Palworld

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows for Palworld with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 show a clear pattern across all three resolutions: Medium settings deliver the best balance, while Low and High are viable alternatives depending on the target framerate and resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 215 FPS with a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 247 FPS. This is well above the 165 FPS average of High settings and only 50 FPS below the 265 FPS average of Low settings. The Medium preset's minimum of 183 FPS is substantially higher than what most displays can refresh, making it the optimal choice for smooth gameplay without the visual degradation of Low.

At 2560x1440, Medium continues to shine with an average of 141 FPS, a minimum of 120 FPS, and a maximum of 163 FPS. The High preset averages 109 FPS, which is still very playable, but the Medium preset provides a 32 FPS advantage in average framerate. The gap between Low (175 FPS average) and Medium (141 FPS average) is 34 FPS, which is noticeable but not as critical at this resolution since both are above the 120 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to an 83 FPS average, which is a significant step down from Medium's 141 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the only preset that maintains a stable average above 60 FPS, hitting 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS. High settings at 4K average exactly 60 FPS, which is the bare minimum for acceptable smoothness, but the minimum FPS is not measured for High at this resolution. Low settings at 4K average 97 FPS, which is the highest 4K result, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial. Ultra at 4K averages only 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and should be avoided.

The data suggests that Medium is the recommended preset across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 215 FPS average, at 1440p it delivers 141 FPS average, and at 4K it delivers 79 FPS average. This consistency, combined with the measured minimum FPS values that are all above 60, makes Medium the only preset that guarantees a smooth experience at every resolution tested. The High preset is a reasonable alternative for users who prioritize visual fidelity, but the framerate cost is significant: 50 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K compared to Medium. Low settings provide the highest framerates but sacrifice too much visual quality for the modest gains over Medium.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, with a transistor density of 118.3M per mm². The chip is designated GB205, and the card features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU also includes 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, which are relevant for Palworld's rendering pipeline.

The memory subsystem is a critical factor in Palworld's performance. The card has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. This bandwidth is substantial for a survival game that loads large open-world environments, and the 12 GB capacity is sufficient for the tested resolutions and settings. The base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 482.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS, with FP16 also rated at 30.87 TFLOPS (1:1).

Benchmark data for the GPU shows a PassMark G3D score of 29,137 and a PassMark GPU compute score of 15,787. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5,077, while Geekbench OpenCL scores 172,660 and Vulkan scores 178,923. The GPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,377. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (avg score 40,318, delta 0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (avg score 40,063, delta 0.8%), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (avg score 40,870, delta -1.2%), and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (avg score 39,568, delta 2%). These deltas are all within 2%, indicating that the RTX 5070's raw compute performance is closely matched by these professional-grade cards.

In Palworld specifically, the GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling behavior. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 265, which suggests the GPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the framerate drops significantly across all settings, indicating that the GPU becomes more heavily utilized. The 12 GB VRAM and 672 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the texture streaming and world geometry at 4K, as evidenced by the Medium preset maintaining a 79 FPS average with a 67 FPS minimum.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. The base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong single-threaded performance relative to its multi-threaded capability. The 3DMark single-thread score is 910, while the 16-thread score is 5,873 and the max-thread score is 5,890. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15,989, with a single-core score of 2,257. Geekbench scores are 8,564 for multi-core and 1,848 for single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 18,747, with a single-thread score of 3,456. The CPU holds the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,683.

The nearest rivals for the i5-12400 include the AMD EPYC 7643 (avg score 18,697, delta -0.1%), Intel Core i7-1355U (avg score 18,730, delta -0.3%), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (avg score 18,811, delta -0.7%), and Intel Core i3-14100F (avg score 18,519, delta 0.9%). These deltas are all below 1%, indicating that the i5-12400's overall benchmark performance is essentially tied with these processors. The i3-14100F is 0.9% ahead, which is within the margin of error.

In Palworld, the CPU's role is evident when comparing framerates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 265, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. At 1080p Medium, the average is 215 FPS, and at 1080p High, it is 165 FPS. These high framerates suggest that the 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, even at the highest settings. The 4.40 GHz boost clock provides the single-thread performance needed for game logic and physics, while the 12 threads handle the background tasks and world simulation that Palworld requires.

The CPU's 18 MB of L3 cache is also relevant for Palworld's open-world design, where frequently accessed data like entity states and terrain information benefits from a larger cache. The dual-channel memory support, while not specifying bandwidth, allows for adequate data throughput to the GPU. The PassMark data compression score of 226,908 and integer math score of 58,366 indicate that the CPU can handle the procedural generation and state management that survival games typically demand.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 778th out of 3,711 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the top 21% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank of 778 out of 3,711 means that 2,933 other combinations perform worse, while 777 perform better. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the RTX 5070 provides substantial GPU headroom, but the i5-12400's 6-core, 12-thread configuration may limit performance in CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions.

The data suggests that the combo is well-suited for 1440p and 4K gaming, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, the combo's rank might be slightly lower than its 1440p or 4K rank, as the CPU becomes more of a limiting factor. However, the measured FPS at 1080p are still very high, with the lowest preset (Ultra) averaging 125 FPS. The combo's rank of 778 out of 3,711 indicates that it outperforms the majority of tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking.

Comparing the combo's performance to the individual components' nearest rivals provides context. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100F, has an average benchmark score that is 0.9% higher, but the i5-12400's additional cores and threads may provide a benefit in Palworld's multithreaded workload. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, has an average score that is 0.1% lower, but the RTX 5070's newer architecture and higher memory bandwidth may give it an edge in gaming workloads. The combo's rank of 778 suggests that it is competitive with systems that have similar component pairings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 215 at 1080p to 141 at 1440p, and then to 79 at 4K. This represents a 34% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 44% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The total decrease from 1080p to 4K is 136 FPS, or 63% of the 1080p value. This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the framerate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count.

At High settings, the scaling is similar: 165 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The decrease from 1080p to 1440p is 56 FPS (34%), and from 1440p to 4K is 49 FPS (45%). At Low settings, the framerates are 265 FPS at 1080p, 175 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K. The decrease from 1080p to 1440p is 90 FPS (34%), and from 1440p to 4K is 78 FPS (45%). The consistent percentage decreases across all settings suggest that the GPU is the bottleneck at all settings, as the CPU's performance headroom is sufficient to maintain the same scaling pattern.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 125 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 46 FPS at 4K. The decrease from 1080p to 1440p is 42 FPS (34%), and from 1440p to 4K is 37 FPS (45%). The Ultra preset's 4K average of 46 FPS is the only measured result below 60 FPS, confirming that the GPU is not capable of maintaining smooth framerates at 4K with the highest settings. The 4K Medium average of 79 FPS, with a 67 FPS minimum, is the lowest settings preset that reliably stays above 60 FPS.

The resolution scaling data reveals that the combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where all presets except Ultra maintain framerates above 100 FPS. At 1080p, the framerates are so high (above 125 FPS even at Ultra) that the GPU is underutilized, and the CPU becomes the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU is fully utilized, but only Medium and Low settings provide acceptable framerates. The scaling pattern is consistent with the GPU's 12 GB GDDR7 memory and 672 GB/s bandwidth, which are sufficient for 4K but not for maintaining high framerates at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values across the four settings are as follows: Low averages 265 FPS, Medium averages 215 FPS with a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 247 FPS, High averages 165 FPS, and Ultra averages 125 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 183 FPS and maximum of 247 FPS provide a narrow range, indicating stable performance. The difference between Low and Medium is 50 FPS, between Medium and High is 50 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 40 FPS. The framerates are so high at 1080p that all presets are playable on any monitor with a refresh rate up to 240 Hz, with the exception of Ultra, which still exceeds 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the measured FPS values are: Low averages 175 FPS, Medium averages 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 120 FPS is exactly at the threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming, while the maximum of 163 FPS provides headroom. The difference between Low and Medium is 34 FPS, between Medium and High is 32 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 26 FPS. The framerates at 1440p are sufficient for all presets except Ultra, which drops below 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS values are: Low averages 97 FPS, Medium averages 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS, High averages 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 46 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 67 FPS is the only value above 60 FPS at 4K, making it the sole preset that guarantees smooth gameplay at this resolution. The difference between Low and Medium is 18 FPS, between Medium and High is 19 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 14 FPS. The framerates at 4K are playable on Medium and Low, but High and Ultra are not recommended due to the 60 FPS and 46 FPS averages, respectively.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for Palworld with this combo?

A: Medium settings provide the best experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium averages 215 FPS; at 1440p, it averages 141 FPS with a 120 FPS minimum; and at 4K, it averages 79 FPS with a 67 FPS minimum. High settings are viable but cost 50 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K compared to Medium.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: Yes, but only on Medium or Low settings. Medium at 4K averages 79 FPS with a 67 FPS minimum, while Low averages 97 FPS. High averages exactly 60 FPS, which is borderline, and Ultra averages 46 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's memory configuration affect Palworld performance?

A: The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for 4K textures and world streaming, as evidenced by the Medium preset maintaining 79 FPS at 4K. The 28 Gbps effective memory clock provides adequate bandwidth for the game's data demands.

Q: What is the CPU's role in this combo's performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock. At 1080p, the CPU is sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 265 FPS average on Low settings. The 18 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory support help with open-world game logic and entity management.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 778th out of 3,711 tested combinations in Palworld, placing it in the top 21%. This ranking is consistent with the GPU's 82nd percentile and the CPU's 72nd percentile among their respective component databases.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. From 1080p to 4K, Medium settings drop from 215 FPS to 79 FPS, a 63% decrease, which is proportional to the pixel count increase. At 1080p, the high framerates (above 125 FPS even on Ultra) suggest the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to avoid limiting performance.