Palworld

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile presents a compelling mobile gaming configuration for Palworld. The measured data provides a clear picture of how this system handles the survival title across various resolutions and quality presets, revealing a balance between the processor's 16 cores and the GPU's performance characteristics.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a classic scaling pattern, with the most dramatic shifts occurring between the lower and higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 180 FPS, which drops to 118 FPS at 1440p and further to 66 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

The High preset tells a similar story: 112 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 34% and 45% respectively, showing remarkable consistency in the scaling behavior regardless of quality setting. This consistency suggests the bottleneck shifts uniformly toward the GPU as resolution increases, with the RTX 4070 Mobile's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth becoming the limiting factor.

Medium settings provide the most complete dataset with min/max FPS values, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the system averages 53 FPS with a range of 45-61 FPS, while 1440p Medium averages 96 FPS with a range of 82-110 FPS. The 1080p Medium result shows 146 FPS average with a 124-168 FPS range. The spread between minimum and maximum frames widens at lower resolutions, suggesting that CPU-side frame pacing becomes more variable when the GPU is less constrained.

Ultra settings reveal the most demanding scenario, with 4K dropping to 31 FPS, which falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (85 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (56 FPS) shows a 34% reduction, consistent with other presets. However, the jump from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra represents a 45% drop, slightly steeper than the 44% seen on High, indicating that Ultra's additional effects place disproportionate stress on the GPU at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot, with 74 FPS on High and 96 FPS on Medium. This provides a meaningful visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining playable frame rates, unlike 4K where even Medium only reaches 53 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Mobile perform at 4K in this game?

A: The 4K results indicate the GPU is overextended. High settings achieve 41 FPS, Medium reaches 53 FPS, and Low hits 66 FPS. Only Low settings approach smoothness, while Ultra drops to 31 FPS, which is below typical playability thresholds.

Q: Which preset offers the largest performance jump?

A: Moving from Medium to Low yields the biggest gains at every resolution. At 1080p, Low (180 FPS) is 23% faster than Medium (146 FPS). At 1440p, the gap is 23% (118 vs 96 FPS), and at 4K it reaches 25% (66 vs 53 FPS).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The 1080p results suggest a CPU-influenced ceiling. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has 16 cores and 22 threads with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and the game reaches 180 FPS on Low. The fact that higher settings reduce FPS indicates GPU involvement, but the relatively small gains from Low to Medium (146 vs 180 FPS) hint at some CPU overhead.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 2033rd out of 3711 tested combos, placing it in the 55th percentile. This indicates it performs slightly above the median for Palworld testing.

Q: Does the game prefer more VRAM at higher resolutions?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, where even Ultra settings maintain playable FPS. At 4K, the 31 FPS Ultra result suggests the 128-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained, rather than capacity being the primary issue, as Medium still runs at 53 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H features a Meteor Lake architecture with 16 cores and 22 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosting to 4.80 GHz. This processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support provide a solid foundation for gaming workloads. The Cinebench R23 results show 15,028 points multi-core and 1,743 points single-core, demonstrating strong multi-threaded capabilities.

In Palworld, the CPU's role appears most significant at lower resolutions where the GPU can render frames quickly. The 1080p Low result of 180 FPS approaches the practical ceiling for many games, and the 118 FPS at 1440p Low suggests the processor can feed the GPU adequately at these settings. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,468 and multi-thread score of 24,873 indicate balanced performance that supports the game's simulation-heavy gameplay.

The processor's 28 W TDP is notably low for a gaming CPU, which impacts sustained performance in thin laptops. However, the benchmark data shows the 155H maintaining competitive results, ranking at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T with a 0% delta and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 0.1% delta, placing it in a tightly contested performance tier.

The 22 threads become relevant during Palworld's base-building and creature-collection mechanics, which can spawn many AI-controlled entities. The PassMark physics score of 1,727 and integer math score of 86,870 suggest the CPU can handle these computational demands without becoming a bottleneck at mainstream resolutions. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 85 FPS versus 1440p Ultra at 56 FPS shows that the GPU still governs performance scaling, with the CPU providing adequate headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 180 FPS average, which is exceptional for a survival game with complex physics. Medium settings maintain 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense moments. High settings reach 112 FPS, while Ultra drops to 85 FPS — still highly playable but showing the performance cost of maximum visual fidelity.

The 2560x1440 results demonstrate the GPU's capabilities more clearly. Low settings achieve 118 FPS, providing a high-refresh experience for competitive play. Medium settings deliver 96 FPS with a 82-110 FPS range, which is ideal for balancing visuals and performance. High settings produce 74 FPS, suitable for most players, while Ultra maintains 56 FPS — playable but with noticeable compromises during busy scenes.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070 Mobile shows its limitations. Low settings reach 66 FPS, which is acceptable for casual play. Medium settings average 53 FPS with a 45-61 FPS range, meaning dips below 60 FPS are common. High settings drop to 41 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS, making 4K a challenging target for this configuration. The 4K Medium data shows the most consistent frame delivery, suggesting this is the optimal 4K setting if visual quality is prioritized.

The frame rate deltas between presets remain consistent across resolutions. Moving from Medium to Low yields approximately 23-25% improvement at all resolutions, while High to Ultra costs roughly 24% performance regardless of resolution. This consistency indicates the game's settings scale uniformly, with no single option imposing disproportionate overhead.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile utilizes the AD106 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process, packing 22,900 million transistors into a 188 mm² die. Its 4,608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs deliver raw rasterization power, while 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores provide ray tracing and AI capabilities. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1,395 MHz and boosts to 1,695 MHz, with memory clocked at 2,000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. This configuration proves adequate for Palworld at 1080p and 1440p, where the game's art style doesn't demand excessive memory capacity. However, at 4K Ultra, the 31 FPS result suggests the memory subsystem becomes a limiting factor, as the game attempts to stream higher-resolution textures through a relatively narrow bus.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19,587 places it at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (-0.5% delta). This positioning indicates the mobile RTX 4070 delivers desktop-class performance in a power-constrained package, though its 115 W TDP limits sustained clocks compared to desktop variants.

The FP32 performance of 15.62 TFLOPS and texture rate of 244.1 GTexel/s provide ample compute for Palworld's visual effects. The game's Low preset at 4K (66 FPS) versus High at 4K (41 FPS) shows a 38% performance cost for the visual upgrade, suggesting the GPU handles the base rendering efficiently but struggles with the additional effects enabled at higher presets.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, Ultra settings provide the best experience at 85 FPS, offering the full visual experience without sacrificing playability. Players with high-refresh monitors may prefer High at 112 FPS, but Ultra's 85 FPS remains above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering superior image quality. The 146 FPS Medium preset is unnecessary at this resolution unless maximizing frame rate for competitive play.

At 1440p, Medium settings with 96 FPS offer the optimal balance. The 82 FPS minimum ensures consistent performance, while High's 74 FPS still provides good quality for those prioritizing visuals. Ultra at 56 FPS is borderline, with the 4K-like performance impact noticeable during busy scenes. Low at 118 FPS is viable for high-refresh monitors, but Medium's visual improvements justify the 19% performance cost.

For 4K, Low settings at 66 FPS is the only option that consistently maintains playable frame rates. Medium at 53 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but the 45 FPS minimum may cause noticeable stuttering during action sequences. High and Ultra should be avoided entirely, as their 41 FPS and 31 FPS averages fall below smooth gameplay thresholds.

The data suggests prioritizing resolution over preset quality. A 1440p Medium setup (96 FPS) provides a better experience than 4K Low (66 FPS) in most scenarios, offering more detail through higher resolution while maintaining superior frame delivery. The 4K Medium option at 53 FPS represents a compromise for users who value resolution above all else, but the 1440p options demonstrate better overall consistency.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 2033rd out of 3711 tested combos in Palworld, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack positioning reflects the balance between the Core Ultra 7 155H's strong CPU performance and the RTX 4070 Mobile's capable but not top-tier GPU. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking exceeds the GPU's 73rd percentile, indicating the processor provides more headroom than the graphics card can fully utilize in this game.

The combo's performance relative to its components suggests Palworld is GPU-bound at higher resolutions but CPU-sensitive at lower settings. The 1080p Low result of 180 FPS demonstrates the CPU can drive high frame rates, while the 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS shows the GPU's limitations. The ranking reflects this balance, with the system performing better in CPU-intensive scenarios than GPU-heavy ones.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Mobile matches the desktop RX 6700 XT in average benchmark scores, yet Palworld's optimization may favor NVIDIA's architecture. The 0% delta between these GPUs in synthetic tests doesn't guarantee identical gaming performance, and the measured FPS data shows this combo's actual capabilities in a real-world title.

The 3711 total combos tested provide context for this ranking. Being in the 55th percentile means this system outperforms more than half of all tested configurations, but trails the top 45% which likely include higher-tier GPUs like desktop RTX 4080s or mobile 4090s. For a mobile system with a 115 W GPU, this ranking represents solid mid-range performance, with the CPU and GPU working well together for Palworld's specific demands.