Palworld

Palworld with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER presents a classic mid-range pairing, and the measured data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by settings and resolution. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its benchmark profile shows a single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark and 2319 in Cinebench R23, positioning it as a competent processor for gaming workloads. The measured frame rates across the board indicate that this combination is capable of delivering smooth gameplay, but the margin between the lowest and highest settings is substantial, suggesting that the GPU is often the primary constraint.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500’s physical configuration—6 cores and 12 threads—is well-suited for the demands of a survival game like Palworld, which typically benefits from multiple threads for physics, AI, and world simulation. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.20 GHz provides the necessary single-core speed for game logic, while the 16 MB of L3 cache helps keep data flowing. In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU’s role becomes less dominant as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 166.9 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at lower graphical loads. However, the CPU’s performance ceiling is evident when comparing its multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 16429 to its nearest rivals; it sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12500 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, indicating that it is not a bottleneck in typical gaming scenarios.

The data implies that Palworld is not particularly sensitive to the CPU’s thread count beyond 12, as the scaling from Low to Medium settings at 1080p (a drop from 166.9 to 136.3 FPS) is more attributable to GPU workload than CPU limitations. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 5386 and max-thread score of 5411 show a plateau, meaning that the extra threads beyond 8 do not yield significant gains, which aligns with a game that may not fully utilize all 12 threads. The Ryzen 5 5500’s 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 3 interface are not limiting factors in this data, as the performance deltas against rivals are negligible—the largest difference is -0.2% versus the Intel Core i5-12600T. This suggests that the CPU is providing a stable, predictable foundation, and the observed frame rate variations are driven by the RTX 2070 SUPER and the selected graphics preset.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this CPU/GPU combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 166.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is significantly higher than the 80.6 FPS at Ultra, indicating a wide performance envelope.

Q: How does this combo perform at 2560x1440 compared to 1920x1080?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 33-35% across all settings. For example, High settings go from 102.7 FPS at 1080p to 68.3 FPS at 1440p, and Low settings drop from 166.9 to 109 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 29.4, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for smooth play. This low figure, combined with the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at this resolution and preset.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the RTX 2070 SUPER compared to all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. This places it above the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (by 2.5%) but below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (by 2.3%).

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12500's average score of 20897, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.1%. This indicates they are effectively tied in multi-threaded workloads.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 60.9, which is just above the 60 FPS mark. However, at Medium settings, it drops to 47 FPS, and at High, it falls to 37.1 FPS.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS decreases by approximately 33% across all settings. For instance, High settings drop from 102.7 to 68.3 FPS, and Low settings drop from 166.9 to 109 FPS. This consistent percentage drop indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as the workload on the RTX 2070 SUPER increases proportionally with pixel count. The CPU, with its strong single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark, is not showing signs of bottlenecking at these resolutions.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is more severe, with FPS dropping by another 45-50%. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 68.3 to 37.1 FPS, and at Low settings, it drops from 109 to 60.9 FPS. This steeper decline suggests that the GPU is nearing its memory bandwidth limit, as the 8 GB of GDDR6 and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained with the 4K pixel workload. The data implies that the RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, is the limiting component at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 5500 continues to provide sufficient data. The fact that the FPS at 4K Low (60.9) is nearly identical to the FPS at 1440p Ultra (54.6) supports this, as the GPU is being pushed to its limits regardless of CPU headroom.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a combo rank of 1052 out of 1718 for Palworld. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the hardware’s age and market positioning. The rank indicates that while this combo is capable of running the game, a significant number of other CPU/GPU pairings deliver higher average FPS. The CPU’s percentile of 79 versus all CPUs and the GPU’s percentile of 65 versus all GPUs suggest that the overall system is balanced, but neither component is top-tier.

The rank of 1052 implies that for a survival game like Palworld, which can be demanding on both CPU and GPU, this combo will require settings adjustments to achieve a comfortable frame rate. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo can reach 166.9 FPS on Low, which is excellent, but at 4K Ultra, it struggles at 29.4 FPS. The rank reflects this dichotomy—it is not a high-end combo, but it is not at the bottom either. The nearest rival GPUs, such as the RTX 4060 Mobile (2.3% faster) and RX 5700 (2.5% slower), suggest that the RTX 2070 SUPER is in a tight performance band, and the combo rank will vary depending on the CPU paired with it. The Ryzen 5 5500’s performance, being nearly identical to the Core i5-12500, means that the GPU is the deciding factor in this ranking.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and playability is achieved at 1920x1080 with High settings, which yields an average of 102.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a significant visual upgrade over Low settings (166.9 FPS) without the steep performance cost of Ultra (80.6 FPS). At 2560x1440, the High preset at 68.3 FPS is also viable, but the drop below 60 FPS at 4K High (37.1 FPS) makes that resolution less desirable for a consistent experience.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 2560x1440 (109 FPS) is the best option, as it maintains a high refresh rate while offering a higher resolution than 1080p. The Medium preset at 1080p (136.3 FPS) is a strong middle ground for those with 144 Hz monitors, but the data suggests that the High preset at 1080p offers the best overall experience, balancing image quality and smoothness. At 4K, the Low preset (60.9 FPS) is the only one that reaches the 60 FPS mark, making it the sole recommendation for that resolution. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it drops below 60 FPS at 1440p (54.6 FPS) and 30 FPS at 4K (29.4 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the average FPS scales linearly with settings: Low produces 166.9 FPS, Medium produces 136.3 FPS, High produces 102.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 80.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 86.3 FPS, representing a 107% performance swing, which underscores the GPU’s sensitivity to graphical loads.

At 2560x1440, the figures are: Low at 109 FPS, Medium at 89.7 FPS, High at 68.3 FPS, and Ultra at 54.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 54.4 FPS, but the relative drop from 1080p is consistent, averaging around 33% for each preset. At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 60.9 FPS, Medium at 47 FPS, High at 37.1 FPS, and Ultra at 29.4 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a 44% decrease for Low, a 48% decrease for Medium, a 46% decrease for High, and a 46% decrease for Ultra. This data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s performance degrades most sharply at the highest resolution, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only one that falls below 30 FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 2560 shading units, deliver a FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS. In Palworld, these specifications are the primary determinant of the measured FPS, especially at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with High or Ultra settings, the memory capacity and bandwidth may become a limiting factor, as evidenced by the significant FPS drop to 37.1 and 29.4, respectively.

The GPU’s percentile of 65 and average benchmark score of 22206 place it in the mid-range category. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5700, is 2.5% slower, while the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% faster, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is still competitive despite its end-of-life status. The GPU’s 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in Palworld, as the game does not appear to rely on ray tracing, but they do contribute to the overall compute capability. The data implies that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck at 4K, as the FPS scales almost entirely with the GPU’s pixel rate (113.3 GPixel/s) and texture rate (283.2 GTexel/s). The 215 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest that this is a power-hungry card, but the measured performance is in line with its specifications, making it the defining component in this combo’s Palworld experience.