Palworld

# Palworld with Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

This combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a robust Palworld experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a system that comfortably handles the survival title from 1080p through 4K. The combo ranks 508th out of 3711 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations measured for this game. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads pair with the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory to produce frame rates that range from playable at 4K Ultra to exceptionally high at 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Palworld?

A: This configuration ranks 508th out of 3711 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.7% of all tested systems for this game. The percentile data indicates strong performance relative to the broader database of tested configurations.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, deltaPct 0). It sits 0.3% behind both the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (both scoring 25362 and 25365 respectively), while leading the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H by 0.4%.

Q: What is the RTX 4070 Ti's position relative to other GPUs?

A: The GPU holds an average benchmark score of 44795, placing it 0.8% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45152) and 1.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384). It outperforms the NVIDIA RTX A6000 by 1.6% (44075) and leads the Intel Arc A730M by 1.7% (45592).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system delivers an average of 120 FPS. This represents a comfortable margin above standard 60 Hz displays and approaches the threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, but barely. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 50. This is below the 60 FPS threshold but remains playable for a survival title where precise timing is less critical than in competitive shooters.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread capability?

A: The CPU scores 960 in 3DMark single-thread and 7314 in 3DMark 16-thread tests. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 3191 single-core and 22604 multi-core, indicating strong scaling across its 10 cores with a single-thread performance that supports good gaming responsiveness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 508 out of 3711 tested combinations places it in the upper echelon of systems tested for Palworld. This positioning is noteworthy because Palworld is a survival game that typically exercises both CPU and GPU resources, particularly in open-world scenarios with many active entities. The data shows that this configuration avoids being bottlenecked by either component in most scenarios.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 84 (meaning it outperforms 84% of all GPUs in the database) aligns with its avgBenchmarkScore of 44795. The CPU's percentile of 77 similarly indicates strong standing among processors. When combined, these two components create a balanced platform that ranks significantly higher than either component's individual percentile might suggest, indicating that the pairing works particularly well for this game's specific demands.

The measured FPS data across all resolution and settings combinations shows no anomalous dips that would suggest driver issues or thermal throttling. The consistency of the scaling from 1080p to 4K follows predictable patterns, which reinforces the reliability of the rank position. The system's position in the top 14% of all tested combos means it outperforms the majority of configurations, including many that feature higher-end CPUs or GPUs individually but may suffer from imbalance in this particular workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Palworld's texture-heavy environments at 4K resolution.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. This translates to 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s. The texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s ensures that the game's detailed surfaces render without visible texture pop-in. The 285 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU indicate the power requirements, though the measured performance data shows the card delivering strong results across all settings levels.

In Palworld specifically, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower settings, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering throughput becomes the primary constraint. The data shows the GPU's capability to handle the game's visual complexity, with the 12 GB VRAM proving adequate even at 4K Ultra where texture detail is highest. The RTX A6000 comparison (1.6% lower avg benchmark score) is particularly relevant since that card has significantly more VRAM, yet the 4070 Ti's faster architecture compensates in this game's workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 291 FPS, while Medium delivers 236 FPS with a minimum of 201 and maximum of 271. High settings yield 182 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 138 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system far exceeds the requirements for any display technology, including 240 Hz monitors at Medium settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. Low settings achieve 192 FPS average, Medium produces 155 FPS with a range of 132 to 179, High delivers 120 FPS, and Ultra drops to 91 FPS. The 1440p numbers suggest that High settings provide an excellent balance for high-refresh-rate gaming, while Ultra still maintains frame rates above 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings deliver 106 FPS average, which remains highly playable. Medium settings produce 86 FPS with a range of 73 to 99, indicating some variance in demanding scenes. High settings drop to 66 FPS average, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings reduce the average to 50 FPS, which may be acceptable for a slower-paced survival game but falls short of ideal smoothness.

The data reveals that the RTX 4070 Ti handles Palworld well at 4K up to High settings, with the 66 FPS average providing a playable experience. The medium setting's minimum of 73 FPS shows that even in demanding moments, the system maintains playable frame rates at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, combining 6 performance cores with 4 efficiency cores in its Raptor Lake architecture. The base clock of 2.50 GHz boosts to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with L3 cache of 20 MB shared across the cores. Its 3DMark scores demonstrate solid scaling: 1880 in 2-thread, 3459 in 4-thread, 5591 in 8-thread, and 7314 in 16-thread tests.

The CPU's benchmark results show it competes closely with several AMD and Intel alternatives. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 indicate a processor that handles both lightly-threaded game logic and more demanding multi-threaded workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 reinforce this assessment.

In Palworld, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p where frame rates exceed 180 FPS on High settings. At these high frame rates, the CPU must process game logic, entity AI, and physics calculations quickly enough to feed the GPU. The 10-core configuration with 16 threads provides sufficient parallelism for the game's background simulation tasks while the high boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures responsive single-thread performance for main game logic.

The CPU's performance in this game is further validated by its position relative to rivals. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which is known for gaming performance due to its 3D V-Cache, scores only 0.3% higher on average. This indicates that the i5-13400F's combination of high clocks and adequate cache provides comparable gaming performance without the specialized cache configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, Medium settings provide an outstanding experience with 236 FPS average and a minimum of 201 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. For users with 240 Hz displays, High settings at 182 FPS may be preferable to reduce visual compromises while still exceeding refresh rate capabilities.

At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 120 FPS average, which is ideal for 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays. This setting provides a good balance between visual quality and performance, with the 120 FPS average leaving headroom above the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings at 91 FPS still offer excellent performance for 90 Hz or 100 Hz displays, though the visual improvement over High may be marginal.

For 3840x2160, High settings at 66 FPS provide the best overall experience. This setting maintains playable frame rates while offering superior visual quality compared to Medium (86 FPS) and Low (106 FPS). The 66 FPS average is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, though users with variable refresh rate displays may prefer Medium settings at 86 FPS to ensure greater consistency in demanding moments.

Ultra settings are generally not recommended at any resolution for competitive play, as the frame rate drops to 138 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. However, for users prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate, Ultra at 1440p (91 FPS) offers a compelling option that remains highly playable.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's limiting components. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 182 at 1080p to 120 at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and then to 66 at 4K (a further 45% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-limited, as the GPU has headroom to render more frames than the CPU can feed.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 291 FPS at 1080p, 192 FPS at 1440p, and 106 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 34% closely mirrors the pixel count increase of 78%, suggesting the system is becoming GPU-limited at lower settings even at 1440p. The 1440p to 4K drop of 45% aligns with the 125% pixel increase, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K regardless of settings.

The Medium settings data provides additional insight through its min/max frame ranges. At 1080p, the range is 201-271 FPS (a 35% variance), while at 1440p it narrows to 132-179 FPS (a 36% variance), and at 4K it becomes 73-99 FPS (a 36% variance). The consistent variance percentage across resolutions suggests that the frame pacing issues are not resolution-dependent but rather scene-dependent, pointing to game engine characteristics rather than component limitations.

The data clearly shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's performance ceiling is reached at approximately 291 FPS (Low settings), while the GPU can render more frames if provided. At 4K, the GPU's rendering capacity is the bottleneck, with the CPU having sufficient headroom to not constrain performance. This analysis indicates that users targeting higher resolutions should prioritize GPU upgrades, while those seeking maximum frame rates at 1080p might benefit from CPU improvements.