Palworld

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT lands at rank 489 out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld. That places it in the upper third of all configurations tested, a respectable position for a pairing that mixes an older six-core CPU with a current-generation GPU. The ranking suggests this combo is not a bottleneck-heavy setup, but the data reveals clear scaling limits that separate it from top-tier builds.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 489 out of 1718 combos places this pairing in roughly the 72nd percentile of all tested configurations. This is a strong result, but not an elite one. The gap between this combo and the very top performers is driven by the CPU rather than the GPU, as the RX 9070 XT is capable of far higher frame rates than the measured results show at lower resolutions.

The rank reflects a balanced configuration for high-refresh 1440p gaming. At 1080p, the i5-11400F becomes the limiting factor, capping performance below what the RX 9070 XT could deliver on its own. The data shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p preserves much of the performance, which indicates the GPU still has headroom. At 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, and the combo slides down the ranking relative to faster CPU pairings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake chip uses a 14 nm process and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration. In Palworld, benchmark results indicate that this CPU is sufficient for smooth gameplay but not exceptional for high-refresh 1080p scenarios.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and single-core score of 2029 place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with an average score of 17189 and the Intel Core i7-1260P at 17212, both within fractional deltaPct values. This shows the i5-11400F is competitive with mid-range laptop and low-power desktop chips, but it lacks the raw multithreaded performance of newer desktop parts.

In Palworld, the CPU’s role becomes evident at 1080p Low settings, where the combo reaches 249.5 FPS. This high frame rate indicates the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output at reduced graphical loads. However, the single-thread performance of 868 in 3DMark single-thread and 204 in Cinebench R15 single-core suggests that the CPU will struggle to maintain frame rates above 250 FPS in more demanding scenarios. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game logic and entity management, but the 80 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core are modest by modern standards.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. Built on TSMC’s 4 nm process with 53,900 million transistors, this Navi 48 chip delivers 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The GPU’s benchmark results are impressive, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 and a Passmark G3D score of 26795. It ranks in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39647. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 575 at 39703 and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile at 39568, but these are professional and mobile parts that do not reflect the RX 9070 XT’s true gaming performance.

In Palworld, the RX 9070 XT demonstrates its capabilities through the resolution scaling. At 1440p High settings, it delivers 103.4 FPS, which is a highly playable result. The GPU’s 128 ROPs and 256 TMUs contribute to efficient rasterization, while the 64 ray accelerators provide optional ray tracing support. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for Palworld at any settings, ensuring no memory-related stutters at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers 249.5 FPS on Low, 199.3 FPS on Medium, 152.1 FPS on High, and 114.9 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear progression where each settings tier costs roughly 20-25% performance. The 114.9 FPS at Ultra is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p Ultra a viable option for high-refresh monitors.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings produce 165.4 FPS, Medium drops to 129.9 FPS, High reaches 103.4 FPS, and Ultra settles at 76.2 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 76.2 FPS is notably lower than the 1080p Ultra result, but the step from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 27.2 FPS, which is a significant hit. This indicates that Ultra settings at 1440p push the GPU harder, but the result remains playable.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings yield 88.1 FPS, Medium drops to 73.7 FPS, High manages 55.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 40.4 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The 4K High result of 55.3 FPS is borderline, while 4K Medium at 73.7 FPS offers a playable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component at each stage. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 249.5 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 88.1 FPS, a reduction of 161.4 FPS or roughly 65%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance remains constant across resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe. At High settings, 1080p yields 152.1 FPS and 1440p yields 103.4 FPS, a drop of 48.7 FPS or 32%. This moderate decline suggests that the GPU is still handling the additional pixel load efficiently, and the CPU is not yet a limiting factor. The 1440p Ultra result of 76.2 FPS compared to 1080p Ultra’s 114.9 FPS shows a 33.7% reduction, which is consistent with GPU-bound scaling.

The most telling data point is the 4K Ultra result of 40.4 FPS compared to 1080p Ultra’s 114.9 FPS, a 65% drop. This confirms that at 4K, the RX 9070 XT is fully saturated, and the i5-11400F’s performance is irrelevant to the outcome. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the combo’s 249.5 FPS suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, as the GPU could theoretically produce higher frame rates with a more powerful processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p High at 103.4 FPS as the sweet spot, offering a balance of visual quality and smooth performance. 1080p Ultra at 114.9 FPS is also viable for high-refresh monitors, while 4K Medium at 73.7 FPS is the highest playable 4K option.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. 4K Medium at 73.7 FPS is playable, and 4K High at 55.3 FPS is borderline. 4K Ultra at 40.4 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1080p Low the combo reaches 249.5 FPS, which approaches the CPU’s limit. The i5-11400F’s single-thread performance of 868 in 3DMark and 2029 in Cinebench R23 suggests it caps performance around this level, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential at 1080p.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar GPU pairings?

A: The RX 9070 XT ranks in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39647. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 575 and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, but these are not gaming-focused parts. In Palworld, the combo’s rank of 489 out of 1718 places it in the upper third of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the impact of Ultra settings on performance?

A: Ultra settings carry a significant performance cost. At 1440p, Ultra drops from High’s 103.4 FPS to 76.2 FPS, a 27.2 FPS reduction. At 4K, Ultra drops from High’s 55.3 FPS to 40.4 FPS, a 14.9 FPS reduction. The cost is proportionally higher at 4K, making Medium or High the better choice at that resolution.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Palworld?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory on the RX 9070 XT is more than adequate for Palworld at all tested settings. The data shows no signs of VRAM-related performance drops, and the memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s supports smooth texture streaming at 4K.