Palworld

# Palworld with Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

This combo ranks 308th out of 3,711 tested configurations in Palworld, placing it in the top 8.3% of all combinations. The pairing of Intel's Core i5-14400F with NVIDIA's RTX 4080 SUPER produces a system that handles Palworld's survival sandbox with substantial headroom at most settings, though the data reveals distinct performance ceilings depending on resolution and preset selection. The measured frames per second across twelve configurations show a pattern of GPU-bound scaling at higher resolutions and increasingly CPU-sensitive behavior at 1080p, making this a versatile but not uniformly dominant combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The 308th rank out of 3,711 combos places this pairing firmly in the upper echelon of tested systems. In percentile terms, this is roughly the 91.7th percentile of all combinations—a strong showing that reflects the RTX 4080 SUPER's high position in the GPU hierarchy. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 83rd percentile among all CPUs both contribute to this favorable position, though the combo rank is slightly lower than either individual component's percentile, suggesting that Palworld's engine does not perfectly extract the full potential from this pairing.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32,279 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32,233, just 0.1% behind, while the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32,226, a 0.2% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS actually scores slightly higher at 32,354, putting the i5-14400F 0.2% behind that part, and the Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5% with a score of 32,121. This clustering indicates that the i5-14400F delivers performance within one percent of several competing mobile and desktop parts, making the CPU a balanced rather than standout contributor to the overall combo ranking.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54,209 sits within 0.1% of the standard RTX 4080 at 54,247. The gap widens against the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (1.1% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (2.7% ahead), with the AMD Radeon 8060S leading by 2.8% at 55,757. These deltas are modest, meaning the 4080 SUPER's advantage in Palworld comes more from its architectural characteristics than from raw benchmark dominance over immediate rivals.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for Palworld, which at 4K Ultra demands significant texture and geometry throughput. The GPU's 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines provide the raw compute foundation, while 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores support ray-traced and AI-accelerated features that Palworld may leverage in its rendering pipeline.

Clock speeds see a base of 2,295 MHz and a boost of 2,550 MHz, with memory running at 1,438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The boost clock represents a meaningful overclocking headroom over the base, and the data indicates that the GPU sustains high utilization in Palworld at 4K, where the average FPS at High settings (72) is nearly double the Ultra result (55). The FP32 throughput of 52.22 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s suggest that the card is well-equipped for the game's open-world rendering, which includes large draw distances and dynamic lighting.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores its high-end positioning. In Palworld specifically, the transition from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a performance cost of 60 FPS (from 115 to 55), revealing that the GPU is the primary scaling factor at this resolution. The measured data shows no min or max FPS values at most settings, but at Medium 4K, the range spans 79 to 108 FPS, indicating some frame-time variance even in the mid-range preset.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K varies dramatically by settings preset, revealing where the system transitions from CPU-bound to GPU-bound operation. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 316 at 1080p to 208 at 1440p (a 34.2% reduction) and further to 115 at 4K (a 63.6% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline at Low settings indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor even when graphical demands are minimal, though the absolute numbers remain high.

At High settings, the scaling shows a similar pattern: 197 FPS at 1080p drops to 130 at 1440p (34.0% reduction) and 72 at 4K (63.5% reduction from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High settings suggests that Palworld's rendering workload scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 4080 SUPER's bandwidth and compute resources are the dominant constraints. The Medium preset follows this trend with 256 FPS at 1080p, 169 at 1440p (34.0% reduction), and 94 at 4K (63.3% reduction).

Ultra settings present a slightly different picture: 149 FPS at 1080p, 98 at 1440p (34.2% reduction), and 55 at 4K (63.1% reduction). The near-identical percentage reductions across all presets—around 34% for the 1080p to 1440p step and roughly 63% for the full 1080p to 4K jump—indicate that the limiting component remains consistent regardless of quality level. This uniformity points to the GPU as the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role becomes more prominent only at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 316 FPS, which is the maximum measured across all configurations. Medium settings yield 256 FPS with a range of 218 to 294 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings average 197 FPS, while Ultra drops to 149 FPS. The 316 FPS at Low indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates, though the 149 FPS at Ultra still provides a smooth experience for high-refresh monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages shift downward. Low settings maintain 208 FPS, a substantial 34.2% reduction from 1080p but still exceptionally high. Medium averages 169 FPS with a range of 143 to 194 FPS, and High delivers 130 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 98 FPS, which remains comfortably playable for most users. The 1440p results show that the system retains high performance across all presets, with no configuration dropping below the 90 FPS threshold at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload intensifies. Low settings average 115 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium averages 94 FPS with a range of 79 to 108 FPS, indicating that even the minimum frame rate remains above 60 FPS. High settings deliver 72 FPS, a solid result for 4K gaming. Ultra drops to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable for many users, especially with adaptive sync displays. The 4K data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER can handle Palworld at high quality without dropping to unplayable levels, but Ultra settings at 4K push the system to its limits.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the High preset at 72 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. The jump from High to Ultra costs 17 FPS (from 72 to 55), a 23.6% reduction that may not justify the visual gains in a game like Palworld where fast-paced exploration and combat benefit from higher frame rates. The Medium preset at 94 FPS provides additional headroom for those prioritizing smoothness, though the 22 FPS difference between Medium and High suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for most players at this resolution.

At 1440p, the High preset at 130 FPS is the recommended choice, offering a significant improvement over Ultra's 98 FPS while maintaining high visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p is viable for those with 144 Hz monitors who prefer maximum quality, but the 32 FPS gap between High and Ultra makes High the more rational selection. Low and Medium presets at 1440p exceed 169 FPS, which suits competitive play but sacrifices visual detail unnecessarily for most users.

For 1080p, the High preset at 197 FPS is ideal for high-refresh displays, providing a substantial margin over 144 Hz panels. The Ultra preset at 149 FPS still exceeds 144 Hz, making it a strong choice for users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors who want maximum quality. The Medium preset at 256 FPS and Low at 316 FPS are only relevant for extreme competitive scenarios or 240 Hz displays, where the additional frames may provide a marginal advantage over the visual quality loss.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This Raptor Lake Refresh part, built on Intel's 10 nm process, includes 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU's 65 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible choice, while its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 4080 SUPER.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and a single-core score of 3,055. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11,268 and single-core score of 2,058 further demonstrate balanced performance across workloads. PassMark multi-thread results of 25,470 and single-thread of 3,701 indicate that the CPU can handle both heavily threaded and latency-sensitive tasks effectively.

In Palworld, the CPU's role becomes evident at 1080p Low, where the system achieves 316 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at lower resolutions, where the GPU is not the limiting factor. However, the consistent ~34% FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p across all presets indicates that the CPU does not become a bottleneck even at high frame rates. The 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the tight clustering with rivals—all within 0.5% of the i5-14400F's average score—show that this processor provides solid, predictable performance in Palworld without being a standout or a weak link.

FAQ

Q: What is the best 4K preset for this combo in Palworld?

A: The High preset at 4K delivers 72 FPS, which is the recommended balance. Ultra drops to 55 FPS, a 23.6% reduction that may not justify the visual improvements, while Medium offers 94 FPS for smoother gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is only 0.1% behind the RTX 4080's 54,247. This indicates near-identical raw performance between the two cards in non-game-specific tests.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in Palworld?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. However, the 4K High preset at 72 FPS and 4K Medium at 94 FPS both exceed 60 FPS comfortably.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14400F scores 32,279 on average, with rivals ranging from 32,121 (Intel Core i7-12800H, 0.5% behind) to 32,354 (AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, 0.2% ahead). All four nearest rivals are within 0.5% of the i5-14400F.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 197 at 1080p to 130 at 1440p (a 34.0% reduction) and then to 72 at 4K (a 63.5% reduction from 1080p). This consistent scaling indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Palworld at 4K?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth supports all tested 4K presets, with even the most demanding Ultra setting averaging 55 FPS. The memory configuration does not appear to be a bottleneck in the measured data.