Palworld

Palworld presents a demanding workload that shifts between CPU and GPU pressure depending on resolution, and the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lands in the middle of the pack for this title. The combo ranks 1165th out of 1718 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of systems, yet the measured frame rates show it can still deliver a playable experience at the right settings. This analysis breaks down the specific roles of the processor and graphics card, the best settings to use, and how the system scales across resolutions.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall compute performance, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and single-core score of 5003 reflect a chip that can handle both heavily threaded background tasks and the primary game thread. In Palworld, which is an open-world survival game with numerous entities and physics calculations, the CPU’s single-thread performance is critical for maintaining consistent frame pacing, while the 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores.

The benchmark data shows that the i7-14700F is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 152.5 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to suggest the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately. However, the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent when looking at its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X scores 54450 in average benchmark score, which is 0.6% higher than the i7-14700F’s 54097, a negligible difference. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 1.2% slower, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 1.7% slower, all of which indicates the i7-14700F is competitively positioned for this game’s CPU demands. The processor’s 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier are notable, but the data does not show that power limits constrain performance in Palworld, as the frame rates scale predictably with settings.

Given that the CPU is in the top 6% of all processors, it is unlikely to be the primary limiting factor in most scenarios. The real question is how well the GPU can keep up, which is answered by the resolution scaling data. In short, the i7-14700F provides sufficient headroom for the RTX 2060 SUPER to be the main determinant of frame rate, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU workload increases significantly.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it has 2176 shading units. The GPU sits in the 63rd percentile of all graphics cards, which is a mid-range position, and its Passmark G3D score of 16462 places it just below the RTX 2070, which scores 19680 and is 0.5% faster. This close proximity to the RTX 2070 means the 2060 SUPER is a capable 1080p card, but its 8 GB VRAM and 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are put under strain at higher resolutions.

In Palworld, the GPU’s role is dominant at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 70.2 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it drops to 49.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 24 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component as resolution increases, with the CPU’s performance remaining relatively constant. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a potential concern for Ultra settings at 4K, but the measured data shows the frame rate is more affected by compute load than memory capacity, as the drop from High to Ultra at 4K is from 35.1 FPS to 24 FPS, a 31.6% reduction.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 SUPER is slightly ahead of the GTX TITAN by 0.3%, but the data does not suggest it has any special advantage in Palworld. The GPU’s 12 nm process node and 175 W TDP are standard for its generation, and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the textures used at Medium and High settings. Overall, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p Low, and its performance ceiling is clearly defined by the measured FPS values.

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

The optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution, but the data consistently shows that High is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, High yields 92.4 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while Medium delivers 125 FPS and Low reaches 152.5 FPS. Ultra at 1080p drops to 70.2 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 24% performance loss over High for marginal visual gains. For a survival game where reaction time matters, the extra headroom from High over Ultra is preferable.

At 1440p, High provides 64.1 FPS, which is just above the ideal 60 FPS mark, making it the recommended setting for this resolution. Medium offers 82.1 FPS for those who prioritize frame rate over fidelity, but High is the sweet spot. Low at 1440p achieves 103 FPS, but the visual sacrifice is unnecessary when High is still viable. Ultra at 1440p falls to 49.8 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold and should be avoided.

At 4K, no setting achieves a consistent 60 FPS. High yields 35.1 FPS, Medium drops to 47.9 FPS, and Low reaches 58.1 FPS, which is close but not quite there. Ultra is unplayable at 24 FPS. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable target for this combo, and users should either stick to 1440p High or accept a lower preset at 4K for a cinematic experience. Ultimately, High is the best overall preset across all resolutions, with the caveat that 4K users may need to drop to Low to approach playability.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i7-14700F and RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1165th out of 1718 tested combos in Palworld, which places it in the 67.8th percentile of all systems. This ranking indicates that while the CPU is top-tier, the GPU drags the overall performance down, as many other combos with weaker processors but stronger GPUs outperform it. The data shows that the combo is not among the top performers, but it is also not at the bottom, as there are 553 combos that score lower.

The ranking reflects the imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The i7-14700F is in the 94th percentile of CPUs, but the RTX 2060 SUPER is only in the 63rd percentile of GPUs, creating a bottleneck where the GPU limits frame rates. This is evident in the measured FPS, where the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K even on Low settings. The combo’s rank is a direct result of this GPU limitation, and users should expect performance consistent with a mid-range graphics card rather than the CPU’s high-end potential.

Comparatively, the combo’s rank is not surprising given the GPU’s age and tier. The RTX 2060 SUPER was released in 2019, and while it remains functional, it is outclassed by newer generations. The data does not include specific rival combos for comparison, but the GPU’s nearest rivals—the GTX TITAN and RTX 2070—have similar scores, suggesting that any system with these GPUs would land in a similar rank. Overall, this combo is a reasonable mid-range option for Palworld, but it is far from the top of the leaderboard.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Palworld at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 70.2, which is above 60, so it can exceed the target, but the data shows that High is the better choice for stability. At 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 49.8 FPS, which is below the threshold.

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the most comfortable resolution, with High achieving 92.4 FPS and Ultra reaching 70.2 FPS. At 1440p, High is still viable at 64.1 FPS, but 4K is not recommended as no setting reaches 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The i7-14700F is in the 94th percentile of CPUs, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is in the 63rd percentile, and the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K confirms the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the RTX 2070 in this game?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 2070’s 19680. The data does not show a significant performance difference in Palworld, but the RTX 2070 is slightly faster.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 4K Low is 58.1, which is close to 60 FPS but not quite there. This is the highest frame rate achievable at 4K for this combo.

Q: Does the CPU’s 20 cores help in Palworld?

A: The CPU’s multi-core performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, but Palworld is not heavily threaded. The single-core score of 5003 is more relevant, and the data shows the CPU is not the bottleneck.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the system achieves 152.5 FPS on Low, 125 FPS on Medium, 92.4 FPS on High, and 70.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate a linear scaling where each step up in settings costs approximately 20-30 FPS, with the jump from High to Ultra being the most significant at 22.2 FPS loss.

At 1440p, the frame rates are 103 FPS on Low, 82.1 FPS on Medium, 64.1 FPS on High, and 49.8 FPS on Ultra. The scaling is consistent, with Low to Medium dropping 20.9 FPS, Medium to High dropping 18 FPS, and High to Ultra dropping 14.3 FPS. This shows that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the absolute FPS values are lower than at 1080p.

At 4K, the performance drops significantly: 58.1 FPS on Low, 47.9 FPS on Medium, 35.1 FPS on High, and 24 FPS on Ultra. The scaling is more pronounced, with Low to Medium dropping 10.2 FPS, Medium to High dropping 12.8 FPS, and High to Ultra dropping 11.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS is the lowest measured value, confirming that this resolution is not suitable for the combo.

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

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 152.5 at 1080p to 103 at 1440p (a 32.5% reduction) and then to 58.1 at 4K (a 43.6% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is struggling to fill the increasing pixel count, while the CPU’s performance headroom remains untapped.

At High settings, the FPS drops from 92.4 at 1080p to 64.1 at 1440p (a 30.6% reduction) and then to 35.1 at 4K (a 45.2% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU can maintain the same level of performance regardless of resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively stable as resolution increases, but the data shows a clear downward trend.

The scaling also shows that the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the textures at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the combination of higher pixel count and larger texture data overwhelms the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34.1 FPS, which is larger than the 82.3 FPS difference at 1080p, further confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint. In summary, the resolution scaling data shows that the i7-14700F has ample performance to feed the RTX 2060 SUPER, but the GPU’s mid-range capabilities limit the system to 1080p and 1440p gaming.