Palworld

Palworld pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, a combination that lands at rank 3579 out of 3711 tested combos for this title. The data shows a system positioned in the lower percentile of tested hardware, with the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth creating significant constraints at higher resolutions. The CPU, however, demonstrates strong synthetic potential with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799, suggesting that the graphics card is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, component roles, and scaling behavior to provide a clear picture of what this combo can deliver.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 73, which is the highest result across all tested configurations for this combo.

Q: How does the GTX 1650's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score is 7472, placing it 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 8850M, 0.4% ahead of the Intel UHD Graphics 750, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon R7 350, while being 1% behind the Intel Arc A310.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Palworld among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 3579 out of 3711 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 4th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for this game.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F features 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 128.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the average FPS drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The average FPS drops from 73 at 1920x1080 Low to 27 at 3840x2160 Low, representing a 63% reduction in performance when moving to 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU117 chip, featuring 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 1485 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, delivering 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 4 GB GDDR5 memory runs at 2001 MHz with 8 Gbps effective speed, providing 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth across a 128-bit interface. This memory configuration becomes a critical limitation in Palworld, where higher resolutions and settings demand more VRAM than the card can supply.

The GPU's pixel rate is 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate is 93.24 GTexel/s, which explains the performance scaling seen in the measured data. At 1920x1080, the card manages playable frame rates across most settings, but the 4 GB VRAM capacity is quickly saturated when moving to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 resolutions. The measured FPS shows a clear pattern: at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 13 FPS, while 3840x2160 Low only reaches 27 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is severely constrained at 4K, with the memory bandwidth and capacity acting as primary bottlenecks rather than raw compute power.

The GTX 1650's percentile ranking of 40 places it in the lower half of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 7472. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 8850M with a score of 7447, the Intel UHD Graphics 750 at 7441, and the AMD Radeon R7 350 at 7425, all within 1% of the GTX 1650's performance. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher. These comparisons show that the GTX 1650 sits in a tightly clustered performance tier, but in Palworld specifically, the 4 GB VRAM limitation becomes more pronounced than synthetic benchmarks suggest.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 achieves rank 3579 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld. This places the system in the bottom 3.6% of all tested hardware pairings, indicating that this configuration falls well below the median performance level for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities, as the Ryzen 5 7500F demonstrates strong synthetic performance.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 24964, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H with a score of 24935 (0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25005 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.2% slower), and the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 (0.4% slower). This shows the Ryzen 5 7500F is competitive with mid-range mobile and desktop processors, but the GTX 1650's 40th percentile GPU ranking drags the overall combo rank down significantly.

The disparity between the CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 40th percentile creates an imbalanced system where the graphics card becomes the limiting factor. In Palworld, this manifests as sub-60 FPS at 1080p Medium (59 FPS) and below-30 FPS at 1440p High (30 FPS). The combo rank of 3579 out of 3711 suggests that most other tested combinations deliver better performance in this specific game, likely due to GPUs with more VRAM and higher memory bandwidth.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the GTX 1650 delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 73 FPS, Medium achieves 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, High drops to 45 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. These numbers show a steady decline as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 53% performance reduction. The Medium preset's minimum of 50 FPS suggests that the card can maintain relatively stable frame times at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings average 48 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 and maximum of 45, High reaches 30 FPS, and Ultra falls to 23 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings represents a 34% performance loss, while the same resolution change at High settings shows a 33% drop. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming more constrained as pixel count increases, though the card still manages playable frame rates at Low and Medium settings.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1650 struggles to maintain playable performance. Low settings average 27 FPS, Medium averages 21 FPS with a minimum of 18 and maximum of 25, High drops to 17 FPS, and Ultra falls to 13 FPS. The 4K resolution demands significantly more memory bandwidth and capacity than the 128.1 GB/s and 4 GB VRAM can provide, resulting in frame rates that are below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The difference between 1080p Low (73 FPS) and 4K Low (27 FPS) represents a 63% reduction in average FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Low settings provide the highest average frame rate at 73 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings drop to 59 FPS but offer improved visual quality while remaining close to playable. For users prioritizing frame rate, Low is the safest choice, while Medium represents a balanced option for those willing to accept slightly lower performance.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 48 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium settings drop to 39 FPS, and High falls to 30 FPS. The data suggests that Low is the only setting that maintains consistently playable performance at this resolution, though some users may find Medium acceptable if they can tolerate occasional frame drops below 33 FPS. Ultra at 23 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings deliver playable performance. Low averages 27 FPS, Medium 21 FPS, High 17 FPS, and Ultra 13 FPS. Even the lowest settings fall below the 30 FPS minimum threshold for acceptable gameplay. The data indicates that this combo should not be used at 4K resolution for Palworld, regardless of settings. The 4 GB VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of this game at 4K.

For the best experience, the data supports using Low settings at 1920x1080, which provides the highest average FPS and avoids the VRAM limitations that plague higher resolutions. Medium at 1080p is a viable alternative for users who prioritize visual quality, but the 59 FPS average leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidthchers. Its TDP is 65 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform with PCIe Gen 5 support.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7500F demonstrates strong performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and single-core score of 3218 indicate solid compute capabilities. The Geekbench multi-core score of 12362 and single-core score of 2374 further confirm the CPU's strength. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 974 (single-thread) to 6379 (max-threads), indicating good multi-threaded performance.

However, in Palworld, the CPU's capabilities are largely underutilized due to the GPU bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that performance drops significantly with resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GTX 1650, but as resolution increases, the GPU's limitations become the dominant factor. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking suggests that it could support a much more powerful GPU without becoming a bottleneck in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component clearly. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 73 at 1920x1080 to 48 at 2560x1440 (34% reduction) and then to 27 at 3840x2160 (44% reduction from 1440p). This pattern shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as pixel count increases demand more memory bandwidth and fill rate than the GTX 1650 can provide.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 59 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p (34% drop), and 21 FPS at 4K (46% drop from 1440p). The High preset shows 45 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p (33% drop), and 17 FPS at 4K (43% drop). Ultra settings follow the same trend: 34 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p (32% drop), and 13 FPS at 4K (43% drop).

The consistent 32-34% performance drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and the 43-46% drop from 1440p to 4K, indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s and 4 GB VRAM capacity are the limiting factors. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling would be less pronounced, as the Ryzen 5 7500F has sufficient compute power to handle these resolutions. The data confirms that the GTX 1650 is the constraining component, and users should target 1080p for acceptable performance with this combo.