Palworld

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination lands at rank 182 out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the top 11% of all systems benchmarked. This is a strong position for a survival game that can be demanding on both CPU and GPU depending on the scenario. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a glaring bottleneck at typical gaming resolutions, though the data reveals where each part takes the lead. The i5-12400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER reaches the 86th percentile among GPUs, indicating the graphics card is the stronger half of this duo.

How This Combo Ranks

The 182nd spot out of 1718 combos means this system outperforms roughly 89% of all configurations tested in Palworld. That is a top-decile result, driven primarily by the GPU’s high percentile ranking. The i5-12400F’s 77th percentile is respectable but not elite; however, in this game, the combo’s overall rank is lifted by the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s superior standing. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K with an average score of 19210 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 19167 (0.3% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at 19364 (0.7% behind). These delta values are tiny, meaning the i5-12400F’s processing power is squarely in a mid-pack cluster, but the data shows it is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in Palworld.

The GPU’s nearest rivals tell a different story. The NVIDIA CMP 50HX scores 49071 (0.7% higher), the RTX A2000 scores 47915 (1.6% lower), and the RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743 (2% lower). The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s average benchmark score of 48704 is clearly ahead of those workstation and mobile parts, reinforcing that this is a high-end graphics solution. In practical terms for Palworld, the combo rank indicates you will be limited by the GPU at higher settings, but at lower settings the CPU will become the constraint.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. That memory capacity is crucial for Palworld’s open-world environments, where texture streaming and draw distances can consume VRAM quickly. The GPU’s base clock is 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and memory runs at an effective 21 Gbps. These clocks, combined with 8448 shading units and 264 tensor cores, allow the card to handle both rasterization and any DLSS-related workloads, though the measured FPS data does not include upscaling results. The Ada Lovelace architecture with 66 RT cores means ray tracing is possible, but Palworld’s performance metrics here are all non-RT, so the focus is on raw throughput.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 86 versus the CPU’s 77 explains why the measured FPS scales so differently across settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 139.6 FPS, which is high but not the 294.9 FPS seen at 1080p Low. That gap is the GPU working harder at Ultra, but the fact that 1080p Low nearly doubles the frame rate suggests the CPU can push frames much faster when the GPU is not the limiter. The 16 GB VRAM is also future-proofing; even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 53.2 indicates the memory pool is not causing a catastrophic drop, though it is clearly strained.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At High settings, the combo goes from 184.8 FPS at 1080p to 121.8 FPS at 1440p, then down to 66.5 FPS at 4K. That is a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling curve. At Low settings, the drop is even more dramatic: 294.9 FPS at 1080p falls to 195.2 FPS at 1440p and then to 104.7 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Low result is so high that it is almost certainly CPU-limited, as the i5-12400F’s single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332 cap the frame delivery.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings shows 157 FPS dropping to 84.8 FPS, a 46% decline. At Ultra, the drop is from 89 FPS at 1440p to 53.2 FPS at 4K, a 40% decline. These percentages indicate that as settings increase, the GPU becomes more dominant. At 4K Ultra, the system is firmly GPU-bound, and the CPU has headroom to spare. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the fact that lowering settings further would not yield much more FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 294.9 FPS on Low, 237.2 FPS on Medium, 184.8 FPS on High, and 139.6 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a 19.6% reduction, while Medium to High is a 22.1% drop, and High to Ultra is a 24.5% drop. These are consistent, GPU-driven reductions, but the absolute numbers are all well above the 144 Hz threshold, making 1080p a non-issue for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 195.2 FPS on Low, 157 FPS on Medium, 121.8 FPS on High, and 89 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Medium drop is 19.6%, identical to 1080p, but Medium to High falls by 22.4%, and High to Ultra by 26.9%. The 89 FPS at Ultra is still playable, but it is the first point where the system dips below the 100 FPS mark. At 3840x2160, the numbers are 104.7 FPS on Low, 84.8 FPS on Medium, 66.5 FPS on High, and 53.2 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Medium drop is 19%, Medium to High is 21.6%, and High to Ultra is 20%, showing a plateau in the penalty per setting tier.

The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings only reach 104.7 FPS, which is below what 1080p Ultra achieves. This confirms that 4K is where the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are stretched, and the GPU is the sole bottleneck. The CPU’s performance is effectively irrelevant at 4K, as all four settings yield FPS figures that are GPU-limited.

Settings Recommendations

For 1440p gaming, which is the sweet spot for this combo, the High preset at 121.8 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. The Ultra preset at 89 FPS is smoother than 4K but not as fluid as High, and the 26.9% penalty from High to Ultra is not worth the marginal visual gains in a survival game where you are often scanning the horizon. If you prioritize frame rate over fidelity, Medium at 157 FPS is excellent, but High is the recommended default.

At 1080p, the High preset at 184.8 FPS is ideal for high-refresh monitors, as it keeps you above 144 Hz without the CPU limiting you. The Ultra preset at 139.6 FPS is still above 60 FPS but misses the 144 Hz mark, so only use it if you value shadows and textures over smoothness. For 4K, the Medium preset at 84.8 FPS is the most practical choice. Low at 104.7 FPS looks poor, and High at 66.5 FPS or Ultra at 53.2 FPS are too sluggish for an action-oriented survival game. Stick to Medium at 4K unless you have a G-Sync display and can tolerate lower frame rates.

The data suggests that the i5-12400F is never a problem at 4K, so you should always push the GPU settings there. At 1080p Low, the 294.9 FPS result shows the CPU’s ceiling, so do not expect more than that regardless of GPU tweaks.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Palworld?

A: The measured data shows 1440p High at 121.8 FPS is the best balance, but 1080p High at 184.8 FPS is better for high-refresh displays. The 4K results are playable but not optimal.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F’s average benchmark score is 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K, 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U, and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. These differences are negligible in gaming.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between settings at 1440p?

A: The largest drop is from High to Ultra, where the average FPS falls from 121.8 to 89, a 26.9% reduction. The Low to Medium gap is smaller at 19.6%.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for 4K Ultra in Palworld?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X is sufficient to run the game, as the 4K Ultra result of 53.2 FPS is stable, but it is the lowest measured average. The VRAM is not a hard limit, but the GPU’s compute power is.

Q: At what resolution does the CPU stop being the limiting factor?

A: At 1080p Low, the 294.9 FPS result is CPU-bound. At 1440p and above, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck, as shown by the FPS scaling that tracks GPU workload.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER rank against its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 48704 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, 1.6% higher than the RTX A2000, and 2% higher than the RTX A1000 Mobile. It is clearly a step above those workstation-class parts.