Palworld

Palworld places the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination at rank 1183 out of 3711 tested configurations, placing it comfortably in the top third of all pairings. This rank reflects a system that is well above average for the survival title, though it is not at the very top tier. The data indicates a setup capable of delivering high frame rates at standard resolutions, with the GPU clearly serving as the dominant performance driver across most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position of 1183 out of 3711 tested combos puts it in the 68th percentile of all systems tested for Palworld. This is a strong showing, indicating that this pairing delivers a smooth experience for the vast majority of players. The ranking is a consequence of the balanced relationship between the CPU and GPU in this specific game, where the RX 6800 XT's substantial graphics horsepower is efficiently fed by the i5-12400F's six performance cores. While the CPU's overall benchmark average of 19039 places it at the 73rd percentile against all other processors, its performance in Palworld is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at the tested settings. The GPU's own average benchmark score of 48477, which places it in the 85th percentile of all graphics cards, is the primary reason this combo ranks as highly as it does. The system is clearly more GPU-bound, a common trait for a game like Palworld that emphasizes large open worlds and numerous on-screen entities.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the undisputed workhorse in this configuration. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical asset for Palworld's large, texture-rich environments. This substantial VRAM capacity ensures that even at the highest resolutions and detail settings, the GPU is unlikely to run out of memory, preventing stutters and texture pop-in. The GPU's architecture, RDNA 2.0 on a 7 nm process, is built for high-throughput rasterization, which is the primary workload in Palworld. Its boost clock of 2250 MHz and a game clock of 2015 MHz allow it to maintain high utilization in demanding scenes. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings. For instance, at 1440p, moving from Low to High settings increases the average frame rate from 152 FPS to 95 FPS, showing a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and raw speed. The GPU's 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is more than adequate to handle the game's physics and rendering calculations, and the 128 ROPs ensure that pixel fill rate is not a limiting factor at high resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate for this combination at 1920x1080 with High settings is 144 FPS.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1440p or 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: The data shows strong performance at 2560x1440, with an average of 95 FPS on High settings. At 3840x2160, the average drops to 53 FPS on High settings. The 1440p resolution provides a high refresh-rate experience, while 4K is playable but more demanding.

Q: How much performance is gained by dropping from Ultra to Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate increases from 72 FPS on Ultra to 152 FPS on Low, representing a significant performance uplift of 80 FPS for players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 58 FPS, with a maximum of 79 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 48477 is 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, but 2.5% lower than the Intel Arc A550M. It is also 3% behind both the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64.

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded performance relative to its peers?

A: In Cinebench R23, the i5-12400F scores 12380 points in the multicore test. This puts it in a tight race with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an average score of 19047, showing a 0% delta in overall average benchmark scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates across the board. The Low preset yields an average of 231 FPS, which confirms the CPU's capability to push frames when the GPU load is low. Medium settings see a drop to 187 FPS, with a minimum of 159 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience. High settings produce 144 FPS on average, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 109 FPS. This resolution is clearly well within the system's comfort zone, offering headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings average 152 FPS, while Medium settings average 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS. High settings still deliver a highly playable 95 FPS average. The Ultra preset, however, shows a more significant impact, with the average dropping to 72 FPS. This suggests that the additional graphical effects at Ultra are beginning to strain the GPU more noticeably at this resolution, but the result is still comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the system transitions from high-refresh territory to a more standard 60 FPS target. Low settings achieve an average of 84 FPS, which is a solid result for 4K. The Medium preset averages 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS, keeping the experience mostly smooth. High settings lower the average to 53 FPS, which is on the edge of the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing an average of just 40 FPS, which may feel less fluid for fast-paced action.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest refresh rates, the 1080p and 1440p resolutions offer the best experience. At 1080p, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it provides a 144 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play. For those with 1440p monitors, the High preset is also excellent, delivering 95 FPS on average, which is a great balance of visual quality and performance. The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p, with its 123 FPS average, is a strong alternative for players who prioritize higher frame rates over the subtle visual improvements of the High preset. The Ultra preset at 1440p is viable for those who want maximum visual fidelity, but the 72 FPS average means it is best suited for slower-paced exploration rather than intense combat scenarios.

At 4K, the Medium preset offers the best overall experience. Its 68 FPS average is close to the 60 FPS target, and the minimum of 58 FPS suggests that frame pacing will be consistent. The High preset is a good choice for players who can tolerate an average of 53 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a more stable foundation. The Low preset, while achieving 84 FPS, sacrifices too much visual quality to be recommended for a game that relies heavily on atmospheric environments. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 40 FPS average will likely result in a less responsive feel.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for Palworld. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are well-suited for the game's single-threaded and lightly threaded tasks. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 1680 points in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a strong result that ensures the game's primary game logic thread runs efficiently. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial, reducing memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU's overall benchmark average of 19039 places it in a competitive position, with a 0% delta in average score compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS. This indicates that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck in this configuration. The data supports this, as the frame rates scale more dramatically with changes in resolution and GPU settings than with changes in CPU load. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 231 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output for this game, suggesting that the CPU can keep up with the GPU even in less demanding scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that highlights the GPU's dominant role. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS on High settings drops from 144 to 95, a reduction of 34%. This is a significant decline that reflects the increased pixel count. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the High settings average drops from 95 to 53 FPS, a further reduction of 44%. This steep decline indicates that the RX 6800 XT is increasingly challenged by the pixel throughput required at 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings, with the Low preset showing a drop from 231 FPS at 1080p to 84 FPS at 4K, a 64% reduction. This analysis confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance, while adequate, does not scale in the same way; its workload is largely resolution-independent, meaning it can maintain its frame output while the GPU's output diminishes. Therefore, players seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need to either lower settings or consider a more powerful GPU, while at 1080p and 1440p, this combo provides a near-ideal balance.