Palworld

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination presents a specific performance profile in Palworld, with the data clearly showing a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The measured results indicate that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s capabilities are more apparent at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the combo’s standing against other tested hardware pairings, and offers practical settings guidance based strictly on the provided figures.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo in Palworld reveals a distinct pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a robust 160 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 100 FPS on High. Moving to 2560x1440, those figures fall to 106 FPS on Low and 66 FPS on High. At 3840x2160, the performance further declines to 59 FPS on Low and 37 FPS on High. This scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops are consistent with the increased pixel workload.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a 34% reduction in average FPS on High settings, from 100 to 66. The jump from 1440p to 4K on High settings is more severe, with a 44% drop from 66 to 37 FPS. This steeper decline at 4K suggests that the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus become significant bottlenecks when handling the higher pixel count and texture demands of Palworld. The data implies that the CPU has sufficient headroom at 1080p, but the GPU is saturated as resolution climbs.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. On Low, the system achieves 160 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K on Low is 63%, which is less severe than the 63% drop on High, but the trend is consistent. On Ultra, the system falls from 76 FPS at 1080p to 50 FPS at 1440p and 28 FPS at 4K, a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This consistent scaling across presets reinforces that the RTX 4060 is the primary determinant of performance, with the CPU’s role diminishing as resolution increases.

Benchmark results indicate that at 1080p, the combination is capable of high refresh rate gameplay on lower presets, but at 4K, even Low settings only produce 59 FPS. The data suggests that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the user would need to consider lower settings or accept the 59 FPS average on Low. At 1440p, Medium settings provide 86 FPS, which is a viable target for most displays. The scaling analysis clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a stretch goal that requires significant settings compromises.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the optimal balance, with Medium settings delivering 86 FPS and High settings providing 66 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 130 FPS on Medium, but the 1440p results offer a better visual-to-performance ratio for most users.

Q: Can this system handle 4K in Palworld?

A: The measured results show 4K performance is limited. On Low settings, the system averages 59 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS, and High settings fall to 37 FPS. Ultra settings produce only 28 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 17639, with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scoring 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scoring 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scoring 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scoring 17509 (0.7% lower). The differences are minimal, indicating similar raw performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s synthetic performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76212, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (76155), 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513), and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (75779). The performance is effectively tied with these competitors.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most consistent frame times?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, it ranges from 111 to 150 FPS with an average of 130. At 1440p, the range is 73 to 98 FPS with an average of 86. At 4K, the range is 40 to 55 FPS with an average of 47. This suggests Medium offers the most stable frame pacing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Palworld?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p. The frame rate drops from 100 FPS at 1080p High to 66 FPS at 1440p High, a 34% reduction that aligns with GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p, the CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom, as evidenced by the high 160 FPS on Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1757 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld. This places the pairing in the 40th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that it performs below the median. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the system is capable but not exceptional for this title. Given that the GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 61, the combo’s lower rank in Palworld suggests the game is particularly demanding on the GPU.

The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 95, which is significantly higher than the GPU’s 61. This discrepancy highlights that the CPU is a high-end component, while the GPU is more mid-range. In Palworld, the combo’s rank of 1757 out of 2944 suggests that the GPU is holding back the system, as the CPU is capable of supporting higher frame rates. The nearest rivals for the GPU, such as the AMD Radeon 780M, have similar synthetic scores, but the RTX 4060’s dedicated memory and bandwidth likely provide a real-world advantage in Palworld.

The rank of 1757 out of 2944 means that 1187 tested combos perform better in this game. This places the combo in the bottom 40% of all configurations. The data suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU limits the overall experience in Palworld. The combo’s performance is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not competitive with higher-end GPU pairings at 4K. The rank is a clear indicator that the RTX 4060 is the weaker link in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings for this combo in Palworld depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 100 FPS, which is excellent for most displays. The Medium preset offers 130 FPS, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The Low preset provides 160 FPS, which is suitable for competitive play, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is playable but not recommended, as the visual improvements over High are marginal.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, providing 86 FPS with a recorded range of 73 to 98 FPS. This offers a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. The High preset at 66 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but it may not be ideal for fast action. The Low preset at 106 FPS is excellent for competitive play, but the visual fidelity is notably lower. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that only the Low preset is viable for a consistent experience, with an average of 59 FPS. The Medium preset at 47 FPS is borderline playable, but the frame rate is inconsistent, with a range of 40 to 55 FPS. The High preset at 37 FPS is not recommended, and the Ultra preset at 28 FPS is unplayable. For 4K, users should accept the Low preset or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The recommended settings are Medium at 1080p and 1440p, and Low at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Palworld is presented across four settings presets and three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 160 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum values. The Medium preset averages 130 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS. The High preset averages 100 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum. The Ultra preset averages 76 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 106 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum. The Medium preset averages 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS. The High preset averages 66 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum. The Ultra preset averages 50 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 59 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS. The High preset averages 37 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum. The Ultra preset averages 28 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum.

The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the average FPS decreases across all presets. The Medium preset is the only one that provides minimum and maximum values, which allows for an assessment of frame time consistency. At 1080p, the Medium preset has a range of 39 FPS, which is relatively stable. At 1440p, the range is 25 FPS, indicating tighter frame pacing. At 4K, the range is 15 FPS, which is the most consistent. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is more uniformly loaded, resulting in more consistent frame times, albeit at lower averages.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The CPU features 64 MB of L3 cache, with 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU has a 5 nm process node and is manufactured by TSMC, with 13,140 million transistors on a die size of 2x 71 mm².

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 42713 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6030 in single-core. It also scores 17939 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 2532 in single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 51405, with a single-thread score of 3907. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 95, placing it in the top 5% of all processors. Its average benchmark score is 76212, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a delta of no more than 0.6%.

In Palworld, the CPU’s role is to support the GPU by providing enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves 160 FPS on Low settings, which is a high frame rate that requires significant CPU work. The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads are more than sufficient for Palworld, which is not known for being heavily multi-threaded. The high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which is beneficial for the game’s physics and AI calculations.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Palworld, as the frame rate scales predictably with resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s high percentile rank and benchmark scores indicate that it has ample headroom for this game. The combo’s rank of 1757 out of 2944 in Palworld is likely due to the GPU’s limitations, not the CPU. The Ryzen 9 8945HX provides a solid foundation for the RTX 4060, but the GPU’s 8 GB of memory and 128-bit bus width constrain the overall performance at higher resolutions.