Palworld

# Palworld with AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers strong Palworld performance across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear progression where the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part based on the Cezanne architecture, pairs with a 12 GB GDDR6X GPU featuring 5888 shading units and a 192-bit memory bus. Measured results span from 248 FPS at 1080p Low to 43 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating a system capable of high-refresh 1080p play and playable 4K at reduced settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of this CPU-GPU pairing in Palworld?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 902 out of 3711 tested combinations in Palworld, placing it in the top quartile of all tested systems.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20733 on average, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802, -0.3% delta), the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, -0.4%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, -0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, -0.5%). The differences are all within 0.5%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628 average score vs. 37648, a 0.1% delta).

Q: What is the best 1080p measured FPS in this dataset?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 248 FPS average. At Medium settings, it drops to 201 FPS, and at High it runs at 155 FPS.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this combination?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the average FPS is 43, which is below the typical 60 FPS target. However, at 4K High, the average rises to 57 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 73 FPS.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, built on the Zen 3 architecture at 7 nm.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT provides 6 cores and 12 threads from the Zen 3 architecture, running on the Cezanne codename at a 7 nm process node. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, give it enough single-thread throughput for Palworld's simulation-heavy gameplay. The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate solid multi-threaded capability: it scores 17272 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2438 in single-core, while Geekbench shows 7986 multi-core and 1843 single-core. In 3DMark, the 16-thread test yields 5523, and the max-thread test scores 5554, indicating near-linear scaling from 8 to 16 threads.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 74 means it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 20733 places it just 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F, a rival with a nearly identical average score of 20802. This tight grouping suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5600GT will perform almost identically to its nearest competitors. In Palworld, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, as the 1080p Low result of 248 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU with data fast enough to reach high refresh rates. The 1080p Medium result of 201 FPS, with a minimum of 171 FPS, further confirms that even at moderate settings, the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface, while modest by modern standards, does not appear to bottleneck Palworld at the tested settings. The data shows the CPU handling 1080p Low at 248 FPS, which is likely near the upper limit of what this processor can produce in this game. The 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and Cinebench R20 single-core of 1023 suggest that Palworld's primary game logic thread benefits from the 4.60 GHz boost clock, though the game also appears to utilize multiple threads effectively given the strong multi-core scores.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the clear performance driver in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture at a 5 nm process node, the GPU features 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock of 1920 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz enable a peak FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS. The GPU ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648.

In Palworld, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth become critical at 4K resolution. The 12 GB frame buffer allows the game to run at 4K Ultra, though the 43 FPS average at that setting indicates the GPU is heavily loaded. The transition from 1080p to 4K shows the GPU scaling: at High settings, FPS drops from 155 at 1080p to 102 at 1440p and then to 57 at 4K. This pattern of roughly halving at each resolution step-up from 1440p to 4K (102 to 57) demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The GPU's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth proves sufficient for 4K Medium at 73 FPS, suggesting that texture-heavy scenes are handled adequately by the 12 GB VRAM.

The RTX 4070's nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628 (0.1% delta), essentially a tie. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% delta), while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (-1.3% delta), showing the desktop 4070 performs slightly below a mobile 4080 in aggregate benchmarks. In Palworld, the GPU's DirectX 12 performance (PassMark score of 103) and DirectX 11 performance (244) indicate reasonable API utilization, though the game's specific rendering demands are better reflected in the measured FPS data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 902 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the 75.7th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU is not a top-tier part (74th percentile among CPUs), but the GPU's 81st percentile performance compensates, resulting in a system that outperforms most combinations tested. The rank of 902 suggests that the pairing sits above average but not among the elite systems, which would typically feature higher-end CPUs like the Ryzen 7 or Core i7 series paired with the same GPU.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of this combo's ranking, as the CPU's performance is modest relative to its price class. The 0.3% difference between the 5600GT and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, means that swapping the CPU for a similar competitor would not meaningfully change the combo's rank in Palworld. Conversely, the GPU's position at 81st percentile, with the RTX 4070 scoring 37648 on average, provides the majority of the system's gaming capability. The combo rank of 902 out of 3711 means approximately 24.3% of tested combinations outperform it, which is consistent with a mid-range CPU paired with an upper-mid-range GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), with 12 total data points. At 1080p, the system delivers 248 FPS on Low, 201 FPS on Medium (min 171, max 231), 155 FPS on High, and 117 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the results are 163 FPS on Low, 132 FPS on Medium (min 113, max 152), 102 FPS on High, and 77 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the system achieves 91 FPS on Low, 73 FPS on Medium (min 62, max 85), 57 FPS on High, and 43 FPS on Ultra.

The Medium settings rows include minimum and maximum FPS values, which provide insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 171 FPS minimum and 231 FPS maximum show a 60 FPS spread, indicating some variance but generally smooth gameplay. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 113 FPS and maximum of 152 FPS show a tighter 39 FPS range, suggesting more consistent performance at higher resolution. At 4K Medium, the 62 FPS minimum and 85 FPS maximum reveal a 23 FPS range, which is relatively stable given the higher GPU load. The absence of min/max data for other settings means only average FPS is available for those configurations, but the Medium rows demonstrate that the system maintains playable frame rates even in demanding scenes.

The data shows a clear pattern: FPS decreases as both resolution and settings increase, with the largest absolute drop occurring from 1080p Low (248 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (117 FPS), a 131 FPS reduction. From 1080p to 4K at the same settings, the drops are 157 FPS on Low, 128 FPS on Medium, 98 FPS on High, and 74 FPS on Ultra. This suggests that the GPU handles settings changes better at lower resolutions, where the CPU is more likely to be a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, High settings at 155 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh monitors. Ultra at 117 FPS is also viable if maximum visual fidelity is preferred, as it remains above 100 FPS. For 1440p, High at 102 FPS is the recommended sweet spot, offering smooth gameplay with good visuals; Medium at 132 FPS would be better for competitive play, while Ultra at 77 FPS remains playable but shows the GPU beginning to strain. At 4K, Medium at 73 FPS is the best choice for a playable experience, as High at 57 FPS dips below 60 and Ultra at 43 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Low settings are generally unnecessary except for extreme FPS targets, such as 248 FPS at 1080p for esports-style play.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the most consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the min/max values being available for that preset. At 4K Medium, the 62 FPS minimum ensures that even demanding scenes stay above 60 FPS, making it the only 4K setting that reliably maintains playability. For users with high-refresh 1440p monitors, Medium at 132 FPS offers headroom above 120 FPS, while High at 102 FPS still exceeds 100 FPS. The 1080p data indicates that even Ultra settings are not demanding enough to require compromises, making it a resolution where the GPU is underutilized.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component at each resolution. At 1080p Low, the system produces 248 FPS, which drops to 163 FPS at 1440p and 91 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the drops are 155 FPS to 102 FPS (34.2%) and 102 to 57 FPS (44.1%), showing a nearly identical percentage decline across settings. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance ceiling is not reached until very high frame rates.

The ratio of 4K to 1080p FPS at each setting is approximately 0.37 for Low (91/248), 0.36 for Medium (73/201), 0.37 for High (57/155), and 0.37 for Ultra (43/117). This uniform ratio of about 37% suggests that the GPU's workload scales predictably with pixel count, and the CPU does not become a limiting factor even at 1080p Low where FPS reaches 248. If the CPU were a bottleneck at 1080p, the 4K-to-1080p ratio would be higher for Low settings (where CPU load is relatively higher), but the data shows no such divergence. The GPU's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM capacity are sufficient to handle Palworld's textures at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the smooth scaling pattern.

The limiting component analysis shows that at 1080p, neither the CPU nor GPU is fully saturated, as evidenced by the 248 FPS Low result potentially being CPU-limited. However, the consistent scaling to 4K indicates that the RTX 4070's rendering capabilities, including its 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate, determine the frame rate at higher resolutions. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 5554 and 16-thread score of 5523 suggest it can handle the game's multi-threaded workloads without bottlenecking the GPU at 1440p and 4K, where frame rates are lower and CPU demand is relatively smaller.