Palworld

Palworld’s measured performance with the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D places this combo at the top of the database, ranked first out of 2,944 tested configurations. The data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the CPU and GPU each playing distinct roles depending on the workload. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, focusing on how the hardware components contribute to the frame rates and what the numbers imply for players.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, boosting up to 5.40 GHz, and it carries 30 MB of shared L3 cache along with 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. This configuration provides substantial parallel processing capability, which is relevant for Palworld’s open-world survival mechanics that involve numerous entities, physics calculations, and world-state updates.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 30,745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 16,292 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 12,412 in 3DMark max threads. Single-thread performance is also competitive, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,116. These numbers suggest a balanced design that can handle both heavily threaded background tasks and the lighter single-threaded workloads that often dictate game logic.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo hits 383 FPS average, while at 1440p Low it reaches 252 FPS, and at 4K Low it drops to 140 FPS. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a 243 FPS difference, indicating that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding frames far beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The 16 cores and 24 threads allow the game to leverage multiple threads for tasks like pathfinding and AI for the Pals, which is likely why the system maintains such high frame rates even in demanding scenarios.

The CPU’s percentile ranking against all CPUs is 89, and its average benchmark score is 46,881. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with an average score of 46,971 (a -0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47,022 (-0.3% delta). These deltas are negligible, meaning the i7-13700K is statistically on par with those processors in general benchmarks. However, in Palworld specifically, the data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the FPS drops align more with GPU load. At 1080p Low, the 383 FPS figure suggests the CPU is still providing ample headroom, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process, featuring 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). This massive memory pool and bandwidth are crucial for Palworld, which can load large textures and many assets simultaneously, especially at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are substantial: 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. It achieves 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. In synthetic tests, the GPU scores 44,065 in Passmark G3D and 14,326 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its percentile rank is 92 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (score 76,904, +1.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78,940, -1.6% delta), showing the RTX 5090 D sits in a tight performance band relative to those parts in general tests.

In Palworld, the GPU’s role is dominant at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages 66 FPS average, while at 4K High it reaches 87 FPS, and at 4K Low it hits 140 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 74 FPS drop, which directly reflects the increased GPU load from more detailed shadows, textures, and effects. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed: Ultra yields 181 FPS, High 239 FPS, and Low 383 FPS. The 32 GB VRAM ensures that even at 4K Ultra, there is no memory-related stutter, as the data shows consistent average FPS without min FPS anomalies in most settings. The only measured min FPS values are for Medium settings: 96 FPS at 4K, 174 FPS at 1440p, and 264 FPS at 1080p, indicating stable frame delivery without severe dips.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a rank of 1 out of 2,944 tested combos in Palworld. This top-tier position indicates that no other tested CPU-GPU pairing delivers higher average frame rates across the measured scenarios. The ranking is based on the aggregated measured FPS data, which includes all resolutions and settings. The data shows that this combination excels particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU can push frame rates beyond typical monitor refresh rates, and it remains playable at 4K Ultra with 66 FPS.

The rank of 1 suggests that the i7-13700K’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,136) pairs well with the RTX 5090 D’s raw throughput. The 16-core CPU ensures that the GPU is never starved of data, even in CPU-intensive scenes. Compared to other combos, the nearest CPU rivals (like the AMD Ryzen 9 5900) have similar average benchmark scores, but the combination with the RTX 5090 D still edges out the competition in Palworld. This could be due to the CPU’s high boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which helps in game logic that is often single-threaded, despite the overall multi-threaded nature of the game.

The data does not provide specific FPS for other combos, but the rank of 1 out of 2,944 implies that the margin might be significant, especially at 1080p where the combo achieves 383 FPS Low. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors (e.g., 240 Hz or 360 Hz), this combo can fully utilize the display’s capabilities at lower settings. At 4K, the rank still holds, but the 66 FPS at Ultra suggests that even the top combo requires some settings adjustments for 60+ FPS at that resolution.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Palworld?

A: The maximum average FPS is 383, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 66. This is the lowest average FPS across all measured settings and resolutions, but it still remains above 60 FPS for a playable experience.

Q: Which setting provides the highest FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 252. The Medium preset gives 205 FPS, High gives 157 FPS, and Ultra gives 119 FPS.

Q: Are there any measured minimum FPS values that indicate potential stuttering?

A: Minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings across all resolutions. At 4K Medium, the min FPS is 96; at 1440p Medium, it is 174; and at 1080p Medium, it is 264. These values suggest stable performance without severe dips, even in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46,881. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46,971, which is a -0.2% delta, meaning the i7-13700K is slightly behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47,022 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46,654 (+0.5% delta), showing the i7-13700K is within a 0.5% range of these competitors.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This large memory pool ensures that Palworld’s textures and assets are easily accommodated, and the data shows no evidence of memory-related performance drops, as even at 4K Ultra the average FPS remains above 60.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 239 at 1080p to 157 at 1440p (a 82 FPS decrease) and then to 87 at 4K (a 70 FPS decrease from 1440p). This steady decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The i7-13700K’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (3DMark single-thread 1,136, Cinebench R23 multi-core 30,745) are sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s demands even at lower resolutions.

At Low settings, the FPS drops from 383 at 1080p to 252 at 1440p (a 131 FPS decrease) and then to 140 at 4K (a 112 FPS decrease). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is approximately 63%, which is larger than the drop at High settings (approximately 64% from 239 to 87). This suggests that at Low settings, the GPU is still the bottleneck, but the CPU’s role becomes more pronounced at 1080p where it can push frame rates to 383 FPS. At 4K Low, the 140 FPS figure is still high, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to render at lower settings without being fully saturated.

The scaling from Medium to Ultra settings also reveals the GPU’s dominance. At 4K, Medium achieves 114 FPS, High 87 FPS, and Ultra 66 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra (21 FPS) is less than the difference between Medium and High (27 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns as settings increase. The 32 GB VRAM and high bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) ensure that memory is not a limiting factor, as the FPS drop is consistent with compute load rather than memory capacity. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component (since FPS exceeds 383), but at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate and resolution. For players with a 1080p monitor running at 240 Hz, the Medium preset offers 311 FPS average with a min FPS of 264, which is well above the refresh rate and provides a smooth experience. The High preset at 1080p delivers 239 FPS, which is also sufficient for 240 Hz displays, but Medium provides a higher frame rate with only a slight visual compromise. For 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 205 FPS is ideal for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, as the min FPS of 174 ensures no drops below the refresh rate. High at 1440p yields 157 FPS, which is still suitable for 144 Hz but leaves less headroom.

At 4K, the data shows that Ultra achieves 66 FPS, which is marginally above 60 FPS but may not be stable for all scenes. The Medium preset at 4K provides 114 FPS average with a min FPS of 96, making it the best choice for 60 Hz or 120 Hz displays, as it offers a significant performance boost over High (87 FPS) and Ultra (66 FPS). The Low preset at 4K (140 FPS) is overkill for most displays but could be used for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. In summary, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, as it maintains high average FPS with the only recorded min FPS values, indicating stability.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following breakdown lists the exact average FPS (and min/max where available) for each resolution and settings combination:

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 383 FPS average
• Medium: 311 FPS average, min 264, max 357
• High: 239 FPS average
• Ultra: 181 FPS average

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 252 FPS average
• Medium: 205 FPS average, min 174, max 235
• High: 157 FPS average
• Ultra: 119 FPS average

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 140 FPS average
• Medium: 114 FPS average, min 96, max 131
• High: 87 FPS average
• Ultra: 66 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings reduces FPS by a variable margin. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium is 72 FPS, from Medium to High is 72 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 58 FPS. At 1440p, the drops are 47 FPS, 48 FPS, and 38 FPS respectively. At 4K, the drops are 26 FPS, 27 FPS, and 21 FPS. This diminishing absolute drop at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the relative cost of higher settings remains proportionally similar but the base FPS is lower. The min FPS values for Medium settings across all resolutions show that frame pacing is consistent, with the 4K Medium min FPS of 96 being the lowest recorded, still well above playable thresholds.