Palworld

Palworld pairs the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, a combination that lands in the 1246th position out of 1718 tested configurations in this game. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet surprisingly capable at 1080p, where the processor's strength becomes apparent. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is the primary constraint in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Palworld?

A: The combo ranks 1246th out of 1718 tested combinations in Palworld, placing it in the lower third of all tested systems for this specific title.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700KF compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70104, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, scores 70074, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70420, putting the i7-14700KF 0.4% behind, while the AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69887, which is 0.3% behind the i7-14700KF.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 2060 SUPER and its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706, just 0.3% behind. The RTX 2070 scores 19680, 0.5% behind, and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19623, a 0.8% difference.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1440p in Palworld?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 62.2. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 44.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the best settings for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 93.1 FPS on average. For a smoother experience, the Medium preset yields 123.4 FPS. The Low preset achieves 153.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 74.3 FPS.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has a launch MSRP of $384. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has a launch MSRP of 399 USD.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. Its Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process, includes 2176 shading units and 34 RT cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a critical factor for texture-heavy scenes common in survival games like Palworld.

The data indicates that this GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the frame rates collapse regardless of settings, with the Ultra preset yielding only 26.8 FPS. Even at Low settings, 4K resolution produces just 54.3 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a responsive experience. The GPU's FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for the pixel throughput demanded at 4K in this title.

At 2560x1440, the GPU shows more headroom. The High preset reaches 62.2 FPS, suggesting that the RTX 2060 SUPER can handle this resolution with some graphical compromises. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s appears adequate for 1440p, but the Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 44.3 FPS, indicating that the shading units and ROPS (64) are overwhelmed by the highest visual fidelity settings. The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking versus all GPUs underscores its mid-range positioning, which is reflected in these measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1246 out of 1718 tested combinations places this system in the 27th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Palworld. This is a significant data point, as it contextualizes the absolute performance figures. The ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's capability; the i7-14700KF sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that the processor has substantial headroom. Instead, the GPU drags the overall combo ranking down.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (96) and the combo's low rank (1246/1718) confirms a classic bottleneck scenario. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a Passmark multithread score of 52425. In contrast, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011 highlights its limitations in modern graphics workloads. This pairing is heavily skewed toward CPU-bound tasks, but Palworld is a graphically demanding title, meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER determines the playable experience.

Comparatively, the CPU's nearest rivals—the i7-14700K, AMD EPYC 9115, and Ryzen 9 9950X—have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with deltas ranging from -1.3% to +0.3%. This indicates that any of these CPUs would yield similar results when paired with the RTX 2060 SUPER in Palworld, as the GPU would still be the limiting factor. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would be the only way to meaningfully improve this combo's rank in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience with this hardware. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering 123.4 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience that leaves headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 1080p yields 93.1 FPS, which is still very playable, but the Medium preset's higher frame rate provides a more consistent experience in a game with dynamic world interactions.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended starting point, achieving 62.2 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at this resolution delivers 80.5 FPS, which is a safer choice for maintaining smooth gameplay during intense combat or when exploring dense areas. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 44.3 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users, and should be avoided.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that this combination is not well-suited for 4K gaming. Even the Low preset only manages 54.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset at 4K produces 44.4 FPS, and the High preset yields 33.1 FPS. Users targeting 4K would need to accept significant frame rate compromises or lower the resolution. The best experience is clearly at 1080p with Medium or High settings, or at 1440p with Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are robust: Low delivers 153.1 FPS, Medium achieves 123.4 FPS, High reaches 93.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 74.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 51.5% decrease in performance, indicating that the GPU is working progressively harder as visual fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings yield 102.8 FPS, Medium produces 80.5 FPS, High achieves 62.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.3 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution is particularly steep, a 28.8% reduction, highlighting the RTX 2060 SUPER's struggle with the highest settings at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overburdened. Low settings produce 54.3 FPS, Medium drops to 44.4 FPS, High falls to 33.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a 50.6% reduction, similar to the scaling seen at 1080p, but the absolute numbers are far below playable levels. This data confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is not a viable 4K solution for Palworld, and the combo's performance is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with appropriate settings.