Palworld

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 lands at rank 1367 out of 1718 tested combinations in Palworld. This places the combo in the lower third of the database, meaning a substantial portion of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this survival title. The ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU, despite being a generation old, carries most of the rendering weight, while the CPU's modest multi-threaded throughput limits performance in a game that can be demanding on processor resources. The data indicates this is a playable but not high-end configuration; it sits well below the median combo, yet it is far from the bottom of the list. For context, the GPU alone ranks in the 58th percentile among all tested graphics cards, while the CPU sits in the 75th percentile among all processors, suggesting the combination's overall rank is dragged down by the specific demands of Palworld rather than by either component being exceptionally weak in isolation.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the RTX 2060 in most scenarios. In Palworld, the CPU's role is significant during world simulation, creature AI, and physics calculations, which tend to scale with thread count. Benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919, indicating balanced performance across both lightly and heavily threaded workloads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4863 and max-thread score of 4889 are nearly identical, which suggests the processor reaches its practical limit with its 12 threads, and Palworld does not benefit from additional logical cores beyond this point. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 15992 and single-thread score of 2653 place it in a competitive position against its nearest rivals: it is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (deltaPct 0.1), while slightly ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100T (deltaPct -0.8) and the Intel Core i3-13100F (deltaPct -1). This means that in CPU-bound sections of Palworld, the 4600G should perform on par with those alternatives, but it will not outstrip them in any meaningful way. The processor's 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest headroom for tuning, but for this game, the bottleneck is more likely to appear at the graphics card level, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost of 1680 MHz, and it features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The card also includes 30 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores, though Palworld does not heavily utilize ray tracing, so these units have limited impact on the measured results. The GPU's FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, and its 12 nm process node means higher power draw relative to newer parts, but the data shows it can still produce playable frame rates in Palworld at 1080p. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14111 places it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, and it sits close to the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (deltaPct 0.5) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (deltaPct 1.8), while slightly behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (both deltaPct -1.7). In Palworld, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as the game's open world with many assets can push memory usage. The measured frames per second show a clear trend: the GPU struggles at 4K, but delivers solidly playable results at 1440p and excellent results at 1080p, especially on lower settings where the load on the GPU is reduced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo performs strongest. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 141.4 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings yield 112.3 FPS, and High settings produce 89 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 65.5 FPS, which remains playable but shows the performance cost of maximum quality. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease as expected: Low averages 94.1 FPS, Medium 73.6 FPS, High 59.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution is particularly steep, with a drop of over 17 FPS, indicating that the GPU's 6 GB frame buffer and compute resources are stretched. At 3840x2160, the results are significantly lower. Low settings average 47.9 FPS, Medium 42.4 FPS, High 34 FPS, and Ultra only 27 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the generally acceptable threshold for smooth play, and even the Low setting is marginal. The data shows a consistent pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle even Ultra settings, and it is acceptable for 1440p at medium to high settings, but 4K gaming is only viable on the lowest settings. The scaling between resolutions is not linear; the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 33% of the frame rate on average across settings, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs an additional 50% or more. This suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are high.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this hardware in Palworld?

A: The data shows the strongest results at 1920x1080 with Low settings, averaging 141.4 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1920x1080 on High settings (89 FPS) or 2560x1440 on Medium settings (73.6 FPS) are reasonable choices, while 4K Ultra is not recommended at 27 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17475, deltaPct 0.1). It is slightly behind the Intel Core i3-14100T (17636, deltaPct -0.8) and the Intel Core i3-13100F (17665, deltaPct -1).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which is close to the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996, deltaPct 0.5) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786, deltaPct 1.8). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (both 16351, deltaPct -1.7).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck performance in Palworld?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 141.4 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push a high number of frames, but at 4K Ultra the result is only 27 FPS, pointing to the GPU's inability to handle the increased pixel load and VRAM usage.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming with high settings?

A: Yes, the measured average at 2560x1440 with High settings is 59.3 FPS, which is playable. Ultra settings at this resolution drop to 42 FPS, which is less smooth but still usable if frame rate drops are acceptable.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate on Low is 47.9 FPS and on Ultra it is 27 FPS, indicating that the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the higher resolution and demanding settings, causing a significant performance penalty.