Palworld

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Palworld with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER reveals a clear pattern of resolution-driven performance scaling. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 96.8 FPS, which drops to 62.3 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 35.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and an additional 43% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling curve is steep and consistent, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 152.7 FPS, which falls to 97.9 FPS at 1440p, and then to 52.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 36% and 46% respectively, showing that even at the lowest graphical load, the resolution scaling remains pronounced. This suggests that while the CPU can drive high frame rates at lower resolutions, the GPU's rendering capacity diminishes rapidly as the pixel workload grows.

Ultra settings exaggerate this trend further. The system manages 70.2 FPS at 1080p Ultra, but this collapses to 48.5 FPS at 1440p and 25.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling — it falls below 30 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for playable frame rates in a survival game. The data shows that this hardware combination is not suited for 4K gaming at higher presets, as even Medium settings at 4K only reach 44.5 FPS.

The scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but become strained at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases — at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 82.5 FPS, but at 4K, this gap narrows to 26.9 FPS. This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the additional shading units and memory bandwidth required for Ultra settings cannot be fully utilized when the pixel output demands are already maxed out.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for a game like Palworld, which involves world simulation, creature AI, and resource management.

In the context of Palworld, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it becomes more relevant at 1080p. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 152.7 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game. The 3dmark single-thread score of 882 and the 3dmark 16-thread score of 5641 suggest that the processor can handle the game's threading demands without becoming a severe bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The Ryzen 5 5600's percentile ranking of 79 against all CPUs indicates that it sits comfortably above the median in overall processing power. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER at a 0.6% higher score and the AMD EPYC 9554P at a 0.6% lower score, showing that the processor is in a competitive performance tier. The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, though these factors do not directly translate to gaming performance in the measured data.

At 4K resolution, the CPU's influence on frame rates diminishes significantly, as evidenced by the relatively small differences between Low and High settings at that resolution. This is consistent with the CPU providing a stable baseline that allows the GPU to be the limiting factor. The processor's 12 threads are sufficient for Palworld's workload, and the data does not indicate any CPU-induced frame rate collapses at any tested settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, featuring 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and complex scenes in Palworld. The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz and FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS place it in the upper mid-range tier of graphics cards.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a percentile ranking of 63 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at a 0.3% higher score and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 at a 0.5% higher score, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER performs slightly below the RTX 2070 in raw computational power. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011 and the Passmark G3D score of 16462 provide additional context for the GPU's DirectX 12 rendering capabilities.

In Palworld, the GPU's role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading throughput are the primary constraints at 1440p and 4K. At 4K High, the system only achieves 35.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 25.9 FPS. These figures are consistent with a GPU that is operating at its limits for pixel-heavy workloads.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's ray tracing cores and tensor cores are present but not directly measured in this game's benchmark data. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and 12 nm process node indicate it is a capable card for modern games, but the measured results show that Palworld at 4K Ultra demands more rendering power than this GPU can provide. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result suggests that the memory subsystem and compute units are saturated at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings provides a clear picture of which presets offer the best experience. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Low reaching 152.7 FPS, Medium at 124.9 FPS, High at 96.8 FPS, and Ultra at 70.2 FPS. Players with 1080p displays can comfortably use High settings for a balance of visual quality and performance, as the 96.8 FPS result is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more nuanced. Medium settings deliver 78.3 FPS, which is smooth for most gameplay scenarios. High settings at 62.3 FPS are still generally playable, but the margin for error is smaller. Ultra settings at 48.5 FPS may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, but this preset is not recommended for competitive or fast-paced scenarios. Low settings at 97.9 FPS are available for players who need maximum responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the data strongly suggests that only Low and Medium settings are viable. Low achieves 52.8 FPS, which is playable, while Medium reaches 44.5 FPS. High at 35.3 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 25.9 FPS is not recommended for a survival game where timing and responsiveness matter. The 4K Ultra result indicates that this preset should be avoided entirely with this hardware combination.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is Medium settings at 1440p, offering 78.3 FPS with moderate visual quality. This preset provides a good balance between the visual improvements over Low settings and the performance headroom needed for stable gameplay. For 1080p users, High settings at 96.8 FPS represent the optimal choice, delivering high visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1263 out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier position and the CPU's solid but not exceptional gaming performance. The combo sits at approximately the 73rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly a quarter of tested combinations deliver worse performance in this game.

The ranking is consistent with the GPU's percentile of 63 against all GPUs and the CPU's percentile of 79 against all CPUs. The combination of a slightly above-median processor and a below-median GPU results in a system that is balanced but not outstanding for Palworld. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor for this combo, as the CPU's relative strength does not translate into higher frame rates at higher resolutions.

Compared to other combos in the benchmark database, this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver playable frame rates at most settings. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra settings, pull the ranking down significantly. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra of 25.9 FPS is among the lowest tier of results for modern survival games, suggesting that this combo is not intended for 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 52.8 FPS, Medium at 44.5 FPS, High at 35.3 FPS, and Ultra at 25.9 FPS. The range between Low and Ultra is 26.9 FPS, showing that settings changes have a moderate impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 97.9 FPS, Medium at 78.3 FPS, High at 62.3 FPS, and Ultra at 48.5 FPS. The range between Low and Ultra is 49.4 FPS, indicating that settings have a more pronounced effect at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 152.7 FPS, Medium at 124.9 FPS, High at 96.8 FPS, and Ultra at 70.2 FPS. The range between Low and Ultra is 82.5 FPS, showing that the full spectrum of settings is viable at this resolution.

The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result suggests that texture memory and bandwidth are strained at the highest resolution. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the key specifications that determine these outcomes. The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and 12 threads with the RTX 2060 SUPER's 2176 shading units creates a system that is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls short at 4K with demanding presets.