Palworld

Palworld with an Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti presents a clear picture of a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but which also has enough CPU headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p. The measured data shows a spread of 303.5 FPS at the lowest settings and 1080p down to 52.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a wide operational envelope. This analysis will break down how the resolution scaling behaves, what the frame rate data means for the CPU and GPU respectively, and which settings offer the best experience based strictly on the measured numbers.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals that the RTX 5070 Ti is the primary limiting component as pixel count increases. At High settings, the system produces 191.4 FPS at 1920x1080, which falls to 123.4 FPS at 2560x1440, and then drops significantly to 69.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 63.6% reduction in frame rate moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings, which is a typical signature of a GPU that is being saturated by the increasing rendering load.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at the lower settings. At Low settings, the system achieves 303.5 FPS at 1080p, which is an extremely high frame rate that suggests the CPU is still feeding the GPU efficiently. However, at 4K Low, the frame rate drops to 112.6 FPS. The ratio between these two figures shows a 63% performance loss, which is nearly identical to the drop seen at High settings. This consistency indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti’s rendering throughput is the dominant constraint at 4K regardless of the graphical preset, because the resolution itself is what drives the pixel fill rate demand.

At Medium settings, the scaling follows the same trend: 245.4 FPS at 1080p, 163.8 FPS at 1440p, and 87.7 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 46.5%, which is less severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, but still substantial. Ultra settings produce the lowest overall frame rates, starting at 144.3 FPS at 1080p and falling to 95.6 FPS at 1440p and then 52.8 FPS at 4K. The data clearly shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, with the 4K Low vs. 4K Ultra difference being 59.8 FPS, while at 1080p that same gap is 159.2 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU have enough headroom to make settings changes very impactful, but at 4K, the GPU is so strained that even dropping to Low cannot recover the frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combination can achieve in Palworld?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 303.5 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the data that exceeds 300 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its closest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 52085 and has a deltaPct of 0. The RTX 5070 Ti is also 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A1000 but trails the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 0.8%.

Q: Is the Core i7-13700K a bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data suggests it is not. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 52.8 FPS, which is a low frame rate. However, the CPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000, indicate it is highly capable, so the constraint is almost certainly the GPU’s rendering load at 4K, not the CPU.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1440p High and 4K High?

A: The system delivers 123.4 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings, which drops to 69.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. This is a reduction of 53.8 FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Q: Which settings preset provides the closest frame rate to 144 FPS at 1080p?

A: Ultra settings at 1080p produce 144.3 FPS, which is almost exactly at a 144 Hz refresh rate target. High settings at the same resolution produce 191.4 FPS, which is notably higher.

Q: How much faster is the CPU at multi-threaded tasks compared to its single-threaded performance?

A: The Core i7-13700K scores 39000 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5505 in Cinebench R23 singlecore. The multicore score is approximately 7.1 times higher than the singlecore score, reflecting its 16 cores and 24 threads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this system for Palworld, particularly at 1440p and 4K. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for a survival game that may load large open-world areas, and the measured data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system does not appear to be memory-limited, as frame rates are consistent with what a GPU-bound scenario would look like.

The GPU’s clock speeds are listed as a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2452 MHz. The boost clock is what the GPU will typically achieve under load, and this, combined with the 8960 shading units, drives the raw performance. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5070 Ti scores 6604 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is a modern test, and 32974 in Passmark G3D. Its percentile vs. all GPUs is 87, which places it in the upper tier of available graphics cards.

The role of the GPU becomes clear when looking at the resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 303.5 FPS suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated, as this is a very high number. However, the fact that the frame rate drops by more than half to 112.6 FPS at 4K Low indicates that the GPU’s pixel processing capability is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 5070 Ti’s nearest rival, the RTX 4080, has an identical average benchmark score, which suggests that this performance profile is expected for this class of GPU. The data shows that for Palworld, the RTX 5070 Ti is a high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p card, but it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K with the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is capable of very high frame rates. Low settings yield 303.5 FPS, Medium settings yield 245.4 FPS, High settings yield 191.4 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 144.3 FPS. This shows a clear and consistent drop as settings increase, with the largest single-step drop being from Medium to High at 54 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced impact from the increased pixel count. Low settings produce 202.7 FPS, Medium settings produce 163.8 FPS, High settings produce 123.4 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 95.6 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is roughly 30-35%, which is a typical scaling factor for a GPU-bound scenario. Notably, even at 1440p Ultra, the system manages to stay just above 95 FPS, which is playable for most users.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings produce 112.6 FPS, Medium settings produce 87.7 FPS, High settings produce 69.6 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 52.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that drops below 60 FPS, which is a common threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows that 4K High is just above 60 FPS at 69.6, but it is close to the edge. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 59.8 FPS, which is the smallest absolute spread across all resolutions, reinforcing that the GPU is the bottleneck at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K plays a supporting but crucial role in this system, ensuring that the GPU is fed with enough data to reach the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. With 16 cores and 24 threads, the CPU has substantial multi-threading capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with a score of 5505 in the same benchmark, which is important for games that rely on a few main threads.

The CPU’s boost clock of 5.40 GHz is the key to its single-threaded performance, and its base clock of 3.40 GHz is still high enough for daily use. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 12412 in 3DMark Max Threads and 1136 in 3DMark Single Thread. Its Passmark multithread score is 45887, and its Passmark single-thread score is 4333. These numbers place the i7-13700K in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, making it a top-tier processor.

In the context of Palworld, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 303.5 FPS. This high frame rate is only possible if the CPU can process game logic and issue draw calls fast enough. The fact that the frame rate scales down smoothly from Low to Ultra at 1080p, and that the CPU does not appear to cap the frame rate at a lower value, indicates that the i7-13700K is not a bottleneck in this game. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, is essentially identical in performance, with a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the i7-13700K is 0.1% faster. This confirms that the CPU is performing as expected for its class.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For players with a 1080p monitor that supports high refresh rates, the Ultra preset is a strong choice, as it delivers 144.3 FPS, which is perfect for a 144 Hz display. If the monitor supports 240 Hz, the High preset at 191.4 FPS is the better option, as it provides a significant frame rate boost with a presumably modest visual quality reduction.

For 1440p, which is arguably the sweet spot for this RTX 5070 Ti, the High preset offers 123.4 FPS, which is excellent for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The Ultra preset at 95.6 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is prioritized over frame rate, but the data suggests that High is the better balance, as it is nearly 28 FPS faster. The Medium preset at 163.8 FPS is also a good option for players who want to push frame rates higher, but the drop from Medium to High is noticeable.

At 4K, the recommendations are more constrained. The High preset at 69.6 FPS is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the best choice for a 60 Hz display. The Medium preset at 87.7 FPS is a better option if a higher refresh rate is desired, as it provides a smoother experience. The Ultra preset at 52.8 FPS is not recommended for most players, as it dips below 60 FPS. The Low preset at 112.6 FPS is viable for competitive play, but the visual quality trade-off is severe. For the best overall experience at 4K, the Medium preset appears to offer the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity, while at 1440p, the High preset is the clear winner.