Palworld

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Palworld on this AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination show a predictable but steep decline as resolution climbs. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 93.7 FPS on average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 61.2 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. Pushing further to 4K High yields just 36.8 FPS, which is about 60% below the 1080p figure. This scaling curve indicates that the render load is expanding rapidly with pixel count, and the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at 4K. At 1080p, Low delivers 152.1 FPS while Ultra manages 71.7 FPS — a difference of 80.4 FPS. At 1440p, the spread is 102.6 FPS for Low versus 44.5 FPS for Ultra, a 58.1 FPS gap. At 4K, Low hits 53.8 FPS and Ultra falls to 29 FPS, leaving only 24.8 FPS between the extremes. This compression at 4K suggests that even the Low preset is heavily taxing the GPU at that resolution, leaving little headroom for higher quality settings.

The data shows that 1440p High is the first resolution/settings combo where the system begins to struggle for 60 FPS, landing at 61.2 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result of 71.7 FPS is more playable than 1440p High, which is a useful reference point for users prioritizing smoothness over resolution. The 4K results, regardless of preset, fall below 54 FPS, indicating that 4K is not a viable target for this pairing in Palworld, even on Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory operates at 1750 MHz, effectively 14 Gbps. The GPU has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. These specifications place the card in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at 19706 (0.3% slower), the RTX 2070 at 19680 (0.5% slower), and the Quadro K5200 at 19623 (0.8% slower). The RTX 2060 SUPER edges out all of these in average score, though by margins of less than 1%.

In Palworld, the GPU's role is evident from the resolution scaling. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (29 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (71.7 FPS) shows a 42.7 FPS penalty for the higher resolution. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely a factor at 4K, where texture data and geometry can exceed what the memory subsystem handles comfortably. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial for a card of this class, but the demands of Palworld's open-world survival gameplay at 4K clearly outstrip what this GPU can deliver at smooth frame rates.

The card's compute capabilities, listed at 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 and 14.36 TFLOPS FP16, support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but not specifically leveraged in the measured results, as the data does not indicate ray tracing or DLSS usage. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s help explain why the card performs adequately at 1080p but falls off sharply at higher resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system hits 124.1 FPS, which is strong for a card in the 63rd percentile, but the 4K Medium result of 42.7 FPS reveals the limits of its 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. It sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24974 (0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 25057 (0.3% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25064 (0.3% faster). The Ryzen 9 6900HX trails at 24897 (0.4% slower).

In Palworld, the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is less constrained. At 1080p Low, the system produces 152.1 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Low result of 53.8 FPS. This 98.3 FPS gap at Low settings suggests that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The 1080p Medium result of 124.1 FPS and 1080p High result of 93.7 FPS further indicate that the processor has ample headroom for this game's simulation and physics workloads.

The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for Palworld's gameplay loop, which involves numerous AI-driven creatures and world interactions. The CPU scores 974 in 3dmark single-thread, 3218 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 3841 in Passmark single-thread. These figures place it well above average for gaming workloads. The multi-threaded scores, such as 22799 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 26825 in Passmark multithread, show that the 6-core/12-thread configuration handles parallel tasks effectively, though Palworld's frame rates at 1440p and 4K are more heavily influenced by the GPU.

The data indicates that at 1440p, the CPU still delivers sufficient performance to allow the GPU to be the bottleneck. The 1440p Low result of 102.6 FPS versus 1080p Low of 152.1 FPS shows a 49.5 FPS drop, which aligns with the GPU's resolution scaling rather than a CPU limitation. Only at 1080p does the CPU's capability become fully apparent, with the system exceeding 150 FPS on Low settings, a result that most mid-range CPUs would struggle to match.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 93.7 at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is a comfortable frame rate for most displays, though not sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming at 144 Hz.

Q: Is 4K playable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 53.8 FPS on Low settings. High settings yield 36.8 FPS, Medium gives 42.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070's 19680. The difference is marginal, so real-world performance in Palworld would be nearly identical.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to the Ryzen 7 2700X?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993 on average, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 7 2700X's 25057. The performance difference is negligible, despite the architectural generation gap.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60 FPS with this setup?

A: At 1440p High, the system achieves 61.2 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS mark. For a more comfortable margin, 1080p Ultra delivers 71.7 FPS, while 1080p High reaches 93.7 FPS.

Q: Does lowering settings from High to Low provide a significant FPS boost?

A: Yes. At 1080p, Low produces 152.1 FPS versus 93.7 FPS on High, an increase of 58.4 FPS. At 1440p, Low gives 102.6 FPS versus 61.2 FPS on High, a gain of 41.4 FPS. At 4K, the boost is 17 FPS, from 36.8 to 53.8 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER configuration is 1080p High. This preset delivers 93.7 FPS, which is smooth for most gameplay scenarios and leaves headroom for demanding moments in Palworld's open world. The jump from Medium (124.1 FPS) to High (93.7 FPS) is a 30.4 FPS cost, but the visual improvement is substantial, making High the sweet spot at 1080p.

For users with 1440p monitors, High settings at 61.2 FPS are just playable, but the margin is thin. Dropping to Medium yields 78.8 FPS, which provides a safer buffer for frame-time spikes while retaining decent visual fidelity. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the recommended choice for this resolution, as the 17.6 FPS gain over High outweighs the minor visual downgrade.

At 4K, no preset provides an acceptable experience. The highest result is 53.8 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS target and would feel stuttery in fast-paced combat. Ultra at 29 FPS is unplayable, and High at 36.8 FPS is still well below playable thresholds. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept that this hardware cannot handle Palworld at 4K with playable frame rates. The 1080p Ultra setting (71.7 FPS) is a viable alternative for those who prioritize visual quality over resolution, offering a smoother experience than 1440p High while maintaining high fidelity.