Palworld

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers playable performance at 1080p in Palworld, but the data shows a steep drop-off at higher resolutions, placing this combo in the lower half of all tested system configurations. The measured frame rates indicate that the Arc B570 is the dominant limiting factor as resolution scales, with the CPU’s capabilities largely untapped beyond 1080p. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results across resolutions, compares the combo’s standing, and details the specific roles of the GPU and CPU based on the provided data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 81 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 30 FPS at 4K. This represents a roughly 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The trend is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the resolution scaling is uniform regardless of the graphical load.

The data strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the system achieves a comfortable 130 FPS on Low settings, which indicates the CPU can feed frames at a high rate. However, at 4K Low, the average FPS drops to 47, which is only about 36% of the 1080p Low result. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU workload (game logic, physics) stays constant while the GPU workload (pixel filling) increases. The dramatic drop in FPS as resolution climbs points directly to the Arc B570’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth becoming saturated.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens at higher resolutions, which further confirms the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the difference between Low (130 FPS) and Ultra (61 FPS) is 69 FPS. At 4K, the same comparison shows only a 25 FPS difference (47 FPS vs 22 FPS). This compression of the performance envelope at 4K indicates that the GPU is already maxed out, leaving little headroom to handle the additional pixel workload of Ultra settings. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU has spare capacity, and the settings preset has a much larger impact on the final frame rate, suggesting the system is more balanced at that resolution.

The Medium preset at 4K provides a useful data point for understanding the scaling curve. With an average of 38 FPS and a minimum of 33 FPS, it sits between the Low (47 FPS) and High (30 FPS) results. The minimum FPS of 33 at 4K Medium, compared to the 30 FPS average at 4K High, shows that even a modest reduction in settings can provide a more stable frame time floor, although the overall experience remains below the 60 FPS target typically desired for smooth gameplay. The 1440p Medium results (69 FPS average, 59 FPS minimum) represent the best balance of resolution and performance in the data, suggesting that users should target this setting for a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + Intel Arc B570 combo ranks 2362 out of 2944 tested combinations in Palworld. This places it in the 20th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 80% of tested systems perform better in this specific game. This is a low rank, indicating that this combination is not well-suited for Palworld’s performance demands, especially when compared to more balanced or higher-end pairings.

To put this rank in context, the individual components have their own standings. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 5 245, has a percentile rank of 90 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 90% of all processors in general benchmarks. The GPU, Intel Arc B570, has a percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs. The fact that the combo ranks in the 20th percentile while the components individually rank higher (90th and 65th) strongly suggests a mismatch or a specific game optimization issue, rather than a fundamental weakness of either part. The data indicates that the GPU is holding back the system in this title, preventing the strong CPU from achieving its potential.

The combo’s rank of 2362 out of 2944 is a decisive verdict: this is a below-average pairing for Palworld. When compared to the nearest rivals for the individual components, the picture becomes clearer. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, has an average benchmark score that is 0.4% lower, indicating they are statistically equivalent in raw compute. However, this does not translate to equivalent gaming performance, as the game’s engine and the GPU pairing play larger roles. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (0.1% difference), yet the overall combo rank is still poor, suggesting the issue is not just the GPU’s raw compute power but its specific drivers or architecture handling of Palworld.

The data shows that while the CPU and GPU are individually capable in synthetic tests, their combined performance in Palworld is lackluster. The low combo rank should be a warning to users expecting high frame rates at 4K or even consistent 1440p performance. The system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where its rank might be higher, but the provided data only gives the overall rank, which is heavily weighted by the poor high-resolution results.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the decisive component in this combo’s Palworld performance, and the measured FPS data shows it is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The memory operates at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications are adequate for 1080p gaming but become strained at higher pixel counts. The 10 GB capacity is not the limiting factor in this data, as no memory-related errors or crashes are reported; instead, the bandwidth and raw compute power are the constraints.

The GPU’s clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is a relatively high clock for an Intel discrete GPU. With 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the card delivers a peak FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS. In Palworld, this translates to 130 FPS on Low at 1080p, but the performance falls off a cliff at 4K Ultra, where it only manages 22 FPS. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits, and the benchmark results show that the card is hitting these limits at 4K, as the frame rate drops to unplayable levels.

The GPU’s performance percentile of 65 against all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range part. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores within 0.1% of the B570 in average benchmarks, confirming that this is a mainstream offering. However, the data shows that Palworld is particularly demanding on this GPU. The 4K High average of 30 FPS is below the 33 FPS minimum of the 4K Medium preset, indicating that the Ultra and High settings at 4K are not viable. The GPU’s 150 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a power-efficient card, but that efficiency does not translate to high-end performance in this title.

The B570’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 is present, but the game’s engine may not be fully optimizing for these APIs. The measured data does not include ray tracing or DLSS-like features, so the analysis is purely on rasterized performance. The GPU’s 160-bit memory bus is a notable weakness for high-resolution gaming, as it limits memory bandwidth compared to wider-bus competitors. This is evident in the 4K results, where the card struggles to maintain playable frame rates, even on Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Palworld with this combo?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets achieve or exceed 60 FPS. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS, and High averages 81 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (85 FPS) and Medium preset (69 FPS) remain above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: No. The benchmark results show that 4K performance is poor across all settings. The best 4K result is on Low settings with an average of 47 FPS, while High and Ultra settings drop to 30 FPS and 22 FPS, respectively. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival, the Arc A750?

A: In average benchmark scores, the Arc B570 scores 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, a difference of only 0.1%. This indicates they are virtually identical in raw performance, despite being from different generations. The B570 is the newer Battlemage architecture, but the data shows no significant advantage in this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p. The CPU’s average benchmark score is in the 90th percentile, and the combo rank is in the 20th percentile, suggesting the GPU cannot keep up. The steep FPS drops as resolution increases confirm the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1440p on Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS at 2560x1440 on Medium settings. This is the only 1440p preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though the minimum dips slightly below.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance in Palworld compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (0.8% lower). These differences are negligible, indicating the CPU is not the differentiator in this game’s performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 resolution. The data shows that the High preset at 1080p delivers an average of 81 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. While the Medium preset (105 FPS) and Low preset (130 FPS) offer higher frame rates, the High preset provides a better visual quality without sacrificing playability. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 61 FPS, which is just above the target but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes; the data suggests High is the safer choice for stable performance.

For users with a 1440p monitor, the data indicates that only the Low and Medium presets are viable. The Low preset averages 85 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS. The Medium preset is recommended as it offers a better visual experience while maintaining an average above 60 FPS, though users should be aware that the minimum FPS may occasionally dip below this threshold. The High preset at 1440p (53 FPS) and the Ultra preset (40 FPS) are not recommended due to the sub-60 FPS averages.

4K gaming is not recommended with this combo, as the best result is 47 FPS on Low settings. The data shows that any preset above Low at 4K results in an average below 40 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. If a user must play at 4K, the Low preset is the only option that approaches playability, but the frame rate will still be inconsistent. The Medium preset at 4K (38 FPS average, 33 FPS minimum) is a compromise, but the low minimum FPS suggests stuttering.

The data suggests that the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of resolution and performance for this system. It provides a higher resolution than 1080p while maintaining an average FPS above 60. The 1080p High preset is a close second, offering a higher minimum frame rate stability. For competitive play or maximum smoothness, the 1080p Low preset (130 FPS) is the best choice. The Ultra presets across all resolutions are not recommended, as they provide the lowest frame rates without a proportional visual benefit per the data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a capable processor that is not the limiting factor in this combo’s Palworld performance. The CPU features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It has a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. These specifications are more than sufficient for gaming workloads, and the CPU’s 90th percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms its strong general performance.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 32924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4648 in single-core. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38706 and single-thread score of 4394 further validate its performance. Compared to its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% higher average score) and the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8% lower), the Ultra 5 245 is statistically on par with these processors. This means that in Palworld, the CPU is not the cause of the low combo rank.

The data shows that the CPU’s performance is underutilized at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 130 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s frame generation limit. However, at 4K Low, the FPS drops to 47, which is a 64% reduction. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not drop this significantly with resolution changes. The CPU’s 14 threads and high boost clock of 5.10 GHz are more than enough to handle Palworld’s game logic and physics, leaving the GPU as the clear performance ceiling.

The CPU’s TDP of 65 W and 3 nm process node indicate it is a power-efficient part, but this efficiency does not translate to gaming performance advantages in this title. The lack of a multiplier unlock means it cannot be overclocked, but the high boost clock already provides strong out-of-box performance. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support (20 lanes) is not fully utilized by the Arc B570, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, but this is not a bottleneck in the measured data. The CPU’s role is to feed the GPU, and the benchmark results show it does so adequately at 1080p, but the GPU cannot reciprocate at higher resolutions.