Palworld

Palworld on the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination shows a performance curve that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the gap between Low and Ultra presets widening dramatically as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide playable envelope, ranging from 171.1 FPS on Low to 79.3 FPS on Ultra, indicating that even the most demanding settings remain fluid for standard monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates compress downward, with Low producing 112.4 FPS and Ultra dropping to 54.7 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold for High settings at 68.7 FPS. The transition to 3840x2160 exposes the hardware's limits: High settings yield only 39 FPS, while Ultra falls to 31.1 FPS, making 4K a viable option only for those willing to accept sub-60 FPS experiences or drop to Medium for 50.3 FPS. The data suggests that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively gentle, but the jump to 4K imposes a severe penalty, particularly on High and Ultra presets where the average FPS drops by over 40% compared to 1440p, indicating a shift from CPU-bound to GPU-bound behavior as resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a classic pattern of diminishing returns as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the i5-10400F's six cores and twelve threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, are sufficient to feed the RTX 2070 SUPER, allowing the GPU to operate near its maximum potential. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 91.8 FPS, which is substantial but indicates that the CPU can still drive high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 57.7 FPS between Low and Ultra, and the absolute numbers suggest the GPU is starting to take on more responsibility, as the 112.4 FPS Low result is 34.3% lower than its 1080p counterpart. The 4K results are telling: Low produces 61.7 FPS, which is nearly half the 1080p Low figure, while Ultra manages only 31.1 FPS, a 60.8% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score. This steep decline confirms that at 4K, the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors, as the GPU's raw compute of 9.062 TFLOPS cannot sustain high frame rates at that resolution. The data indicates that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p or 1440p, where the balance between CPU throughput and GPU rasterization is more even, while 4K should be reserved for Low or Medium settings if playable frame rates are the priority.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER's specifications play a decisive role in Palworld's measured performance, particularly its memory subsystem and clock speeds. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, which, combined with 2560 shading units, delivers the 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute that drives the simulation. The 8 GB VRAM capacity, paired with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K, where the High preset's 39 FPS and Ultra's 31.1 FPS suggest that texture and geometry data are exceeding the memory's ability to feed the cores efficiently. The GPU's TU104 chip, built on a 12 nm process, is rated for a 215 W TDP, and the benchmark results show that the card's performance scales predictably with settings, but the gap between Medium and High at 4K (50.3 vs 39 FPS) indicates that the extra load from High settings pushes the hardware past its comfort zone. In contrast, at 1080p, the GPU is not the primary constraint, as evidenced by the 107.1 FPS High result, which allows the CPU's 12 MB of L3 cache and DDR4 memory support to keep up without stalling. The data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable 1440p card for this title, but its 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the ceiling for 4K performance, where even Low settings require significant compromises to maintain acceptable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 107.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and provides a smooth experience for fast-paced gameplay, while Ultra at 79.3 FPS still offers excellent fluidity for those who prioritize visual fidelity. For 1440p, High at 68.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it balances visual quality with a frame rate that stays above 60 FPS, whereas Medium at 91.3 FPS is also viable for users who prefer higher refresh rates over graphical detail. At 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings (61.7 FPS) provide a genuinely playable experience, with Medium at 50.3 FPS being acceptable for those who can tolerate slight stutter, but High and Ultra are not recommended due to sub-40 FPS averages. The benchmark results indicate that the best overall experience is at 1440p with High settings, as it offers a 68.7 FPS average that leverages the GPU's strengths without exposing the memory bandwidth limitations that plague 4K. For users with 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is still viable at 79.3 FPS, making it the highest-fidelity option that maintains smooth gameplay, while 4K users should stick to Low or Medium to avoid the severe frame rate drops seen in the higher presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system achieves 107.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates a smooth experience for most players.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K Low preset produces 61.7 FPS, while Medium drops to 50.3 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 39 FPS and 31.1 FPS respectively, making them less playable.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU scores 22206 on average, which is 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670) and 0.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006), but 2.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 112.4 FPS, while Ultra produces 54.7 FPS, a difference of 57.7 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for maximum visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient, as evidenced by the 171.1 FPS Low result. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with the CPU's performance being secondary to the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 68.7 FPS is recommended, as it provides a balance between visual quality and frame rate, staying above 60 FPS while offering better detail than Medium at 91.3 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader database of tested combinations, the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing ranks 1021 out of 1718 combos for Palworld, placing it in the lower-middle tier of systems. This ranking reflects the hardware's age, with the CPU released in 2020 and the GPU in 2019, but the measured FPS data shows that the combo remains viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The CPU's percentile ranking of 73 among all processors indicates it outperforms the majority of chips, with an average benchmark score of 14168 that is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552 and 1.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-8500, though it trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.8%. The GPU's percentile of 65 among all GPUs shows it sits above the median, with an average score of 22206 that edges out the GTX TITAN Z by 0.9% but falls 2.3% short of the RTX 4060 Mobile. The combination's rank of 1021 out of 1718 indicates that while it is not a top-tier performer, it holds its own against many newer systems, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU's 4.30 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS compute work in tandem to deliver playable frame rates in Palworld. The data suggests that this combo is a solid mid-range option for 1080p and 1440p, with the 4K results being the primary weakness, as the 8 GB memory capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth fail to keep pace with the demands of higher resolutions.