Palworld

Palworld pairs the 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with the 8 GB AMD Radeon RX 7600, and the measured frames per second reveal a configuration that is consistently bound by the graphics card. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the CPU’s substantial thread count and high boost clock provide ample headroom, while the GPU’s 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM become the decisive factor as resolution and detail levels rise. This combination ranks 1159th out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, a position that reflects the GPU’s mid-range standing rather than any CPU limitation.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Palworld?

A: The highest measured average is 157.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only preset that pushes the frame rate past 150, and it indicates the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution and detail level.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 49062, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K’s 49166. It also trails the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.6% and the AMD EPYC 4345P by 1.1%, while outperforming the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile relative to all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating it performs better than a majority of cards but is not a high-end part. Its average benchmark score is 20258, which is 0.6% higher than the RX 7600 XT’s 20146 but 1.3% lower than the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile’s 20534.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 95.1 at 1920x1080 to 61.5 at 2560x1440, then to 34.8 at 3840x2160. This represents a 63.4% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a steep decline that points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 84.4 FPS, which is substantially higher than High’s 61.5 FPS and Ultra’s 46.1 FPS. Medium offers a smooth frame rate while still providing better visual fidelity than Low, which hits 101.5 FPS but sacrifices detail.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded score?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X scores 38607 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5450 in single-core, a ratio of roughly 7.1:1. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 45424 versus 3470 for single-thread, confirming that the 32 threads provide a massive scaling advantage in heavily parallel workloads.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the limiting component in this pairing, and the measured data makes this clear. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and its boost clock reaches 2655 MHz. These specifications place it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, which aligns with the frame rates seen in Palworld.

At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 157.2 FPS, showing it can handle light loads with ease. However, the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a constraint at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 24 FPS, a figure that is effectively unplayable and demonstrates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and capacity are overwhelmed. The RX 7600’s nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT, scores only 0.6% higher in average benchmarks, yet the 7600 XT typically has more VRAM; this difference is not captured in the synthetic score but would likely matter in Palworld’s open-world environments.

The GPU’s 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are adequate for 1080p gaming, but the 128-bit memory interface is narrow compared to higher-tier cards. This is why the frame rate drops from 124.7 FPS at 1080p Medium to 47.2 FPS at 4K Medium — a 62.2% decline. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, is never the bottleneck in these tests, as evidenced by the consistent scaling of FPS with resolution changes, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions follows a predictable pattern of GPU-bound performance. Starting at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 157.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low reduces this to 101.5 FPS, a 35.4% drop. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 58.6 FPS, which is a 62.7% reduction from 1080p.

This scaling becomes more severe at higher settings. At Ultra, 1080p yields 71 FPS, 1440p drops to 46.1 FPS, and 4K plummets to 24 FPS. The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K is 66.2% at Ultra, compared to 62.7% at Low. This indicates that as settings increase, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are taxed more heavily, resulting in a steeper performance cliff at 4K.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 9 5950X is not contributing to these frame rate drops. A CPU-bound system would show similar FPS across resolutions, but here the numbers decline consistently with pixel count. The 5950X’s boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 64 MB of L3 cache provide more than enough processing power to feed the RX 7600 at all tested settings. The limiting factor is clearly the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, which cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In Palworld, this combination of the Ryzen 9 5950X and RX 7600 ranks 1159th out of 1718 tested combos. This places it in approximately the 67th percentile of all configurations, meaning about a third of tested systems perform worse. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range position; the CPU is a high-end part that ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, but it cannot compensate for the graphics card’s limitations in this game.

The combo’s rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p High, it achieves 95.1 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional for a system with a top-tier CPU. The gap between the CPU’s synthetic performance and the in-game results highlights how Palworld is heavily GPU-dependent. The 5950X’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600K, have similar average scores (49166 vs 49062), but in Palworld, the GPU choice matters far more than the CPU’s 0.2% synthetic delta.

Compared to other combos in the database, this rank suggests that users would need to lower settings or resolution to achieve higher frame rates. The 1159th position is not a poor showing, but it is clear that the RX 7600 holds this system back from the upper echelons of performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 157.2 FPS, Medium yields 124.7 FPS, High hits 95.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 20.7% reduction, while moving from High to Ultra costs 25.3% of the frame rate. All of these figures are playable, with even Ultra surpassing 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more varied. Low settings maintain 101.5 FPS, which remains smooth. Medium drops to 84.4 FPS, a 16.9% reduction from Low, and High falls to 61.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra, however, drops to 46.1 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid and indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely disappointing. Low settings achieve 58.6 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium falls to 47.2 FPS, High to 34.8 FPS, and Ultra to 24 FPS. These numbers show a consistent decline of roughly 20-30% between each preset, with Ultra being nearly unplayable. The 4K results confirm that this combo is not suited for high-resolution gaming in Palworld, as even Low settings cannot maintain a solid 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience at 1920x1080, the High preset at 95.1 FPS is the recommended choice. It provides a good balance between visual quality and performance, staying well above the 60 FPS target. Ultra at 71 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visuals, but the 25% drop from High may not be worth the marginal graphical improvement.

At 2560x1440, Medium is the optimal setting. It delivers 84.4 FPS, which is smooth and responsive, while High at 61.5 FPS is acceptable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Low at 101.5 FPS is the choice for competitive play, but the visual compromise is significant. Ultra at 46.1 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset provides a consistently smooth experience. Low at 58.6 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but it still dips below 60 FPS. Medium at 47.2 FPS and High at 34.8 FPS are too slow for enjoyable gameplay, and Ultra at 24 FPS is effectively a slideshow. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept significant compromises in settings.

Overall, the data supports using Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p as the best settings for this combo. These presets maximize the frame rate while retaining enough visual detail to appreciate Palworld’s world. The RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for these configurations, but pushing to 4K exposes its limitations.