Palworld

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. This desktop chip sits on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus, delivering up to 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 7700 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136. The 3DMark results show scaling from a single-thread score of 1049 to a max-thread score of 8479, indicating that the processor efficiently utilizes its 16 threads. The PassMark multithread score of 34470 and single-thread score of 4063 reinforce its balanced capability across both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

For Palworld, a survival game that often involves numerous AI-controlled creatures, base building, and physics interactions, the Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads provide substantial headroom. The processor's 16-thread 3DMark score of 8484 and max-thread score of 8479 suggest that even when the game engine spawns multiple simulation threads, this CPU can maintain consistent frame pacing. The processor ranks in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, placing it ahead of most alternatives. Compared to its nearest rivals, it sits virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% slower), while clearly outpacing the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.5% faster) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (1.2% faster) by slight margins.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). Its 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide substantial raw compute power, rated at 52.22 TFLOPS FP32.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's memory configuration is particularly relevant for Palworld, which can exhibit high VRAM usage due to large open-world environments and numerous on-screen entities. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, the card avoids potential frame drops from memory spilling. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 34245 places it in the 88th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (0.2% faster), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (0.4% faster), AMD Radeon RX 7700S (2.1% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (2.9% faster), showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER sits near the top of the performance hierarchy but with close competition.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 196.4 FPS, but this drops to 127.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 70.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 64% performance retention from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions while the Ryzen 7 7700 keeps pace at lower resolutions.

The scaling behavior differs across settings presets. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 314.4 FPS falls to 207 FPS at 1440p (66% retention) and 118 FPS at 4K (38% retention). At Ultra settings, the 1080p score of 150.6 FPS drops to 101 FPS at 1440p (67% retention) and 56.6 FPS at 4K (38% retention). The consistent drop-off pattern across presets suggests that the GPU's rendering pipeline, rather than CPU limitations, governs performance at higher resolutions—the RTX 4080 SUPER's 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 2550 MHz boost clock are strained as pixel count increases.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 113th out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations. This strong ranking reflects the synergy between the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread design and the GPU's high compute throughput. The data indicates that this pairing avoids obvious bottlenecks: at 1080p Medium settings, the 258.4 FPS result shows the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, while at 4K Ultra, the 56.6 FPS result shows the GPU working near its limits.

Compared to other tested combos, this configuration sits well above the median, with the Ryzen 7 7700's 91st percentile CPU standing and the RTX 4080 SUPER's 88th percentile GPU ranking both contributing to the overall placement. The combo's rank of 113 suggests that while there are faster pairings (likely with higher-end CPUs or GPUs), this setup delivers excellent performance for Palworld without requiring flagship components.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 314.4 FPS
• Medium: 258.4 FPS
• High: 196.4 FPS
• Ultra: 150.6 FPS

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 207 FPS
• Medium: 171.5 FPS
• High: 127.9 FPS
• Ultra: 101 FPS

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 118 FPS
• Medium: 94.1 FPS
• High: 70.8 FPS
• Ultra: 56.6 FPS

The data shows a consistent hierarchy across resolutions: Low settings always yield the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases—at 1080p, the difference is 163.8 FPS (314.4 vs. 150.6), while at 4K, it narrows to 61.4 FPS (118 vs. 56.6), indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions regardless of settings.

# Settings Recommendations

For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the Medium preset at 258.4 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, nearly doubling the Ultra preset's 150.6 FPS while retaining most graphical features. At 1440p, the High preset at 127.9 FPS provides a smooth experience well above 60 FPS, while Medium at 171.5 FPS suits those with 165 Hz or higher monitors. The Ultra preset at 101 FPS remains viable for 1440p if visual fidelity is prioritized over frame rate.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 94.1 FPS is the recommended choice, delivering near-60 FPS with room to spare for demanding scenes. High at 70.8 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but may dip below that threshold during intense moments. Low at 118 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the visual trade-offs are significant. Ultra at 56.6 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target and is best avoided unless maximum image quality is essential and frame dips are tolerable.

# FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Palworld at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes, with the Medium preset at 94.1 FPS and High at 70.8 FPS, both exceed the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 56.6 FPS falls slightly short.

Q: What is the best performance setting at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset delivers 258.4 FPS, offering the highest frame rate with moderate visual improvements over Low at 314.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, 0.5% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i9-13905H, and 1.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T.

Q: Is the GPU's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 56.6 FPS showing no memory-related stalls.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 127.9 FPS, which comfortably supports high refresh rate monitors up to 120 Hz.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 113th out of 1718 combos, placing it in the top 6.6% of all tested systems in Palworld.