Palworld

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Palworld, with average frame rates ranging from 43.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to 236.9 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and preset selection, with the RTX 3080 acting as the primary scaling factor as pixel count increases. The measured results place this combo at rank 514 out of 1718 tested combinations, indicating a solidly above-average pairing for this survival title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings, revealing where the rendering bottleneck shifts. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 148.6 at 1920x1080 to 55.6 at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 63%. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 3080’s rendering capabilities are being saturated at higher resolutions, while the i5-11400F is capable of feeding it enough data at lower pixel counts.

The pattern is consistent across other presets. At Medium settings, performance drops from 194.1 FPS at 1080p to 69.3 FPS at 4K, a 64% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 111.2 FPS to 43.1 FPS, a 61% decrease. Even at Low settings, where the GPU has less work, the 4K result of 85 FPS is significantly lower than the 236.9 FPS seen at 1080p. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 3080 is the limiting component as resolution increases, particularly beyond 1440p.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a middle ground. High settings produce 98 FPS, which is 34% lower than the 1080p result but 76% higher than the 4K result. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot where the GPU load is balanced, avoiding the extreme frame rate collapse seen at 4K while still providing a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more punishing than the scaling from 1080p to 1440p, confirming that 4K is the most demanding scenario for this hardware pairing.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080’s specifications explain much of its behavior in Palworld. With 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, the card offers 760.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is paired with 8704 shading units and a boost clock of 1710 MHz. The GPU’s 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35787, places it just 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the tested settings, as the frame rates remain playable at 4K on lower presets. The measured results show that Low settings at 4K achieve 85 FPS, which is 53% higher than the 4K High result. This suggests that memory allocation is not the primary constraint; instead, the GPU’s compute throughput is the limiting factor. The FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS provides substantial raw power, but the 4K Ultra result of 43.1 FPS indicates that the card is working near its limits with maximum graphical details.

The GPU’s clock behavior is consistent with its class. The base clock of 1440 MHz and boost clock of 1710 MHz represent a modest 18.75% increase under load. The card’s pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are key metrics for a game like Palworld, which relies on dense environments and particle effects. The data shows that the RTX 3080 can handle 1080p and 1440p with high frame rates, but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on High or Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1080p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 148.6.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 35787, which is 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only on Low or Medium settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 85, and at 4K Medium it is 69.3. High and Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS, with 55.6 and 43.1 respectively.

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

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is optimal. At High settings, it produces 98 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and only 34% lower than the 1080p result.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 111.2 at 1080p to 43.1 at 4K, a reduction of 61%.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 3080?

A: The launch MSRP is 699 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 236.9 FPS, Medium produces 194.1 FPS, High reaches 148.6 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 111.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 53% reduction, which is the smallest relative drop across all tested resolutions. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU have ample headroom, and even the most demanding preset remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU beginning to work harder. Low settings average 158.9 FPS, Medium drops to 126.9 FPS, High settles at 98 FPS, and Ultra falls to 73.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower. The Ultra preset at 1440p is still above 60 FPS, making this resolution viable for all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings average 85 FPS, Medium produces 69.3 FPS, High drops to 55.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 49%, but the absolute values are much lower. Only Low and Medium presets exceed 60 FPS at 4K. The High and Ultra presets require a frame rate compromise, with the latter falling below 45 FPS. The data shows that 4K is only practical with reduced graphical settings for this combination.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation for the RTX 3080 in Palworld. With 6 cores and 12 threads, this Rocket Lake processor has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181, places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which scores 17189.

The benchmark data shows the i5-11400F’s multithreaded capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 14372 in multicore and 2029 in single-core tests. PassMark results show a multithread score of 16908 and a single-thread score of 2981. These scores explain why the CPU can keep up with the RTX 3080 at 1080p, where the GPU is not fully saturated. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 and max-thread score of 5652 indicate consistent scaling across all threads.

However, the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases. At 4K, the frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU’s pixel throughput, and the CPU has less impact on the final average FPS. The data shows that the i5-11400F is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution, as the GPU is always the component that causes frame rates to drop from 1080p to 4K. The processor’s 65 W TDP and end-of-life production status do not affect its measured performance in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal setting depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, all presets are viable, but Ultra settings provide the best visual experience while still achieving 111.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard. Players with high refresh rate monitors can use Medium or Low to reach 194.1 or 236.9 FPS respectively, but the visual fidelity loss may not be justified.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. Ultra settings produce 73.7 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. High settings at 98 FPS offer a better balance, providing a 33% performance increase over Ultra with only a minor visual reduction. Medium at 126.9 FPS is the best choice for competitive play, while Low at 158.9 FPS is unnecessary given the strong performance at Medium.

For 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Medium settings at 69.3 FPS are the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS, making it the recommended configuration for 4K gaming. Low settings at 85 FPS provide additional headroom but sacrifice significant visual quality. High and Ultra at 55.6 and 43.1 FPS respectively are not recommended for smooth gameplay, as the frame rates fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The data clearly shows that Medium is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at 4K for this hardware combination.