Palworld

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Palworld with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti reveals a predictable yet steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 182 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 120 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 66 FPS, which is 64% below the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti becomes the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU's headroom is ample at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low nets 291 FPS while Ultra produces 138 FPS — a 153 FPS spread. At 4K, Low yields 106 FPS and Ultra drops to 50 FPS, a 56 FPS spread. The absolute difference narrows at 4K because the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, whereas at 1080p the CPU can feed frames fast enough to expose the GPU's limits. This suggests that Palworld's rendering load scales heavily with resolution, and the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K but not for maintaining high refresh rates at that resolution.

Notably, the Medium preset at 4K shows 86 FPS average with minimum 73 and maximum 99 FPS, which is a tighter frame time distribution than the Low preset's 106 FPS average (no min/max recorded). This indicates that Medium at 4K may be a more stable experience than Low, despite lower average FPS, because the preset balances load more evenly across the GPU's resources. At 1440p, Medium reaches 155 FPS with 132 minimum and 179 maximum, showing that this resolution is the sweet spot for high-refresh monitors when using this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 508 out of 3711 tested combinations in Palworld. This places the system in the top 13.7% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing for a mid-high range pairing. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads with the GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture, but the data shows that the GPU is more often the bottleneck in this game.

The i7-14700KF itself sits at the 94th percentile when compared to all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, scores 69,996 on average, a mere 0.2% behind the Intel chip's 70,163 average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% behind, and the Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.9%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leads by 1%. This indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in Palworld, as its performance is essentially neck-and-neck with the fastest rivals in the database.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45,152 on average, which is 0.8% higher than the 4070 Ti's 44,795. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A6000 is 1.6% lower. The Intel Arc A730M is 1.7% higher. These small deltas confirm that the 4070 Ti is a well-positioned GPU for this game, though not at the absolute top tier.

Given the combo rank of 508, the data suggests that while the CPU and GPU each perform well individually, Palworld's engine does not perfectly scale with this pairing's combined power. The rank implies that many other combos with faster GPUs or different CPU-GPU balances achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus width (504.2 GB/s) may limit performance compared to cards with wider memory interfaces.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the AD104 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors and a die size of 294 mm². Its base clock is 2310 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications directly influence Palworld's performance, as the game's open-world survival mechanics demand both raw rasterization power and consistent memory throughput.

At 1080p, the GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance is more than sufficient, as shown by the 291 FPS average at Low settings. However, the frame rate drops to 138 FPS at Ultra, indicating that the GPU's shading units (7680) and texture units (240) are being fully utilized. The 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s, which is adequate for 1080p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K where the 50 FPS average at Ultra suggests the pixel throughput is the bottleneck.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is notable for Palworld, which can be memory-hungry at high resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 50 FPS average indicates that the GPU is not only compute-bound but also potentially memory-bandwidth-limited, as the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is moderate for 4K workloads. The Medium preset at 4K (86 FPS) shows that reducing settings alleviates some of this pressure, but the 192-bit bus width means the card cannot match the bandwidth of wider-bus rivals. The GPU's end-of-life production status and its position at the 84th percentile among all GPUs suggest that while it handles Palworld well, it is not future-proof for higher refresh rates at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset at 182 FPS is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates while maintaining strong image quality. The Ultra preset at 138 FPS is also viable for 120 Hz displays, but the 44 FPS drop from High to Ultra is significant for marginal visual gains. Low at 291 FPS is only useful for competitive play where frame rate trumps visuals.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 155 FPS with a minimum of 132 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors. High at 120 FPS is acceptable for 120 Hz displays, but the minimum frame time data (not recorded for High) suggests Medium is more stable. Ultra at 91 FPS is playable but not recommended for fast-paced survival gameplay, as the drop below 100 FPS may introduce noticeable stutter in combat scenarios.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 86 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience above 60 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS. High at 66 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz displays, while Ultra at 50 FPS is below the playability threshold for most users. Low at 106 FPS is technically the fastest 4K option, but the visual degradation is substantial. For this combo, 4K Medium is the sweet spot, balancing frame rate and fidelity without pushing the GPU to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS averages are: Low 291, Medium 236 (min 201, max 271), High 182, and Ultra 138. The Medium preset shows a 70 FPS range between minimum and maximum, indicating some frame time variability, but the 236 FPS average is well above the 144 Hz threshold. High at 182 FPS is smoother in practice, with less variance implied by the lack of min/max data. Ultra at 138 FPS is the lowest at this resolution but still playable.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 192, Medium 155 (min 132, max 179), High 120, and Ultra 91. The Medium preset's 47 FPS range (132 to 179) is tighter than at 1080p, suggesting better frame pacing at this resolution. High at 120 FPS is exactly at the 120 Hz cap, while Ultra drops to 91 FPS, which is below 100 FPS and may be noticeable. Low at 192 FPS is excellent but sacrifices too much visual detail.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 106, Medium 86 (min 73, max 99), High 66, and Ultra 50. The Medium preset's 26 FPS range (73 to 99) is the most stable at 4K, with the minimum still above 60 FPS. High at 66 FPS is just above 60 FPS, but the lack of min/max data means frame dips could be problematic. Ultra at 50 FPS is unplayable for smooth gameplay, and Low at 106 FPS, while fast, looks poor. The 4K data clearly shows that Medium is the only preset that balances performance and quality for this combo.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium delivers 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS, making it the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. At 1080p High, you get 182 FPS, but 4K Medium at 86 FPS is the limit for smooth play.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Palworld?

A: The CPU sits at the 94th percentile with an average benchmark score of 70,163, only 0.2% behind its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. The GPU is the limiting component, especially at 4K where Ultra drops to 50 FPS, indicating the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are strained.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores 44,795 on average, which is 0.8% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152) and 1.3% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45,384). It is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (44,075).

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K Ultra?

A: The measured data shows 50 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra settings. This is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, so the Medium preset at 86 FPS is recommended for 4K.

Q: Does the Medium preset provide better frame stability than High?

A: Yes, at all resolutions, the Medium preset records minimum and maximum FPS values, while High does not. At 4K, Medium ranges from 73 to 99 FPS, while High's average of 66 FPS suggests lower performance without recorded variance data.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 508 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the top 13.7%. This is strong, but the rank indicates that faster GPUs or different pairings achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K.