Palworld

Palworld’s benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination at rank 1174 out of 1718 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database, meaning it delivers playable but not exceptional performance in this survival title. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the GPU, with the CPU providing ample headroom that is rarely fully utilized.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1174 out of 1718 tested configurations places it in the 32nd percentile of all tested pairings. This is a modest result, but the ranking is a reflection of the GPU's age and position rather than a fundamental flaw in the pairing. The Ryzen 9 9900X is a top-tier processor, sitting in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, which means the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. Instead, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, which resides in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, is the limiting factor. The combination's overall standing is dragged down by the GPU, despite the CPU's high performance. The data indicates that this is a balanced pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it cannot compete with higher-end GPU configurations at 4K. The ranking suggests that users of this combo will need to make significant settings compromises at higher resolutions to maintain smooth frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It features 64 MB of shared L3 cache. In Palworld, the benchmark results show that this CPU has a significant amount of performance headroom. The CPU's average benchmark score is 54450, which is very close to its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681, -0.4%) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (55304, -1.5%). This indicates that the 9900X is performing at the expected level for its class. For Palworld, which is a game that can be sensitive to single-thread performance, the 9900X's strong single-core scores are beneficial. For instance, its 3dmark_single_thread score is 1286, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 6555. This ensures that the game's main simulation thread is well-fed, allowing the GPU to be the primary constraint in most scenarios. The CPU's 24 threads also handle background tasks and the game's world streaming without issue, as evidenced by the high FPS at lower settings where the CPU is more likely to be engaged.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 1650 MHz. The GPU's average benchmark score is 19774, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706, 0.3%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680, 0.5%), showing that it is closely matched with those older or lower-tier cards. In Palworld, the 8 GB VRAM buffer and the GPU's raw compute power are the main limiting factors, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The benchmark results clearly show that the GPU is the bottleneck, as frame rates scale dramatically with both resolution and settings, while the CPU has the headroom to push much higher frame rates. The RTX 2060 SUPER is a capable 1080p card and can handle 1440p with some settings adjustments, but its limitations become very apparent at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo performs well, with an average FPS of 149.5 at Low settings, 125.9 at Medium, 95.1 at High, and 73.3 at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 100.5 at Low, 82.3 at Medium, 64.6 at High, and 49.3 at Ultra. At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit, with average FPS of 57.1 at Low, 44.4 at Medium, 32.4 at High, and 27.3 at Ultra. The data shows a consistent pattern: the frame rate is heavily dependent on the GPU's workload. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 76.2 FPS, while at 4K it is only 29.8 FPS, showing that at higher resolutions the GPU is so saturated that settings changes have a smaller absolute impact. This confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the definitive performance ceiling for this combo.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X bottlenecking the RTX 2060 SUPER in Palworld?

A: No. The benchmark data shows the CPU has significant headroom. The CPU is in the 94th percentile, while the GPU is in the 63rd percentile. The large FPS drops when increasing resolution or settings indicate the GPU is the limiting factor.

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the most comfortable resolution, with all settings presets achieving an average FPS above 73. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset falls below 50 FPS, making High settings a more viable target for a smoother experience.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 54450. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681) and 1.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (55304). It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F (54097).

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774. It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706) and 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680). It is 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19623).

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but only with settings adjustments. The data shows an average FPS of 64.6 at High settings, which is above 60. The Medium preset achieves 82.3 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 100.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 49.3 FPS.

Q: What is the impact of switching from Low to Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 57.1 at Low settings to 27.3 at Ultra settings, a decrease of 29.8 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is heavily strained at this resolution, and even the Low preset is not comfortably above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, the data suggests the "High" preset is the sweet spot for this combo at most resolutions. At 1920x1080, High yields 95.1 FPS, which is a smooth and visually appealing experience. At 2560x1440, High provides 64.6 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold and is the best option for a high-fidelity experience at that resolution. The "Medium" preset is the recommended fallback for users who prioritize higher frame rates, offering 125.9 FPS at 1080p and 82.3 FPS at 1440p. The "Ultra" preset is only viable at 1080p, where it still manages an average of 73.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 49.3 FPS, which is noticeable, and at 3840x2160, it is unplayable at 27.3 FPS. For 4K, even the "Low" preset at 57.1 FPS is not ideal, but it is the only way to approach playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K confirms the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 95.1 at 1080p to 64.6 at 1440p, a 32% decrease, and then to 32.4 at 4K, a 66% decrease from the 1440p figure. At Low settings, the drop is from 149.5 at 1080p to 100.5 at 1440p (33% decrease) and then to 57.1 at 4K (43% decrease from 1440p). The fact that the percentage drop is less severe at Low settings suggests that the CPU can still feed the GPU at lower graphical loads, but the GPU's raw performance ceiling is hit quickly at higher resolutions. The data indicates that the component limiting performance shifts from the GPU at 1080p to being even more severely GPU-bound at 4K, as the CPU headroom is never fully exhausted. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K in Palworld, making 1080p the primary target for this configuration.