Palworld

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1628th out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 5% of configurations. This is a combination that struggles significantly with the game's demands, and the benchmark data confirms that it is only suitable for lower resolutions and reduced graphical settings. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited, where the RX 570's age and 4 GB memory capacity become the primary bottlenecks.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured rank of 1628 out of 1718 combos is a clear verdict: this pairing is near the bottom of the performance hierarchy for Palworld. This ranking is not surprising given the component specifications. The RX 570, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, is an end-of-life product that lacks the memory capacity and raw compute power that a modern survival game like Palworld demands. The CPU, while more capable, cannot compensate for the GPU's fundamental limitations. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for users who prioritize playability over visual fidelity, and even then, only at 1080p. The percentile ranking for the GPU is 74th, and the CPU is 77th, which might suggest mid-pack parts, but the game-specific measured FPS tells a different story, revealing a severe performance deficit in this particular workload.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with Low settings, which yields an average of 72.2 FPS. This is the only configuration in the measured data that achieves a consistently smooth frame rate above 60 FPS. Moving to Medium settings at 1080p drops the average to 60.1 FPS, which is borderline playable but more likely to dip in demanding scenes. High settings at 1080p fall to 48.5 FPS, a noticeable step down in fluidity. The data clearly shows that Ultra settings are not viable, with an average of 36.5 FPS at 1080p, which is a poor experience for a game that involves combat and exploration. For a stable and responsive session, the Low preset at 1080p is the only recommended choice. At 1440p, even Low settings only manage 51.1 FPS, indicating that users should not consider this resolution for a comfortable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a GPU-bound system. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 72.2 FPS at 1080p to 51.1 FPS at 1440p, a 29% reduction. The decline continues to 29 FPS at 4K, which is a 60% drop from the 1080p result. This steep scaling curve is typical of a graphics card that is overwhelmed by pixel count. The RX 570's 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of compute performance are simply insufficient for the higher resolutions. The CPU's role is secondary here; the frame rate is dictated by how quickly the GPU can render frames, not how fast the CPU can feed it data. The data indicates that for this combo, resolution is the single most important factor in determining playability, and only the lowest resolution is viable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's limitations. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 72.2 FPS, Medium 60.1 FPS, High 48.5 FPS, and Ultra 36.5 FPS. This shows a predictable and significant cost for each increase in graphical fidelity. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to: Low 51.1 FPS, Medium 36.8 FPS, High 27.8 FPS, and Ultra 24.1 FPS. At this resolution, even the Low preset fails to maintain a solid 60 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are effectively unplayable. At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 29 FPS, Medium 20 FPS, High 17.7 FPS, and Ultra 15.2 FPS. The 4K data is consistently below 30 FPS, confirming that this resolution is entirely out of reach for this hardware. The spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial, highlighting how sensitive the game is to settings on this GPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary limiting factor in this combo. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory is a major constraint for Palworld, which likely requires more memory for textures and world data at higher settings. The card's 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs are also insufficient for the game's rendering load. The boost clock of 1244 MHz and a memory speed of 7 Gbps effective are dated specifications that cannot compete with modern graphics cards. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 30158, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a deltaPct of 0.2. This is a curious data point, suggesting that in synthetic benchmarks, the RX 570 performs similarly to a much newer card, but the measured FPS in Palworld shows its real-world age. The card's performance in this game is best described as entry-level for 1080p, and it is the reason why the combo ranks so low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a significantly more capable component than the GPU. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides a solid foundation for gaming. Its boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that it can handle the game's logic and physics calculations. The CPU's average benchmark score is 19221, and it sits very close to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, with a deltaPct of 0.1. In the context of Palworld, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 72.2 FPS, but as resolution increases, the frame rate drops dramatically, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU has the headroom to push more frames if the GPU could render them. The L3 cache of 18 MB shared helps with game data access, but its potential is unrealized due to the GPU's inability to keep up with the rendering pipeline.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo to achieve a playable frame rate?

A: The data shows that the 1920x1080 Low preset is the only configuration that delivers an average FPS above 60, specifically 72.2 FPS. This is the recommended setting for a smooth experience.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming in Palworld?

A: At 2560x1440, the highest average FPS is 51.1 on the Low preset. This is below 60 FPS and indicates a suboptimal experience. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution drop to 27.8 and 24.1 FPS, which are not playable.

Q: How much of a performance drop is seen when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: On the Low preset, the average frame rate falls from 72.2 FPS at 1080p to 29 FPS at 4K, a 60% reduction. This demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this system for Palworld?

A: The benchmark data indicates a GPU bottleneck. The frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, while the CPU is powerful enough to handle the game's processing demands, as evidenced by the relatively strong performance at 1080p Low.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 15.2, which occurs at the 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This configuration is completely unplayable.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's score of 19210. This indicates they have very similar processing capabilities.