Palworld

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER occupies the 467th position out of 2,944 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the 84th percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result that puts the combo comfortably in the upper tier of systems capable of running the survival title. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is dramatically holding back the other, though the data suggests the GPU is the more influential factor in determining final frame rates at higher resolutions.

Within the context of the CPU's broader benchmark standings, the Ryzen 7 9700F achieves a 94th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals are extremely close: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by a mere 0.2%, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF leads by 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% behind, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% behind. This clustering indicates that the 9700F is squarely in the competitive mid-to-high-end desktop CPU segment, and in Palworld, it provides ample headroom for the GPU to operate without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The GPU itself, the RTX 4070 SUPER, holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 0.1% lower, and the RTX 4090 Mobile at 1% lower. The performance parity with these cards in synthetic benchmarks translates into a real-world Palworld experience where the combo ranks well above the median, delivering playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings tested.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD104 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications are directly relevant to Palworld's performance, as the game's open-world environments and creature-populated areas place significant demands on both rasterization and memory throughput.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient across all tested resolutions and settings in this data set. At 4K Ultra, the combo still manages an average of 48 FPS, indicating that VRAM is not being exhausted to the point of catastrophic frame drops. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s supports the game's texture streaming and asset loading, particularly at higher resolutions where the demand for bandwidth scales with pixel count.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). In Palworld, these specs drive the rendering of the game's stylized but dense environments. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are available for any ray-traced or DLSS-enhanced workloads, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these features were enabled.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is largely responsible for feeding frames, and the GPU easily keeps up. At 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the frame rates drop accordingly, which aligns with the benchmark results showing a 4.4x difference between the highest and lowest FPS values across all settings at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern for the RTX 4070 SUPER and Ryzen 7 9700F combo in Palworld. At 1080p, the average frame rates are exceptionally high: 276 FPS on Low, 224 FPS on Medium, 172 FPS on High, and 131 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 182 FPS (Low), 147 FPS (Medium), 113 FPS (High), and 86 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the averages fall to 101 FPS (Low), 82 FPS (Medium), 63 FPS (High), and 48 FPS (Ultra).

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings shows the following reductions: Low settings drop from 276 FPS to 101 FPS (a 63% reduction), Medium drops from 224 FPS to 82 FPS (a 63% reduction), High drops from 172 FPS to 63 FPS (a 63% reduction), and Ultra drops from 131 FPS to 48 FPS (a 63% reduction). These consistent reductions indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the percentage drop is nearly uniform across all settings. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the reductions would be less severe as resolution increases, because the GPU would have more time to wait for CPU data.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the combo is largely CPU-bound at lower settings, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The 1440p Medium setting provides a good balance, with an average of 147 FPS and a minimum of 125 FPS, indicating that the system can maintain high frame rates without significant dips in demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Palworld?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1440p offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance. At 1440p High, the combo averages 113 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while 4K drops to 63 FPS on High settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 0.2% lower. The RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% lower.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F a good match for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data indicates a strong pairing. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all processors, and the GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. In Palworld, the combo ranks 467th out of 2,944 combos, suggesting no significant bottleneck at any tested resolution.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 276 FPS. At 1080p Medium, it averages 224 FPS, and at 1080p High, it averages 172 FPS. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average remains high at 131 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4,691 on PassMark single-thread tests and 36,470 on PassMark multithread tests. The single-thread score is notable for gaming, as Palworld's physics and game logic rely heavily on single-threaded performance.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures recorded for this combo?

A: The only settings with recorded minimum FPS values are Medium at each resolution: 190 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. These figures provide a floor for performance in the most demanding scenes at those settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it features 32 MB of shared L3 cache, plus 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

In Palworld, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics calculations, and the management of the large number of creatures and objects in the world. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing capability for the game's multithreaded tasks, while the 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-threaded performance for the main game loop. This is reflected in the PassMark benchmarks: 120,788 in integer math, 77,955 in floating-point math, and 21,488 in data encryption, all of which indicate robust computational throughput.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it at a 94th percentile ranking, with an average score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% lower), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% lower), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% lower). This clustering shows that the 9700F is competitive with high-end desktop and mobile HX processors from the previous generation.

The CPU's influence on Palworld's frame rates is most apparent at 1080p, where the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 276 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output in this game. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's contribution to the final FPS diminishes. However, the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that frame times remain consistent, as evidenced by the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings: 190 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS gaming experience at 4K, the High preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 63 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers 82 FPS, providing additional headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual quality difference may not be significant enough to justify the lower preset for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset is recommended for a balance of visual fidelity and performance, delivering 113 FPS on average. The Ultra preset at 1440p still achieves 86 FPS, which is acceptable for competitive play, but the drop from 113 FPS to 86 FPS may not be worth the marginal visual improvements. For users with high refresh rate monitors (144 Hz or higher), the Low preset at 1440p delivers 182 FPS, which is suitable for maximum smoothness.

At 1080p, all settings are playable, with even the Ultra preset averaging 131 FPS. For esports-style play or maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 276 FPS is the clear choice. The Medium preset at 224 FPS and High at 172 FPS are also excellent options for users who want higher visual quality without sacrificing the high frame rate advantage.

The data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, as it results in a 24% reduction in FPS compared to High at 1080p (from 172 FPS to 131 FPS), a 24% reduction at 1440p (from 113 FPS to 86 FPS), and a 24% reduction at 4K (from 63 FPS to 48 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings yield 276 FPS, Medium settings yield 224 FPS (with a minimum of 190 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS), High settings yield 172 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 131 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium indicates that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate rarely drops below 190 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 182 FPS, Medium at 147 FPS (minimum 125 FPS, maximum 170 FPS), High at 113 FPS, and Ultra at 86 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 34% reduction in FPS at Low settings (from 276 FPS to 182 FPS), a 34% reduction at Medium (from 224 FPS to 147 FPS), a 34% reduction at High (from 172 FPS to 113 FPS), and a 34% reduction at Ultra (from 131 FPS to 86 FPS). This consistent 34% reduction across all settings indicates a uniform GPU scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 101 FPS, Medium at 82 FPS (minimum 70 FPS, maximum 94 FPS), High at 63 FPS, and Ultra at 48 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a 45% reduction in FPS at Low settings (from 182 FPS to 101 FPS), a 44% reduction at Medium (from 147 FPS to 82 FPS), a 44% reduction at High (from 113 FPS to 63 FPS), and a 44% reduction at Ultra (from 86 FPS to 48 FPS). The slightly smaller reduction at Low settings (45% vs 44%) suggests that the CPU begins to play a more significant role at lower settings, where the GPU has less work to do.

The Medium preset is the only setting with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values at all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 190-258 FPS; at 1440p, it is 125-170 FPS; and at 4K, it is 70-94 FPS. These ranges indicate that the frame times are relatively stable, with the minimum being 15% lower than the average at 4K (from 82 FPS to 70 FPS), 15% lower at 1440p (from 147 FPS to 125 FPS), and 15% lower at 1080p (from 224 FPS to 190 FPS). This consistency suggests that the combo handles Palworld's workload without significant frame pacing issues.