Palworld

# Palworld Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2006th out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The data shows a system that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra. The pairing leverages a six-core, twelve-thread CPU from the Zen architecture alongside an Ada Lovelace GPU, resulting in a balanced setup where the graphics card is the primary driver of frame rate scaling across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2006 out of 3711 tested combinations places this system in the 46th percentile of all tested pairings for Palworld. This is a mid-pack result, indicating that while the system is far from the top performers, it sits comfortably ahead of a significant portion of the field. The ranking reflects the RTX 4060's position in the GPU hierarchy — it holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs — combined with the Ryzen 5 2600's 75th percentile standing among all CPUs.

Looking at the GPU's benchmark context, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M (17588). These are remarkably close scores, suggesting that in raw compute terms the RTX 4060 is competitive with a much older discrete GPU and a modern integrated solution. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19545 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057 reinforce its mid-range positioning.

For the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 21484 puts it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367). The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 13160 and Geekbench multicore score of 5648 indicate a processor that handles multi-threaded workloads adequately for gaming, though its single-thread performance — a Geekbench single-core score of 1154 and PassMark single-thread score of 2239 — shows its age relative to modern designs.

The combination's overall ranking in Palworld specifically reflects how these two components interact in this game's engine. With the GPU in the 61st percentile and the CPU in the 75th percentile, the system's 46th percentile game-specific ranking suggests Palworld is more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU capability, or that the pairing introduces some bottleneck that prevents the CPU from fully supporting the GPU at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for this combination across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 180 FPS on Low settings, 146 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 124 FPS), 112 FPS on High, and 85 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p Medium setting offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering an average of 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS — well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and providing headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the data shows 119 FPS on Low, 96 FPS on Medium (minimum 82 FPS), 74 FPS on High, and 56 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Medium preset is the recommended choice here, as it maintains an average of 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS, ensuring consistent performance during gameplay. The High preset at 74 FPS average is also viable, but the tighter minimum frame rate margin makes Medium the safer choice for maintaining smoothness.

For 3840x2160, the system produces 66 FPS on Low, 53 FPS on Medium (minimum 45 FPS), 41 FPS on High, and 31 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS, though the Medium preset's 53 FPS average with a 45 FPS minimum may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over absolute smoothness. The Ultra preset at 31 FPS is not recommended for gameplay, as the frame rate dips below playable thresholds.

The data indicates that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where Medium settings provide the optimal experience. At 4K, players should expect to use Low or Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combination in Palworld?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with the system achieving 146 FPS on Medium settings (minimum 124 FPS) and 180 FPS on Low settings. At 2560x1440, Medium settings still deliver a solid 96 FPS average with an 82 FPS minimum, making 1440p a viable alternative for players with higher-resolution monitors.

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

A: 4K performance is limited. The system achieves 66 FPS on Low settings at 3840x2160, but drops to 53 FPS on Medium (45 FPS minimum), 41 FPS on High, and 31 FPS on Ultra. Players targeting 4K should use Low settings for smooth gameplay or accept lower frame rates at higher presets.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM affect Palworld performance?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient capacity for this game at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the 146 FPS and 96 FPS averages at Medium settings respectively. At 4K, the performance drop from 66 FPS on Low to 41 FPS on High suggests memory bandwidth and capacity become limiting factors at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with 3.90 GHz boost clock appear sufficient for Palworld at 1080p, where the system reaches 180 FPS on Low settings. The game's performance scaling across resolutions — from 180 FPS at 1080p Low to 31 FPS at 4K Ultra — indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows 56 FPS average at 2560x1440 Ultra settings. This is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for smooth gameplay, so players seeking higher frame rates should consider the High preset at 74 FPS or Medium at 96 FPS.

Q: How does this system compare to other tested combos in Palworld?

A: With a rank of 2006 out of 3711 combos, this system sits in the 46th percentile of all tested pairings. This places it in the middle of the performance distribution, with roughly half of tested systems performing better and half performing worse in Palworld specifically.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 180 FPS, Medium settings achieve 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS, High settings reach 112 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 85 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 95 FPS spread, representing a 53% reduction in frame rate from the lowest to highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected scaling. Low settings deliver 119 FPS, Medium settings achieve 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS, High settings produce 74 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 56 FPS. The 1440p results represent approximately 66% of the 1080p performance at equivalent settings, which is a typical scaling factor for this resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings produce 66 FPS, Medium settings achieve 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 61 FPS, High settings deliver 41 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 31 FPS. The 4K results show a 35 FPS spread across settings, with the Ultra preset falling well below playable thresholds at 31 FPS.

The data pattern across resolutions shows consistent performance scaling, with Medium settings providing the most balanced experience at each resolution. The minimum FPS values recorded only for Medium settings — 124 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K — indicate that this preset maintains acceptable frame pacing even in demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 serves as the primary performance driver in this combination. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, the GPU features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. Its 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these features were enabled during testing.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which appears sufficient for Palworld at 1080p and 1440p based on the measured results. The GPU's pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s contribute to its ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The RTX 4060's benchmark scores place it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 19545 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scoring include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (within 0.2%) and the AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% ahead), indicating that raw compute performance is competitive with these alternatives. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure modern API access for Palworld.

With a TDP of 115 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W, the RTX 4060 is an efficient card that fits within modest power budgets. Its PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for this game, as evidenced by the strong 1080p performance. The GPU's 5 nm process node and 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die size represent a dense, efficient design.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 provides the processing foundation for this combination. This 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen+ architecture (Pinnacle Ridge) operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts to 3.90 GHz. Built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries with 4,800 million transistors on a 213 mm² die, the CPU represents an older generation compared to the GPU, yet its 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it remains competitive.

The CPU's cache configuration includes 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support extends to DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, which is a generation behind the GPU's PCIe 4.0 support, though this does not appear to significantly impact Palworld performance based on the measured results.

Benchmark data shows the Ryzen 5 2600 achieving a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 and single-core score of 157.3. Geekbench results indicate 5648 multicore and 1154 single-core. PassMark scores include 13160 multithread, 2239 single-thread, 187062 data compression, and 12429 data encryption. These figures place the CPU within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V and 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-11900H in average benchmark score.

The CPU's role in Palworld performance appears secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 180 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower resolutions. The performance drop at 4K Ultra to 31 FPS aligns more with GPU limitations than CPU constraints. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking and 6-core configuration provide adequate gaming performance for this title without becoming a significant bottleneck at the tested settings.