Palworld

Palworld is a demanding survival title that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700KF with the Intel Arc B570 produces a specific performance profile. The data shows this combination ranks 2985 out of 3711 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower half of the database. This is not a top-tier pairing for Palworld, but the measured results indicate it can deliver playable frame rates at certain settings, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The following analysis breaks down exactly what this hardware duo offers, where the bottlenecks lie, and which settings provide the best experience based on the measured data.

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

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it is an unlocked multiplier part, meaning it can be overclocked if the user chooses. The processor’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial for a 12th Gen part, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the specific memory type used in this test setup is not specified in the data.

Benchmark results show this CPU is a strong performer in general compute tasks. It scores 28,838 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,071 in single-core, which are solid numbers for a desktop processor. In 3DMark, it achieves 9,983 with max threads and 1,043 in single-thread tests. The PassMark multi-thread score is 34,092, and the single-thread score is 3,984. These figures place the CPU at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database.

Looking at the nearest rivals, the i7-12700KF sits very close to several other Intel parts. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700T, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T, and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700K. It trails the Intel Core 5 213PE by 0.2%. This clustering shows the CPU’s performance is well-established and competitive within its segment, but it is not an outlier.

For Palworld specifically, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, world simulation, and physics, which can be heavy in survival games. The benchmark scores suggest the i7-12700KF has ample headroom for these tasks. However, the measured FPS data reveals that Palworld is not primarily CPU-bound in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 130, which is high, but the frame rate drops significantly as resolution and settings increase. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical load rises, rather than the CPU holding the system back. The CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread performance ensures it does not bottleneck the Arc B570 in most scenarios, but it is not the component driving the performance ceiling in this pairing.

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

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combination in Palworld?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 130, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only setting and resolution combo that breaks the 100 FPS mark in the measured data.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700KF compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700K?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35,365, while the i7-12700K scores 35,287. The deltaPct is 0.2%, meaning the KF variant is only 0.2% faster than the K variant in average benchmarks, making their performance essentially identical.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a good match for the i7-12700KF in Palworld?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system hits 130 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 61 FPS. This scaling indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck, but the GPU’s performance at higher settings caps the overall frame rate.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings is 85, while on Ultra it is 40. This represents a 45 FPS drop, or a 53% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does this system achieve a playable frame rate at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 22 on Ultra to 47 on Low. Only the Low setting exceeds 30 FPS, while Medium and High average 38 and 30 FPS respectively. Ultra at 4K is not playable at a consistent frame rate.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and how does that relate to Palworld?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured FPS drops at 4K Ultra (22 FPS) suggest that higher resolutions and settings are likely demanding on memory capacity and bandwidth, though the exact VRAM usage is not listed.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions, which strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary performance limiter in this system. Starting at 1080p, the average FPS for each setting is relatively high, but as resolution increases, the frame rates drop proportionally, showing the GPU struggling to fill more pixels.

At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 130. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 85 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 47 FPS, which is a 64% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has enough power to feed frames, but the GPU cannot render them fast enough at higher resolutions. The i7-12700KF’s strong benchmark scores (e.g., 9,983 in 3DMark max threads) suggest it is not holding the system back.

The pattern holds true for other settings as well. At 1080p High, the average is 81 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 53 FPS (35% reduction), and at 4K High, it hits 30 FPS (63% reduction). The scaling is nearly identical across all presets, which confirms that the resolution increase is the dominant factor in performance loss.

This behavior tells a clear story: the CPU is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across different resolutions, because the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with resolution. Instead, the FPS drops consistently as resolution rises, which is the hallmark of a GPU-limited system. The Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 380.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially on Ultra settings where the average FPS falls to 22.

For practical purposes, this means users with this combination should target 1080p or 1440p for a smooth experience. At 4K, only Low settings approach playability, and even then, 47 FPS is marginal. The data suggests that Palworld is heavily reliant on GPU fill rate and memory bandwidth, and the Arc B570, while capable at lower resolutions, struggles to keep up as pixel count increases.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this system’s performance in Palworld. Here is the exact breakdown for each resolution and preset combination.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are as follows:

• Low settings: average FPS of 47, with no min or max FPS recorded.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 38, with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 44.
• High settings: average FPS of 30, with no min or max FPS recorded.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 22, with no min or max FPS recorded.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results are:

• Low settings: average FPS of 85, with no min or max FPS recorded.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 69, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 80.
• High settings: average FPS of 53, with no min or max FPS recorded.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 40, with no min or max FPS recorded.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are:

• Low settings: average FPS of 130, with no min or max FPS recorded.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 105, with a minimum of 89 and a maximum of 121.
• High settings: average FPS of 81, with no min or max FPS recorded.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 61, with no min or max FPS recorded.

Interpreting these numbers, the only setting that delivers a consistently high frame rate above 100 FPS is 1080p Low at 130 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 105 FPS, which is still very playable, but the min FPS of 89 suggests occasional dips. Moving to 1440p, the best result is 85 FPS on Low, which is good, but Medium drops to 69 FPS with a min of 59. At 4K, even Low settings only manage 47 FPS, and the higher presets fall below 40 FPS, making the game feel sluggish.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant at every resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 69 FPS (130 vs 61). At 1440p, the difference is 45 FPS (85 vs 40). At 4K, the difference is 25 FPS (47 vs 22). This indicates that the graphical presets have a substantial impact on performance, and users will need to trade visual quality for frame rate.

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

The Intel Arc B570 is the key component determining Palworld’s performance in this configuration. It is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage) and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The GPU has 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. It also includes 18 ray tracing cores, which are relevant for games that support RT effects, though Palworld’s implementation is not specified in the data.

The GPU’s clock speed is fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is a modest clock for a modern graphics card. Its memory configuration consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory bandwidth is a critical factor, as Palworld’s performance drops significantly at higher resolutions, suggesting the GPU is memory-bound. The FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, but these figures are not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K.

In benchmark terms, the Arc B570 scores 14,195 in PassMark G3D and has an average benchmark score of 20,556, placing it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% slower), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% slower). This places the B570 in the mid-range segment, which aligns with its measured performance in Palworld.

The GPU’s role in Palworld is clear: it is the bottleneck at all tested resolutions. The CPU provides enough headroom, but the Arc B570 cannot keep up with the graphical demands of the game at higher settings. The 10 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for most scenarios, but the 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth limit the GPU’s ability to handle large textures and high resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is just 22, which is unplayable, and even at 1440p High, the average is only 53 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s memory subsystem and raw compute power are the limiting factors, not the CPU.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience with this Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B570 combination depends heavily on the target resolution and the user’s preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and quality. The average FPS is 105, with a minimum of 89 and a maximum of 121. This is a smooth, playable experience that should feel responsive. The Low preset at 130 FPS is faster, but the visual downgrade is significant, and the High preset at 81 FPS is still playable but may show more stutter in busy areas. Ultra at 61 FPS is the lowest playable option at this resolution, but the frame rate may feel inconsistent. For most users, Medium is the recommended choice at 1080p, as it provides a high frame rate with good visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 85 FPS is the only option that exceeds 80 FPS. The Medium preset at 69 FPS (min 59, max 80) is also viable, offering a decent frame rate with better visuals. High at 53 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 40 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data suggests that 1440p users should stick to Low or Medium settings, with Medium being the better choice if visual quality is important and the user can tolerate a 69 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more challenging. The only preset that averages above 30 FPS is Low at 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium at 38 FPS (min 33) is also playable, but the frame rate will dip into the low 30s, which may be noticeable. High at 30 FPS is right at the edge of playability, and Ultra at 22 FPS is not recommended. For 4K, the best experience is Low settings, as it provides the highest average frame rate and avoids the stuttering that comes with lower FPS.

Overall, the data indicates that Medium settings at 1080p provide the best overall experience, balancing a high average FPS (105) with a reasonable minimum (89) and maximum (121). If the user prioritizes frame rate over visuals, Low at 1080p offers 130 FPS. At higher resolutions, users will need to make significant compromises, with Low settings being the only viable option at 4K. The Arc B570 is best suited for 1080p gaming, and the i7-12700KF ensures the CPU is not a limiting factor in this scenario.