Palworld

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Palworld on this AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination reveals a predictable, GPU-bound scaling curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 87.5 FPS average. Moving to 1440p drops that to 58.8 FPS, a 33% reduction, and at 4K the average falls to 30.9 FPS, which is 65% below the 1080p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of a system where the graphics card becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

The Low settings preset tells a more interesting story. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 137.4 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K High result. At 1440p Low, it maintains 90.8 FPS, and even at 4K Low it stays playable at 48.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra (64.7 FPS) is 53% slower than Low (137.4 FPS). At 4K, Ultra (24.1 FPS) is 50% slower than Low (48.7 FPS). This consistent percentage gap indicates that the RTX 2060's rendering workload scales roughly linearly with both resolution and quality settings.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU still has some headroom to feed the GPU, but the scaling pattern from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is classic GPU-limited behavior. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the limiting component across all tested resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 24.1 FPS is below playable thresholds, while 4K High at 30.9 FPS is borderline. For smooth gameplay, the data points to 1440p Medium (74.5 FPS) or 1080p High (87.5 FPS) as the practical ceiling for this pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance for its class: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,429 and a single-core score of 2,319. The 3DMark single-thread score of 836 and max-threads score of 5,411 provide additional context for how this CPU handles lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

In Palworld, which is a survival game that typically relies on a mix of physics, AI, and world simulation, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck at most settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 137.4 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push frames well above 100 FPS when the GPU workload is light. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6,900 and PassMark multi-thread score of 19,330 indicate solid all-around compute capability that matches well with a mid-range GPU.

However, the CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is tight. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 20,897 in average benchmark score, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5500's 20,875 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE matches at 20,900, also 0.1% apart. This means the Ryzen 5 5500 sits squarely in the middle of its performance class, with no significant advantage or disadvantage in compute throughput.

For Palworld specifically, the 3DMark 8-thread score of 4,593 and 16-thread score of 5,386 suggest that the CPU handles moderately-threaded game workloads well. The PassMark physics score of 896 is relatively low compared to other metrics, which could indicate weaker performance in physics-heavy scenes, but the measured FPS data does not show any unusual CPU-related stuttering or frame drops at lower resolutions where CPU load would be highest.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p Medium delivers 74.5 FPS average, which balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 87.5 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that stays comfortably above 60 FPS.

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

A: At 4K, the measured results show 48.7 FPS on Low, 38.7 FPS on Medium, 30.9 FPS on High, and 24.1 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset approaches playable territory; High and Ultra fall below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimum for playability.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 20,875, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12500 (20,897) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20,900). It is 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20,845) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-12600T (20,917).

Q: Is the RTX 2060 the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 137.4 FPS, which suggests the CPU can drive high frame rates. However, at 1080p Ultra (64.7 FPS), the GPU's workload increases significantly, indicating that the RTX 2060 becomes the primary constraint as settings rise.

Q: What settings preset offers the best FPS-to-quality ratio?

A: The Medium preset provides 115 FPS at 1080p, 74.5 FPS at 1440p, and 38.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a roughly 16-20% FPS reduction from Low settings while delivering noticeably better visual fidelity, making it the most balanced option across all resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 1,419 out of 1,718 tested combos for Palworld, placing it in the lower 17% of all tested configurations. This is consistent with the mid-range nature of both components.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1,419 out of 1,718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the bottom 17% of all tested configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components. The RTX 2060, with its average benchmark score of 16,074, sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5500, with an average score of 20,875, sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S scores 15,996, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 2060. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 and Radeon Pro 5600M both score 16,351, which is 1.7% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15,786, which is 1.8% lower. These tight margins indicate that the RTX 2060 is competitive with its direct contemporaries, but the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the fact that Palworld appears to favor higher-end configurations.

The combo's ranking at 1,419 out of 1,718 means there are 1,418 tested combinations that perform better in this game. This is not surprising given that Palworld is a demanding survival title. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the combo only achieves 64.7 FPS, which is below the 100+ FPS that higher-tier GPUs can deliver at similar settings. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming at medium to high settings, rather than pushing maximum quality at high resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 137.4 FPS average
• Medium: 115 FPS average
• High: 87.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 64.7 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo demonstrates its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves 137.4 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold for competitive play. Medium drops to 115 FPS, still excellent for smooth gameplay. High settings at 87.5 FPS remain very playable, while Ultra at 64.7 FPS is still above the 60 FPS standard. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53% reduction in frame rate, showing the GPU's sensitivity to quality settings at this resolution.

2560x1440:

• Low: 90.8 FPS average
• Medium: 74.5 FPS average
• High: 58.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 44.9 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo remains viable for most settings. Low at 90.8 FPS is excellent, and Medium at 74.5 FPS provides a good balance. High at 58.8 FPS dips slightly below 60 FPS, while Ultra at 44.9 FPS is playable but not ideal. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: Low falls 34%, Medium falls 35%, High falls 33%, and Ultra falls 31%. This uniform scaling confirms the GPU-bound nature of the workload.

3840x2160:

• Low: 48.7 FPS average
• Medium: 38.7 FPS average
• High: 30.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 24.1 FPS average

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low at 48.7 FPS is the only setting that approaches acceptable performance. Medium at 38.7 FPS and High at 30.9 FPS are marginal, while Ultra at 24.1 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The transition from 1440p to 4K causes a 46-47% FPS reduction at each setting, which is consistent with the four-fold increase in pixel count that 4K represents. This data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not a practical target for this hardware combination in Palworld.