Palworld

Palworld with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti presents a fascinating study in system balancing. The data reveals a configuration where the GPU’s immense raw power is frequently the star, yet the CPU’s capabilities set distinct boundaries at lower resolutions. This analysis explores how these components interact across the measured settings, providing a detailed look at what this specific pairing delivers in the survival-crafting world of Palworld.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 299 FPS, which is an exceptionally high frame rate that suggests the CPU is working near its limit to feed frames to the GPU. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings, the average drops to 197 FPS, a significant reduction that indicates the GPU is now taking on more of the rendering load. Finally, at 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 109 FPS, showing a massive 190 FPS difference from the 1080p result.

This scaling pattern is typical of a system where the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases. The fact that 1080p Low yields nearly 300 FPS, while 4K Low yields just over 100 FPS, demonstrates that the RTX 5070 Ti has substantial headroom at lower resolutions that the i5-12400 cannot fully utilize. In contrast, the 4K results show the GPU working much harder, with the frame rates aligning more closely with what the graphics card can physically render.

The trend holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the frame rate drops from 186 FPS at 1080p to 123 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 68 FPS at 4K. This represents a 63% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The consistency of this scaling across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings confirms that the system’s behavior is predictable: higher resolutions place exponentially more strain on the GPU, while the CPU’s influence wanes.

The data also reveals that the gap between settings presets narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 158 FPS (299 vs. 141), but at 4K, that difference shrinks to 57 FPS (109 vs. 52). This compression at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU saturation, where even the lowest settings cannot prevent the graphics card from becoming the limiting factor. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely being fully utilized at 4K, making the preset choice less impactful on overall performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores show a strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 910 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3456, but its multi-threaded results are more modest, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15989. This profile suggests a processor that is capable but not top-tier for heavily threaded workloads.

In Palworld, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p resolution, where the 299 FPS Low setting result indicates the CPU is pushing frames as fast as it can. The data shows that at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 158 FPS, which is a larger gap than at any other resolution. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is able to process the game logic and draw calls quickly enough that the GPU’s settings have a more pronounced effect on frame rates.

However, the CPU’s limitations become evident when comparing its performance to the GPU’s capabilities. The i5-12400’s percentileVsAllCpus of 72 means it outperforms 72% of all CPUs, but it is not in the top tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643, which is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i3-14100F, which is 0.9% slower. These close margins indicate that the i5-12400 is a solid mid-range processor, but it does not have the raw throughput to sustain the RTX 5070 Ti’s maximum output at 1080p.

The CPU’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 are adequate for gaming, but they do not provide the massive bandwidth that some higher-end processors offer. The data suggests that in Palworld, the i5-12400 is sufficient to deliver excellent frame rates at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, but at 1080p, it prevents the system from reaching the 300+ FPS territory that the RTX 5070 Ti might otherwise achieve with a more powerful processor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a powerhouse, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its core clocks are set at 2295 MHz base and 2452 MHz boost, with 8960 shading units and 70 RT cores. The GPU’s benchmark scores are impressive, with a passmark_g3d score of 32974 and a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 6604, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s role in Palworld is most clearly demonstrated by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves only 52 FPS, which is the lowest measured result. This indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is being pushed to its limits at this extreme setting. In contrast, at 1080p Low, the GPU is almost idle, as evidenced by the 299 FPS result that is likely CPU-bound. This range of performance shows the GPU’s versatility, but also its limitations at the highest fidelity settings.

The RTX 5070 Ti’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which is 2% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, which is 3.1% slower, provide context for its performance. The GPU’s 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 686.6 GTexel/s texture rate are substantial, but they are not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra in Palworld. The data shows that the GPU’s performance is most impressive at 1440p, where it delivers 123 FPS on High settings, a very playable result that balances visual quality and speed.

The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is likely a key factor in its 4K performance. Palworld’s open world with many objects and creatures can consume significant memory, and the 16 GB capacity ensures that the GPU does not run out of memory at any resolution. However, the 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS suggests that the GPU’s compute capabilities, rather than memory capacity, are the limiting factor at the highest settings. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is a superb GPU for 1440p gaming and can handle 4K with settings adjustments, but it is not a 4K Ultra card for this particular title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides an excellent balance, with an average of 123 FPS. This is a significant step up from the 68 FPS at 4K High, and it is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the combo at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the 1080p result of 299 FPS is nearly three times faster than the 4K result of 109 FPS. This demonstrates the massive performance cost of higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data suggests that at 1440p, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The frame rate differences between settings are consistent with GPU scaling, and the CPU is less likely to be the constraint at this resolution.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average is 52 FPS, which occurs at 4K Ultra settings. This is still playable, but it is the only measured result below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti’s average benchmark score is 49957, which is 2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT’s score of 50951, and 3.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT’s score of 48477.

Q: Is the i5-12400 a good match for the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The data shows that the CPU is sufficient for 1440p and 4K gaming, but it limits performance at 1080p. For users prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p, a more powerful CPU would be beneficial, but for 1440p and above, the combo is well balanced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 299 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 242 FPS, with a minimum of 206 FPS and a maximum of 279 FPS. High settings drop to 186 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 141 FPS. This resolution shows the widest spread between settings, with a 158 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU’s increasing load. Low settings produce 197 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings average 160 FPS, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. High settings drop to 123 FPS, and Ultra settings reduce the average to 93 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 104 FPS, indicating a more compressed range than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low settings yield 109 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 89 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. High settings drop to 68 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 52 FPS, the lowest measured result. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 57 FPS, showing that even the lowest settings cannot overcome the GPU’s limitations at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For users seeking the highest frame rates, 1080p Low is the clear choice, delivering 299 FPS on average. This is ideal for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate monitors. However, the visual quality at Low settings may not be ideal for a game like Palworld, which features a vibrant open world.

The best overall experience for most users appears to be 1440p High, which provides 123 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, and the frame rate is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p Medium setting, at 160 FPS, is also an excellent option for users who prioritize smoothness over visual details.

At 4K, the recommended setting is Low, which yields 109 FPS and provides a playable experience. High settings at 4K, with 68 FPS, are acceptable but may require some adjustment to maintain consistent frame rates. Ultra settings at any resolution are only recommended for users who prioritize maximum visual quality over performance, as even at 1080p, Ultra drops to 141 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 52 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 394th out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the top 10.6% of all combinations, indicating that it is a high-performing pairing. The rank reflects the system’s overall capability in this game, which is strong but not among the absolute best.

Given the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 72nd percentile ranking, the combo’s 394th position out of 3711 is consistent with the expectation that the GPU provides most of the gaming performance. The data shows that this configuration is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it delivers excellent frame rates, and it can handle 4K with settings adjustments. The rank suggests that there are 393 other combos that achieve higher performance in Palworld, likely featuring more powerful CPUs and GPUs.

The combo’s performance is particularly notable for its consistency across settings, with no major anomalies in the measured data. The system’s ability to deliver 299 FPS at 1080p Low and 109 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates its versatility. For users considering this hardware pairing, the rank indicates that it is a capable system that will handle Palworld well, especially at 1440p, where it provides a smooth and visually appealing experience.