Palworld

Palworld, a survival title from early 2024, presents a demanding workload for mobile hardware. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The data reveals a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, particularly as resolution scales upward. The benchmark results indicate a system capable of playable frame rates only at the lowest settings and resolution tested, with a significant performance cliff emerging at higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo in Palworld shows a clear and steep decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 75 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset, the average drops to 49 FPS, a reduction of 26 FPS or roughly 35%. Scaling further to 3840x2160 at Low yields an average of just 27 FPS, which is a 64% drop from the 1080p result. This pattern strongly indicates that the rendering pipeline becomes the limiting factor very quickly.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS falls from 47 at 1080p, to 31 at 1440p, and finally to 17 at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 61 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. Even the Ultra preset, which starts at a low 35 FPS at 1080p, plummets to 23 FPS at 1440p and a nearly unplayable 13 FPS at 4K. The consistent proportional drops suggest that the bottleneck is not a single setting but the overall pixel throughput demand placed on the GPU.

This scaling behavior implies that the AMD Radeon 890M's compute and memory resources are overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count. The data shows that halving the resolution from 4K to 1080p can more than double the average frame rate at most settings, pointing to a fill-rate or bandwidth limitation. For instance, at Low settings, the 1080p score of 75 FPS is 2.7 times higher than the 4K score of 27 FPS. This is a classic sign of a GPU that is saturated, rather than a CPU or system memory constraint.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 890M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture with a boost clock of 2900 MHz. Its performance in this Palworld test is the primary determinant of the system's overall capability. The GPU's memory is "System Shared," which means its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This is a critical factor, as the integrated GPU must contend with the CPU for memory access, and the available bandwidth directly impacts texture fill and frame buffer operations.

The benchmark results for this GPU place it in the 45th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9210. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Vega 8 (with a deltaPct of -0.1) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (with a deltaPct of -0.7). These comparisons show that the 890M is a mid-range performer in the broader GPU landscape, but in this specific test, its role is clearly the limiting component. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, the GPU is likely running near its maximum capacity for this title.

The GPU's specifications, including 1024 shading units and 32 ROPs, are fixed, but its performance is tied to the rest of the system. The data suggests that the 890M's raw compute power is insufficient for Palworld at higher resolutions and settings. The drop from 75 FPS at 1080p Low to 27 FPS at 4K Low is a 48 FPS difference, which is a massive performance hit that cannot be attributed to CPU limitations. The GPU is the clear bottleneck, and its shared memory architecture likely exacerbates the performance penalty at higher resolutions where bandwidth demands increase.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Palworld, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 890M ranks 2777 out of 2944 combos. This places it in the bottom 6% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a low-performing setup for this particular game. The combo's rank is a direct reflection of the measured FPS results, which are consistently low across all resolution and settings combinations.

The CPU itself is a competent processor, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct of 0) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct of 0.1). However, this CPU's strong benchmark scores do not translate to high frame rates in Palworld because the GPU cannot keep up. The combo rank highlights a significant imbalance: a relatively capable CPU is paired with an integrated GPU that is underpowered for this game's demands.

This ranking is a stark indicator of the system's limitations. While the CPU is in the top 17% of all processors, the GPU is only in the 45th percentile, and the combination's performance is far lower than either component's individual standing. The data shows that the integrated GPU is the primary reason for the poor rank, as its performance in Palworld drags the entire combo down to the bottom tier. The system is not well-suited for a game like Palworld at anything but the lowest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 75 FPS, which is the only configuration that hits a comfortable playability threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 70 FPS, showing some fluctuation but still being generally playable. The High preset drops to an average of 47 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages only 35 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset averages 49 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46 FPS. The High preset averages 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 23 FPS. None of these 1440p configurations reach the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this resolution is not ideal for this hardware in Palworld.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 27 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset averages 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25 FPS. The High preset averages just 17 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages a mere 13 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly poor, indicating that this resolution is not viable for this combo, regardless of the settings used. The data shows a clear degradation from 1080p to 4K, with the most significant drops occurring between 1440p and 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Palworld?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 75, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this system capable of running Palworld at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 13 on Ultra to 27 on Low, which is below playable thresholds for most users.

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank compared to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M is in the 45th percentile of all GPUs, with its closest rival being the AMD Radeon Vega 8, which has a deltaPct of -0.1.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 75 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 35 FPS, a difference of 40 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU have a significant impact on the gaming performance here?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, but the measured FPS suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 34 and the maximum is 46, with an average of 40 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 28 W. Its benchmark scores are solid, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 and a single-core score of 1743. The CPU's performance places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697, closely matching the Intel Core i5-14600T.

In the context of Palworld, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the system is unable to maintain high frame rates even at lower resolutions, which would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck. For example, at 1080p, the FPS drops significantly as settings are increased from Low (75 FPS) to Ultra (35 FPS). This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where increased visual fidelity places more demand on the graphics processor rather than the CPU.

The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, as indicated by its benchmarks, should be sufficient for handling the game's logic and physics. However, the data suggests that the integrated GPU is unable to keep pace with the CPU's capabilities. The combo rank of 2777 out of 2944 further supports this, as the CPU's high percentile ranking does not compensate for the GPU's limitations. This is a case where a powerful processor is held back by its integrated graphics solution in a GPU-intensive title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset, which averages 75 FPS. This is the only tested setup that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS mark, making it the recommended choice for gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p, averaging 61 FPS, is also viable, but it comes with a 14 FPS reduction and slightly lower minimum frame rates (52 FPS), which could lead to occasional stutters.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the High preset at 1080p averages 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 35 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and may result in a less responsive experience. At higher resolutions, the data does not support playable frame rates. The 1440p Medium preset averages 40 FPS, and the 4K Low preset averages 27 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data indicates that this hardware is best suited for 1080p gaming with Low to Medium settings in Palworld. Pushing to higher resolutions or Ultra settings results in significant performance degradation, making the game difficult to play. The recommendation is to stick with 1080p and adjust the settings to Low or Medium to achieve a balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset should be avoided, as it provides a marginal visual improvement at a substantial cost to frame rate.