Palworld

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Palworld reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 144.8 FPS at 1080p to 97.8 FPS at 1440p, then further to 54.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a reduction of approximately 33% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 45% reduction when stepping up to 4K. The pattern is similar across all settings presets, suggesting the game's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count.

The Low settings preset shows the most dramatic resolution scaling behavior. At 1080p, the combo achieves 238.2 FPS, which drops to 155.8 FPS at 1440p and 86.9 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p (about 35%) is slightly larger than the drop from 1440p to 4K (about 44%), indicating that at lower graphical fidelity, the GPU still has headroom at 1080p but becomes increasingly constrained at higher resolutions.

Ultra settings tell a different story. The frame rate falls from 114 FPS at 1080p to 75.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 37.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling — it is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, and it falls below the 40 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable frame pacing. This suggests that at maximum settings and 4K resolution, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 becomes heavily GPU-limited, with the rendering pipeline unable to maintain smooth performance.

The scaling behavior across all settings indicates that Palworld is predominantly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is roughly 124 FPS (238.2 vs 114), while at 4K that gap narrows to 49 FPS (86.9 vs 37.9). This compression of the settings delta at higher resolutions is a classic sign that the GPU is the limiting factor — when the GPU is saturated, changing settings has less impact because the bottleneck is already at maximum capacity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture processor, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability in synthetic benchmarks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 indicate balanced performance that should handle modern game engines well.

In Palworld, which features survival-crafting gameplay with numerous simultaneous entities and physics interactions, CPU performance matters for maintaining consistent frame times. The 3DMark results for the 5700 show a 16-thread score of 6628 and a single-thread score of 901, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The multi-thread performance scales well from 2 threads (1762) to 8 threads (5585), suggesting the processor can effectively utilize its core count when the game demands it.

The data suggests that at 1080p with Low settings, the CPU may become more relevant. The 238.2 FPS average at this configuration is high enough that CPU-side bottlenecking could occur, but the measured results show no signs of severe CPU limitation — the frame rates scale smoothly with resolution changes, which typically indicates the GPU remains the primary constraint even at lower resolutions.

The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27043 (0.7% higher), the Intel Core i7-12700H at 27006 (0.8% higher), and the Intel Core i7-1370P at 26991 (0.8% higher). This places the 5700 in the upper tier of desktop processors, with its 27220 average score slightly exceeding these competitors. For Palworld specifically, the 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's asset streaming and world simulation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves rank 537 out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld. This places the pairing in the 69th percentile of all processor-graphics card combinations tested in this game, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the tested configurations while being surpassed by about one-third.

This ranking is notable given that both components individually sit at or above the 80th percentile in their respective categories — the CPU at 84th percentile and the GPU at 79th percentile. The combined ranking being lower than either individual component percentile suggests that Palworld's performance characteristics may not perfectly align with the strengths of this particular pairing. The game's optimization and engine behavior could be limiting the potential of this hardware combination.

The RX 9070's average benchmark score of 34780 places it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA A2 at 34866 (0.2% higher) and the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 at 34677 (0.3% lower). The GPU's strong compute performance in synthetic tests does not fully translate to top-tier gaming performance in Palworld, as evidenced by the combo ranking.

When considering the combo rank in context, 537 out of 1718 represents a solid mid-to-upper tier placement. The configuration is capable of delivering playable frame rates at most settings and resolutions, but it does not reach the highest echelons of the ranking table. This suggests that while neither component is a bottleneck in isolation, the combination may not be optimally matched for Palworld's specific rendering demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 238.2 FPS, Medium settings yield 190.2 FPS, High settings achieve 144.8 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 114 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming even at maximum quality, and it can approach 240 Hz at the lowest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction. Low settings drop to 155.8 FPS, Medium to 123 FPS, High to 97.8 FPS, and Ultra to 75.5 FPS. The 1440p results are particularly relevant for gamers with 144 Hz monitors — the High settings preset nearly achieves that target, while Medium settings exceed it comfortably.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 86.9 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 70.4 FPS, High to 54.1 FPS, and Ultra to 37.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 40 FPS mark, indicating that this configuration cannot maintain smooth performance at maximum quality in 4K. However, the 4K High result at 54.1 FPS is within the range that many players find acceptable, especially for a survival game where frame pacing may be less critical than in competitive shooters.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-30% from the previous tier. At 1080p, the steps are 238.2 → 190.2 → 144.8 → 114, representing drops of 20%, 24%, and 21% respectively. This uniform scaling suggests the game's settings presets affect the GPU workload in a predictable manner.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory running at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective).

The 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs provide substantial raw compute capability. The GPU achieves 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate, with a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s. These specifications place the RX 9070 in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, with its average benchmark score of 34780 slightly below the NVIDIA A2 at 34866 (0.2% difference) and just above the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 at 34677 (0.3% difference).

In Palworld, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for the game's open-world environments and numerous textures. The memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and geometry data transfer do not become bottlenecks at higher resolutions. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) allows the game to utilize modern rendering features, while Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 provide additional API compatibility options.

The measured performance in Palworld shows that the RX 9070 handles the game well at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but struggles at 4K Ultra. The 37.9 FPS result at 4K Ultra indicates that the GPU's raw compute power is insufficient for the combined demands of 4K resolution and maximum graphical settings in this particular title. However, the 86.9 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates that the GPU retains significant headroom when graphical features are reduced.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Palworld?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 with High settings achieves 97.8 FPS, which balances visual quality with smooth performance. For higher frame rates, 1080p Ultra at 114 FPS or 1080p High at 144.8 FPS are excellent choices.

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

A: The system can play at 4K, but settings must be adjusted. Low settings average 86.9 FPS, Medium 70.4 FPS, and High 54.1 FPS at 3840x2160. Ultra settings at 4K produce only 37.9 FPS, which is below smooth playability.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043), 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006), and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-1370P (26991).

Q: What is the GPU's ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34780. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA A2 at 34866, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: How does this specific CPU-GPU combination rank in Palworld?

A: This combo ranks 537 out of 1718 tested combinations in Palworld, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations. It outperforms about 69% of tested combos.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 238.2 FPS. The smooth scaling across resolutions suggests the GPU remains the primary limiter even at this high frame rate, as CPU bottlenecking would typically show less consistent scaling behavior.