Palworld

Palworld, a survival title released on 2024-01-18, presents a demanding workload that stresses both processor and graphics card. The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 offers a balanced platform for this game, with benchmark results showing a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. The measured data indicates that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gameplay, while 4K requires careful settings adjustments to maintain playable frame rates.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, providing a solid foundation for gaming workloads. The CPU features a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor scores 14,340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,024 in single-core, with a 3DMark max-thread score of 5,652.

In Palworld, the CPU's role is evident in the frame rates achieved at lower resolutions where the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 248 FPS average, indicating that the i5-11400F's single-thread performance and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 at high frame rates. The CPU's percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,177, places it in the upper tier of processors. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-11400F is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, while being 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. These small deltas suggest that the CPU's performance is competitive with these alternatives, and in Palworld, the data shows it is not a limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rates scale well with settings changes.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a chip designated AD104. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate. In synthetic tests, the GPU scores 26,927 in Passmark G3D and 14,720 in GPU compute, with a percentile rank of 81 against all GPUs.

In Palworld, the RTX 4070's performance is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 91 at Low settings to 43 at Ultra settings, showing that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed at 4K. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's assets, as no min FPS data is provided for most settings, but the Medium preset shows a min FPS of 62 at 4K, indicating stable performance. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, is 1.3% ahead in average score, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% behind, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind. These comparisons show that the RTX 4070 sits in a competitive position, and in Palworld, the data indicates it is the component that dictates the upper limits of performance at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 902 out of 3,711 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the top 24.3% of all configurations tested. This rank reflects the balance between the two components, with the CPU providing enough throughput to avoid bottlenecks at lower resolutions, while the GPU handles the heavy graphical load at higher settings. The data shows that this combo is not at the very top of the rankings, which would be occupied by more powerful CPUs and GPUs, but it is well above the median, indicating strong overall performance for this game.

The ranking suggests that for Palworld, this combo delivers a consistent experience, with the 1080p results showing high frame rates across all settings, and the 1440p results remaining playable even at Ultra settings with an average of 77 FPS. The 4K results are more demanding, but the combo still manages an average of 57 FPS on High settings, which is acceptable for a survival game. The rank of 902 out of 3,711 underscores that while there are more powerful combinations, this pairing offers a solid foundation for Palworld without any major weaknesses in the measured data.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 155 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank against all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has a percentile rank of 81, meaning it outperforms 81% of all GPUs in the database.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Palworld?

A: The highest average FPS is 248, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top quarter of tested configurations?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 902 out of 3,711 combinations, which places it in the top 24.3% of all tested combos.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 62 FPS, with an average of 73 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 155 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 with the same settings, the FPS drops to 102, a reduction of 34.2%. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the FPS falls to 57, which is a 63.2% decrease from the 1080p result. This pattern is consistent across all settings, with the Low preset dropping from 248 FPS at 1080p to 163 FPS at 1440p and 91 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is able to push frame rates to high levels, but as the pixel count rises, the RTX 4070's rendering workload grows, reducing FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with High settings falling from 102 to 57 FPS, a 44.1% reduction. This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are saturated at 4K, while the CPU has sufficient headroom. The data shows that at 4K, the combo is best used with Low or Medium settings to maintain smoother gameplay, as the Ultra preset only delivers 43 FPS on average.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with the Low preset at 248 FPS, Medium at 201 FPS, High at 155 FPS, and Ultra at 117 FPS. For a balance between visual quality and performance, the High preset at 155 FPS is recommended, as it provides a significant improvement over Medium without the performance cost of Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the High preset with 102 FPS offers a smooth experience, while Medium at 132 FPS is also viable for those who prefer higher frame rates. The Ultra preset at 77 FPS is still playable, but the drop from High is notable. For 4K, the Medium preset with an average of 73 FPS and a minimum of 62 FPS is recommended, as it maintains a stable frame rate above 60 FPS. The High preset at 57 FPS is playable but may experience occasional dips, while Low at 91 FPS sacrifices visual fidelity for performance. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is not recommended for 4K gameplay due to the low frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following data is from the measured FPS records for the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in Palworld.

1920x1080:

• Low settings: average FPS of 248.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 201, with a minimum of 171 and a maximum of 231.
• High settings: average FPS of 155.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 117.

2560x1440:

• Low settings: average FPS of 163.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 132, with a minimum of 113 and a maximum of 152.
• High settings: average FPS of 102.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 77.

3840x2160:

• Low settings: average FPS of 91.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 73, with a minimum of 62 and a maximum of 85.
• High settings: average FPS of 57.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 43.

These numbers show a consistent pattern where the Medium preset provides the most stable performance, as it is the only one with recorded minimum FPS values, indicating less variance. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings adjustments to achieve a smooth experience.