Palworld

Palworld, a survival title released on 2024-01-18, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. For the combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, the measured data reveals a system capable of delivering high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, with performance tapering predictably as resolution and quality settings increase. The benchmark results provide a clear picture of how this specific hardware pairing handles the game's rendering demands, from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database's tested configurations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti holds a rank of 215 out of 1718 total combos for Palworld. This places it in the top 12.5 percent of all tested systems, indicating a strong overall capability for this title. The ranking reflects the combined contribution of the processor and graphics card, and the data shows that this system is positioned well above the median performance level for the game.

The CPU itself is a high performer in general benchmarks, sitting in the 93rd percentile against all tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 49367 places it in close competition with several other processors. For instance, it is virtually neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 49166, a mere 0.4 percent difference. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which scores 49062, by 0.6 percent, and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which scores 48698, by 1.4 percent. The only rival in its immediate tier that scores higher is the AMD EPYC 4345P, which posts an average score of 49595, representing a 0.5 percent lead over the i5-14600KF.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 Ti also demonstrates solid placement, ranking in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44900 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile trailing by just 0.6 percent with a score of 45152. The data shows the GPU's performance is similarly close to the Intel Arc A730M, which leads by 1.5 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, which leads by 1.6 percent. This indicates that in pure synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 Ti is a strong, but not top-tier, contender. However, the in-game ranking for Palworld suggests that the combination of these two components is particularly effective for this specific title's engine and requirements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring the AD104 chip. It comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2310 MHz, which can boost up to 2610 MHz. This configuration of VRAM capacity and bandwidth is directly relevant to Palworld's performance scaling, as the measured FPS data demonstrates a significant drop when moving from High to Ultra settings at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the jump from High to Ultra settings results in a substantial performance penalty, with average FPS dropping from 67.3 to 47.3. This suggests that the Ultra preset, which likely increases texture detail and draw distances, places a heavy load on the 12 GB VRAM buffer and the memory subsystem. The data indicates that while the GPU can handle the game at High settings in 4K, the Ultra preset pushes it beyond a comfortable threshold. The GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient for lower settings, but the memory constraints become apparent at the highest quality levels.

The transition from Medium to High at 2560x1440 also shows a notable impact, with FPS dropping from 154 to 120.1. This pattern reinforces the idea that the RTX 4070 Ti is a capable card for Palworld, but its performance envelope is best defined by the balance between its raw compute power and its memory configuration. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support is a prerequisite for modern game features, and its Passmark G3D score of 31624 aligns with its high percentile ranking, confirming its position as a strong performer relative to other graphics cards in the database.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data for this combination of hardware, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance is found at the High preset. At 1920x1080, High settings yield an average of 179.9 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset still delivers a very playable 120.1 FPS, demonstrating that this is a sweet spot for the RTX 4070 Ti in Palworld.

For users with a 3840x2160 display, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it produces an average of 67.3 FPS. This is generally considered acceptable for a survival game where reaction times may not be as critical as in competitive shooters. While the Medium preset at 4K offers a higher 89.2 FPS, the visual compromise may not be worth the performance gain for all users. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it produces the lowest frame rates across the board, including a 47.3 FPS average at 4K and 137.5 FPS at 1080p, which is lower than the High preset's 4K performance.

The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, reaching 290.7 FPS at 1080p and 108.6 FPS at 4K, but it comes with significant visual sacrifices. For most users, the High preset appears to be the most sensible choice, offering a robust frame rate at 1440p and a playable one at 4K, without the performance cliff associated with Ultra settings. The data clearly shows that High is the most efficient preset for this GPU-CPU combination in Palworld.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the system performs across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the system shows its full potential. With the Low preset, the average frame rate is 290.7 FPS, which drops to 234.7 FPS on Medium, 179.9 FPS on High, and 137.5 FPS on Ultra. This scaling shows a clear and consistent performance degradation as quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but reflect the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 194.9 FPS, while Medium delivers 154 FPS. The High preset produces a solid 120.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 94 FPS. This resolution represents a balanced choice for this hardware, as even the Ultra preset maintains a frame rate near the 90 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become more apparent. The Low preset still manages a respectable 108.6 FPS, and Medium follows with 89.2 FPS. The High preset drops to 67.3 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably lower. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 47.3 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in most scenarios. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti can handle 4K, but only with reduced settings, and that the Ultra preset is best avoided at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Palworld?

A: The measured data shows that 2560x1440 offers the best balance of high frame rates and visual quality, with the High preset delivering 120.1 FPS and even the Ultra preset reaching 94 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 67.3 FPS, which is playable. However, the Ultra preset drops to 47.3 FPS, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is significant. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 290.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 137.5 FPS, representing a substantial drop of over 150 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using for this game?

A: Based on the data, the Ultra preset provides the lowest performance at every resolution. For example, at 1440p it produces 94 FPS, which is lower than the High preset's 120.1 FPS, suggesting it may not offer a proportional visual benefit.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its closest rivals in terms of raw benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44900. It is slightly behind the Intel Arc A730M, which scores 45592, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, which scores 45642, but ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 44195.

Q: What is the CPU's performance rank compared to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.4 percent faster than the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 49166, and 0.6 percent faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF, a 14-core and 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, plays a critical role in supporting the RTX 4070 Ti. Its high boost clock of 5.30 GHz and a base clock of 3.50 GHz are well-suited for gaming workloads. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2778 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643, ensures that game logic and physics calculations are handled efficiently.

In Palworld, which can involve complex world simulation and numerous entities, the processor's multi-threaded capabilities are also important. The i5-14600KF's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a Passmark multithread score of 38697 indicate that it can handle the parallel workloads associated with the game. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce latency for frequently accessed data, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system achieves 290.7 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would require a powerful processor to sustain. The i5-14600KF's performance in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49367, places it as a top-tier gaming processor. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, is virtually identical in performance, with a delta of 0.4 percent, confirming that this CPU is at the peak of its class. This ensures that the RTX 4070 Ti can operate at its full potential without being held back by the processor, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions where the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor.