Palworld

Palworld pairs the Intel Core i7-14700K with the Intel Arc B370, a combination that sits near the bottom of the database’s tested configurations for this game. The combo ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combos, placing it in the 8th percentile of all systems measured in Palworld. That rank reflects a pairing where the CPU is a top-tier desktop part while the GPU is an integrated-class solution, and the benchmark data shows the graphics component dominating the experience across every resolution and preset tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2706 out of 2944 tested combos places it firmly in the lower quartile of all systems benchmarked in Palworld. With 2944 total combinations measured, this pairing outperforms only roughly 238 other configurations, meaning that in 91% of tested systems, the frame rates are higher. This is not a result of the CPU, which holds a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, but rather a consequence of the GPU’s position in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The data shows a stark mismatch: a top-decile processor paired with a bottom-decile graphics solution.

Looking at the measured FPS rows, the best result for this combo is 76 average FPS at 1080p with Low settings. That single data point is the only time this pairing crosses the 60 FPS threshold. At every other resolution and settings combination, the average frame rate falls below 60 FPS, and in several cases drops below 30 FPS. The worst result is 13 average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings, which is unplayable by any standard. Between those extremes, the combo shows a predictable pattern: higher resolutions and higher presets both reduce performance substantially, with the GPU being the clear bottleneck at every step.

When compared to other combos in the database, this rank suggests that the Arc B370 is the limiting factor in nearly all scenarios. The CPU’s own benchmark scores—such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2569—place it among the fastest desktop processors available. Yet those strengths do not translate into Palworld performance because the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough to utilize the CPU’s headroom. The rank is a direct reflection of the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which is among the lowest in the database, and its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%). Those are legacy parts from over a decade ago, and the Arc B370’s performance is statistically indistinguishable from them in this benchmark.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is built on the Xe3-LPG architecture, using a 3 nm process node from Intel. Its base clock is 300 MHz, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and it features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM; the GPU uses the same memory pool as the CPU, with a bus width and bandwidth that are system-dependent. The data shows a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 6.144 TFLOPS.

In Palworld, this GPU’s limitations are exposed immediately. At 4K, the measured average FPS ranges from 13 at Ultra to 28 at Low, with Medium at 23 FPS (min 19, max 26). At 1440p, the range improves somewhat: 24 FPS at Ultra, 31 at High, 41 at Medium (min 35, max 47), and 50 at Low. At 1080p, the results are 36 FPS at Ultra, 47 at High, 62 at Medium (min 52, max 71), and 76 at Low. The pattern is consistent: the Arc B370 is only capable of delivering smooth gameplay at the lowest settings and lowest resolution, and even then, the 76 FPS at 1080p Low is the sole instance where the average exceeds 60 FPS.

The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro M2000, scores 1168, a delta of 1.4%. That means the Arc B370 is slightly faster than a workstation GPU from an earlier era, but it is also slower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%). For a game like Palworld, which has open-world survival elements that can be demanding on geometry and draw distances, this GPU simply does not have the compute throughput to maintain high frame rates. The 25 W TDP and integrated form factor (IGP) indicate this is not designed for gaming at higher resolutions or presets, and the measured data confirms that expectation.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the only settings that yield a playable experience are at 1080p with Low or Medium presets. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 76, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for most gameplay. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 and maximum of 71, which is still playable but with occasional dips below 60 FPS. For players who prioritize stability, 1080p Low is the safest choice, as the 76 average suggests the frame rate remains consistently high.

At 1080p High, the average FPS falls to 47, which is noticeably less smooth and may cause stutter in fast-paced combat or when traversing dense areas. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 36 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. Moving up to 1440p, the best result is 50 FPS at Low, which is borderline playable but not ideal, and every other preset at that resolution falls below 41 FPS. At 4K, the highest average is 28 FPS at Low, which is not smooth enough for a survival game where reaction times matter.

The data suggests that the optimal experience for this combo is 1080p with Low settings, as it is the only configuration that delivers a substantial margin above 60 FPS. If a player is willing to accept occasional dips, 1080p Medium provides a better visual quality with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 52, meaning most of the time the frame rate is in the 50s to 70s. However, any setting above Medium, or any resolution above 1080p, results in average FPS below 50, which degrades the gameplay experience significantly. The measured FPS at 1080p Medium (62 avg, 52 min, 71 max) is the only other row where the average exceeds 60, so it is a viable alternative for those who want slightly better visuals without sacrificing too much performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset for this combo in Palworld?

A: The measured data shows that 1080p with Low settings delivers the highest average FPS at 76. The next best option is 1080p Medium, which averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 and maximum of 71. All other combinations produce average FPS below 60.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K?

A: At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 13 at Ultra to 28 at Low. Medium settings yield 23 FPS (min 19, max 26), and High settings yield 17 FPS. None of these results are playable for a smooth experience.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2569. The GPU, however, ranks in the 5th percentile, indicating that the Arc B370 is the limiting component.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc B370 scores 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, delta -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, delta 1.4%). The Arc B370 is within 2% of all of them.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1440p High is 31. This is below the 60 FPS threshold and indicates a less smooth experience compared to 1080p settings.

Q: Does the combo ever exceed 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p Low (76 average FPS) and 1080p Medium (62 average FPS). At 1080p High, the average drops to 47, and at 1080p Ultra it is 36.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 76. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 50, a reduction of 26 FPS or approximately 34%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 28, which is another 44% reduction from the 1440p result. The same trend holds for Medium settings: 62 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. For High settings, the progression is 47 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings follow the pattern as well: 36, 24, and 13 FPS across the three resolutions.

This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The number of pixels from 1080p to 4K increases by a factor of four (1920x1080 versus 3840x2160), and the frame rate drops by roughly the same proportion in most cases. For example, at Low settings, the frame rate at 4K (28 FPS) is about 37% of the 1080p value (76 FPS), which is close to the expected 25% if purely pixel-limited, but slightly better, suggesting some efficiency at lower resolutions. At Medium settings, 4K delivers 23 FPS versus 62 FPS at 1080p, which is 37% of the 1080p value. At High, 4K delivers 17 FPS versus 47 FPS at 1080p, which is 36%. At Ultra, 4K delivers 13 FPS versus 36 FPS, which is also 36%.

The consistency of these ratios points to the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth as the primary constraints. The Arc B370’s pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, but because the memory is system-shared, bandwidth is dependent on the rest of the system. At 4K, the GPU simply cannot process the pixel workload fast enough to maintain playable frame rates. The data also shows that lowering the preset from High to Low at a given resolution provides a significant boost—at 4K, for instance, Low (28 FPS) is more than double Ultra (13 FPS). This indicates that the GPU is not only limited by resolution but also by shading complexity, which is expected from a part with only 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though that is not used in this combo since the Arc B370 is a separate GPU.

In terms of raw CPU performance, the i7-14700K is a top-tier part. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 33440.5, and its single-core score is 2160. In Geekbench, it scores 20767 multi-core and 2569 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 52392, with a single-thread score of 4472. These numbers place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 9115 (avg score 69288, delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (avg score 69515, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (avg score 69875, delta -0.7%), and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (avg score 69996, delta -0.9%). The i7-14700K’s average benchmark score is 69355, which is within 1% of all four rivals.

However, in Palworld, the CPU’s capabilities are largely underutilized. The measured frame rates are so low—often below 30 FPS at 1440p and 4K—that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. For example, at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 76, which is still well below what the i7-14700K could push if paired with a faster GPU. The CPU’s high single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 2569, Cinebench R23 single-core 2160) is relevant for games that rely on a few threads, but Palworld’s frame rates are capped by the GPU’s rendering throughput.

The data shows that the i7-14700K’s role in this combo is to provide a stable foundation without introducing CPU-side bottlenecks. At 1080p Low, the 76 FPS average is likely limited by the GPU, not the CPU, because the same GPU at 4K Low only manages 28 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not scale so dramatically with resolution. The 20 cores and 28 threads also ensure that background tasks and game logic do not interfere with frame pacing, but that advantage is moot when the GPU is delivering 13 FPS at 4K Ultra. In summary, the i7-14700K is a high-performance processor that is wasted in this pairing, as the Arc B370’s 5th percentile GPU ranking prevents it from ever reaching the frame rates the CPU could support.