Palworld

Palworld’s measured performance with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the data indicating a strong balance between the CPU and GPU components. The results show a clear trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly between settings presets, suggesting that the game’s engine and the selected quality level determine which component becomes the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a classic rendering load progression. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 299 FPS, which is an exceptionally high ceiling. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average to 197 FPS, a reduction of 102 FPS or about 34%. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls further to 109 FPS, which is 55% lower than the 1440p figure and 64% lower than the 1080p figure. This sharp decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is being pushed much harder, while at 1080p, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are likely the limiting factor, as the frame rate ceiling is high but not infinite.

The scaling pattern shifts with higher quality presets. At Medium settings, the averages are 242 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 82 FPS (34%), and from 1440p to 4K is 71 FPS (44%). This suggests that the Medium preset still allows the CPU to flex its muscles at lower resolutions, but the GPU load becomes more dominant as pixel count increases. At High settings, the numbers are 186 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. The relative drops are 34% and 45%, respectively, showing a similar trend to Medium but with lower absolute numbers.

Ultra settings present the most interesting scaling story. The averages are 141 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 48 FPS (34%), and from 1440p to 4K is 41 FPS (44%). This consistent percentage drop across all presets—roughly one-third between 1080p and 1440p, and nearly half between 1440p and 4K—strongly implies that the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated at higher resolutions. The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the frame rate drops to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider smooth. The consistent scaling percentages across presets indicate a well-behaved engine where the resolution has a predictable impact on performance, but the absolute numbers at 4K reveal that even a high-end GPU struggles with the most demanding settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 in multi-core and 3072 in single-core, which indicates strong multi-threaded performance for a 6-core part. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, which is ample for gaming workloads. The data shows that this CPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low (299 FPS) and 1080p Medium (242 FPS).

In Palworld, which is a survival game that often involves many entities and physics calculations, the CPU’s 12 threads are likely well-utilized. The single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 3072, is strong enough to handle the game’s main thread logic, while the multi-core score of 21765 suggests it can manage background simulation tasks. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is keeping up with the GPU’s output, as the FPS is very high. However, the 299 FPS at Low settings is still below what a higher-end CPU might achieve, suggesting the 7400F’s 6 cores are a mild limitation at the lowest settings. When compared to its nearest rivals, the 7400F is within 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, and 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-14600T, indicating that its processing power is very much in the mainstream high-performance tier.

The CPU’s role becomes less critical as resolution increases. At 4K, the frame rates are significantly lower (52-109 FPS), and the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU has more headroom to feed frames that the GPU cannot render quickly enough. The data shows that the 7400F is a capable partner for the RTX 5070 Ti, providing enough throughput to avoid major CPU-bound scenarios at 1440p and 4K, but it does show signs of being the primary limiter at 1080p with lower settings, where the frame rate ceiling is high.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz. The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49957. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6604, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 225122. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the dominant component in determining Palworld’s performance at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s memory configuration is particularly relevant for Palworld. The game’s open-world nature with many textures and assets can benefit from the 16 GB VRAM, which is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested. The bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s is substantial and supports the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. However, the data shows a significant performance drop at 4K, where the GPU’s raw compute power (43.94 TFLOPS FP32) is being taxed. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 52, which is a 63% drop from the 1080p Ultra average of 141 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s processing capability, not its memory bandwidth, is the primary constraint at 4K.

The GPU’s performance relative to its rivals is interesting. The RTX 5070 Ti is within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and 0.4% of the Intel Arc A550M, but it is 2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 3.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. This positioning suggests that while the RTX 5070 Ti is a high-end GPU, its performance in synthetic benchmarks is not overwhelmingly superior to previous-generation flagships. In Palworld, this translates to strong but not class-leading performance, with the GPU’s role being most pronounced at 4K where the FPS drops below optimal playability on Ultra settings. The data implies that the RTX 5070 Ti is best utilized at 1440p, where it can deliver high frame rates (123-197 FPS) across all presets, and at 1080p where it exceeds 140 FPS even on Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded with this combo in Palworld?

A: The highest average FPS is 299, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K on Ultra settings?

A: No, the data shows an average of 52 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and its average benchmark score of 32750 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-14600T.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth, and does it seem sufficient for Palworld?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The data suggests this is sufficient, as performance drops at 4K are more likely due to compute limits rather than memory constraints.

Q: At which resolution does the CPU become the primary limiting factor?

A: The data suggests the CPU is most likely the limiting factor at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 299 FPS, a ceiling that is high but still below what a stronger CPU might achieve.

Q: Is there a significant FPS difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the difference is 30 FPS, with High averaging 123 FPS and Ultra averaging 93 FPS at 2560x1440.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers an average of 242 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, while High provides 186 FPS and Ultra delivers 141 FPS. All presets at 1080p are above 140 FPS, so the choice is between visual fidelity and maximum smoothness. The data suggests that Medium is a sweet spot, offering a 56 FPS increase over High while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over Low (299 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 160 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz displays, while High averages 123 FPS and Ultra averages 93 FPS. The Medium preset is recommended for a balance of quality and performance, as it stays well above 144 FPS. High is also viable for those prioritizing visuals, as it remains above 120 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is playable at 93 FPS but is less suitable for competitive play.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Low preset averages 109 FPS, which is playable but visually basic. Medium averages 89 FPS, which is good for a cinematic experience. High averages 68 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 52 FPS, which is below it. The data indicates that Medium is the best choice for 4K, providing a 21 FPS improvement over High while maintaining a higher visual fidelity than Low. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K unless a lower frame rate is acceptable, as the 52 FPS average may result in noticeable stutters. Overall, the Medium preset across all resolutions appears to be the most balanced, delivering high frame rates while retaining sufficient graphical detail, as evidenced by the consistent performance margins it offers over High and Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low settings produce an average of 299 FPS, the Medium settings produce an average of 242 FPS with a minimum of 206 FPS and a maximum of 279 FPS, the High settings produce an average of 186 FPS, and the Ultra settings produce an average of 141 FPS. The data shows a clear hierarchy, with Low being the fastest and Ultra being the slowest, but all presets at 1080p deliver frame rates well above 140 FPS, indicating that the combo is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low settings average 197 FPS, the Medium settings average 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS, the High settings average 123 FPS, and the Ultra settings average 93 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a good balance, with a minimum FPS of 136 that is still above the 60 FPS threshold. The High and Ultra presets are also playable, but the frame rate drops below 120 FPS for High and below 100 FPS for Ultra, which may be noticeable on high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the Low settings average 109 FPS, the Medium settings average 89 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, the High settings average 68 FPS, and the Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, while the High preset is borderline, and the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings at 4K (75 FPS) shows that even the worst-case frame rates are acceptable, whereas the lack of min/max data for other presets suggests that only the Medium preset was recorded with those details, which may indicate more consistent performance at that setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 272nd out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the top 9.2% of all configurations. This rank is determined by the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, and it reflects the combo’s strong overall performance. The high rank is supported by the fact that the combo achieves over 100 FPS at 1080p on all presets and over 90 FPS at 1440p on Medium and above. The primary weakness is at 4K Ultra, where the 52 FPS average pulls the overall score down, but this is a common limitation for most systems at that extreme setting.

Relative to other combos, this pairing is competitive. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking both contribute to a system that is well above average. The combo’s rank of 272 suggests that it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 272 configurations achieving better results. This is likely due to the balance between the CPU and GPU, as neither component is severely mismatched for the other. The data implies that this combo is a solid choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and it can handle 4K at Medium settings. The rank also indicates that while the RTX 5070 Ti is a high-end GPU, it is not the absolute fastest, as there are 271 other combos that surpass it in Palworld, likely featuring more powerful GPUs or CPUs that can push higher frame rates at lower resolutions.