Palworld

Palworld on the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 8060S combination delivers a playable experience across most settings, but the data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. The Radeon 8060S, acting as an integrated GPU with system-shared memory, is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the Core Ultra 7 155H provides ample headroom to push frame rates at 1080p. The measured results indicate this combo is best suited for high-refresh 1080p gaming or a balanced 1440p experience, with 4K requiring significant compromises.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data points to Medium as the optimal preset for this combo, striking the best balance between visual quality and performance across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS, placing it well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining a frame rate that is only 32 FPS lower than the Low preset’s 167 FPS average. The jump from Low to Medium costs 32 FPS but provides a substantial visual upgrade, making it the sensible choice for most users.

At 2560x1440, Medium remains the sweet spot, producing an average of 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS target and only 21 FPS behind the Low preset’s 110 FPS average, while offering noticeably better image quality. The High preset at this resolution drops to 69 FPS average, which is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes, whereas Ultra falls to 52 FPS average, which can feel inconsistent.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Medium preset yields an average of 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for slower-paced survival gameplay. The Low preset is the only option that breaks 60 FPS at 4K, averaging 61 FPS, but it comes with significant visual compromises. Given that Palworld is a survival game where reaction time matters less than in competitive shooters, the Medium preset at 4K is acceptable for users who prioritize visual fidelity, though Low is the safer choice for consistent performance. The High preset at 4K averages 38 FPS and Ultra drops to 29 FPS, both of which are too low for a smooth experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8060S is the defining component in this combo’s gaming performance. It is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, and belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, which allows it to scale performance dynamically under load. However, its most significant characteristic is its memory configuration: the Radeon 8060S uses System Shared memory, meaning it relies on the host system’s DDR5 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This is reflected in its memory bandwidth being listed as "System Dependent," which directly impacts performance at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth becomes a critical factor.

The GPU’s compute resources include 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines, along with 40 ray tracing cores. It delivers a peak FP32 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS, which places it in a competitive position for an integrated solution. The pixel rate is 185.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 464.0 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill rates for its class. The GPU’s power envelope is 55 W, which is modest compared to discrete graphics cards, and it connects via PCIe 5.0 x16.

The measured FPS data reveals how these specifications translate to real-world performance. At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as frame rates scale well from Low to Ultra. However, at 1440p and especially 4K, the shared memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck. The drop from 1080p Medium (135 FPS) to 1440p Medium (89 FPS) is a 34% reduction, and further to 4K Medium (49 FPS) is another 45% reduction. This steep scaling curve is typical of integrated GPUs that must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. The GPU’s overall benchmark percentile is 87, and its average benchmark score of 55757 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (0.6% delta), though the latter comparison is misleading given the RTX 5080 is a discrete card with vastly different power and memory characteristics.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Palworld, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 8060S ranks 1683 out of 2944 tested combos. This places it in the 43rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 57% of tested combos deliver better performance in this specific game. The rank reflects the integrated GPU’s limitations, as the CPU itself is a strong performer with a benchmark percentile of 83 against all CPUs.

The combo rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance ceiling. While the Radeon 8060S is an impressive integrated solution, it cannot match the performance of mid-range or high-end discrete graphics cards that dominate the top ranks. The data shows that this combo is positioned in the mid-lower tier for Palworld, which aligns with its target audience of mobile users who want a capable gaming experience without a separate GPU. The rank suggests that users should temper expectations for high-resolution, high-settings gaming, but the combo is far from the bottom of the list, indicating it is a viable option for mainstream gaming at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 167 FPS average
• Medium: 135 FPS average, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS
• High: 104 FPS average
• Ultra: 79 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. The Low preset’s 167 FPS average is well above any refresh rate on typical gaming monitors, making it ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset’s 135 FPS average is still exceptionally smooth, and even the Ultra preset’s 79 FPS average is above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is where the combo shines, offering a full range of settings without hitting a hard performance wall.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 89 FPS average, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS
• High: 69 FPS average
• Ultra: 52 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo remains capable but requires more careful setting selection. The Low preset’s 110 FPS average is excellent, and the Medium preset’s 89 FPS average is still very smooth. The High preset drops to 69 FPS, which is playable but shows the GPU starting to struggle. The Ultra preset’s 52 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS target and is best avoided for consistent gameplay.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 61 FPS average
• Medium: 49 FPS average, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS
• High: 38 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

At 4K, the combo is clearly out of its comfort zone. Only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS, averaging 61 FPS. The Medium preset’s 49 FPS average is playable but with noticeable dips to 42 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for 4K, as their averages of 38 FPS and 29 FPS respectively will result in a stuttery experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, where even the Ultra preset averages 79 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 89 FPS, which is still excellent, but 4K requires the Low preset to maintain 61 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle Palworld at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS for 3840x2160 at High settings is 38 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Users should stick to Low or Medium settings at 4K.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 135 FPS at 1920x1080 to 89 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 46 FPS or roughly 34%.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 79 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for Palworld’s gameplay.

Q: How does the GPU’s shared memory affect performance?

A: The Radeon 8060S uses System Shared memory, with bandwidth listed as System Dependent. This is evident in the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1683 out of 2944 tested combos for Palworld, placing it in the mid-lower tier. The GPU’s integrated nature limits its performance relative to discrete graphics solutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H plays a supporting but important role in this combo’s Palworld performance. It is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 7 nm process. The CPU has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 28 W, making it a power-efficient mobile chip. Its cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 and Passmark multithread score of 24873.

In Palworld, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The benchmark data indicates that the Core Ultra 7 155H is more than capable of handling this workload, as the frame rates at 1080p are not CPU-limited. The 167 FPS average at Low settings shows that the CPU can drive frame rates well above what the GPU can render at higher settings. The CPU’s single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1743 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3468, ensures that the game’s primary thread runs efficiently.

The CPU’s benchmark percentile of 83 against all CPUs confirms its strong standing, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (-0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (-0.4% delta). These rivals are closely matched, indicating that the Core Ultra 7 155H is a mainstream mobile processor with competitive performance. However, because the combo’s rank in Palworld (1683 out of 2944) is significantly lower than the CPU’s individual percentile, it is clear that the Radeon 8060S is the limiting factor. The CPU has the headroom to support a more powerful discrete GPU if the user were to upgrade, but within this integrated combo, it ensures that the GPU is fully utilized without being held back by processor bottlenecks.