Palworld

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. It sits 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440) and 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367). It is also 0.7% behind the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635) and 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9454 (21223). The differences are all within a narrow band of roughly 1.2%, indicating very close overall performance.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Ryzen 5 2600 and the RTX 4070?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 had a launch MSRP of $199. The RTX 4070 had a launch MSRP of 599 USD.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Ryzen 5 2600 in this combo?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and its boost clock is 3.90 GHz.

Q: What are the memory size and type of the RTX 4070?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its memory clock is 1313 MHz, with 21 Gbps effective speed.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its lowest and highest measured average FPS in Palworld?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 43 at 3840x2160 Ultra settings. The highest measured average FPS is 211 at 1920x1080 Low settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combos in Palworld?

A: The combo ranks 1034 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 sits at the center of this combo's graphical performance in Palworld. The data shows a GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, a 192-bit bus, and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1920 MHz and the boost clock reaches 2475 MHz. Memory speed is listed at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective. The GPU has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also carries 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The architecture is Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die.

In Palworld, the GPU's role becomes evident when looking at the measured FPS across settings at a fixed resolution. At 3840x2160, the card delivers 57 FPS on High settings, 91 FPS on Low, 73 FPS on Medium, and 43 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 48 FPS, which is substantial. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: 163 FPS on Low, 132 FPS on Medium, 102 FPS on High, and 77 FPS on Ultra. Again, the gap between Low and Ultra is about 86 FPS. At 1920x1080, the numbers are 211 FPS on Low, 196 FPS on Medium, 155 FPS on High, and 117 FPS on Ultra.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is a major factor at 4K resolution. At 3840x2160, even the Ultra preset is playable at an average of 43 FPS, which suggests the 12 GB framebuffer is sufficient for Palworld's highest settings. The card's pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s help explain why the GPU can push high framerates at lower resolutions. The data also shows the card's percentile among all GPUs is 81, indicating it outperforms 81% of tested GPUs in aggregate benchmarks.

The GPU's closest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% behind), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% behind), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, 1.3% ahead), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157, 1.3% behind). The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37648, placing it just above the Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56. This proximity explains why the RTX 4070 performs as a mid-to-high tier GPU in Palworld.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 155. Moving to 2560x1440 High, it drops to 102 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 3840x2160 High, it falls further to 57 FPS, which is another 44% drop from 1440p. The same trend appears on Low settings: 211 FPS at 1080p, 163 FPS at 1440p (down 23%), and 91 FPS at 4K (down 44% from 1080p). The Medium preset shows 196 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings start at 117 FPS at 1080p, drop to 77 FPS at 1440p, and reach 43 FPS at 4K.

The rate of drop is not uniform across settings. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is larger for High and Ultra than for Low. For example, High drops from 155 to 102 FPS (a 34% drop), while Low drops from 211 to 163 FPS (a 23% drop). Ultra drops from 117 to 77 FPS (a 34% drop). Medium drops from 196 to 132 (a 33% drop). From 1440p to 4K, the drops are steeper: High falls from 102 to 57 (a 44% drop), Low from 163 to 91 (a 44% drop), Medium from 132 to 73 (a 45% drop), and Ultra from 77 to 43 (a 44% drop). The consistency of the 4X drop suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at 4K.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU still plays a significant role. The Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread benchmark score is 1154 on Geekbench and 2239 on Passmark single-thread. At 1080p, the GPU can produce high FPS numbers, and the CPU has to keep up. At 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints. The RTX 4070's bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is a specification that could be strained at 4K with high textures, but the measured results indicate it still delivers playable framerates.

The scaling also points to the CPU's limited impact at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 2600 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. In Palworld, which is a survival game with likely CPU-bound moments, the 6-core/12-thread processor may limit performance at 1080p. However, the FPS at 1080p is already high (155-211 FPS), so the CPU is not a bottleneck in a way that ruins the experience. The 4K data shows the GPU's dominance: it drops to 57 FPS on High, which is still playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Palworld provides a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 211 FPS. Medium reaches 196 FPS with a minimum of 166 and maximum of 225. High averages 155 FPS. Ultra averages 117 FPS. This makes 1080p the most fluid experience, with even Ultra above 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 163 FPS. Medium averages 132 FPS with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 152. High averages 102 FPS. Ultra averages 77 FPS. The 1440p results show a clear stepdown: all presets except Ultra stay above 100 FPS, while Ultra remains playable at 77 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 91 FPS. Medium averages 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 and maximum of 85. High averages 57 FPS. Ultra averages 43 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low and Medium break above 60 FPS, with High and Ultra falling below the 60 FPS mark. The only measured minimum FPS data in the pack is for Medium at all resolutions: 62 at 4K, 113 at 1440p, and 166 at 1080p.

The data shows that the RTX 4070 can handle Palworld at 4K with medium settings, but the Ultra preset is demanding. The 43 FPS at 4K Ultra is likely below the target for many players. The 1080p results are so high that the CPU or GPU is rarely stressed, with the Low preset hitting 211 FPS and the Ultra preset still at 117 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared, with 512 KB L2 per core and 96 KB L1 per core. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 4,800 million transistors on a 213 mm² die. It has a 65W TDP and uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The socket is AMD Socket AM4.

In Palworld, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, world simulation, and AI. The 6-core/12-thread design is adequate for modern games, but its single-thread performance is modest. The Geekbench single-core score is 1154, and Passmark single-thread is 2239. These numbers are lower than many newer CPUs. However, the measured FPS at 1080p shows that the CPU does not severely bottleneck the RTX 4070. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 211 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it still makes 117 FPS. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU with enough frames in most scenarios.

The CPU's aggregate benchmark score of 21484 puts it at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% ahead), Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.7% behind), and AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% ahead). The differences are small, meaning the Ryzen 5 2600 performs in the same ballpark as these other processors. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Palworld, which is a survival game that likely benefits from multiple cores but does not require an extreme thread count.

The data shows that at 4K, the CPU's impact is minimal. The 4K FPS is much lower than 1080p, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU could be a limiting factor in certain situations, but the 155 FPS at 1080p High and 117 FPS at 1080p Ultra are still high. The CPU's L3 cache is 16 MB, which is modest, but the game does not seem to be cache-sensitive in the measured results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for this combo depends on the target refresh rate and resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 117 FPS on average, which is well above 60 FPS and suitable for high-refresh monitors. However, the High preset at 155 FPS and Medium at 196 FPS are even smoother. The Low preset at 211 FPS is the highest, but it likely sacrifices visual quality. For a balance of visuals and performance, the Medium preset at 196 FPS is a strong choice. The minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 166, which is still high.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 102 FPS, which is smooth. The Medium preset at 132 FPS is even smoother, with a minimum of 113 FPS. The Ultra preset at 77 FPS is still playable, but it may dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. For 1440p, the Medium preset is recommended for a buttery-smooth experience, while High is acceptable for those who prefer better visuals. The Low preset at 163 FPS is the fastest, but it is likely too low for a high-refresh display.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 91 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and acceptable for a 4K experience. The Medium preset at 73 FPS is also smooth, with a minimum of 62 FPS. The High preset at 57 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra at 43 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K, the Medium preset offers the best balance—it stays above 60 FPS on average and has a minimum of 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset is the fastest, but the Medium preset is the recommended choice for 4K gaming.

The data shows that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p, the GPU has plenty of headroom, so even Ultra is smooth. At 1440p, High and Medium are both excellent. At 4K, only Low and Medium are viable, with Medium being the best option for visuals and fluidity. For the best experience on a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset at 132 FPS is recommended. For a 4K experience, the Medium preset at 73 FPS is the most balanced, as it offers a good balance of quality and smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1033 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the top 28% of all combos. The rank is based on the measured FPS data, which shows that this combo is capable of high performance in the game. The 1034th position means there are 2677 combos that perform worse, while 1033 combos perform better.

The rank is notable because the CPU is a lower-tier processor while the GPU is a higher-tier card. The RTX 4070's performance is strong, and the combo's rank reflects that. The combo outperforms many other combinations that might have newer or more expensive CPUs, which indicates that the GPU is the driving force in Palworld. The 1034 rank is the 27.9th percentile of all combos (1034/3711 = 0.278). This means the combo is in the lower-middle range of performance, but it still delivers smooth gameplay at 1440p and 4K.

The combo's rank is also interesting in comparison to the CPU's percentile. The CPU is at the 75th percentile among CPUs, meaning it is better than 75% of CPUs. However, the combo rank (27.9th percentile) is lower than the CPU's percentile. This suggests that the CPU is not the main factor in the combo's ranking. The GPU's percentile is 81st, which is higher than the CPU's 75th. The GPU's higher percentile indicates that the GPU is the stronger component in this combo. The combo rank of 1034 is likely due to the GPU's strong performance, but the CPU's lower relative percentile (75th) is still high enough to support it.

The ranking also shows that the combo is not top-tier, but it is well above average. In Palworld, this means the combo can handle the game at high settings and resolutions. The combo's rank of 1034 out of 3711 is a solid result, as it places the combo in the top 28% of all tested combos. The data indicates that this combo is a good match for Palworld, with the GPU being the primary driver of its performance.