Palworld

# Palworld with Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti produces a system that ranks 164th out of 1,718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,914 and a single-core score of 3,093, while the GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,604. These synthetic results translate into measured gameplay that ranges from 54.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 305 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a system that can handle the survival title across a wide spectrum of visual settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU-GPU combo in Palworld?

A: The combo ranks 164th out of 1,718 tested combinations, which places it in the 90th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,508, which is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,513) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446). It sits 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584) and the Intel Core i7-13705H (32,586).

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to its closest competitor?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti averages 52,086 across all benchmarks, which is essentially identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 52,085 (0% delta). It is 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50,826) and 2.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53,414).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 190.6, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the 16 GB of VRAM on the RTX 5070 Ti beneficial for Palworld?

A: With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU has ample memory capacity. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra settings, the system maintains 54.6 FPS, suggesting VRAM is not a bottleneck at these settings.

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

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 21,914 in multi-core and 3,093 in single-core, while in Geekbench it achieves 11,209 multi-core and 2,333 single-core. This indicates strong scaling across its 10 cores and 16 threads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 164 out of 1,718 tested combos in Palworld. This places the system in the top 9.5% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The CPU itself, with an 88th percentile ranking against all CPUs, provides a solid foundation, while the GPU sits in the 87th percentile against all GPUs.

The data suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for Palworld specifically. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, handle the game's simulation and AI workloads efficiently, while the GPU's 8,960 shading units and 70 RT cores manage the rendering load. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 25,783 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 32,974 indicate that neither component is severely limiting the other in this title.

When compared to the nearest rival combos, the CPU sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12800H and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 in average score, while the GPU is statistically tied with the RTX 4080. This means that the combo's rank is largely determined by how well these two components work together in Palworld's specific engine, rather than any single component being a weak link.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across resolutions, providing insight into which component becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p High, the system produces 190.6 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 123.6 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 69.6 FPS. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and another 44% drop from 1440p to 4K.

The scaling pattern at Low settings is even more revealing. At 1080p Low, the system hits 305 FPS, which drops to 199.5 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction) and 109.3 FPS at 4K (a 45% reduction from 1440p). The consistent ~35% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at these resolutions, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU even at high frame rates.

At 4K, the frame rate drops become more pronounced, with High settings delivering 69.6 FPS and Ultra dropping to 54.6 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is heavily loaded, and the CPU's role becomes less critical. The fact that 4K Low (109.3 FPS) is still well above 60 FPS shows that the system has enough CPU capability to support high frame rates even when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low settings produce an average of 305 FPS, Medium reaches 244.5 FPS, High achieves 190.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 141.6 FPS. This shows that even at Ultra settings, the system is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p gaming effortless for this combo.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 199.5 FPS, Medium produces 161.6 FPS, High delivers 123.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains 92.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35% of performance across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count of 77% (from 2.07 million to 3.69 million pixels).

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings average 109.3 FPS, Medium reaches 89.2 FPS, High produces 69.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54.6 FPS. While the first three settings remain playable, Ultra dips below the 60 FPS mark. The data shows that the system can handle 4K gaming comfortably at Medium and High settings, but Ultra settings require a frame rate compromise.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These specifications contribute to a texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s.

In Palworld, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 305 FPS, which suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at this setting. However, as settings increase to Ultra at 1080p, the frame rate drops to 141.6 FPS, showing the GPU beginning to take on more load. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with the frame rate at 54.6 FPS.

The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Palworld at any resolution, as the game's textures and world data do not appear to exceed this capacity. The GPU's 8,960 shading units and 280 tensor cores provide ample compute power, as evidenced by the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,604. The GPU's average benchmark score of 52,086 places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, and its performance is effectively identical to the RTX 4080, which scores 52,085.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p gaming, all settings from Low to Ultra deliver well above 60 FPS, with even Ultra maintaining 141.6 FPS. The data suggests that 1080p Ultra is the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, as the 141.6 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold and even supports high-refresh-rate displays up to 144 Hz.

At 1440p, Ultra settings produce 92.9 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS and suitable for most high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings at 1440p deliver 123.6 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz displays. The data indicates that 1440p High or Ultra provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the latter offering a more immersive experience at the cost of some frame rate headroom.

For 4K gaming, the choice is more nuanced. High settings deliver 69.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. Medium settings at 89.2 FPS offer additional headroom, while Ultra drops to 54.6 FPS, which may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over absolute smoothness. The data suggests that 4K High is the recommended setting for most players, as it maintains playable frame rates while delivering strong visual quality. Players with VRR displays may still enjoy 4K Ultra, as the 54.6 FPS average is within the adaptive sync range of many modern monitors.