and geometry at higher settings. The 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units are all undersized for this workload. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate collapses, which is the classic symptom of a GPU that is both memory-starved and compute-limited. The GPU’s nearest rivals in general benchmarks (RTX 5060, RX 7700 XT) are far more modern architectures, but their synthetic score parity does not translate to Palworld performance because the game likely stresses the RX 570's specific weaknesses.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of this combo's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 71 FPS on Low settings, which is the only playable result in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 61.1 FPS, still marginally playable. High settings fall to 45.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35.8 FPS. These 1080p numbers suggest that even at the lowest resolution, the user must compromise on visual quality to maintain smoothness.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 47.4 FPS, which is a 23.6 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings hit 41.3 FPS, High drops to 30.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26.2 FPS. None of these results are ideal for a fast-paced survival game where reaction time matters. At 3840x2160, the system is essentially unusable. Low settings average 30.1 FPS, Medium 22.3 FPS, High 16.5 FPS, and Ultra 12.4 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU bottleneck of the highest order. From 1080p Low (71 FPS) to 4K Low (30.1 FPS), there is a 57.6% performance reduction. From 1080p High (45.7 FPS) to 4K High (16.5 FPS), the drop is 63.9%. This steep decline is consistent with a GPU that is overwhelmed by the pixel count. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the processor would cap performance regardless of resolution. Instead, the data shows a near-linear relationship between resolution and frame rate, which is the definitive signature of GPU limitation.

The scaling also shows that the RX 570's 4 GB memory buffer is likely being exhausted at higher resolutions. The jump from 1080p Ultra (35.8 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (26.2 FPS) is a 26.8% drop, while the jump from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (12.4 FPS) is a 52.7% drop. The disproportionate fall at 4K suggests the GPU is not just compute-bound but also memory-bandwidth-bound, as the larger frame buffer demands exceed the 224.0 GB/s available.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, averaging 71 FPS. This is the clear recommendation for any competitive or action-oriented play. If the user prefers Medium settings, the 1080p result of 61.1 FPS is still acceptable for most gameplay, though it will have occasional dips. High settings at 1080p (45.7 FPS) are borderline, and Ultra (35.8 FPS) should be avoided for anything other than static screenshots.

For 2560x1440, the data suggests that Low settings (47.4 FPS) are the only reasonable choice, and even then, the experience will be suboptimal. Medium (41.3 FPS) is playable but not recommended for fast-paced encounters. High (30.7 FPS) and Ultra (26.2 FPS) are not viable for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, no settings preset yields a playable frame rate. The best result is Low at 30.1 FPS, which is below the threshold for a responsive experience. In summary, the data indicates that users should stick to 1080p Low or Medium for the best balance of visual quality and performance. The combination of the i5-11400F and RX 570 is simply not equipped for higher resolutions in Palworld.