Palworld

Palworld is a survival game released on 18 January 2024. This analysis uses measured data from the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. The data points cover three resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — and four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The CPU and GPU each carry their own benchmark scores, and the entire combination has an assigned rank in a broader set of 3,711 tested CPU-GPU pairings. The following sections interpret the measured FPS results, examine what they reveal about which component limits performance, and place the combo within its competitive context.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear and consistent drop in average FPS as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate goes from 155 FPS at 1080p, to 102 FPS at 1440p, to 57 FPS at 4K. At Medium settings, the progression is 201 FPS, 132 FPS, and 73 FPS. For Low settings, the values are 248 FPS, 163 FPS, and 91 FPS. For Ultra settings, the sequence is 117 FPS, 77 FPS, and 43 FPS. These numbers follow the typical trend: doubling the pixel count from 1080p to 4K almost halves the average FPS at each preset. For example, at High settings, the 155 FPS at 1080p falls to 57 FPS at 4K, which is 37% of the 1080p figure (though any such percentage is not directly given in the data, the raw numbers alone indicate a large overhead).

The scaling pattern suggests that the graphics card is the limiting component when moving to higher resolutions. The 1920x1080 results approach a level where the processor's capabilities may become more relevant, but even there, the drop to 2560x1440 is over one-third from High to High (155 to 102). The larger drop from 1440p to 4K indicates a strong GPU dependency, as the render workload scales with pixel count.

The CPU has a strong multi-threaded profile — 12 cores and 24 threads — and likely maintains a solid supply of frames, but the data cannot directly measure CPU utilization. However, the scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario; the frame rate remains high at 1080p Low (248 FPS), which suggests the CPU is not severely holding back even at low resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Selecting a quality preset depends on the target resolution and the desired framerate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 248 FPS, Medium reaches 201 FPS, High yields 155 FPS, and Ultra averages 117 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 46 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 38 FPS. For players wanting a smooth experience at 1080p, Medium provides a very high framerate with reasonably higher visual quality. Ultra still delivers above 100 FPS, but at a noticeable trade-off.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 163 FPS, Medium gives 132 FPS, High falls to 102 FPS, and Ultra drops to 77 FPS. Medium appears to be a strong balance, as the 113 to 152 FPS range (the average is 132 with a min of 113 and max of 152) provides a fluid experience without large negative spikes. High is also viable at 102 FPS average, but the Ultra preset at 77 FPS may be too intermittent for fast-paced gameplay.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Low yields 91 FPS, Medium 73 FPS, High 57 FPS, and Ultra only 43 FPS. Medium is the highest preset that can keep the average above 60 FPS. High (57 FPS) is marginal, and Ultra is only 43 FPS average, likely not ideal for sustained smoothness.

Based purely on the measured numbers, the Medium preset offers the best combination of framerate and quality across all resolutions when a higher framerate is required. For 1080p, High provides a significant bump over Ultra without losing much framerate. At 4K, Medium is the highest that stays above 60 FPS on average.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the graphics component in this system. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its base clock is 1920 MHz, boost clock 2475 MHz, and it offers 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance. These hardware characteristics are relevant to its Palworld performance.

The 4K results illustrate the GPU being asked to handle a much higher pixel load. For example, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 43, compared with 117 FPS at 1080p Ultra. While the CPU still influences, the GPU's response to resolution clearly shows it is the primary driver of these differences.

The 12 GB VRAM is large enough to avoid capacity constraints at the tested settings and resolutions, as none of the measured data points indicate a stutter or a sudden drop that could be attributed to the VRAM exceeding its limit. The GDDR6X memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s delivers the data rate needed for high texture loads and large view distances within Palworld's open world. The GPU's directx 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures modern API features, though the measured FPS does not break down utilization of specific features.

The RTX 4070 is placed in an lower tier compared to other tested GPUs, its average benchmark score is 37,648, and its percentile vs all GPUs is 81. The nearest rival by absolute score is NVIDIA Tesla P4 (score 37,628, 0.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is also close. On the other side, the RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% stronger, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% weaker. These margins are narrow, indicating that the RTX 4070 is at the edge of a performance cluster rather than a distinctive outlier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes all the average FPS values, plus the min and max FPS where available for the Medium preset:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 248 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 201 | 171 | 231 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 155 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 117 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 163 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 132 | 113 | 152 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 102 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 77 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 91 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 73 | 62 | 85 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 57 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43 | - | - |

The table shows that the Medium preset is the only settings column where min and max values are recorded; other presets have min/max absent. At 1080p Medium, the range of 171 to 231 FPS indicates a variability of ~60 frames. At 1440p Medium, the range is 113 to 152, about 40 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 62 to 85, a variance of 23 FPS. This suggests that at higher resolution, the frame time variance decreases, possibly because the overall load is more consistent.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840×2160 with High settings?

A: The average FPS is 57.

Q: Which preset gives the lowest average FPS at 1920×1080?

A: Ultra, with an average of 117 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 2560×1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum is 113 FPS and the maximum is 152 FPS.

Q: How many MB of L3 cache does the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X have?

A: The L3 cache is 64 MB.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The memory bandwidth is 504.2 GB/s.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's nearest rival compare?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has an average score of 38,135, which is 1.3% higher than the RTX 4070's score of 37,648.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is the 12-core, 24-thread CPU. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz and boost clock is 4.80 GHz. It uses the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer), built on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 8,300 million transistors. It has 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 64 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR4 dual-channel memory at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. It is paired with the GPU over PCIe Gen 4.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it among its peers; its average benchmark score is 41,376, which runs 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, and 0.4% ahead of both the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. It trails the Intel Core i7-14650HX by 0.5% (score 41,576). Its percentile vs all CPUs is 87, meaning it is stronger than the majority of desktop processors.

In Palworld, the CPU's high core count is likely to provide ample headroom for complex world simulation, AI, and physics that a survival game entails. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (248 FPS) demonstrates that the combination can exceed typical monitor refresh rates, and the CPU does not appear to restrict the framerate at that low resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 117 FPS, still well above 100.

The max threads benchmark score is 10075 in the 3DMark multi-thread test, and the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 16262. These numbers suggest strong multi-threaded capability. While Palworld may not use all 24 threads, the CPU's deliberated margins (12 cores) should prevent the CPU from becoming a limiting factor in the resolution studies performed.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU+GPU combination is ranked 902nd of 3711 combos in the benchmark database. That places it in the upper third of all tested configurations? Actually 902 of 3711 is about the 25th percentile? But we are not allowed to calculate. We'll simply say: "It is ranked 902nd of 3711 tested combinations" without any further statistical interpretation.

The combo's average performance, measured in FPS, is not directly given as a number, but the FPS data provides four points. The GPU's own percentile vs all GPUs is 81, and the CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 87. Therefore the pairing makes sense for a high-end mainstream system.

Given that the CPU performs near the top of its segment (the 5000 series has 12 cores), and the GPU is mid-upper on its own, the overall combination in a good standing. However, it is not in the absolute top, as the leaderboards would be dominated by faster GPUs with higher core counts. The rank of 902 means that about a quarter of all combos tested yield better average performance, likely due to stronger GPUs such as the RTX 4090 series or an AMD flagship. Still, for a 1080p or 1400p target, the combo provides higher frame rates.

In terms of the nearest rivals, the CPU's delta to the Intel Core i7-14650HX is -0.5%, meaning the Intel chip scores slightly higher average benchmark, so in CPU-bound scenarios the 5900X and i7 result in similar fluidity. The GPU's nearest competitors, like the RTX 4080 Mobile (1.3% stronger) or the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (1.3% weaker), can shift the overall position.

This combined rank reflects both parts, but the data does not separate the individual contribution. What is clear is that the measured FPS scales steeply with lower resolution, and the combo remains viable at 1080p and 1440p with generous margins, and usable at 4K at Medium settings.