Palworld

Palworld presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphics settings. The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination delivers a playable experience at 1080p, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling when moving to higher resolutions. This analysis examines the measured frame rates, the role of each component, and how this pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture. It operates at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and can boost up to 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor accesses 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, yielding a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In Palworld, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is less likely to be the primary bottleneck.

Benchmark scores for the i5-11400F show strong multi-threaded capability. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024. The PassMark multithread score is 16908, while the single-thread score is 2981. These numbers indicate a balanced processor that can handle the game’s simulation and AI workloads, which are typical of the survival genre. The processor sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177.

Comparing the i5-11400F to its nearest rivals, the data shows it is nearly identical in overall performance. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12, which has an average score of 17120. It is 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239) and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278). The i5-11400F also edges out the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U by 0.6% (17074). In Palworld, this level of CPU performance ensures that the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios, particularly at 1080p where the measured frame rates are highest.

At 4K resolution, the CPU’s influence diminishes relative to the GPU. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 24, which is a significant drop from the 1080p Ultra score of 66. This pattern suggests that while the i5-11400F provides adequate processing power for the game’s threads, the transition to higher resolutions places the burden almost entirely on the graphics card. The processor’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Palworld’s engine, but the data shows that frame rates scale poorly beyond 1080p, indicating that the GPU is the dominant constraint in this pairing.

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

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Palworld?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 139, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 113 FPS at 1080p Medium and 87 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset yields 92 FPS, Medium produces 74 FPS, and High falls to 57 FPS. Compared to 1080p, this represents a decrease of roughly 34% for Low, 35% for Medium, and 34% for High settings.

Q: Is the 4K resolution playable with this hardware?

A: The data suggests 4K is marginal at best. The only 4K result above 30 FPS is at Low settings, which averages 51 FPS. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS. High settings drop to 32 FPS, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 139 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS. This is a 73 FPS difference, meaning Ultra settings are roughly 53% slower than Low settings at the same resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its closest rival in raw CPU benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, placing the i5-11400F 0.3% ahead. It is also slightly behind the Intel Core i5-12450H by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19036. This places it in the mid-range tier, consistent with its measured performance in Palworld.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, averaging 87 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset provides a higher average of 113 FPS, which is beneficial for players with high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual fidelity is lower. The Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves a playable 66 FPS, but the performance cost over High is substantial, with an average drop of 21 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS. This ensures consistent frame times without dropping below 60 FPS. The High preset at 1440p averages 57 FPS, which is playable but may experience occasional stutters in demanding scenes. The Low preset at 1440p yields 92 FPS, but the visual compromise is often considered too steep for a game like Palworld, which relies on environmental detail for immersion.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets provide a fully satisfactory experience. The Low preset averages 51 FPS, which is the only 4K option that approaches playability. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. Given the data, 4K resolution is not recommended for this combo unless the user is willing to accept significant compromises in both settings and frame rate. The best experience overall is achieved at 1080p with High settings, which offers a high average frame rate without the extreme performance penalties seen at Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2890 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher performance. The rank reflects the overall balance of the components; the mid-range GPU and older-generation CPU are not top-tier performers in this specific title.

The rank of 2890 out of 3711 means that approximately 78% of tested combos outperform this setup. This is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming. The data indicates that the RX 6600, which is at the 63rd percentile among GPUs, limits performance at higher resolutions. The i5-11400F, at the 71st percentile among CPUs, is relatively stronger but cannot compensate for the GPU’s constraints.

The ranking suggests that users with this hardware should temper their expectations for high-resolution or ultra-high-settings gameplay. The combo is competitive in its class but falls behind more modern or higher-tier configurations. The measured data confirms that the primary bottleneck is the GPU, particularly at 1440p and 4K, where the frame rates drop dramatically compared to 1080p.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 87 FPS at 1080p to 57 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 30 FPS (about 34%). Moving from 1440p to 4K High, the average drops further to 32 FPS, a reduction of 25 FPS (about 44%). Across the full resolution range, the High preset loses 55 FPS, which is a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The Medium preset follows a similar pattern. At 1080p, it averages 113 FPS, dropping to 74 FPS at 1440p (a 34% decrease) and then to 41 FPS at 4K (a 45% decrease from 1440p). The Low preset starts at 139 FPS at 1080p, falls to 92 FPS at 1440p (a 34% decrease), and reaches 51 FPS at 4K (a 45% decrease from 1440p). The proportional drops are remarkably consistent across settings, indicating that the scaling behavior is driven by the GPU’s rendering capabilities rather than by CPU limitations.

This pattern strongly suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the limiting component in this pairing. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width provide a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which becomes insufficient as pixel count increases. The frame rate drops are proportional to the increase in resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU’s performance remains relatively constant, as evidenced by the similar percentage decreases across all settings, confirming that the i5-11400F is not the primary bottleneck.

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

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 139 FPS. The Medium preset averages 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. High settings average 87 FPS, while Ultra drops to 66 FPS. All 1080p results are above 60 FPS, making this resolution the most viable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 92 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. High settings average 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The Medium preset is the only 1440p option that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though High comes close.

At 3840x2160, performance declines sharply. Low settings average 51 FPS. Medium settings average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra drops to 24 FPS. No 4K preset achieves an average of 60 FPS, and only the Low preset stays above 50 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable, with an average frame rate that is below standard motion smoothness thresholds.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is based on the Navi 23 chip and RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, with 28 ray accelerators. The GPU’s compute power is rated at 8.928 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

In Palworld, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor. The game’s textures and environmental details can consume significant memory, and the measured frame rates suggest that the GPU is struggling to maintain performance at higher resolutions. The 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for 4K workloads, which require larger data transfers. This is reflected in the substantial FPS drops observed from 1080p to 4K.

The RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19036. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, has a score of 19030, placing the RX 6600 exactly 0% ahead. The RX 6600 is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049) and 0.3% behind the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19089). It is 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954). These comparisons show that the RX 6600 is a mid-range performer, which aligns with its measured results in Palworld where it delivers playable frame rates only at 1080p and modest settings at 1440p.