Palworld

Palworld is a survival game that can push hardware hard, and the data for this specific pairing of an Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 shows a system that is powerful enough for high refresh rate play at most settings. The benchmark results, drawn from a broad database of tested combinations, place this pairing at rank 247 out of 3711 total combos tested for Palworld. That places it in the top 6.7% of all systems, a strong result that aligns with the high-end nature of the components involved. The numbers show a clear path for players: at 1080p and 1440p, you have headroom to turn settings up or chase very high frame rates, while at 4K you are still getting a very playable experience on High settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Core i7-14700F and RTX 4080 in Palworld?

A: This combination ranks 247th out of 3711 tested combos in the database for Palworld, placing it in the top 6.6% of all measured systems.

Q: What is the expected average FPS at 2560x1440 resolution on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the measured average frame rate is 130 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM a factor for Palworld at 4K?

A: Yes. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the highest resolution tested and allows the system to hit 72 FPS on High settings at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the Core i7-14700F's core count contribute to performance in Palworld?

A: The CPU has 20 cores and 28 threads, and its high multi-threaded capability, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122, helps keep the system from becoming CPU-bound at lower resolutions like 1080p.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a good match for the CPU's capabilities?

A: Yes. The CPU's percentile rank against all CPUs is 91, and the GPU's percentile is 86, meaning both are in the top tier of their respective categories, leading to a balanced combo that performs well in both CPU and GPU heavy tasks.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The jump is substantial. At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces an average of 116 FPS, while Ultra drops to an average of 55 FPS. This shows the High or Medium presets provide a good balance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rate in Palworld, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU is based on the AD103 chip and has a boost clock of 2505 MHz, a base clock of 2205 MHz, and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The memory throughput is considerable at 716.8 GB/s, which is critical for feeding the GPU at high resolutions and texture settings. Palworld's world, with its large open areas and many objects, benefits from both the high compute throughput (48.74 TFLOPS FP32) and the large memory pool.

The RTX 4080's performance against the broader market is strong, with an average benchmark score of 54247. This places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. In the benchmark data, the closest rivals are the RTX 4080 SUPER, showing a very small delta of +0.1%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, which is -1.1% behind. This shows the RTX 4080 remains a relevant and competitive card for Palworld, even against the newer SUPER variant. The RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S are both significantly behind in average score, by -2.6% and -2.7%, respectively.

The presence of 16 GB of VRAM is particularly relevant at the 4K resolution. Palworld's high-resolution textures and the need to stream in a large world can be VRAM-intensive. The 3840x2160 Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still achieves 55 FPS, but the frame rate is lower. The fact that the High preset at 4K reaches 72 FPS shows the GPU has the raw power and memory to handle the game well, with the settings being the primary variable. The GPU's 304 TMUs and 112 ROPs also help with the game's rendering workload, allowing for high pixel rates (280.6 GPixel/s) and texture rates (761.5 GTexel/s).

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 247 out of 3711 tested combinations is a strong indicator of its performance tier. This position, in the top 6.6% of all tested combos, puts it in the company of other high-end systems. The ranking is a composite score, but the measured FPS data provides a more granular view.

In the overall CPU market, the Core i7-14700F sits in the 91st percentile, and its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6505P (-0.2%), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (+0.3%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (+0.6%), and AMD EPYC 7313P (+0.8%). These are all very close in average score, showing the 14700F is a very fast processor. The only CPU with a notably higher score is the Xeon 6505P, which is only 0.2% faster.

The GPU ranking, however, is where the combo's standing relative to the total field is more telling. The RTX 4080 is at the 86th percentile, with an average score of 54247. The nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which is a mere 0.1% faster. This is a very small gap, meaning the RTX 4080 is essentially on par with its successor in these benchmarks. The next closest cards are the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.6%). This shows that the RTX 4080 is above the mid-range cards by a noticeable margin.

The combo rank of 247 is a strong result, and the FPS data supports that. The system is not a top-100 combo like some with the RTX 4090, but it is comfortably in the high-end tier. For a 1440p or high-refresh 1080p gaming, this is a system that will not be holding back the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is provided at three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Some entries also include minimum and maximum FPS, which offer insight into frame pacing stability.

At 1920x1080, the performance is overwhelmingly high. The Low preset produces an average of 318 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium drops to 257 FPS, with a minimum of 219 FPS and a maximum of 296 FPS. High is still extremely fast at 198 FPS, and Ultra, the most demanding, still delivers 150 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, and the CPU is able to push very high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop but remain high. Low is 209 FPS, Medium is 169 FPS (with a min of 144 and max of 195), High is 130 FPS, and Ultra is 99 FPS. The 1440p resolution is a sweet spot for this combo. A 144 Hz monitor will be fully utilized on Medium settings, with a 169 FPS average, while High settings still push past 130 FPS. The 99 FPS on Ultra is also a solid result for a high-fidelity experience.

At 3840x2160, the demands of the game are more severe. The Low preset delivers 116 FPS, but the Medium setting drops to 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. High is 72 FPS, and Ultra is 55 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one that dips below 60 FPS, but it is still a playable average. The essentially, the system can handle 4K, but you need to adjust settings to maintain high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The data itself is the best guide for settings. The goal is to match the frame rate to the display's refresh rate and the player's preference. For a 1080p 144 Hz display, the High preset gives 198 FPS, which is a good balance. The Ultra preset at 150 FPS is also great, but the High setting provides a huge performance headroom. For a 1440p 144 Hz monitor, the High preset at 130 FPS is a solid choice. Medium at 169 FPS is even better for a higher refresh, but might require turning down some visual quality. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is still above 60 FPS and is the best visual quality.

The 4K resolution is the only one where the choice is more constrained. A 60 Hz 4K display will be perfectly served by the High preset, which gives 72 FPS. The Medium preset at 94 FPS is a great option for a 4K display with a higher refresh rate, but the High preset is the best balance. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS is below 60 FPS, so it is only recommended if the player prioritizes visual fidelity over a smooth frame rate.

A notable observation is the jump from Low to Medium at 4K. The Low preset is 116 FPS, while Medium is 94 FPS, a drop of 22 FPS. However, the visual improvement from Low to Medium is significant. The High to Ultra step, from 72 FPS to 55 FPS, is also a 17 FPS drop, so the Ultra preset is only for those who want the absolute best visuals and can tolerate a lower frame rate. The data suggests that High is the optimal setting for a balance of visual quality and performance, with Medium being a good choice for higher refresh rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This is a high-core-count CPU with strong single-thread performance. Its benchmark results are high: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 points and a single-core score of 4958 points. This shows the CPU is a powerful multi-threaded performer.

In Palworld, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation, AI, and physics. The high thread count helps in keeping the frame rate high, especially at 1080p where the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck, and the 14700F's performance allows the RTX 4080 to reach 318 FPS on Low settings. The 28 threads are likely enough to handle the many entities in the game world, and the high boost clock helps with the single-threaded tasks.

The CPU's percentile rank of 91 shows it is a top-tier processor. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, is only 0.6% faster in average score. This means the 14700F is effectively a peer of the high-end Ryzen CPUs in this metric. The CPU's high performance helps avoid being a bottleneck at 1080p, where the GPU is less demanding. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes more important, but the CPU is still powerful enough to keep up.

The CPU's L3 cache is 33 MB (shared), which is a healthy amount that helps with game performance. The 20-core count is also a good fit for the game, as it can handle the background tasks and the game's main thread without issue. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as the FPS drops are more attributable to the GPU's workload. However, the CPU's performance at 1080p is notable, as it allows the system to hit frame rates far above 144 Hz on many settings.