Palworld

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a highly resolution-sensitive experience in Palworld. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination produces an average of 167.4 FPS, but this drops to 105.5 FPS at High settings and further to 78.5 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages scale to 111.1 FPS (Low), 90.0 FPS (Medium), 69.9 FPS (High), and 52.7 FPS (Ultra). At 3840x2160, performance falls sharply: 59.0 FPS (Low), 47.1 FPS (Medium), 37.6 FPS (High), and 29.9 FPS (Ultra). The step from 1080p to 1440p at High settings costs 35.6 FPS (from 105.5 to 69.9), while the step from 1440p to 4K at High costs 32.3 FPS (from 69.9 to 37.6). This consistent decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component across all tested resolutions; the CPU’s headroom does not compensate for the RTX 2070 SUPER’s bandwidth and shading limitations as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 167.4 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Low result of 59.0 FPS. The gap narrows slightly at higher presets because the GPU is already saturated at lower resolutions. For instance, at 1080p Ultra the average is 78.5 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it falls to 29.9 FPS — a 61.9% reduction. In contrast, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and single-core score of 4642 suggest ample processing power for Palworld’s simulation and rendering threads; the data shows that even at 1080p Low (167.4 FPS), the frame rate is not capped by the processor, as the GPU still has headroom to be the bottleneck. Benchmark results indicate that users targeting 4K should expect sub-60 FPS at any preset, with only Low settings achieving 59.0 FPS — borderline playable but not fluid.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the Medium preset at 1440p is the optimal choice from the measured data. At 2560x1440 Medium, the combo delivers 90.0 FPS, which is smooth for Palworld’s survival gameplay, while High drops to 69.9 FPS and Ultra to 52.7 FPS. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs 20.1 FPS (from 90.0 to 69.9), which is a significant penalty for incremental visual gains. At 1080p, Medium yields 134.9 FPS, High 105.5 FPS, and Ultra 78.5 FPS; all are playable, but Medium offers the highest frame rate without sacrificing the game’s core visual clarity. For 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS — the best is Low at 59.0 FPS, which is barely below the threshold, while Medium (47.1 FPS), High (37.6 FPS), and Ultra (29.9 FPS) all fall short. Therefore, the data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot, providing a 90 FPS experience that leverages the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth without overloading the rendering pipeline. At 1080p, users can push to High (105.5 FPS) or even Ultra (78.5 FPS) if they prioritize image quality over frame rate, but the Medium preset remains the most efficient.

The measured rows show that the Low preset at 1080p (167.4 FPS) is the only configuration exceeding 144 Hz, which would benefit high-refresh monitors. However, the visual quality at Low is likely too sparse for most players. At 1440p, Low (111.1 FPS) still provides a high frame rate, but Medium (90.0 FPS) is a more balanced choice. The Ultra preset at any resolution is the least efficient: at 1080p it delivers 78.5 FPS, at 1440p 52.7 FPS, and at 4K 29.9 FPS. Given the GPU’s pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s, the Ultra settings at 4K overwhelm the hardware, resulting in sub-30 FPS. The data clearly indicates that Medium is the recommended preset for most users, with High reserved for those who accept lower frame rates at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and single-core score of 4642 place it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong performance for both threaded and single-threaded workloads. In Palworld, which typically relies on a few heavily threaded tasks (e.g., world simulation, creature AI), the CPU’s high single-core boost clock is critical. The data shows that even at 1080p Low with 167.4 FPS, the CPU does not bottleneck the system, as the GPU is the limiting factor. The i5-14600K’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide sufficient bandwidth for the game’s data structures. Compared to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, the i5-14600K scores 0.2% higher in average benchmark scores (49166 vs. 49062), while the Intel Core i5-14600KF is 0.4% faster (49367). This negligible difference means the CPU is not the differentiator in Palworld’s frame rates; instead, the GPU’s rendering capacity dictates performance.

The CPU’s 20 threads and 14 cores (including performance and efficiency cores) ensure that background tasks and game logic do not starve the rendering pipeline. At 4K Low, the system achieves 59.0 FPS, which is only 8% lower than the 1440p Low result of 111.1 FPS — this is a GPU limitation, not a CPU one. The i5-14600K’s PassMark single-thread score of 4270 and multi-thread score of 38682 further confirm its capability to handle Palworld’s CPU demands. The processor’s 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are relevant for system builders, but the benchmark data shows that the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU efficiently. In scenarios where frame rates exceed 100 FPS (e.g., 1080p Low at 167.4 FPS), the CPU maintains stability, as indicated by the absence of min-FPS data points in the measured rows. The conclusion is that the i5-14600K is more than sufficient for Palworld, and any performance shortfalls are attributable to the RTX 2070 SUPER.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1049 out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the 39th percentile of all systems. This rank reflects the GPU’s mid-tier standing — the RTX 2070 SUPER has a percentile of 65 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (0.5% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (0.9% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (2.5% slower), but none of these alternatives significantly shift the combo’s overall position. The CPU’s high percentile (93rd) does not boost the combo rank because Palworld is GPU-bound, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The combo ranks lower than systems pairing the same CPU with faster GPUs, but the data shows that this configuration is still viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The rank of 1049 out of 1718 suggests that while the combo is not top-tier, it outperforms a majority of tested systems (about 61%). The GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus width are adequate for Palworld’s textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results (High at 37.6 FPS) indicate that the combo is not designed for ultra-high-resolution play. The CPU’s benchmark scores (e.g., Geekbench single-core 2803) are competitive, but they do not compensate for the GPU’s limitations. In comparison to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the i5-14600K’s 0.2% lead over the Ryzen 9 5950X in average score (49166 vs. 49062) is negligible, meaning the combo rank is almost entirely determined by the GPU. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 and PassMark G3D score of 18169 place it in the mid-range, which aligns with the combo’s overall ranking. The data suggests that users seeking higher ranks would need a more powerful GPU, but for the tested resolutions, this combo performs as expected given its components.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 90.0 FPS, and High yields 69.9 FPS, both above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low (59.0 FPS) comes close to 60 FPS, while Medium (47.1 FPS), High (37.6 FPS), and Ultra (29.9 FPS) all fall short. Therefore, 1440p is the highest resolution that maintains 60 FPS on High settings.

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

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 105.5, while at 3840x2160 High, it drops to 37.6 FPS. This represents a reduction of 67.9 FPS, or a 64.4% decrease in frame rate, highlighting the GPU’s limitation at higher pixel counts.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 167.4 FPS, and at 4K Low, it drops to 59.0 FPS — a clear GPU-bound pattern. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and single-core score of 4642 are ample for Palworld, with no evidence of CPU capping at any resolution.

Q: What settings are recommended for 4K playability?

A: The data shows that only Low settings at 3840x2160 reach 59.0 FPS, which is marginally below 60 FPS. Medium (47.1 FPS), High (37.6 FPS), and Ultra (29.9 FPS) are not recommended for smooth gameplay. Users should expect to lower settings to Low for 4K, or reduce resolution to 1440p for better quality.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1049 out of 1718 tested combos, placing it in the 39th percentile. The GPU’s 65th percentile and CPU’s 93rd percentile indicate that the GPU drags down the overall rank, as Palworld is GPU-bound. The combo outperforms about 61% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium produces 134.9 FPS, while Ultra produces 78.5 FPS. This is a difference of 56.4 FPS, meaning Ultra is 41.8% slower than Medium, making Medium the more efficient choice for high frame rates.