Palworld

Palworld’s open-world survival sandbox demands a balanced system, and the pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a compelling but nuanced performance profile. The benchmark data reveals a configuration that is exceedingly capable at high refresh rates in 1080p and 1440p, yet encounters a predictable wall at 4K resolution. This analysis dissects the measured FPS across settings and resolutions, correlating the results with the specific hardware characteristics of the CPU and GPU. The data suggests this combo is tuned for smooth, high-fidelity gameplay at mainstream resolutions, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck as pixel counts climb.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and a base clock of 2.50 GHz. It features a 20 MB shared L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, its aggregate score of 25236 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong general-purpose performance. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201, a mere 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is 0.5% ahead with a score of 25365. This suggests the 13400F's multi-threaded capabilities are highly competitive for its class.

Examining the measured FPS in Palworld reveals the CPU's influence, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 237.8 FPS. This high frame rate, nearly reaching 240 FPS, indicates that the CPU’s 16 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 3080 without creating a significant bottleneck. The processor’s single-thread score of 3004 in Cinebench R23 and 960 in 3DMark single-thread suggest it can handle the game's underlying simulation and AI logic, which is critical for a survival title. The data implies that the 13400F provides a robust foundation, ensuring that performance scaling is not artificially capped by the processor in most scenarios.

However, the CPU's role becomes less pronounced as resolution increases. The measured delta between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is a drop from 145.9 FPS to 96.3 FPS, a 34% reduction. This significant decline is not a sign of CPU weakness but rather a transfer of the workload to the GPU. The benchmark results indicate that the 13400F is a capable partner, but the data shows that Palworld’s performance ceiling with this combo is dictated by the graphics card, not the processor. The processor’s performance is consistent, allowing the GPU to be the primary driver of frame rate changes across different graphical presets.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the comprehensive database of 1718 tested processor and graphics card combinations for Palworld, this specific pairing of the Core i5-13400F and RTX 3080 secures the 524th position. This rank places it in the upper echelon of configurations, but not at the absolute top. The comboRankInGame of 524 suggests that while this pairing is powerful, there are over 500 other combinations in the database that deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game. This is a crucial contextual detail; it positions the 13400F + RTX 3080 as a high-performing, but not elite, setup for Palworld.

The data shows that this combo is capable of producing very high frame rates—237.8 FPS at 1080p Low—which would theoretically place it far higher in a ranking based solely on peak performance. The rank of 524 implies that the average performance across all tested settings and resolutions is dragged down by the 4K results. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 39.3, a playable but not high-refresh-rate experience. This indicates that the combination’s standing is a reflection of its overall versatility rather than its ability to max out a single resolution. It is a jack-of-all-trades setup that excels in some areas and is merely adequate in others, which is a fair assessment of its mid-pack ranking.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions paints a clear picture of scaling and bottleneck behavior. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 145.9 to 96.3, a 34% decrease. This substantial reduction indicates that the GPU is beginning to feel the load, but the system still maintains a very smooth experience. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings is even more dramatic, with the frame rate falling from 96.3 to 53.8 FPS, a 44% drop. This pattern strongly suggests that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth, becomes the limiting component as resolution increases.

This scaling behavior is typical for a high-end GPU paired with a capable mid-range CPU. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to drive frame rates to very high levels. As the resolution increases, the GPU's pixel processing power and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints. The fact that the 4K Low setting yields 89.9 FPS while 4K Ultra yields only 39.3 FPS further isolates the GPU's role. The CPU is capable of providing the necessary data; the RTX 3080's ability to render the complex scenes and effects of Palworld at 4K is what determines the final output. The data proves that for this combo, the GPU is the definitive performance gate for high-resolution gaming.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 237.8 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 39.3 FPS, indicating a playable but not high-refresh-rate experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data shows a 34% drop in FPS from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, suggesting the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, a trend that continues at 4K.

Q: What is the performance difference between the i5-13400F and its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H's score of 25201.

Q: How does the RTX 3080's average benchmark score compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 35787, which is 0.9% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE's score of 36101.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Medium and High settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves an average of 126.7 FPS, while the High preset achieves an average of 96.3 FPS, a difference of 30.4 FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end Ampere architecture GPU with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is 1710 MHz, and it has 8704 shading units. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 35787, placing it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35860, a 0.2% difference, while the AMD Radeon 880M is 0.4% behind. This data confirms the RTX 3080's position as a powerful, though not top-tier, graphics solution.

The GPU’s role in Palworld is clearly defined by the measured FPS. At 1080p, the RTX 3080 is able to push frame rates from 112.3 FPS on Ultra to 237.8 FPS on Low. This shows the raw power of the card. However, the 10 GB VRAM capacity becomes a potential point of interest at higher resolutions. The 4K results show a significant performance cliff, with the Ultra preset dropping to 39.3 FPS. While this is due to the sheer computational load, the memory subsystem is also a factor. The data suggests that the RTX 3080 is best utilized for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming or 1080p with maximum settings, where its compute and memory resources are sufficient to maintain high performance. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor in the performance equation for this combo.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Ultra preset provides an average of 112.3 FPS, which is excellent for most monitors. However, the High preset at 145.9 FPS offers a significant boost with likely minimal visual difference, making it a strong recommendation for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. For 1440p, the Medium preset at 126.7 FPS offers a fantastic balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, while the High preset at 96.3 FPS is still very playable and provides a richer visual experience. At 4K, the data shows a steep drop-off; the Medium preset delivers 70.6 FPS, which is the best balance for a smooth experience, whereas High at 53.8 FPS and Ultra at 39.3 FPS may feel less fluid. The Low preset, while reaching 89.9 FPS at 4K, likely compromises too much visual quality. The data indicates that for a consistently smooth experience, Medium settings are the sweet spot at 4K, High at 1440p, and either High or Ultra at 1080p depending on preference.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in Palworld is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 89.9 FPS average
• Medium: 70.6 FPS average
• High: 53.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 39.3 FPS average

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 156.8 FPS average
• Medium: 126.7 FPS average
• High: 96.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 73.1 FPS average

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 237.8 FPS average
• Medium: 193.2 FPS average
• High: 145.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 112.3 FPS average

This data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS only at 1080p with Low settings. The 1440p resolution offers the best combination of high frame rates and visual quality, with all presets except Ultra staying above 96 FPS. The 4K results are the most demanding, with only the Low preset breaking 80 FPS. This breakdown confirms that the RTX 3080 is a formidable 1440p card, and the i5-13400F provides ample support to keep frame rates high at that resolution. The measured numbers serve as a definitive guide for users looking to optimize their settings for this specific hardware combination.