Palworld

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a combination that sits in the 80th percentile of all tested systems for Palworld, achieving a rank of 344 out of 1,718 total combinations. This places the pairing firmly in the upper tier of configurations, though not at the absolute top, indicating that while the system is highly capable of running the game smoothly, there is still headroom above it occupied by more powerful CPUs and GPUs. The data shows a balanced platform where the GPU's raw throughput is the primary driver of high-frame-rate performance, but the six-core processor with 12 threads is sufficient to avoid becoming a severe bottleneck in most scenarios. Benchmark results indicate that this combo consistently delivers playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings, making it a strong candidate for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 344 out of 1,718 tested combinations places it in the top 20% of all systems benchmarked for Palworld. This is a strong result, reflecting a hardware pairing that is well-suited for the game's demands. The processor, the Intel Core i5-12400F, holds a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 19,221. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19,210 (a delta of 0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, which scores 19,364 (a delta of -0.7%). This indicates that the i5-12400F is competitively positioned in raw compute performance, sitting within a 1% margin of these alternatives, meaning the CPU is not a weak link in this configuration.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT holds an 82nd percentile rank against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,358. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, scores 38,349, representing a negligible 0% delta, while the NVIDIA CMP 70HX is 0.3% behind and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 0.6% behind. This shows that the RX 7900 XT is at the top of its performance class, and when combined with the i5-12400F, the overall system ranking is elevated by the GPU's strength. The data suggests that in Palworld, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining the frame rate, and the combo's rank reflects a system that is optimized for high-fidelity visuals rather than pure CPU-bound scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the centerpiece of this combo, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured performance in Palworld. The GPU is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 31 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC, containing 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die. It features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. This substantial memory capacity and bandwidth are crucial for Palworld, which can be demanding on VRAM at high resolutions and texture settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz, with a base of 1387 MHz, allow it to sustain high throughput, reflected in its FP32 performance of 51.48 TFLOPS.

In the context of Palworld, the GPU's role is evident in the scaling of frame rates across settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 127.4 FPS, which drops to 46.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, a reduction of 63.8%. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames but the GPU's rendering workload increases significantly. The 20 GB VRAM allocation ensures that even at 4K Ultra, there is no memory capacity bottleneck, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential without stuttering or texture pop-in. The data shows that the RX 7900 XT is a high-end part, ranked 82nd percentile, and its performance in Palworld is consistent with its synthetic benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 29,009 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,623.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear pattern of how the system scales from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the GPU as the dominant component. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 266.8 FPS, which is an exceptionally high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of pushing the game well beyond typical refresh rates. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 176.2 FPS, a 34% reduction, and at 4K Low, it falls to 99.4 FPS, a further 43.6% reduction from 1440p. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the increase in pixel count directly impacts the rendering load.

For more demanding settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate is 127.4 FPS, which drops to 81.8 FPS at 1440p Ultra (a 35.8% decrease) and then to 46.1 FPS at 4K Ultra (a 43.6% decrease from 1440p). The percentage drops are relatively consistent across settings, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions, but the absolute frame rates at 4K Ultra remain playable. The data suggests that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the combo is overkill for Palworld at lower settings, offering frame rates well above 144 Hz, but at 4K Ultra, it settles into a more modest range that is still smooth for most players. The limiting component is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,518, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Palworld provide a detailed picture of its performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 266.8, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings yield 217.9 FPS, High settings produce 164.6 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 127.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors without issue, and even at Ultra, it maintains a frame rate that exceeds 120 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline as resolution increases. Low settings average 176.2 FPS, Medium settings average 146 FPS, High settings average 112.9 FPS, and Ultra settings average 81.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 35.8%, which is a significant but manageable reduction. At 3840x2160, the system begins to feel the strain of higher pixel counts. Low settings average 99.4 FPS, Medium settings average 77.3 FPS, High settings average 63.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 46.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest recorded, but it remains above 30 FPS, which is a playable threshold for many users, though not ideal for competitive play. The data shows that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p, where it delivers excellent performance at High and Ultra settings, while 4K is best suited for Medium or High settings to maintain smoother frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Palworld?

A: The combo ranks 344th out of 1,718 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems benchmarked for the game.

Q: How does the CPU's synthetic performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19,221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19,210) and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19,167). It is 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19,364).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank, and what does it mean for Palworld performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT holds an 82nd percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,358. This high rank indicates it is a top-tier GPU, and the measured FPS data confirms it drives high frame rates in Palworld.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achieved by this combo in Palworld?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 266.8 at 1080p with Low settings. This suggests the CPU is capable of extremely high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded.

Q: How much does performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 127.4 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 46.1 FPS. This represents a 63.8% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the GPU's workload increase at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo for Palworld?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong synthetic scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core of 16,518) and the consistent percentage drops in FPS from 1080p to 4K point to the GPU as the bottleneck, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed frames.