Palworld

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 posts an average benchmark score of 48,995. This puts it within a narrow band of its nearest competitors: it is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196), 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698), and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618).

Q: What is the expected performance level of the Intel Arc B370 based on its benchmark standing?

A: The Intel Arc B370's benchmark data shows it sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1,184, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186, 0.2% ahead) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, 0.5% ahead). This indicates a very low absolute performance tier.

Q: What is the best-case scenario for this combo in Palworld?

A: The best measured result is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the combo achieves an average of 76 FPS. This is the only settings/resolution combination that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold in the measured data.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested system combinations for Palworld?

A: The combo ranks 2,706 out of 2,944 tested combinations in Palworld. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, it is outperformed by the vast majority of other hardware pairings.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 76 FPS at Low settings to 36 FPS at Ultra settings. This represents a 53% reduction in average performance when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 considered a high-performance CPU relative to all processors?

A: Yes, the CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its multi-threaded performance, as measured by Cinebench R23, is 32,924 points, and its single-thread score is 4,648 points, confirming it is a strong processor for general and gaming workloads.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, with 192 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

In the context of this Palworld benchmark, the CPU's role is significant. The data shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution decreases. At 4K, the average FPS across all settings ranges from 13 to 28. At 1440p, the range improves to 24 to 50 FPS. At 1080p, the range extends from 36 to 76 FPS. This scaling indicates that at lower resolutions, the system is less likely to be bound by the GPU, allowing the CPU's capabilities to have a greater influence on the final frame rate.

The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and a Passmark multithread score of 38,706, suggests it can handle the simulation and AI workloads that Palworld presents. The Passmark physics score of 2,569 is particularly relevant for a game with creature AI and physics interactions. The processor's 90th percentile standing among all CPUs means that in most systems, it will not be the primary bottleneck when paired with a more capable GPU. However, in this specific pairing with the Intel Arc B370, the GPU's limitations become the dominant factor, as the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized.

The single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,394, is also robust. Palworld, like many open-world survival games, relies on a main game thread for core logic. A strong single-thread showing helps maintain consistent frame pacing, though the measured data here shows that the GPU constraint prevents the CPU from demonstrating its full potential in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2,706 out of 2,944 tested combos in Palworld. This places the system in the bottom 8% of all combinations tested, a clear indication that this pairing is not optimized for this game's demands. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance, as the CPU alone is a top-10% performer.

The gap between the CPU's potential and the combo's actual ranking is stark. The CPU's 90th percentile standing suggests that if paired with a more capable graphics card, this system could achieve a much higher rank. However, the data shows that the Intel Arc B370, which sits in the 5th percentile of GPUs, effectively anchors the system's overall performance. The delta between these two percentiles—85 points—illustrates a massive imbalance in capability.

This imbalance is reflected in the measured frame rates. The best result, 76 FPS at 1080p Low, is a playable outcome, but it is the only configuration that achieves smooth performance. Every other setting and resolution combination falls below 60 FPS, with the 4K Ultra preset dropping to an average of 13 FPS. The combo's rank suggests that users with this pairing are experiencing a system that is heavily GPU-limited, and the data confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for Palworld with this combo are as follows:

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 28 FPS average
• Medium: 23 FPS average (min 19, max 26)
• High: 17 FPS average
• Ultra: 13 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 50 FPS average
• Medium: 41 FPS average (min 35, max 47)
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 24 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 76 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average (min 52, max 71)
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 36 FPS average

The data reveals a consistent scaling pattern. At 4K, the system is severely underpowered, with even Low settings only achieving 28 FPS. The step from 4K to 1440p provides a significant improvement, with Low settings jumping from 28 to 50 FPS, a 79% increase. Moving from 1440p to 1080p yields another substantial gain, with Low settings improving from 50 to 76 FPS, a 52% increase.

The settings impact is also consistent. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces average FPS by 14 frames (18%), from Medium to High reduces it by 15 frames (24%), and from High to Ultra reduces it by 11 frames (23%). This linear degradation suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture units are being progressively overwhelmed as the graphical load increases.

The 1080p Medium preset is the only configuration that approaches a smooth experience, with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 52 FPS. The 1080p Low preset is the only one to exceed 60 FPS comfortably, with an average of 76 FPS. All other configurations fall below the 60 FPS target, and the 4K presets are effectively unplayable for any real-time interaction.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process by Intel. It features 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of 25 W. Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it utilizes the host system's memory, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent."

The GPU's benchmark results are telling. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low standing, and the nearest rivals are all legacy AMD and ATI parts from over a decade ago. The FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, with a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s. These specifications are modest by modern discrete GPU standards.

In Palworld, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings (76 to 28 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU's rendering throughput is insufficient for the increased pixel count. The 4K Ultra result of 13 FPS indicates that the GPU is completely overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and demanding graphical settings.

The system-shared memory architecture is a notable constraint. Unlike a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM, the Arc B370 must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. This is reflected in the significant performance drops when moving to higher resolutions, as the memory subsystem becomes a critical limiting factor. The GPU's 25 W TDP also indicates that it is designed for power efficiency rather than raw performance, which aligns with its integrated nature.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal configuration for this combo is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. This is the only preset that provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target, ensuring smooth gameplay with minimal stutter.

The 1920x1080 Medium preset is a viable alternative for users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate. It delivers an average of 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS, which is playable but may exhibit occasional dips below the smoothness threshold. The medium preset also provides a 14 FPS improvement over High settings at the same resolution, making it the better choice for a balance of visuals and performance.

For users willing to accept lower frame rates, the 2560x1440 Low preset offers an average of 50 FPS. This resolution provides a sharper image, but the frame rate is below the 60 FPS target, which may result in less responsive gameplay. The 1440p Medium preset (41 FPS average) and 1440p High preset (31 FPS average) are increasingly less smooth, and the 1440p Ultra preset (24 FPS average) is not recommended for any action-oriented play.

The 4K resolution is not viable with this combo. Even the Low preset only achieves 28 FPS average, and the Medium preset dips to a minimum of 19 FPS. The High and Ultra presets, with averages of 17 and 13 FPS respectively, are effectively unplayable. Users should avoid 4K entirely with this hardware pairing.

In summary, the data supports a clear recommendation: play at 1080p with Low settings for the best experience. If visual fidelity is a priority, the Medium preset at 1080p is the only other configuration that maintains an average above 60 FPS. All other settings and resolutions result in sub-60 FPS performance, with the highest resolutions and settings producing an unplayable experience.