Palworld

Palworld, the creature-collecting survival game, presents an intriguing case for hardware analysis. The pairing of an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a broad range of performance across different resolutions, but the data reveals a clear story about where the bottlenecks lie and how to best configure the game for a smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking observation from the benchmark data is the non-linear scaling of frame rates as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is absolutely crushing it. With the High preset, the average frame rate is 172 fps. Jumping to 1440p, that average drops to 113 fps, representing a 34 percent decrease. Moving to 4K, the average falls to 63 fps, a 44 percent drop from the 1440p figure. This aggressive scaling is a classic sign of the load shifting onto the graphics card. At 1080p, the GPU is likely not the limiting factor, so the frame rate is driven by the CPU. As resolution climbs, the GPU's workload per frame increases, and performance becomes more dependent on the graphics card's raw throughput.

This is even more evident when looking at the Low preset. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate is 276 fps. At 1440p, it's 182 fps, and at 4K, it's 101 fps. The margin between 1080p and 1440p is around 34%, and 1440p to 4K is around 45%. This is a significant drop, and it's the kind of scaling you'd expect when the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The fact that the Low preset still produces nearly 300 fps at 1080p indicates that the CPU is able to feed the GPU well at lower resolutions, but the GPU is still scaling down as the pixel count increases.

The data strongly suggests that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the sole limiting factor. The 4K Ultra result of 48 fps is nearly a 50% reduction from the 4K High result of 63 fps, and this is a pattern that holds across all resolutions. The gap between the High and Ultra presets is substantial, and this is a clear indication that the added graphical detail is too much for the GPU to handle at this resolution, even though it's a high-end card.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 650th out of 3711 tested combos for Palworld. This puts it in the top 17.5% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing. The comboRankInGame of 650 out of 3711 means it outperforms the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings that have been tested in this game. This is a significant achievement, considering that the CPU is a relatively older, 6-core part, and the GPU is a high-end card.

The data shows that this combo is not just a mid-tier performer; it is a highly capable setup that can handle Palworld at very high frame rates at 1080p, and it can deliver a playable experience at 4K with some settings tweaking. The rank indicates that it is a well-balanced pairing, not being held back by one component or the other. For the majority of users, this performance level is more than sufficient for smooth and responsive gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Palworld?

A: The data indicates that at 1080p High, the average frame rate is 172 fps, which is very high. This suggests that the CPU is still able to feed the GPU at this resolution. However, at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 48 fps, which is a clear sign that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU. So, the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions, but it may be at lower resolutions with less demanding settings.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Palworld with this setup for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: For a 144Hz monitor, the data shows that at 1440p High, the average frame rate is 113 fps, which is below the 144Hz mark. However, at 1080p High, the average is 172 fps, which is above 144Hz. If you want to use a 144Hz monitor, the 1080p resolution with High settings is the best choice, as it will fully use the monitor's capability. At 1440p, you would need to lower to Medium settings to get 147 fps, which is above 144Hz.

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

A: Yes, but with some caveats. At 4K High, the average frame rate is 63 fps, which is playable for many gamers. At 4K Medium, the average is 82 fps, which is also quite smooth. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 48 fps, which may be below the target for some. To get a consistent 60 fps at 4K, you would need to use the Medium or High preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600's performance affect the game's frame rates?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has a 6-core, 12-thread design with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Palworld, the data shows that the highest 1080p frame rate is 276 fps at Low settings, which is a very high value. This indicates that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates, but the game is not heavily CPU-dependent, as the GPU is the main bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the difference in frame rates between the High and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 4K, the High preset averages 63 fps, while the Ultra preset averages 48 fps. This is a difference of 15 fps, or a 24% drop in performance. This is a significant margin, and it suggests that the Ultra preset adds a considerable load to the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measurement data for the Palworld with AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is as follows:

At 1080p:

• Low: 276 fps average
• Medium: 224 fps average (190 min, 258 max)
• High: 172 fps average
• Ultra: 131 fps average

At 1440p:

• Low: 182 fps average
• Medium: 147 fps average (125 min, 170 max)
• High: 113 fps average
• Ultra: 86 fps average

At 2160p (4K):

• Low: 101 fps average
• Medium: 82 fps average (70 min, 94 max)
• High: 63 fps average
• Ultra: 48 fps average

The data shows a clear trend: the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra presets grows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 145 fps. At 1440p, it's 96 fps. At 4K, it's 53 fps. This is because the Ultra preset's graphical demands are more taxing on the GPU, so the relative impact is more significant at lower resolutions where the GPU is already the limiting factor.

The Medium preset at 1080p yields 224 fps average with a minimum of 190 and a maximum of 258, making it a very smooth experience. The 1440p Medium preset provides 147 fps average, which is still a high frame rate. The 4K Medium result of 82 fps is also very playable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed "Vermeer," with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4-3200 dual-channel memory. The CPU is a solid mainstream part, and its performance in Palworld is demonstrated by the high frame rates at 1080p.

At 1080p Low, the system can hit 276 fps, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the game engine at high speeds, but the game is not heavily CPU-bound. The 3DMark scores for the CPU are 882 for single-thread and 5659 for max-threads, which is a strong showing for a 6-core part. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18309, and the single-core score is 2584, which is decent but not advanced. The Geekbench scores are 1936 single-core and 9158 multi-core, and the PassMark multi-thread score is 21541, with a single-thread score of 3256.

The CPU's performance is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a better-than-average performer. It is closely matched with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (deltaPct 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (deltaPct 0.2%). The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for modern games, and Palworld is no exception. The data shows that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at higher resolutions, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's high frame rates at 1080p indicate that it can handle high refresh rate gaming, but the GPU's capability will always be the primary factor at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal settings for this setup depend on the resolution and the target frame rate.

For 1080p, the data shows that the High preset at 172 fps is a great choice for a high refresh rate monitor. The Medium preset at 184 fps is even better if you want to maximize frame rates, but the difference between Medium and High is only 12 fps. The Ultra preset at 131 fps is still very smooth, but the visual difference between High and Ultra may not be worth the 41 fps drop. The Low preset at 276 fps is only for the most competitive players, but it will produce a large frame rate advantage. The best experience for most players would be the High or Medium preset, as they offer a superb balance of visual quality and performance.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 147 fps is the best choice if you have a 144Hz monitor, as it can reach the refresh rate. The High preset only provides 113 fps, which is below 144Hz. If you prefer more visual fidelity and can tolerate a lower frame rate, the High preset is still solid. The Ultra preset at 86 fps is playable, but it's not as fluid. The Low preset at 182 fps is for competitive play, but the visual quality is low.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 82 fps is the best option, as it provides a smooth experience. The High preset at 63 fps is also playable, but it's not as smooth. The Low preset at 101 fps is the highest, but you lose a lot of visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 48 fps is not ideal, as it is below 60 fps. The best experience at 4K is the Medium preset, which offers a good balance of performance and quality.

In summary, for 1080p, the High preset is the recommended choice. For 1440p, the Medium preset is the best for high refresh rates, and the High preset is also viable. For 4K, the Medium preset is the best for a smooth experience, while the High preset is acceptable if you want more visual quality. The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution if you want to maintain a high frame rate.