Palworld

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake desktop processor with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs on average benchmark scores, putting it ahead of the typical processor in the database. Its synthetic scores show a strong single-thread showing — a 3dmark single-thread score of 868 and a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 2029 — which matters for Palworld’s world simulation and physics ticks. The multi-thread results are solid but not class-leading: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7579. This places it in close company with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (avg score 17189, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (avg score 17212, deltaPct -0.2), meaning the i5-11400F is effectively tied with those parts in overall CPU throughput, with less than 1% separating them. In Palworld, this CPU provides enough headroom for the GPU to become the primary bottleneck at most settings, though at 1080p Low the processor’s single-thread strength helps push frame rates to 230.6 FPS average, indicating it can keep up with the Radeon RX 6800 XT without becoming a limiting factor in lighter scenes.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a RDNA 2.0 part built on TSMC’s 7 nm process, with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2250 MHz with a game clock of 2015 MHz, and it carries 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. The GPU sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49982, placing it just ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49737, deltaPct 0.5) and narrowly behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50826, deltaPct -1.7). The 16 GB frame buffer is generous for a survival game like Palworld, which can load large open-world textures and many on-screen creatures; the measured data shows that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 43.0. The GPU’s raw compute — 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 and a passmark G3D score of 24980 — provides the muscle for high-resolution rendering, but the results reveal that Palworld’s engine scales more with resolution than with settings, as the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 40.6 FPS, while the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 121.0 FPS.

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

The i5-11400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Palworld’s threading model, which appears to use a handful of threads for gameplay logic and world streaming. The processor’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) help feed the GPU in CPU-bound scenarios, but the benchmark data suggests the CPU rarely becomes the bottleneck except at very low settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 230.6 is the highest measured in this combo, and the CPU’s single-thread performance — a Passmark single-thread score of 2981 and a 3dmark 2-thread score of 1691 — is what enables that headroom. In contrast, at 4K Ultra the average FPS drops to 43.0, a 187.6 FPS reduction, indicating the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 3dmark 16-thread score of 5619 and max-thread score of 5652 show that it can utilize all 12 threads when needed, but Palworld’s measured performance doesn’t improve proportionally with thread count, as the difference between 8-thread (4691) and 16-thread (5619) scores is modest. The processor’s 65 W TDP and 14 nm process mean it runs cool enough for sustained loads, though the data does not include thermal throttling measurements. Relative to rivals, the i5-11400F is statistically tied with the Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct 0) and i7-1260P (deltaPct -0.2), so any FPS differences in Palworld come from the GPU or game optimization, not CPU capability.

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

The RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is a key asset in Palworld, where open-world streaming and numerous NPCs can inflate VRAM usage. The memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for 4K textures. The GPU’s boost clock of 2250 MHz and 4608 shading units deliver high fill rates — 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 648.0 GTexel/s texture rate — which translate directly to the measured FPS scaling. At 1440p, the RX 6800 XT maintains playable frame rates across all settings: Low averages 150.9 FPS, Medium 120.5 FPS, High 96.7 FPS, and Ultra 70.3 FPS. At 4K, the GPU struggles with the Ultra preset, averaging 43.0 FPS, but it remains fluid at Low (83.6 FPS) and Medium (69.9 FPS). The GPU’s passmark G3D score of 24980 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with Palworld’s modern API usage. The card’s 87th percentile ranking places it above the CMP 50HX (49071, deltaPct 1.9) and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48704, deltaPct 2.6), confirming it is a high-end part, but the measured data shows that even this GPU cannot hold 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in Palworld. The 300 W TDP and dual-slot cooler are appropriate for the performance class, though no thermal data is provided.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p offers the best balance, with all four settings exceeding 70 FPS (Low 150.9, Medium 120.5, High 96.7, Ultra 70.3). At 1080p, frame rates are higher but exceed 144 Hz only at Low (230.6) and Medium (187.7), while 4K drops below 60 FPS at High (50.9) and Ultra (43.0).

Q: How much FPS does the RX 6800 XT lose when going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 141.4 at 1920x1080 to 96.7 at 2560x1440, then to 50.9 at 3840x2160. That is a 90.5 FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K, or a 64% decrease in frame rate.

Q: Does the i5-11400F bottleneck the RX 6800 XT in Palworld?

A: Based on the measured data, the CPU is not a bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the limit (Ultra 43.0 FPS vs Low 83.6 FPS). At 1080p Low, the CPU’s single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread 2981) allows 230.6 FPS, suggesting it can keep up with the GPU’s output in lighter scenes.

Q: Which settings preset gives the highest frame rate at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 83.6 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. Medium averages 69.9 FPS, High 50.9 FPS, and Ultra 43.0 FPS, so Low provides a 13.7 FPS advantage over Medium.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6800 XT’s average benchmark score of 49982 is 0.5% higher than the Intel Arc A550M (49737) and 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50826). It is 2.6% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48704).

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Palworld at Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo averages 43.0 FPS, which is below 60 FPS, but the VRAM capacity itself is not identified as a bottleneck. The performance drop from High (50.9 FPS) to Ultra (43.0 FPS) at 4K is 7.9 FPS, suggesting the GPU’s compute limits, not memory, are the constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 605th out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the 65th percentile of all configurations in the database. This rank reflects a strong GPU paired with a mid-range CPU; the RX 6800 XT’s 87th percentile GPU score (49982) lifts the combo, while the i5-11400F’s 75th percentile CPU score (17181) provides adequate support. The combo sits above the median but below top-tier pairings, which likely use newer CPUs with higher single-thread scores. In practical terms, the rank means this setup outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested combos in Palworld, and the measured FPS data confirms it can handle 1440p gaming with ease, averaging over 70 FPS at Ultra. The gap to the top combos is significant; the 605th rank out of 1718 indicates there are 1113 combos that score lower, but also that the top 604 are faster. The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals (all within 0.2%) suggest that swapping the i5-11400F for a Ryzen 7 5700U or i7-1260P would change the combo’s rank negligibly, as those CPUs score nearly identically. The GPU’s rivals, however, show more spread — the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 2.6% slower on average, which could shift the combo’s Palworld performance by a few FPS at most, based on the measured scaling.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 1440p with the High preset, which averages 96.7 FPS — well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and only 24.2 FPS below the Low preset’s 150.9 FPS. At 1080p, the Medium preset (187.7 FPS) is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it stays above 144 Hz while the High preset (141.4 FPS) falls slightly short. At 4K, the Medium preset (69.9 FPS) is the highest setting that maintains 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for ultra-high-definition displays; the High preset (50.9 FPS) and Ultra preset (43.0 FPS) dip below playable thresholds for most users. If prioritizing maximum frame rate, the 1080p Low preset (230.6 FPS) is the fastest measured, but it sacrifices visual quality. The difference between Medium and High at 1440p is 23.8 FPS (120.5 vs 96.7), suggesting that High offers a better visual-to-performance tradeoff, as the drop from Low to Medium is 30.4 FPS but the drop from High to Ultra is 26.4 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end. For a balanced experience, the 1440p High preset delivers 96.7 FPS, which is 53.7 FPS higher than 4K High (50.9 FPS) and only 4.8 FPS lower than 1080p High (141.4 FPS) — a negligible difference given the resolution increase.