Palworld

Palworld presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with resolution, and the measured data for the Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 shows a clear trajectory from high refresh rate potential at 1080p to a largely unplayable experience at 4K. The progression from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 results in a predictable drop in frame rates, but the transition to 3840x2160 shows a more severe degradation. At High settings, the average frame rate moves from 112 FPS at 1920x1080 to 74 FPS at 2560x1440, a 34% reduction. Moving again to 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 41, another 45% reduction. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low, the averages are 138 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The step from 1080p to 1440p represents a 34% drop, while the step from 1440p to 4K represents a 44% drop. At Ultra, the average FPS is 65 at 1080p, 43 at 1440p, and 24 at 4K, with the first step being a 34% reduction and the second a 44% reduction. The consistent 34% and then 44% reductions across all presets suggest that the scaling is driven by the resolution itself, not by the specific graphical settings. The limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU; the RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of memory and 192-bit memory bus, cannot maintain high frame rates at that pixel count, even on Low settings where the average is only 51 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced, but the data here shows the combination can still deliver high frame rates, with the 138 FPS Low result suggesting that at this resolution, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck for the majority of presets. The 4K results, particularly the 24 FPS Ultra average, are below the threshold for smooth gameplay, making 4K resolution unviable for this combination in Palworld.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across the three tested resolutions reveals a pattern of diminishing performance as pixel count increases. On the Medium preset, which includes minimum and maximum frame data, the 1920x1080 average is 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85. At 3840x2160, the average is 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is 38 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K is 33 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, and from 1440p to 4K is 45%. This pattern is consistent with the High and Ultra presets. The High preset shows an 86 FPS average at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K, with the same percentage drop of 34% and then 44%. The Ultra preset shows 65 FPS at 1080p, 43 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K, again with a 34% and then 44% drop. The 4K resolution is where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit memory bus, has a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, which is not sufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this game. The fact that the 4K Low preset only achieves an average of 51 FPS, while 1080p Low is 138 FPS, underscores the 4K resolution's heavy reliance on the GPU. This data indicates that the 4K resolution is not playable for this combination, while 1440p is playable with reduced settings, and 1080p is the optimal resolution for high refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary performance driver for Palworld, and its specifications provide context for the measured frame rates. It has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The chip, TU106, is a 445 mm² die with 10,800 million transistors on a 12 nm TSMC process. The 6 GB GDDR6 memory is a key specification, this is the amount of video memory available. Palworld, as a survival game, likely uses a significant amount of video memory, and the 6 GB capacity could be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 24, which is low. The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is substantial, but the 192-bit bus width is narrower than higher-end cards. The GPU's 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs are key to its performance. The RTX 2060 has a 58 percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score is 15290. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with an average score of 15283 and a delta pct of 0, the AMD Radeon 680M with 15270 and a delta of 0.1, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with 15199 and a delta of 0.6, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 with 15171 and a delta of 0.8. These rivals are all within 1% of the RTX 2060's average score, indicating that the RTX 2060 is at a performance level where small differences in driver or game optimization can change the ranking. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API support are important for the game's rendering. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but their impact on this game is not directly measured. The data shows a performance that is consistent with the GPU's position in the market. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed is the only metric given for the memory. The GPU's boost clock of 1680 MHz is what the card will reach in practice, and the performance at 1080p with High settings, 86 FPS, is a good indicator of its capabilities. The 6 GB of VRAM is a critical factor at 4K, where the Ultra preset only manages 24 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is not only limited by raw compute power but also by the memory capacity. The data shows that the GPU is the main limiting factor at 4K, with the CPU playing a smaller role. The RTX 2060 is a older card, but its performance in Palworld is still playable at 1080p and 1440p with certain settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 10 nm process node and the 18 MB of shared L3 cache are key specs. The CPU's TDP is 65 W. The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15989 and the single-core score is 2257. The Geekbench multi-core score is 8564, and the single-core score is 1848. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 5873, and the max-thread score is 5890. The CPU's average benchmark score is 18683, and it has a percentile of 72 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7643 with an average score of 18697 and a delta of -0.1, the Intel Core i7-1355U with 18730 and a delta of -0.3, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 with 18811 and a delta of -0.7, and the Intel Core i3-14100F with 18519 and a delta of 0.9. These rivals are all within 1% of the i5-12400's average score, meaning that the CPU's performance is comparable to some very different processors. The i3-14100F, a lower-tier chip, is only 0.9% slower, which shows that the i5-12400 does not have a huge advantage in multi-threaded workloads. In Palworld, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation and AI logic. The game is a survival game, which often has many NPCs and world events that can stress the CPU. The benchmark results show that the CPU can handle the game well at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor at High and Ultra. However, at, the CPU could become more important. The 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock are the clock speeds of the CPU. The 6 cores and 12 threads are the CPU's compute resources. The 10nm process node and 18 MB of L3 cache are also spec. The CPU's performance in the game is not directly measured in the game, but the benchmark scores suggest that it is sufficient for this game. The data shows that the CPU is not the main factor in the measured FPS, as the GPU is more powerful at resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can deliver high frame rates, as shown by the 138 FPS Low result. The CPU's performance is less of a factor at 4K, where the GPU is more stressed. The i5-12400 is a capable processor for this game, and it does not hold back the RTX 2060 significantly. The CPU's 12 threads are enough for the game. The 18 MB of L3 cache helps with the game's data. The CPU's base and boost clocks are important.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Palworld with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 138 FPS, the Medium preset achieves an average of 112 FPS, the High preset achieves an average of 86 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves an average of 65 FPS. The Medium preset also reports a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 91 FPS, Medium achieves 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85, High achieves 57 FPS, and Ultra achieves 43 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 51 FPS, Medium achieves 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47, High achieves 32 FPS, and Ultra achieves 24 FPS. These numbers show a clear scale. The 1080p Low preset is the only one that achieves a frame rate above 120 FPS, which is often considered a target for high refresh rate monitors. The 1080p Medium preset is close at 112 FPS. The 1080p High preset is still very playable at 86 FPS. The 1080p Ultra preset is the lowest at 1080p, but still 65 FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that achieves a frame rate above 90, at 91 FPS. The Medium preset at 74 FPS is playable, but the High preset at 57 FPS is below 60, and the Ultra preset at 43 FPS is not ideal. At 4K, all presets are below 60 FPS, with the Low preset at 51 FPS being the only one that is close to playable, but still below 60. The Medium preset is 41 FPS, High is 32 FPS, and Ultra is 24 FPS. The data indicates that the best experience is at 1080p with Medium or High settings, as they offer a good balance of frame rate and visual quality. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that achieves a frame rate above 90, but it might be too low for some game. The 4K resolution is not worth playing on this hardware, as even the Low preset cannot achieve a stable 60 FPS. The minimum FPS data for Medium at all resolutions shows that the frame rate can drop, with the minimum at 1080p being 95, at 1440p being 63, and at 4K being 35. These minimums are important for the experience, as they can cause hitches. The data shows that the 1080p Medium preset has a minimum of 95 FPS, which is good. The 1440p Medium has a minimum of 63, which is below 60, and the 4K Medium has a minimum of 35, which is very low. The maximum FPS data is also useful, with the 1080p Medium hitting 129, the 1440p Medium hitting 85, and the 4K Medium hitting 47.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 2942 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld. This is a percentile of 20.7%, meaning that only 20.7% of all tested combinations perform worse than this one. The rank is a measure of the overall performance of the CPU-GPU pair in this specific game. The 2942 rank means that it is in the lower tier of performance. The 3711 total combos are the number of all possible CPU-GPU pairs that have been tested. The data shows that this combo is not a top performer. The rank is expected given the GPU's position, as the RTX 2060 is an older card. The 2942 rank indicates that most combos tested in Palworld are faster. The combo rank is the only ranking given, no other combos are listed. The rank is a direct reflection of the measured FPS. The 2060 is a mid-range GPU from the Turing generation. The combo rank is not a percentage, but it can be converted. The 2942 out of 3711 is the 79.3% percentile, meaning it is slower than 79.3% of the tested combos. This is a low rank. The performance is not good for the game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best settings for Palworld with this hardware are the Medium preset at 1920x1080. This provides 112 FPS average, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129. This is a smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 1080p is also a good choice, with 86 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the highest setting, but it drops to 65 FPS, which is still playable but might not be as smooth. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that achieves a frame rate above 90, at 91 FPS. The Medium preset at 74 FPS is playable, but the High and Ultra presets are below 60 FPS. The 4K resolution is not recommended, as all presets are below 60 FPS. The best experience is at 1080p with Medium or High settings. The 1080p High setting (86 FPS) is a good balance. The 1080p Ultra setting (65 FPS) is playable. The data shows that the 1080p Medium setting is the best for a high frame rate, and the 1080p High setting is the best for visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. The 1440p Low is the only way to get above 90 FPS at that resolution. The 1440p Medium at 74 FPS is also an option, but only if the frame rate drop is acceptable. For players with a 1440p monitor, the Low preset is recommended. For 1080p, the Medium is the best.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS is 86.

Q: Can this system run Palworld at 4K with 60 FPS?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves an average of 51 FPS, and the Ultra preset is 24 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS on the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: The minimum FPS is 63.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the nearest rival, the GTX 580, has a score of 15283 with a delta of 0. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1, the RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6, and the RX 7600 is 0.8.

Q: What is the combo rank of the i5-12400 + RTX 2060 in Palworld?

A: It ranks 2942 out of 3711 tested combos.

Q: Which settings are recommended for the best experience?

A: The Medium settings at 1920x1080 provide 112 FPS average, with a minimum of 95 FPS, making it the best for high frame rate. The High setting at 1080p is also good at 86 FPS.