Palworld

# Palworld with AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a broad range of frame rates in Palworld, from highly playable 4K experiences to triple-digit 1080p performance. This combination sits at rank 310 out of 1,718 tested combos, placing it in the top 18% of all system configurations evaluated for this survival title. The data indicates a system capable of handling the game's demanding open-world environments with consistent fluidity, though settings and resolution choices will significantly shape the final experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS on Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 87.7 FPS, while 3840x2160 Ultra drops to 50.2 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS baseline at Ultra, 1440p is the recommended ceiling.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 50,556 in average benchmark performance, sitting 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (50,598) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50,738). It edges out the Intel Core i7-13850HX by 0.5% and the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 0.8%.

Q: What is the GPU's raw compute capability in this configuration?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER delivers 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz and a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s across a 192-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo averages 62.8 FPS. However, Ultra settings at 4K drop to 50.2 FPS, suggesting High is the practical ceiling for 4K playability.

Q: How much headroom is there at 1080p for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: At 1920x1080, the system averages 173.7 FPS on High and 222.5 FPS on Medium, making it suitable for 144Hz and even 240Hz displays depending on the preset selected.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER falls in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42,576, placing it 0.2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER serves as the primary rendering engine in this configuration, and its memory subsystem plays a pivotal role in Palworld's performance scaling. The GPU comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operating on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration proves adequate for the game's asset streaming demands, as evidenced by the frame rates holding steady across all tested settings presets.

Clock behavior further defines the GPU's contribution. The base clock of 1980 MHz boosts to 2475 MHz under load, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). This boost behavior is consistent with the Ada Lovelace architecture's ability to sustain high clocks during extended gaming sessions, which is critical for a survival title like Palworld where players may spend hours in persistent worlds.

The GPU's compute resources are substantial: 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, complemented by 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores. These specifications translate to a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s. In practical terms, the RTX 4070 SUPER demonstrates a clear scaling pattern in Palworld: moving from Low to Medium settings at 1440p costs approximately 16.5% performance (179.8 to 150.1 FPS), while jumping from High to Ultra costs roughly 20.9% (110.8 to 87.7 FPS). The 4K results show similar scaling but with tighter absolute margins, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The GPU's position relative to its nearest rivals underscores its mid-to-high-end standing. With an average benchmark score of 42,576, it sits 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653) and 0.3% below the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723), while leading the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%. This tight clustering suggests the RTX 4070 SUPER occupies a well-established performance tier, and Palworld's frame rates reflect this positioning.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 310 out of 1,718 tested system configurations in Palworld. This places the pairing in the 82nd percentile of all combos evaluated, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems while still leaving room for higher-end configurations.

Breaking down the ranking, the CPU's contribution is noteworthy. The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, scores in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 50,556. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, posts a nearly identical score of 50,598, a delta of just 0.1%. This negligible difference means CPU-bound scenarios in Palworld will show virtually no distinction between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT trails by 0.4% with a score of 50,738, while the Intel Core i7-13850HX and i9-13980HX follow at 0.5% and 0.8% behind, respectively.

The GPU's 84th percentile standing complements the CPU's 93rd percentile placement, creating a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other. The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42,576 positions it just 0.2% below the RTX A6000, a workstation-class card, and 0.3% below the RX 7650 GRE. This near-parity with higher-tier cards suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking; rather, the overall system balance contributes to the 310th position.

Within the context of Palworld specifically, the combo's rank of 310 out of 1,718 indicates that roughly 1,408 tested configurations deliver higher frame rates. This is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, but it sits comfortably above the median, making it a strong mainstream-to-high-end performer for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals consistent scaling across resolutions and settings, with the system demonstrating its strongest performance at 1080p and its most demanding workloads at 4K Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 274.5 FPS, which represents the ceiling of this configuration's performance in Palworld. Medium settings reduce this to 222.5 FPS, a decrease of 18.9% from Low. High settings further reduce performance to 173.7 FPS, a 36.7% drop from Low. Ultra settings bottom out at 132.4 FPS, which is 51.8% lower than Low but still comfortably above 120 FPS for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low settings average 179.8 FPS, representing a 34.5% reduction from the equivalent 1080p result. Medium settings deliver 150.1 FPS, a 32.5% drop from 1080p Medium. High settings produce 110.8 FPS, a 36.2% decrease from 1080p High. Ultra settings yield 87.7 FPS, which is 33.8% lower than 1080p Ultra. The consistent ~33-36% reduction across all settings when moving from 1080p to 1440p indicates the GPU is scaling linearly with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low settings average 98.8 FPS, which is 45.1% lower than 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 82.8 FPS, a 62.8% reduction from 1080p Medium. High settings deliver 62.8 FPS, a 63.8% drop from 1080p High. Ultra settings average 50.2 FPS, a 62.1% decrease from 1080p Ultra. The larger percentage drops at 4K compared to 1440p indicate that the GPU is becoming increasingly strained at this resolution, though the system still manages playable frame rates on Low through High presets.

The scaling between presets within each resolution follows a consistent pattern. At 4K, the jump from Low to Medium costs 16.2% performance (98.8 to 82.8 FPS), Medium to High costs 24.2% (82.8 to 62.8 FPS), and High to Ultra costs 20.1% (62.8 to 50.2 FPS). At 1440p, the same transitions cost 16.5%, 26.2%, and 20.9% respectively. At 1080p, they cost 18.9%, 21.9%, and 23.8%. This suggests that the Medium-to-High transition is the most expensive in relative terms across all resolutions, while Low-to-Medium is consistently the cheapest.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate threshold.

For 4K displays, High settings at 3840x2160 deliver an average of 62.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. This is the recommended preset for 4K, as Ultra drops to 50.2 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stutter in fast-paced combat or exploration. Medium settings at 82.8 FPS provide additional headroom for players who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity, while Low at 98.8 FPS is available for competitive play or for users with high-refresh-rate 4K panels.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 87.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most players. This is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it maximizes visual quality while maintaining smooth performance. High settings at 110.8 FPS offer a strong alternative for those targeting 100+ FPS, and Medium at 150.1 FPS is ideal for 144Hz monitors. Low at 179.8 FPS is excessive for most displays but available for maximum responsiveness.

For 1920x1080, Ultra settings at 132.4 FPS are recommended for users prioritizing visual quality while maintaining 120+ FPS. High settings at 173.7 FPS are optimal for 165Hz or 180Hz displays, while Medium at 222.5 FPS suits 240Hz monitors. Low at 274.5 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all consumer displays, making it unnecessary except for extreme competitive scenarios.

The data suggests that the best overall experience in Palworld comes from running Ultra settings at 1440p, where the system achieves 87.7 FPS with maximum visual fidelity. This balances the game's visual demands with smooth performance, leveraging the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of VRAM and the Ryzen 9 7900X's strong multi-threaded capabilities. For 4K users, High settings provide the best compromise at 62.8 FPS, while 1080p users can enjoy Ultra at 132.4 FPS without concern.