Palworld

Palworld with the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 presents a balanced 1080p and 1440p pairing, with clear limits at 4K. The measured data shows a system that scales predictably with settings and resolution, making it straightforward to tune for a target frame rate. The combo ranks in the 1129th position out of 1718 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which aligns with its performance profile as a capable but not top-tier setup for this demanding survival title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals where the bottleneck lies. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 97.6 at 1920x1080 to 63.5 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 34.9 FPS, and then plummets to 37.9 at 3840x2160. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, with the RX 7600's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus struggling to feed the pixel count at 4K.

The scaling behavior across presets confirms this. At Low settings, the system achieves 154.6 FPS at 1080p, 100.1 FPS at 1440p, and 59.1 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs 54.5 FPS, while moving from 1440p to 4K costs another 41.0 FPS. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario: the CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering throughput caps performance as the pixel workload grows.

At Ultra settings, the same trend holds but with lower absolute numbers. The system delivers 75.6 FPS at 1080p, 50.7 FPS at 1440p, and 28.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is about 62%, indicating that the most demanding preset amplifies the GPU's limitations. The data suggests that for smooth 4K play, the user must drop to Low settings, which still yields only 59.1 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1129 out of 1718 combos, this system sits in the 34th percentile of tested configurations for Palworld. This is a modest placement, reflecting that while the i5-11400F and RX 7600 are competent parts individually, they do not combine to produce standout results in this specific game. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 75, and the GPU's is 63, but the game's optimization and the combo's overall throughput place it lower than those individual scores might suggest.

The nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark list show the RX 7600 is closely matched with the RX 7600 XT, which scores 0.6% higher, and the RX 460, which scores 0.8% higher. This tight grouping indicates that the GPU's performance is not a differentiator in this tier. The CPU's nearest rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P, have nearly identical average scores, with deltas of 0% and -0.2% respectively. This means the combo's rank is not driven by a single weak component but rather by the overall system's inability to overcome Palworld's demanding rendering requirements.

The rank suggests that users should not expect this combo to lead any performance charts. It is a mid-pack performer, adequate for 1080p gaming with high settings and playable 1440p with medium settings, but it will fall behind systems with higher-tier GPUs or newer CPUs in multi-core workloads. The data indicates that for users seeking higher frame rates, the GPU would be the first upgrade target, as the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's logic but the GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs limit pixel throughput.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 97.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS comfort zone and close to the 100 FPS mark that many players prefer for smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p yield 122.5 FPS, offering a significant boost for users with high refresh rate monitors. Low settings push the frame rate to 154.6 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or if the user prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the best balance is Medium settings, which produce 83.6 FPS. High settings drop to 63.5 FPS, still playable but with less headroom, while Low settings climb to 100.1 FPS for those who want high refresh rates at this resolution. Ultra settings are not recommended for 1440p, as the 50.7 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel less fluid.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. Low settings yield 59.1 FPS, which is barely acceptable for a 60 Hz display, while Medium settings drop to 46.9 FPS, and High settings fall to 37.9 FPS. Ultra settings at 28.8 FPS are not viable for any real gameplay. The data suggests that 4K is only practical with Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is marginal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured averages shows a clear hierarchy. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 154.6 FPS, Medium produces 122.5 FPS, High produces 97.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 75.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 79.0 FPS, indicating that the preset selection has a dramatic impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 100.1 FPS for Low, 83.6 FPS for Medium, 63.5 FPS for High, and 50.7 FPS for Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 49.4 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to strain as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the numbers are 59.1 FPS for Low, 46.9 FPS for Medium, 37.9 FPS for High, and 28.8 FPS for Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 30.3 FPS, but the absolute values are all in the sub-60 FPS range.

The data shows that the i5-11400F, which boosts to 4.40 GHz and has a 12 MB L3 cache, is not holding back the GPU at 1080p, as the frame rates scale consistently with settings. The RX 7600, with its boost clock of 2655 MHz and 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, is the component that determines the upper limits as resolution climbs.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600's specifications directly explain the measured results. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but insufficient for 4K in a game like Palworld that demands high texture memory. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s, set the ceiling for fill-rate-bound scenarios, which is why Ultra settings at 4K fall to 28.8 FPS.

The GPU's clock speeds are high, with a base of 1720 MHz and a boost of 2655 MHz, but these do not compensate for the memory limitations at high resolutions. The 32 RT cores and 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are more than sufficient for the graphical effects in Palworld, yet the memory bandwidth becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 63, placing it in the upper half of the database, but its nearest rivals, including the RX 7600 XT at 0.6% higher and the RTX 3070 Mobile at -1.3%, show that it is not a class leader.

The GPU's TDP of 165 W and suggested PSU of 450 W indicate it is a power-efficient card, but this does not translate into exceptional performance in this game. The bus interface of PCIe 4.0 x8 is not a limiting factor, as the data shows the GPU is the primary constraint, not the connection to the CPU. For users considering this combo, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is the key specification to watch, as it will likely require texture quality reductions at 1440p and above to avoid stutter.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with High settings delivering 97.6 FPS and Medium reaching 122.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce 83.6 FPS, which is also playable, but 3840x2160 only reaches 59.1 FPS on Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops from 59.1 FPS on Low to 28.8 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the RX 7600's rendering throughput cannot keep up with the pixel workload, while the i5-11400F's performance headroom is not the issue.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1129th out of 1718 combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The GPU is closely matched with the RX 7600 XT (0.6% higher score) and RX 460 (0.8% higher), while the CPU's nearest rivals, like the Ryzen 7 5700U, have nearly identical average scores.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Ultra at 1920x1080 yields 75.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but significantly lower than the 97.6 FPS on High. If you have a high refresh rate monitor, High settings provide a better balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce 83.6 FPS, which is smooth, while High settings drop to 63.5 FPS. Low settings reach 100.1 FPS, but the visual quality is reduced. Ultra settings at 50.7 FPS are not recommended.

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

A: The difference is 79.0 FPS, with Low at 154.6 FPS and Ultra at 75.6 FPS. This shows that the preset selection has a major impact on performance, allowing users to prioritize either visual fidelity or high frame rates.