Palworld

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a wide performance spread in Palworld, with average frame rates ranging from 26.5 FPS at 4K Ultra to 166.3 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination lands at rank 1047 out of 1718 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by graphics settings and resolution, with the CPU showing strong synthetic throughput that is not fully realized in the most demanding visual configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation is not uniform across all settings presets. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops by roughly 32-36% across all settings. For example, the High preset falls from 103.6 FPS at 1080p to 70.9 FPS at 1440p, while the Medium preset drops from 135.8 FPS to 89.2 FPS in the same transition. This consistent proportional drop indicates that the scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's rendering load rather than by CPU limitations.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 tells a more revealing story about the bottleneck. At 4K, the High preset drops to 37.7 FPS, which is a 47% reduction from the 1440p result. The Low preset falls from 110.3 FPS at 1440p to 62 FPS at 4K, a 44% reduction. This steeper decline at 4K compared to the 1440p transition suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER's rendering capabilities become the dominant limiting factor at higher pixel counts. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely being pushed to their limits as the framebuffer demands grow.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling loss, dropping from 79.1 FPS at 1080p to 54.2 FPS at 1440p and finally to 26.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a cumulative 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is the largest proportional loss among all settings. The data indicates that Ultra settings place an outsized burden on the GPU, and the 4K Ultra result of 26.5 FPS falls below playable thresholds for most users. The pattern across all presets confirms that Palworld at this hardware combination is GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at 1080p where frame rates reach 166.3 FPS on Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, built on the TU104 chip with 2560 shading units. The memory runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed across a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications position the GPU at the 65th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. The nearest rival comparisons show it performing within 2.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and within 0.9% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, indicating that the 2070 SUPER sits in a well-contested performance tier.

In Palworld specifically, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rate differences between settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset produces 166.3 FPS, while Ultra produces 79.1 FPS — a 52% reduction purely from settings changes. This gap widens at 4K, where Low produces 62 FPS and Ultra produces 26.5 FPS, a 57% reduction. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the lower presets but may be strained at Ultra settings with higher-resolution textures and effects, explaining the disproportionate performance penalty.

The GPU's FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s provide the raw compute needed for Palworld's survival mechanics and creature rendering. However, the 12 nm process node and 215 W TDP suggest that this is a power-hungry design by modern standards, and the data shows that it cannot maintain high frame rates when both resolution and quality settings are maximized. The 4K Ultra result of 26.5 FPS is the clearest indicator that this GPU is not suited for maximum settings at high resolutions in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo achieves in Palworld?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 166.3, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this hardware configuration, and it drops to 79.1 FPS at the same resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested combinations?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F with the RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1047 out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database with room for improvement in both CPU and GPU selection.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings. The Low preset reaches 166.3 FPS, but Ultra drops to 79.1 FPS, indicating that the CPU can push higher frame rates but the GPU cannot sustain them with increased visual complexity.

Q: What performance can users expect at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rates range from 110.3 FPS on Low to 54.2 FPS on Ultra. The High preset produces 70.9 FPS, which is playable for most users, while Medium produces 89.2 FPS for a smoother experience.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 22206 is 0.9% higher than the GTX TITAN Z's 22006 and 2.5% higher than the RX 5700's 21670. It trails the RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3%, which scores 22729.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS with a result of 62 FPS. Medium produces 48.2 FPS, High produces 37.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 26.5 FPS. Users seeking 4K will need to compromise significantly on settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves rank 1047 out of 1718 combos tested in Palworld. This places the system in the bottom 39% of all configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking and the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking. The discrepancy between the CPU's relatively strong position and the overall combo rank suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint in this pairing.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25236 puts it within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13620H, showing that it performs competitively with mid-range processors. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER's score of 22206 is only 0.5% above the RTX A400 and 0.9% above the GTX TITAN Z, indicating that the GPU is a generation behind current mid-range offerings. The combo rank reflects this imbalance, as the system's Palworld performance is consistently limited by the GPU across all tested settings and resolutions.

The data shows that this combo would benefit from a GPU upgrade more than a CPU upgrade, as the i5-13400F has headroom to support higher frame rates than the 2070 SUPER can deliver. The 1080p Low result of 166.3 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can handle high refresh rates, but the GPU cannot maintain those rates at higher quality settings. Users with this combo should prioritize GPU upgrades to improve Palworld performance, while the CPU can remain in place for future upgrades.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values show a clear hierarchy across settings. Low produces 166.3 FPS, Medium produces 135.8 FPS, High produces 103.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 79.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 87.2 FPS, highlighting the significant performance cost of maximum quality settings at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets. Low produces 110.3 FPS, Medium produces 89.2 FPS, High produces 70.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 54.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 56.1 FPS, as the GPU becomes more constrained at higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops substantially. Low produces 62 FPS, Medium produces 48.2 FPS, High produces 37.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 26.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows further to 35.5 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is the limiting factor regardless of settings at 4K resolution. The progression shows that each resolution step reduces frame rates by approximately 30-50%, with the largest proportional drops occurring in the Ultra preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination. At 1080p, Medium produces 135.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay while retaining a significant improvement over Low settings. At 1440p, Medium produces 89.2 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. The Medium preset provides a 26.6% performance increase over High at 1440p while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity.

For users with 1080p displays, the High preset at 103.6 FPS is a viable option that offers better visual quality than Medium while still delivering a high frame rate. The Ultra preset at 79.1 FPS is also playable at 1080p, but the performance penalty relative to High may not justify the visual improvements. For 1440p displays, High at 70.9 FPS is the highest quality setting that remains playable, while Ultra at 54.2 FPS may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced gameplay.

4K users should stick to Low settings, which produce 62 FPS, as Medium at 48.2 FPS and High at 37.7 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 26.5 FPS, which is not recommended for playable experiences. The data indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is best paired with 1080p or 1440p displays for Palworld, with Medium or High settings providing the optimal experience.