Palworld

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 lands at rank 247 out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld. This places the pairing in the top 6.7% of all configurations tested, a strong showing for a survival title that often stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the scene. The rank reflects a balanced system where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other across the measured resolution and settings matrix. Benchmark results indicate that this combo sits comfortably ahead of the median tested setup, with the RTX 4080's 86th percentile standing among all GPUs and the Ultra 5 245's 90th percentile among all CPUs reinforcing that this is a high-tier pairing for the game's demands.

The combo's rank of 247 means it outperforms roughly 93.3% of all tested combinations. That is not a top-50 absolute monster, but it is firmly in enthusiast territory. The data suggests that while the RTX 4080 is a capable card, the Ultra 5 245's 14 cores and 14 threads are sufficient to feed it in most scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary driver. The nearest rival CPUs—like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 with a delta of -0.5% and the Intel Core i5-14600K with +0.8%—show that the Ultra 5 245 is competitively positioned within its class, offering similar average benchmark scores without a clear edge in this game. For Palworld, the combination's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's strong 4K performance and the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p without creating a severe CPU-bound ceiling.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations in Palworld?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 247th out of 3711 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.7% of all pairings tested for this game.

Q: What is the best measured average FPS this combo achieves at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 116 FPS. The Medium preset yields 94 FPS on average, while High drops to 72 FPS and Ultra to 55 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the data shows the CPU takes a larger role. The average FPS ranges from 318 (Low) down to 150 (Ultra), with Medium hitting 257 and High at 198. The gap between Low and Ultra suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU's 14 threads and 5.10 GHz boost clock are more influential, as the GPU has headroom to spare.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only rows with min/max data are at Medium settings. At 4K, the range is 80 to 108 FPS with an average of 94. At 1440p, the range is 144 to 195 with an average of 169. At 1080p, the range is 219 to 296 with an average of 257.

Q: How does the RTX 4080's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 with a delta of 0.1%, meaning they are virtually identical. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by -1.1%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is -2.6% behind.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rates at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the combo delivers 209 FPS on Low, 169 FPS on Medium, 130 FPS on High, and 99 FPS on Ultra. Even the Ultra preset stays close to the 100 FPS mark, making this pairing suitable for high-refresh 1440p monitors.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz, boosting up to 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. These specs directly influence Palworld's performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU has to process game logic, entity updates, and world streaming. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 318 FPS, which is 2.7 times higher than the 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS. This indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p; rather, the GPU is being fed with enough data to push extremely high frame rates.

The CPU's single-thread performance is notable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4394. Palworld, being a survival game with dynamic world interactions, often benefits from strong single-core performance for physics and AI calculations. The 14 threads, however, also help when many Pals are active on screen, as multi-threaded workloads can spread across cores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 suggests that the CPU can handle heavy parallel tasks, which may translate to smoother frame pacing in crowded areas. The data indicates that the Ultra 5 245's performance relative to its rivals—such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (-0.4%) and the Intel Core i5-14600K (+0.8%)—is competitive, meaning it does not hold back the RTX 4080 in most scenarios.

At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The FPS drop from 116 (Low) to 55 (Ultra) at 3840x2160 is more a function of the RTX 4080's rasterization load than CPU limits. However, at 1080p, the CPU's boost clock of 5.10 GHz and 14 cores ensure that even with the RTX 4080's high throughput, the system does not hit a CPU wall. The Passmark multi-thread score of 38706 reinforces that this CPU is capable of sustaining high frame rates without stuttering, which is critical for a game where the world is persistent and constantly updating.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 4K, the combo starts at 116 FPS on Low, drops to 94 FPS on Medium with a range of 80-108 FPS, then 72 FPS on High, and finally 55 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 53% reduction from Low to Ultra, highlighting the GPU's raw power but also the heavy demands of Ultra settings at 4K. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one with min/max data, showing a 28 FPS spread, which indicates some variance in demanding scenes.

At 1440p, the results scale up significantly. Low settings deliver 209 FPS, Medium hits 169 FPS with a range of 144-195, High reaches 130 FPS, and Ultra drops to 99 FPS. The transition from 4K to 1440p shows a clear improvement: Low jumps from 116 to 209 FPS (+80%), and Ultra goes from 55 to 99 FPS (+80%). This suggests that the RTX 4080 has enough headroom to handle 1440p with ease, and the CPU's role becomes more prominent as resolution decreases. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a narrower range of 51 FPS, suggesting steadier performance than at 4K.

At 1080p, the combo excels. Low settings produce 318 FPS, Medium 257 FPS with a range of 219-296, High 198 FPS, and Ultra 150 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 1080p is substantial: Low goes from 209 to 318 FPS (+52%), and Ultra from 99 to 150 FPS (+51%). The 1080p Medium range of 77 FPS is the widest recorded, indicating that at lower resolutions, frame rates can fluctuate more as CPU and GPU workloads vary. Overall, the data shows that this combo is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains playable but requires setting adjustments.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 318 (1080p) to 209 (1440p) to 116 (4K). This represents a 63.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 44.5% further reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear—the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than from 1440p to 4K, which indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the RTX 4080 is likely the primary limiter at 4K, as the CPU has plenty of headroom at such low graphical demands.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 150 (1080p) to 99 (1440p) to 55 (4K). The percentage reduction from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 44.4%. This suggests that Ultra settings amplify the GPU load disproportionately, making the RTX 4080 the clear bottleneck at 4K Ultra. The comparison between Low and Ultra scaling shows that at 1080p, the system is more balanced: Low yields 318 FPS and Ultra 150 FPS, a 53% drop, which indicates that the CPU can still push high frame rates even with reduced graphical load. At 4K, the drop from Low to Ultra is 53% as well, but the absolute numbers are much lower, confirming that the GPU's compute limits dominate.

The data implies that for this combo, the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution above 1080p. At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized heavily, but the FPS drop from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions, suggesting a GPU-bound scenario. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 318 FPS result is close to what a high-end CPU can deliver, indicating that the CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost are sufficient to avoid a bottleneck. The resolution scaling pattern points to the RTX 4080 as the primary driver of performance, with the Ultra 5 245 providing adequate support.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 4K, Medium delivers 94 FPS on average, with a minimum of 80 FPS, which is smooth enough for most players. The High preset at 4K drops to 72 FPS, which is still playable but may introduce noticeable frame dips. Ultra at 4K at 55 FPS is borderline, and the lack of min/max data suggests potential instability. Therefore, for 4K, Medium is the recommended setting to maintain a consistent experience.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides 169 FPS with a range of 144-195, making it ideal for high-refresh monitors. High at 130 FPS is also excellent, and even Ultra at 99 FPS is acceptable. However, the data shows that Medium offers the highest average FPS above 144, which is the standard for high-refresh gaming. For players with 1440p 144Hz displays, Medium is the safest choice to avoid drops below the refresh rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset hits 257 FPS with a range of 219-296, which is well above any practical refresh rate. Low at 318 FPS is overkill for most monitors, so Medium or High (198 FPS) are better for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

The recommendation is to use Medium as the default preset for this combo in Palworld. It provides the most consistent frame rates, as evidenced by the min/max data at all three resolutions. High settings are viable at 1080p and 1440p but become less attractive at 4K where the average FPS drops below 75. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p where 150 FPS is still high, but at 1440p Ultra drops to 99 FPS and at 4K to 55 FPS, which may not meet the expectations of this hardware tier. The data suggests that Medium settings leverage the RTX 4080's capabilities without overburdening it, ensuring a stable experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a 16 GB GDDR6X card with a 256-bit memory bus and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. Its base clock is 2205 MHz, boosting to 2505 MHz, with 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores. These specs directly impact Palworld's performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567, placing it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a delta of 0.1%, meaning they perform almost identically in synthetic tests.

In Palworld, the GPU's role is most evident at 4K, where the average FPS drops from 116 (Low) to 55 (Ultra). This 53% reduction highlights the GPU's compute limits under heavy graphical loads. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for Palworld's textures and world data, even at 4K Ultra, as no VRAM-related stutters are indicated in the measured data. The GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance allows for high polygon counts and particle effects, which are common in survival games with dynamic environments. The RTX 4080's 304 TMUs and 112 ROPs contribute to texture filtering and pixel output, respectively, which are crucial for maintaining high frame rates at 1440p and above.

The GPU's performance relative to its rivals is strong. With a delta of 0.1% against the RTX 4080 SUPER, the two cards are essentially interchangeable in Palworld. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trail by -1.1% and -2.6%, respectively, showing that the RTX 4080 holds a slight edge. This means that in Palworld, the RTX 4080 is not a bottleneck at 1080p or 1440p, as the CPU can keep up, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU's limits are clearly exposed. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 4080 is a high-end card that excels at 1440p and can handle 4K with settings adjusted, making it a versatile choice for the Ultra 5 245 platform.