Palworld

Palworld with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-performing combination that delivers a fluid experience across most settings, though it struggles to maintain a locked 60 FPS at 4K with maximum graphical presets. The pairing ranks in the 83rd percentile for this game, placing it at position 297 out of 1718 tested combos, which indicates it outperforms the vast majority of systems while leaving headroom for more powerful hardware at the top end.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 297 out of 1718 tested combinations places it firmly in the upper tier of systems for Palworld. This position reflects a balanced partnership where the CPU and GPU complement each other, allowing the system to consistently deliver high frame rates without a single component creating a severe bottleneck. The data shows this is not an extreme enthusiast setup, but it is a top-tier configuration that will satisfy most players seeking high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions. The rank suggests that while this system excels in most scenarios, roughly the top 17% of tested combos will provide a better experience, likely those equipped with higher-end graphics cards or newer processors. This is a strong result for a combination that does not represent the absolute modern of hardware, proving that the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 4070 SUPER form a cohesive unit for this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of Palworld's visual performance, equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is well-suited for the game's open-world environments and numerous on-screen objects. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and boosts up to 2475 MHz, with memory running at an effective speed of 21 Gbps. These specifications allow the card to achieve an average benchmark score of 42576, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 SUPER shows a negligible performance difference, with a delta of only -0.2% compared to the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and -0.3% against the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. This indicates that the GPU's raw processing power is highly competitive, and its role in Palworld is to handle the heavy lifting of rendering, which is evident in the significant FPS drops observed when transitioning from Low to Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience for this hardware combination. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 111.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth and responsive gaming session. While the "Medium" preset is slightly less demanding and yields higher frame rates (147.1 FPS at 1440p), the "High" preset provides a superior visual experience without sacrificing fluidity. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves an excellent 175.1 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Conversely, the "Ultra" preset, while playable at 1440p with 86.2 FPS, demands a significant performance cost for marginal visual gains, and at 4K it drops to an average of 45.6 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. For 4K resolution, the "Medium" preset at 80 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains a playable frame rate while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over "Low."

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with the Low preset averaging 278 FPS, Medium at 227.6 FPS, High at 175.1 FPS, and Ultra still achieving a very playable 129.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high, with Low at 183.7 FPS, Medium at 147.1 FPS, High at 111.8 FPS, and Ultra at 86.2 FPS. At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset manages an average of 104.1 FPS, which is still very good, but the performance drops off quickly as settings increase: Medium averages 80 FPS, High averages 62 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45.6 FPS. This data shows a consistent trend where each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames, with the largest relative drop occurring between High and Ultra at 4K, a reduction of 16.4 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to play on an ultra-high refresh rate monitor?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset averages 129.6 FPS, while the High preset reaches 175.1 FPS. This resolution is best for maximizing frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 278 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but not at maximum settings. At 4K, the High preset averages 62 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin at 80 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages only 45.6 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest competitor?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, indicating essentially equivalent performance.

Q: What is the performance cost of the Ultra preset over High?

A: At 2560x1440, enabling Ultra over High reduces the average frame rate from 111.8 FPS to 86.2 FPS, a drop of 25.6 FPS. At 4K, the drop from High to Ultra is from 62 FPS to 45.6 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this graphics card in Palworld?

A: The CPU, with a passmark multithread score of 27988, is strong enough to support the GPU. At lower resolutions and settings (e.g., 1080p Low), the system achieves 278 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit, but at higher settings the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: How does this combo rank overall for this game?

A: It ranks 297 out of 1718 tested combinations, placing it in a strong position, ahead of the majority of systems tested for Palworld.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT serves as a robust foundation for this system, built on the Zen 3 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, combined with 32 MB of L3 cache, provide ample processing power for Palworld's simulation and AI tasks. The CPU's benchmark scores are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. In the broader context, it achieves a percentile rank of 86 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29774. Its closest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, show performance deltas of 0.1% and -0.3% respectively, confirming that the 5800XT is well within the expected performance envelope for its class. While the CPU is very capable, the benchmark data indicates that at 1080p with the Low preset (278 FPS), the system is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU has more headroom. However, this is not a negative aspect, as it shows the CPU is powerful enough to push the graphics card to its limits in most realistic gaming scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p, the performance difference between the Low (278 FPS) and Ultra (129.6 FPS) presets is 148.4 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's ability to render frames rapidly when the resolution is low. When moving to 1440p, the same settings see a reduction: Low drops to 183.7 FPS (a 33.9% decrease from 1080p) and Ultra drops to 86.2 FPS (a 33.5% decrease). This scaling suggests that the system is still well-balanced at 1440p. However, the jump to 4K shows a more dramatic impact. The Low preset at 4K averages 104.1 FPS, which is a 62.5% drop from its 1080p counterpart. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 45.6 FPS, a 64.8% drop. These larger percentage decreases at 4K indicate the GPU is becoming the clear limiting factor, as the demands on the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering capabilities and memory bandwidth increase substantially. The CPU, while still important, has less influence on the final frame rate at this resolution. Therefore, the data indicates that this combo is ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, but at 4K, users must be willing to lower settings to maintain a smooth experience.