Palworld

Palworld pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, and the measured results show a combination that is heavily skewed toward high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p play. The 20-core, 20-thread Arrow Lake processor, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost up to 5.30 GHz, provides ample compute headroom, while the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth determine the ceiling at higher resolutions. This combo ranks 467th out of 2944 tested combinations, placing it in the top ~16% of all pairings in the database for this title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process node. Its base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz are backed by a 30 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 42,216 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5,960 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 49,682 and a single-thread score of 4,689. These numbers place the CPU in the 93rd percentile of all processors tested, indicating strong headroom for games that scale with heavy physics or world simulation.

In Palworld, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle the survival game’s world state updates. The 20 threads are more than sufficient for this task, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 276 FPS, which is far beyond what any display refresh rate needs, showing the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 131 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the limiting factor shifts to the GPU as settings increase.

The processor’s PassMark data compression score of 522,983 and integer math score of 134,773 suggest strong general compute, but in gaming, the single-thread performance is what matters most for Palworld’s main loop. The 5,960 Cinebench R23 single-core score is competitive, and the nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, has an average benchmark score that is 0.3% lower, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is 0.3% higher. This puts the 265 in a tight cluster where CPU differences are negligible for gaming, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of the measured FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 467 out of 2944 tested combos in Palworld. This places it in the 84th percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 2,477 other pairings in the database. The ranking reflects the GPU’s strong 83rd percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU’s 93rd percentile ensures that the graphics card is not held back.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo is well above average but not in the top tier. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% lower average score), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% lower), and NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (0.2% lower). The gap to the RTX 4090 Mobile is only 1% in average score, but in Palworld’s measured FPS, the 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB memory capacity and 192-bit bus are the defining specs. The combo’s rank of 467 suggests that while it is not a top-100 pairing, it delivers consistently high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.

The data shows that the combo’s rank is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU. When comparing to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the differences are sub-1%, meaning any of those processors would produce nearly identical results. This is a classic case of GPU-bound performance at higher settings, where the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate determine the outcome.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of GPU limitation as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 172 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 113 FPS (a 34% reduction); and at 4K High, it falls to 63 FPS (a 63% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is almost perfectly linear with pixel count, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The Low settings tell a similar story. At 1080p Low, the average is 276 FPS, dropping to 182 FPS at 1440p (34% lower) and 101 FPS at 4K (63% lower). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings confirms that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the CPU. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB GDDR6X are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the 192-bit bus becomes a constraint.

At Ultra settings, the pattern is even more pronounced. 1080p Ultra yields 131 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 86 FPS (34% reduction), and 4K Ultra falls to 48 FPS (63% reduction). This consistent ~34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~63% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would stay flat as resolution increases, which is not the case here. The conclusion is clear: the Core Ultra 7 265 has ample headroom, and the RTX 4070 SUPER is the component that determines playability at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 276 FPS, Medium settings yield 224 FPS (with a minimum of 190 and maximum of 258), High settings average 172 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 131 FPS. These numbers show that even at Ultra, the combo is far above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a non-issue for any refresh rate up to 240 Hz.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s limits. Low settings average 182 FPS, Medium settings average 147 FPS (with a minimum of 125 and maximum of 170), High settings average 113 FPS, and Ultra settings average 86 FPS. At 1440p, the combo can still drive high refresh rate monitors at Medium or High settings, and even Ultra stays above 60 FPS with 86 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB memory and 192-bit bus become apparent. Low settings average 101 FPS, Medium settings average 82 FPS (with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 94), High settings average 63 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 48 FPS. The 4K Low result is playable at 100 FPS, but 4K Ultra dips below 60 FPS, meaning users targeting 4K 60 FPS must stick to Medium or High settings.

The Medium settings at each resolution show the most complete data with min and max FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range is 190–258 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 125–170 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 70–94 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent frame pacing, with no severe drops that would cause stuttering.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 sufficient for Palworld at 4K?

A: Yes, the CPU is not the bottleneck at 4K. The measured FPS drops from 101 FPS at Low to 48 FPS at Ultra, which aligns with GPU workload scaling. The CPU’s 93rd percentile benchmark standing ensures it can keep up with the RTX 4070 SUPER at any resolution.

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

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, it averages 113 FPS, and at Ultra, it averages 86 FPS, both well above 60 FPS. 4K is playable but requires Medium or Low settings to stay above 60 FPS, with 4K High at 63 FPS and 4K Ultra at 48 FPS.

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

A: In the GPU benchmark database, the RTX 4070 SUPER has an average score of 43,223, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile. It is 1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 276 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it produces 131 FPS. The CPU’s single-core score of 5,960 in Cinebench R23 and 4,689 in PassMark is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, as the frame rate scales with GPU load rather than CPU limits.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 190 FPS; at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 125 FPS; and at 4K Medium, the minimum is 70 FPS. These values show no severe dips, confirming stable performance.

Q: Is the combo suitable for high refresh rate gaming?

A: Yes, for 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, even Ultra settings hit 131 FPS, and at 1440p, High settings reach 113 FPS. For 240 Hz displays, Low or Medium settings at 1080p will work, but 4K is limited to 100 FPS at Low.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the Medium preset at 1440p is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and maximum of 170 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors. The 125 FPS minimum ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS, avoiding any perceptible stutter.

At 1080p, High settings are the best option for players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors. The average of 172 FPS exceeds most refresh rates, and the visual upgrade over Medium (224 FPS) is worth the frame rate tradeoff. Ultra at 1080p (131 FPS) is also viable, but the data shows a 41 FPS drop from High, which may not be worth the marginal graphics improvements.

For 4K users, the Medium preset is the only sensible choice if targeting 60 FPS. It averages 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS, providing a 17 FPS headroom above the 60 FPS target. High at 4K (63 FPS) is borderline, as the average is just above 60 FPS but could dip below in busy areas. Low at 4K (101 FPS) is playable but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a survival game where environmental detail matters.

If you have a 240 Hz monitor, the Low preset at 1080p (276 FPS) is the only way to fully utilize it, but the Medium preset (224 FPS) is a better balance. For most users, the 1440p Medium preset is the definitive recommendation, offering 147 FPS average, solid visual quality, and the highest minimum FPS (125) of any 1440p setting. Avoid Ultra at 4K (48 FPS) entirely, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and will result in a suboptimal experience.