Palworld

Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a peculiar case in Palworld: the CPU is a solid mid-range desktop part from 2021, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution from a 2026 mobile chip, resulting in a combo that ranks in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations. The benchmark data shows a system that is fundamentally GPU-limited at every resolution, with the i5-11400F providing ample headroom while the Arc B370 struggles to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU-GPU combo in Palworld?

A: This combo ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8.1% of all systems tested for this game.

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

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, making the Intel part 0.3% faster. Conversely, the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% faster than the i5-11400F.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p in Palworld?

A: The highest average frame rate is 76 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest available preset, Ultra, yields only 36 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Is the Arc B370 a discrete graphics card?

A: No, the data describes it as an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a slot width of "IGP" and no power connectors. It is part of the Arc Graphics-M series for Panther Lake.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test.

Q: Does the i5-11400F support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is listed as unlocked: false, meaning the CPU is locked and does not support overclocking.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the clear bottleneck in this configuration for Palworld. With a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, it ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, placing its performance alongside much older parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190 (0.5% faster). The GPU is built on Intel's 3 nm process with an Xe3-LPG architecture and features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 ROPs. Its boost clock is rated at 2400 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s.

The most critical limitation is memory bandwidth. The Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent" rather than dedicated. This is a severe handicap for a game like Palworld, which requires constant streaming of world data and textures. The GPU's FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, which is modest for modern gaming. The measured results confirm this bottleneck: at 1080p Low settings, the combo hits 76 FPS, but this drops to 47 FPS at High settings and only 36 FPS at Ultra. The GPU's 25 W TDP and integrated nature mean it cannot sustain high frame rates, and the data shows it is the limiting factor across all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2706 out of 2944 tested combinations puts it in the 91.9th worst percentile, meaning it outperforms only about 8.1% of other systems tested in Palworld. This low ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU; the CPU is not the weak link. The i5-11400F itself has a percentileVsAllCpus of 71, meaning it outperforms 71% of all CPUs in the database. This stark contrast between CPU and GPU performance tiers is the defining characteristic of this pairing.

To contextualize the GPU's contribution, consider its nearest rivals: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (scoring 1186, 0.2% faster) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (scoring 1190, 0.5% faster). These are legacy parts from over a decade ago. The i5-11400F, by contrast, competes with modern processors like the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (scoring 17278, 0.6% faster) and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (scoring 17074, 0.6% slower). The data suggests that pairing this modern 6-core CPU with this low-end integrated GPU severely underutilizes the processor's potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation as settings and resolution increase. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 76 FPS on Low, 62 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS), 47 FPS on High, and 36 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is a 52.6% reduction in frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers fall significantly. Low settings yield 50 FPS, Medium drops to 41 FPS (min 35, max 47), High produces 31 FPS, and Ultra struggles to 24 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is notable: Low loses 34.2% of its performance, Medium loses 33.9%, High loses 34.0%, and Ultra loses 33.3%. This consistent ~34% reduction across all settings indicates a uniform resolution scaling penalty, typical of a GPU that is already saturated.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes largely unplayable. Low settings only reach 28 FPS, Medium drops to 23 FPS (min 19, max 26), High falls to 17 FPS, and Ultra manages just 13 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K results in a 44.0% drop for Low, 43.9% for Medium, 45.2% for High, and 45.8% for Ultra. The data shows that even the lowest settings at 4K cannot achieve 30 FPS, making this resolution entirely impractical for this combo.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior confirms that the Arc B370 is the limiting component. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 34%. From 1440p to 4K, the average drop is approximately 45%. This pattern of increasing percentage losses at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth and shading power.

Specifically, the 1080p Low to 1440p Low transition sees a drop from 76 FPS to 50 FPS. This 26 FPS loss is linear with the increase in pixel count (2.25x for 1440p vs 1080p), but the percentage loss (34.2%) is less than the pixel count increase, suggesting the GPU is not purely pixel-bound at this point. However, the 4K data tells a different story: the transition from 1440p Low (50 FPS) to 4K Low (28 FPS) represents a 44% drop, which is closer to the 2.25x pixel increase from 1440p to 4K (which would imply a 55.6% drop if perfectly linear). The measured 45% drop indicates the GPU is approaching its absolute limits.

The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the constraint here. The i5-11400F's 3DMark scores show strong multithreaded performance (5652 max threads) and single-thread performance (868). Palworld is known to be CPU-intensive in its simulation aspects, but at these low frame rates, the CPU is likely idle waiting on the GPU to render frames. The data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel interface, providing a peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-11400F demonstrates robust performance. It scores 14340 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2024 in single-core. Geekbench scores are 7737 multicore and 1777 single-core. PassMark tests show strong integer math performance (57624) and floating-point math (34127). The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 71 confirms it is a capable mid-range part. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, has an average score of 17120, which is 0.3% lower, indicating the i5-11400F is competitive with high-end server parts in general benchmarks.

In Palworld specifically, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, entity AI, and physics calculations. With 12 threads, it has sufficient parallel processing power for these tasks. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 4691 and 16-thread score of 5619 show that the CPU scales well with additional threads. However, the measured FPS data indicates the CPU is never the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 76 FPS, which is the highest in the dataset. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, but instead we see a clear downward trend as resolution increases. This proves the i5-11400F has ample headroom to drive a more powerful GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and acceptable frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset provides the best experience with an average of 76 FPS, which is smooth for most gameplay. The Medium preset offers a balanced 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS, which is still playable and provides better visual quality. High settings drop to 47 FPS, which is marginal for a survival game where quick reactions are needed. Ultra at 36 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. Low settings yield 50 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal. Medium drops to 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in busy areas. High at 31 FPS and Ultra at 24 FPS are not viable for a game like Palworld, which requires responsive controls for combat and building. The data suggests that 1440p is only playable on Low, and even then, the frame rate is not consistently smooth.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset is playable. The highest average is 28 FPS on Low, which is below the 30 FPS minimum for most interactive games. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 23 FPS, making the game feel unresponsive and potentially causing motion sickness. Given the data, the best experience is clearly at 1080p with Medium settings, which provides 62 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum. This offers a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, ensuring the game remains playable during intense moments. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p (76 FPS) is the safest choice, but the Medium preset's 62 FPS is a more enjoyable experience without risking performance dips below 50 FPS.