Palworld

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a playable experience in Palworld, but the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates show a clear progression: at 1080p, the combo produces high frame rates across all settings, but the performance curve flattens significantly as resolution increases. This indicates that while the Ryzen 5 2600 is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the limiting factor at 1440p and especially at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, particularly at the higher settings presets. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 77.2 at 1920x1080 to 49.9 at 2560x1440, and then to 27.5 at 3840x2160. This represents a 64% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The High preset follows a similar pattern: 105.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 71.2 at 1440p and 37 at 4K. These steep declines are classic signs of GPU-bound rendering, where the workload scales directly with pixel count.

The scaling behavior changes at lower settings. At Low preset, the system produces 165.9 FPS at 1080p, 110.1 at 1440p, and 60.7 at 4K. The 4K Low result is particularly telling: it is nearly double the 4K Ultra score, which suggests that the GPU's raw throughput is the dominant constraint. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, simply cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K when the graphical load is heavy. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this scenario; even at 4K Ultra, the Ryzen 5 2600's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

The Medium preset offers a middle ground: 133.9 FPS at 1080p, 86.5 at 1440p, and 47.4 at 4K. The relative drops between resolutions are consistent, confirming that the scaling is evenly distributed across settings. This consistency points to a predictable performance envelope where the RTX 2070 SUPER's capabilities are the primary determinant of final frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Palworld, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1059 out of 1718 combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, which is a meaningful indicator of its overall standing. The rank is influenced by both components, but the GPU's percentile of 65 against all GPUs is higher than the CPU's percentile of 77 against all CPUs, suggesting that the graphics card is the more capable half of this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-1345U (19691, deltaPct -0.4) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19508, deltaPct 0.6). This means the processor is competitive with modern mid-range mobile and desktop chips, despite being an older 2000-series part. The Intel Core i5-11600KF and Intel Core i7-10700F are also within a 0.7% delta, placing the Ryzen 5 2600 in a tightly clustered group of processors.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals show it sits near the NVIDIA RTX A400 (deltaPct -0.5) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (deltaPct 0.9). The GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 2.5% slower. This positioning suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not near the top of the current GPU hierarchy. In Palworld specifically, the combo's rank of 1059 out of 1718 indicates that many other pairings achieve higher frame rates, which is expected given the CPU's age and the GPU's mid-range status.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture, with a TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications explain the GPU's behavior in Palworld: the 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. This hardware supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which Palworld can leverage. The measured frame rates show that at 1080p Low, the GPU can push 165.9 FPS, indicating it has substantial headroom for less demanding scenarios. However, the 4K Ultra result of 27.5 FPS highlights the GPU's struggle with extreme resolutions and high graphical loads.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce this analysis. Its PassMark G3D score of 18169 and average benchmark score of 22206 place it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. This is a respectable showing, but it explains why the combo cannot achieve higher frame rates in Palworld at 4K. The RTX 2070 SUPER is an end-of-life product, and its performance is commensurate with its position in the GeForce 20-series lineup.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 105.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 133.9 FPS is even better for competitive play, while Low pushes to 165.9 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 77.2 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices frame rate for visual quality. For most users at 1080p, High or Medium offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 1440p, the High preset produces 71.2 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium improves to 86.5 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. Low reaches 110.1 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra drops to 49.9 FPS, which may be tolerable in a survival game but is not ideal. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p.

At 4K, the situation is more challenging. Low is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, achieving 60.7 FPS. Medium falls to 47.4 FPS, while High drops to 37 FPS and Ultra to 27.5 FPS. For 4K gaming, Low is the only viable option for a consistent experience, though some players may accept Medium for better visuals. The data indicates that this combo is not well-suited for 4K Ultra settings in Palworld.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 165.9, Medium 133.9, High 105.4, and Ultra 77.2. These figures show a clear scaling pattern where each higher preset reduces performance by approximately 20-25%. The gap between Low and Medium is 32 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 28.5 FPS, and High to Ultra is 28.2 FPS. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is handling the workload efficiently at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the values are: Low 110.1, Medium 86.5, High 71.2, and Ultra 49.9. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant: Low falls by 55.8 FPS, Medium by 47.4 FPS, High by 34.2 FPS, and Ultra by 27.3 FPS. The absolute differences between presets narrow at 1440p, with Low to Medium at 23.6 FPS, Medium to High at 15.3 FPS, and High to Ultra at 21.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low 60.7, Medium 47.4, High 37, and Ultra 27.5. The 4K results show the GPU is heavily taxed: Low to Medium is 13.3 FPS, Medium to High is 10.4 FPS, and High to Ultra is 9.5 FPS. The narrowing gaps at 4K indicate that the GPU is approaching its performance ceiling, and further setting increases yield diminishing returns.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Palworld at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes, all presets at 1920x1080 exceed 60 FPS, with Low at 165.9 FPS, Medium at 133.9 FPS, High at 105.4 FPS, and Ultra at 77.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 86.5 FPS, which is the highest preset to comfortably exceed 60 FPS. High produces 71.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49.9 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which achieves 60.7 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium falls to 47.4 FPS, High to 37 FPS, and Ultra to 27.5 FPS, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1059 out of 1718 combos in Palworld, placing it in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations.

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

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, while the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average of 22206, and the FPS scaling indicates GPU-bound behavior at 1440p and 4K.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The High preset drops from 105.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 37 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 68.4 FPS, or roughly 65% of the original performance.