Palworld

Palworld pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, a combination that delivers a playable but demanding experience. The data shows a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides a robust foundation for high frame rates at 1080p. This pairing ranks in the 42nd percentile of tested combos, indicating that while it is not at the forefront of performance, it remains a capable setup for this survival title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cost as resolution increases, a hallmark of GPU-bound rendering. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 104 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 69 FPS, a significant 34% reduction. The jump to 4K is even more punishing, with the average falling to 38 FPS—a 63% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload on the GPU's pixel and texture units increases dramatically.

The performance gap between Low and Ultra settings underscores this point. At 1080p, the difference between Low (167 FPS) and Ultra (79 FPS) is a massive 88 FPS. This spread narrows at 1440p, where Low yields 110 FPS and Ultra drops to 52 FPS. At 4K, the range compresses further: Low produces 61 FPS, while Ultra falls to just 29 FPS. The compression of frame rates at 4K suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is struggling to fill the 8.3 million pixels, leaving little headroom for visual fidelity improvements without tanking performance.

The data indicates that the sweet spot for this combination is 1440p, where the GPU can still push respectable numbers. The 1440p Medium preset, with an average of 89 FPS and a minimum of 76 FPS, demonstrates a balance where the GPU is neither completely overwhelmed nor underutilized. At 1080p, the CPU appears more capable of keeping up, as evidenced by the high frame rates, but the GPU still governs the ceiling. The 4K results are consistently below 60 FPS, making that resolution a poor fit for this hardware pairing unless settings are dialed back to Low.

Settings Recommendations

Benchmark results indicate that the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience for this combo, particularly at 1440p. At this setting, the average FPS of 89 is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the minimum of 76 FPS shows acceptable frame pacing. The step up to High at 1440p yields 69 FPS average, which is still playable but introduces a more noticeable risk of dips during intense scenes. For users prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rate, High at 1080p is the recommended choice, as the 104 FPS average provides ample headroom.

The Ultra preset is difficult to justify on this hardware. At 1080p, it produces 79 FPS average, but the visual gains over High are often marginal in survival games. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 52 FPS, which may feel sluggish for a game that features fast-paced combat and exploration. The data suggests that the Low preset is only useful as a competitive or troubleshooting option; it delivers 167 FPS at 1080p and 110 FPS at 1440p, but the visual degradation is severe. For 4K, Low is the only viable setting, yielding 61 FPS average, but even this is borderline.

The measured rows show that Medium is the most efficient preset in terms of performance per visual step. At 1080p, it provides 136 FPS, which is 32 FPS higher than High and only 31 FPS lower than Low. This pattern repeats at 1440p, where Medium's 89 FPS sits neatly between the extremes. The conclusion is clear: for a stable, high-quality experience, players should select Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p, avoiding Ultra unless they are willing to accept sub-60 FPS averages.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid base for Palworld. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz are adequate for the game's simulation and AI workloads. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for handling the game's open-world data streaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and a single-core score of 2124, indicating balanced multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4605 suggests that the CPU can manage substantial parallel workloads, which is relevant for Palworld's many concurrent entities.

The CPU's performance percentile of 71 against all CPUs places it above average, though its nearest rivals show it is tightly clustered with similar processors. For instance, it is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1260P and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-11400. This data indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600 is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, particularly at 1080p where frame rates are high. The fact that 1080p Low yields 167 FPS suggests the CPU can drive well over 150 frames per second in less demanding scenes, meaning the GPU is the limiting factor at standard resolutions.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. The data shows that the frame rate difference between 1080p Low (167 FPS) and 1440p Low (110 FPS) is a 34% drop, which is consistent with GPU scaling. Yet, the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for Palworld's threading model, as evidenced by the high frame rates. The processor's 65W TDP and 7nm process node (TSMC) also indicate efficient power delivery, though this does not directly translate to in-game performance. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 17700 further confirms its capacity to handle the game's logic without becoming a primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2149 out of 3711 tested combos for Palworld. This places it in the 42nd percentile, meaning roughly 58% of tested pairings perform better. While this ranking might seem low, it is important to contextualize it within the dataset, which includes top-tier CPUs and GPUs. The combo's rank suggests it is a mid-pack performer, capable of delivering playable frame rates but not exceptional ones. The data indicates that this pairing is more suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve high average FPS, rather than 4K.

The comboRankInGame field shows that this hardware combination is outperformed by a majority of other tested setups. This is expected given that the RTX 2070 SUPER is an end-of-life product with a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc A750, are 1.5% faster in average benchmark scores, but those scores do not directly translate to Palworld performance. The ranking highlights that while this combo is viable, there are more capable options available. For a game like Palworld, which can be demanding on both CPU and GPU, this pairing sits in a comfortable but not elite tier.

The rank also reflects the balance of the components. The Ryzen 5 3600's 71st percentile CPU ranking is higher than the GPU's 65th percentile, suggesting the CPU is slightly more capable relative to its peers. This imbalance means that at 1080p, the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck, while at 4K, the GPU is definitively the limiting factor. The combo's rank of 2149 is a holistic measure that accounts for this dynamic, confirming that the system is better suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming or high-fidelity 1440p gaming, rather than 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the driving force behind the visual output, and the data shows it has a clear impact on performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU offers a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the textures and geometry in Palworld at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with its 2560 shading units, deliver a FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is what enables the frame rates seen in the measurements.

The GPU's 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores are present but less relevant for Palworld, which primarily uses traditional rasterization. The 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs handle pixel and texture processing, and their efficiency is reflected in the frame rate scaling. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 18169 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and it is only 1% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and 1.2% slower than the RTX 3070 Mobile. This data suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is a competent mid-range performer, but it lacks the headroom for 4K gaming.

The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (29 FPS) is a clear indicator that the GPU is overwhelmed at that resolution. Even at 4K Low, the 61 FPS average is below the 1440p Medium score of 89 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's scaling limitations. The 12nm process node and 215W TDP are consistent with its generation, but they do not offer the efficiency of newer cards. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides adequate bandwidth, but it is not exceptional. For this game, the GPU is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where it can sustain high frame rates with appropriate settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2070 SUPER and Ryzen 5 3600 deliver a wide range of performance. Low settings produce an average of 167 FPS, providing an extremely smooth experience. Medium settings yield 136 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 156, showing consistent frame delivery. High settings drop to 104 FPS, which is still excellent for most monitors. Ultra settings bring the average down to 79 FPS, which is playable but begins to show the GPU's strain. The 1080p results indicate that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at medium to high settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 110 FPS, which remains very fluid. Medium settings produce 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103, offering a great balance of visual quality and speed. High settings average 69 FPS, which is acceptable for a survival game but may feel less responsive. Ultra settings fall to 52 FPS, which is on the edge of playability and may cause noticeable stuttering in combat. The 1440p data suggests that Medium is the optimal setting for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 61 FPS, barely hitting the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57, which will feel inconsistent. High settings drop to 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS, making the game nearly unplayable at these settings. The 4K results clearly show that this hardware is not designed for 4K gaming in Palworld, and users should stick to lower resolutions for a satisfactory experience. The data across all resolutions demonstrates a clear hierarchy: 1080p is the best choice for high frame rates, 1440p is the best compromise, and 4K should be avoided unless using Low settings.