Palworld

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lands at rank 1289 out of 1718 tested combinations in Palworld, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This position, roughly the 75th percentile of tested combos, suggests the pairing is functional but far from optimal for this title. The CPU holds a percentile rank of 77 against all processors, while the GPU sits at 63 against all graphics cards, indicating the graphics card is the more limiting factor. The data implies that while this system can run the game, users seeking high-refresh-rate experiences at maximum settings will find the hardware struggling, particularly at higher resolutions where the gap between this combo and top-tier configurations widens considerably.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its Turing architecture features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, with boost clocks reaching 1650 MHz. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a 2024 release like Palworld that may leverage modern rendering features. The 8 GB frame buffer becomes a critical consideration at 4K resolution, where the measured FPS drops to 35.3 on High settings, suggesting memory capacity or bandwidth constraints are beginning to surface. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 16462 places it just 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 in aggregate benchmarks, yet in Palworld the performance gap between settings tiers at 4K is substantial, indicating the game's engine responds strongly to the GPU's raw compute capabilities rather than just memory throughput.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, performance drops from 153.9 FPS at 1080p to 55.1 FPS at 4K, a 64% reduction. The High preset shows a similar pattern, falling from 94.7 FPS to 35.3 FPS, a 63% decrease. This consistent scaling factor across presets indicates the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions, with the 6-core, 12-thread i5-12400F providing adequate headroom even at 1080p. Interestingly, the Ultra preset at 1440p (44.9 FPS) is nearly identical to the Medium preset at 4K (43.6 FPS), suggesting that the GPU's pixel throughput and shading capabilities are the determining factors rather than memory bandwidth alone. The 256-bit memory interface and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for 1440p but become strained at 4K, where the 8 GB VRAM also approaches its limits with high-detail textures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 153.9 FPS, Medium achieves 120.9 FPS, High reaches 94.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72.5 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 33 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 22 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase. Moving to 1440p, the numbers compress: Low yields 100.4 FPS, Medium 79.9 FPS, High 59.4 FPS, and Ultra 44.9 FPS. The 1080p to 1440p transition at High settings results in a 37% performance loss, which is significant but expected for a mid-range GPU. At 4K, the situation becomes marginal: Low produces 55.1 FPS, Medium 43.6 FPS, High 35.3 FPS, and Ultra 26.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 30 FPS, making it effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay. The data shows a clear pattern where the RTX 2060 SUPER can handle 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, but 4K requires significant compromises.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 94.7 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while providing substantial graphical fidelity over Medium. Players prioritizing frame rate can use Medium at 120.9 FPS, but the jump to High is worth the 26 FPS cost for most users. At 1440p, Medium at 79.9 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it maintains smooth gameplay while allowing for some visual enhancements. The High preset at 59.4 FPS is viable for those who prefer visuals over frame rate, but it hovers near the edge of smoothness. For 4K, Low at 55.1 FPS is the only preset that provides a consistently playable experience, though Medium at 43.6 FPS may suffice for slower-paced exploration. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions above 1080p, as the performance cost is disproportionate to the visual gains. The 72.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra demonstrates the GPU's limits, and the 44.9 FPS at 1440p Ultra confirms that this setting is reserved for more powerful hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Palworld at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes. The High preset delivers 94.7 FPS, Medium reaches 120.9 FPS, and even Ultra hits 72.5 FPS, all exceeding the 60 FPS target at 1920x1080.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 79.9 FPS offers the best combination of smoothness and visual quality. High at 59.4 FPS is acceptable, but it falls just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only with significant compromises. The Low preset achieves 55.1 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 43.6 FPS and High falls to 35.3 FPS. Ultra is not recommended at 26.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 19774 is a mere 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070's 19680, indicating nearly identical overall performance in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its peers?

A: The i5-12400F scores 16518 in Cinebench R23 multicore, placing it 0.1% above the Core i7-8700K and 0.3% above the Core i5-1335U, though 0.7% behind the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance at any resolution?

A: The data suggests 4K Ultra (26.6 FPS) and 4K High (35.3 FPS) are heavily constrained, with the frame rate drops indicating that memory capacity and bandwidth play a significant role at 3840x2160.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, with base and boost clocks of 2.50 GHz and 4.40 GHz respectively. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core support the game's world simulation and entity management, which are typical CPU-intensive tasks in survival games. The processor's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and single-core score of 2332 indicate solid performance for gaming workloads. In Palworld, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions. The 1080p Low preset at 153.9 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even at high frame rates. The passmark single-thread score of 3481 and multithread score of 19433 suggest the CPU handles the game's physics and AI calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The 65W TDP and 10 nm process node make it an efficient choice, though the data does not show any CPU-specific limitation in this game. The i5-12400F's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a capable mid-range processor that pairs reasonably with the RTX 2060 SUPER, though the combo rank of 1289 out of 1718 indicates that the overall system is not optimized for Palworld's demands.