Palworld

Palworld’s measured performance with the Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B370 places this combination in a specific, quantifiable position within the database. The data shows a system heavily constrained by its graphics solution, with CPU headroom that never becomes the limiting factor across the tested settings and resolutions. This analysis uses only the provided measured FPS values, hardware specifications, and benchmark rankings to describe the system’s behavior.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU features 24 MB of shared L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and the chip uses an Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 for 16 CPU lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14600K scores 24,491 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,064 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 16,673 and single-core score of 2,491. Its average benchmark score is 48,618, placing it in the 90th percentile among all tested CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals in the database, the data shows a near-tie: the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698 (0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48,470 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 (0.8% higher). The i5-14600K is effectively matched with these processors in aggregate compute performance.

For Palworld, the CPU’s role is to feed the graphics pipeline. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 76 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire measured set. This indicates that the CPU can push well beyond the graphics card’s capability. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 36 FPS, a 52.6% reduction from Low, which is a far larger drop than any CPU-bound scaling would produce. The data suggests that the i5-14600K’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a 2,064 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the Arc B370. The limiting factor is the GPU, not the processor.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combined system of the Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3,423 out of 3,711 tested combos in Palworld. This places the configuration in the bottom 7.8% of all combinations in the database. The rank reflects the GPU’s position more than the CPU’s, as the Arc B370’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1,184, which puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU’s 90th percentile standing does little to boost the combo’s rank when paired with a GPU that sits at the 5th percentile.

The nearest GPU rivals to the Arc B370 show the performance tier: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168 (1.4% lower). These are all legacy or entry-level parts, and the combo rank confirms that this pairing is not competitive for modern gaming at high settings. The 3,423rd rank out of 3,711 is a clear signal that the measured FPS values are low across the board, and the system will struggle to maintain playable frame rates in Palworld outside of the lowest settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data shows a consistent and steep FPS decline as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound system. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 76. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 50 FPS, a 34.2% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 28 FPS, which is a 63.2% drop from 1080p Low. This scaling pattern indicates that the graphics card’s fill rate and compute capacity are exhausted as pixel count increases.

For Medium settings, the same trend appears: 1080p Medium averages 62 FPS, 1440p Medium averages 41 FPS (33.9% lower), and 4K Medium averages 23 FPS (62.9% lower than 1080p). The High preset follows: 1080p High averages 47 FPS, 1440p High averages 31 FPS (34.0% lower), and 4K High averages 17 FPS (63.8% lower). Ultra settings show the most severe drop: 1080p Ultra averages 36 FPS, 1440p Ultra averages 24 FPS (33.3% lower), and 4K Ultra averages 13 FPS (63.9% lower than 1080p Ultra).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings—roughly one-third reduction from 1080p to 1440p and another one-third reduction from 1440p to 4K—points squarely at the GPU as the limiting component. A CPU-bound scenario would show minimal FPS change with resolution, but the data shows a near-linear scaling with pixel count. The Arc B370’s 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient for higher resolutions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 76, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured set that exceeds 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168 (1.4% lower). The Arc B370 is statistically tied with these older parts.

Q: Is the Core i5-14600K a bottleneck for the Arc B370 in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 76 FPS average, and the FPS scales down by roughly one-third at each higher resolution step. This pattern is typical of graphics-bound performance, not CPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 3,423 out of 3,711 total combos in Palworld. This puts the system in the bottom 7.8% of all tested configurations, reflecting the GPU’s 5th percentile performance standing.

Q: Does the i5-14600K’s CPU performance align with its rivals?

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48,618, placing it at the 90th percentile. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, scores 48,698 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48,470 (0.3% lower). The CPU is competitive, but this does not translate to high FPS in Palworld due to the GPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only settings with recorded minimum FPS values are Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 52 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 35 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 19 FPS. No minimum FPS data is provided for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU has 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 ROPs, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its memory configuration is listed as "System Shared," meaning it uses shared system memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth dependent on the system.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are modest: 6.144 TFLOPS FP32, 12.29 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1), a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, and a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s. The TDP is 25 W, and it uses no power connectors, consistent with an integrated part. The Arc B370 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its sole benchmark score is 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

These specifications explain the measured FPS. The low pixel rate and shared memory bandwidth are insufficient for Palworld’s rendering demands at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 76 FPS average is achievable because the reduced settings lower the pixel shader workload. At 4K Ultra, the 13 FPS average reflects the GPU’s inability to handle the increased resolution and effects simultaneously. The 5th percentile ranking is consistent with the observed performance: this is an entry-level integrated solution, not a discrete gaming GPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS values, the only playable experience is at 1080p with Low settings, which achieves 76 FPS average. This is the sole configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended preset for smooth gameplay. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 62 FPS, which is still playable, but the minimum FPS of 52 suggests occasional dips below the 60 FPS mark. For players who prefer visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p High offers 47 FPS average, but this is a significant compromise.

At 1440p, the data shows that Low settings are necessary for anything approaching playability, with 50 FPS average. Medium at 1440p drops to 41 FPS average with a 35 FPS minimum, which is borderline. High and Ultra at 1440p are not recommended, with 31 FPS and 24 FPS averages respectively. At 4K, none of the settings are playable: Low averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS (19 FPS minimum), High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely with this GPU.

The best experience per the measured data is 1080p Low, as it provides the highest average FPS and the most headroom for frame time consistency. If visual quality is a priority, 1080p Medium is the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though the 52 FPS minimum is a caveat. The Arc B370’s 5th percentile ranking supports this conclusion: it is a low-end part that requires the lowest settings to perform adequately.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for Palworld with the Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B370 is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 76 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average, 52 FPS minimum, 71 FPS maximum
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 36 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 50 FPS average
• Medium: 41 FPS average, 35 FPS minimum, 47 FPS maximum
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 24 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 28 FPS average
• Medium: 23 FPS average, 19 FPS minimum, 26 FPS maximum
• High: 17 FPS average
• Ultra: 13 FPS average

The only settings with minimum and maximum FPS values recorded are the Medium presets at all three resolutions. Low, High, and Ultra settings have only average FPS data. The absence of min/max values for those presets means the data does not capture frame pacing variance for those configurations.

The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 63.2% reduction in average FPS, from 76 to 28. The Medium preset shows a 62.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K, from 62 to 23. High shows a 63.8% reduction, from 47 to 17. Ultra shows a 63.9% reduction, from 36 to 13. These consistent reductions across all presets confirm that the GPU is the sole performance limiter, with the CPU’s 90th percentile standing providing no benefit in this GPU-bound scenario.