Palworld

Palworld pairs the Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, producing a combo that ranks 964th out of 1718 tested configurations in this survival title. The data indicates a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p play but struggles to maintain playability at 4K Ultra, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded throughput providing the foundation for the GPU to stretch its legs at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest performer, with an average of 181.4 FPS at Low settings and 111.2 FPS at High settings. At 2560x1440, the same High preset yields 75.3 FPS, while 3840x2160 drops to 40.1 FPS on High.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47334) and 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131). It sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs tested.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 enough for 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: No, the data suggests it is not. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers only 31.8 FPS, and even High settings reach just 40.1 FPS. Only the Low preset approaches playability at 68.3 FPS.

Q: What is the performance delta between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium yields 98.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 56.4 FPS. That is a 42.1 FPS difference, indicating Ultra demands significantly more GPU headroom.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, placing it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (23021). It sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Which preset offers the most balanced experience at 1080p?

A: High settings at 1920x1080, delivering 111.2 FPS, provide the best combination of visual quality and frame rate. Low reaches 181.4 FPS, but High is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and 18,900 million transistors. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs across a 128-bit bus, producing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The card’s boost clock reaches 2460 MHz, with a base of 1830 MHz, and it carries 3072 shading units alongside 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The FP32 throughput is 15.11 TFLOPS, which is modest by current standards but sufficient for this title’s demands.

In Palworld, the GPU’s role becomes clear when scaling resolutions. At 3840x2160, the card is the limiting factor: Ultra produces 31.8 FPS, and even dropping to High only recovers 8.3 FPS, reaching 40.1. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are likely strained by the 4K frame buffer, as the Low preset jumps to 68.3 FPS but still falls short of a smooth 60 FPS floor. The pattern is more favorable at 2560x1440, where Medium achieves 98.5 FPS and High manages 75.3 FPS, showing the GPU has enough headroom for a 1440p experience when settings are moderated.

The RTX 4060’s 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, places it as a mid-range part. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321 (0.6% higher), while the Intel Arc B580 trails at 23021 (0.7% lower). This competitive positioning is reflected in Palworld’s 1080p results, where the card can push High settings to 111.2 FPS, but the 4K Ultra figure of 31.8 FPS confirms the GPU is not built for that workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K brings 16 cores and 24 threads, running on the Raptor Lake architecture at a 10 nm process node. It boosts to 5.40 GHz from a 3.40 GHz base, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3, which feeds a dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory controller. The CPU’s multi-threaded strength is evident in benchmarks: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 39000, while 3DMark max threads hits 12412.

In Palworld, the CPU’s contribution is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is not saturated. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 181.4 FPS, and High still holds 111.2 FPS. These numbers suggest the 13700K can feed the RTX 4060 efficiently, avoiding a CPU bottleneck that would cap frame rates below what the GPU can deliver. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and 8-thread score of 8193 indicate strong scaling across the cores, which matters for a game that handles many creatures and base-building entities.

The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 47282, places it near the top of tested processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47334 (0.1% higher), while the AMD EPYC 4364P trails at 47131 (0.3% lower). The single-thread performance, measured at 1136 in 3DMark and 5505 in Cinebench R23, ensures responsive gameplay even when the GPU is the primary workload driver, though the data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution tested.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers 111.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. Medium runs at 146.5 FPS, but the visual fidelity increase from Medium to High is worth the 35.3 FPS cost. Low at 181.4 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum refresh rates on a 240 Hz display.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings offer the best experience, achieving 98.5 FPS. High drops to 75.3 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 23.2 FPS penalty for higher detail. Ultra at 56.4 FPS falls below the 60 FPS mark, making it a poor choice for consistent smoothness. Low at 117.7 FPS is the performance leader but sacrifices too much visual quality for a modest gain over Medium.

For 3840x2160, the data shows no ideal preset. Ultra is unplayable at 31.8 FPS, and High at 40.1 FPS is marginally better but still under 45 FPS. Medium reaches 51.2 FPS, which is close to playable but not smooth. Low at 68.3 FPS is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS, but the visual downgrade at 4K is significant. The recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely; 1440p Medium or 1080p High provide far superior experiences.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 964th out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the 56th percentile of all configurations. This is a mid-pack result, reflecting the GPU’s position as a 1080p-focused part and the CPU’s high-end status. The rank suggests that while the CPU is overkill for the GPU in many scenarios, the pairing works well for its intended resolution range.

The combo’s measured data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck: at 1080p Low, the system hits 181.4 FPS, which is far beyond what the RTX 4060 can deliver in more demanding titles. The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking (23181 average score) is the limiting factor, particularly at 4K where the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM struggle. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking (47282 average score) ensures the system remains responsive, but the overall combo rank of 964 indicates that other pairings with weaker CPUs and stronger GPUs would outperform it in Palworld’s GPU-bound resolutions.

The delta between the CPU and GPU performance tiers is significant: the 13700K sits 27 percentile points above the 4060. This imbalance means the system is GPU-limited in most scenarios, which is typical for a gaming build. The rank of 964 out of 1718 shows that while this combo is not near the top, it is also far from the bottom, offering a stable 1440p experience and excellent 1080p performance for this title.