Palworld

Palworld presents a demanding open-world survival workload, and the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a wide spectrum of performance depending on resolution and quality settings. The measured data indicates a system capable of high-refresh-rate 1080p play and smooth 4K experiences, though the scaling between settings reveals where the bottlenecks lie.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 demonstrates a classic shift in system limitation. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 276 FPS, which drops to 182 FPS at 1440p and further to 101 FPS at 4K. This represents a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that while the GPU is heavily tasked at higher resolutions, the CPU is still capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions. The scaling pattern is consistent with a system where the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

Moving to High settings, the frame rates are 172 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is a substantial 44%, highlighting that the GPU’s 12 GB memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at 4K Ultra settings, where the average falls to 48 FPS. The data suggests that at 1080p, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus’s high boost clock of 5.50 GHz allows the system to maintain lead, but as resolution increases, the GPU’s compute throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS becomes the deciding factor.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is telling. At 1080p, Low yields 276 FPS while Ultra yields 131 FPS—a 53% performance penalty for maximum visual fidelity. At 4K, the same comparison shows 101 FPS versus 48 FPS, a 52% reduction. This consistency suggests that Palworld’s settings scale primarily with GPU load, and the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs are the limiting hardware at higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this CPU and GPU pairing achieves a combo rank of 467 out of 2,944 tested combinations. This places the system in the top 15.9% of all tested combos, a strong showing for a mid-to-high-range desktop setup. The rank of 467 indicates that while the RTX 4070 SUPER is not a flagship GPU—it sits at the 83rd percentile versus all GPUs—the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus’s 96th percentile CPU performance helps boost the overall gaming experience in Palworld.

The data shows that the combo’s ranking is driven more by CPU strength than GPU strength. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus’s average benchmark score of 93,785 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, which scores 93,786 with a 0% delta. However, the GPU’s average score of 43,223 is slightly below the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43,262, a -0.1% delta. This suggests that in Palworld, the CPU’s 24 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom, but the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus width limit performance at higher resolutions, capping the combo’s overall rank.

Compared to the broader field, this combo outperforms the median tested system by a significant margin, but it does not compete with top-tier combinations featuring higher-end GPUs. The 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS is playable but below the 60 FPS threshold that many users target, which explains why the combo does not rank higher. The measured data confirms that the system is balanced for 1440p gaming, where it achieves 86 FPS at Ultra and 147 FPS at Medium, making it an ideal pairing for high-refresh-rate monitors at that resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications directly influence Palworld’s performance, particularly at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth becomes critical.

At 4K Medium, the GPU produces 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS, showing that the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for medium settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 48 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s 224 texture mapping units and 80 ROPs are saturated. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are adequate for 1440p but struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, where the game’s open-world environments demand more fill rate.

The GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is noteworthy. The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223, which is only 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and 0.1% lower than the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile. This data indicates that the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER is closely matched with mobile and professional cards in raw compute, but Palworld’s specific workload favors the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, which are not fully utilized in this game. The 83rd percentile ranking versus all GPUs suggests that it is a capable card, but not exceptional, and the measured FPS data confirms that it is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo achieves in Palworld?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 276 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, indicating that the CPU and GPU are not bottlenecks at this resolution and preset.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Palworld?

A: At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 82, which is above 60. At 4K High, the average drops to 63 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 48 FPS. The data shows 60 FPS is achievable at Medium and High, but not at Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785, which is a 0% delta from the Intel Xeon 6520P’s score of 93,786. It is 1.5% behind the AMD EPYC 4564P.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s over a 192-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p but limits 4K performance, as evidenced by the 48 FPS average at Ultra settings.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 182 FPS, while Ultra yields 86 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction in frame rate, showing the significant GPU load increase from the Ultra preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the combo’s rank of 467?

A: The CPU’s 96th percentile ranking versus all CPUs is higher than the GPU’s 83rd percentile. The data indicates the CPU provides strong headroom, but the GPU’s performance at 4K Ultra limits the combo to its 467th rank out of 2,944 combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board: Low yields 276 FPS, Medium yields 224 FPS with a minimum of 190 and maximum of 258, High yields 172 FPS, and Ultra yields 131 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 4070 SUPER is not fully stretched, and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus’s 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures consistent frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down as expected: Low produces 182 FPS, Medium produces 147 FPS with a range of 125 to 170, High produces 113 FPS, and Ultra produces 86 FPS. The 1440p results show a balanced system where the GPU’s 12 GB memory is adequate, and the 35.48 TFLOPS compute is sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution. The 86 FPS at Ultra is particularly notable, as it shows the system can handle maximum settings at 1440p without dipping below playable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained: Low yields 101 FPS, Medium yields 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 94, High yields 63 FPS, and Ultra yields 48 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting factor, especially at Ultra where the frame rate falls below 60 FPS. The minimum FPS data at Medium settings (70 FPS) indicates some frame time variance, but the overall averages remain consistent with the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs handling the load.

The full breakdown shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is CPU-bound, 1440p is balanced, and 4K is GPU-bound. The data supports the conclusion that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it offers the ideal balance of visual quality and frame rate without reaching the GPU’s limits.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, which is sufficient for feeding the RTX 4070 SUPER in Palworld.

In the context of Palworld, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 276 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The 24 threads handle the game’s world simulation, NPC AI, and physics calculations without issue, allowing the GPU to render frames as fast as possible. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44,253 and single-core score of 2,439 show strong per-thread performance, which is critical for Palworld’s single-threaded game logic.

The CPU’s 96th percentile ranking versus all CPUs is reflected in its benchmark scores: PassMark multithread score of 68,574 and single-thread score of 5,068. These scores place it ahead of most desktop processors, and the nearest rivals are server-class chips like the Intel Xeon 6520P and AMD EPYC series. However, the data shows that in Palworld, the CPU’s performance is more than adequate, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS is not due to CPU limitations, as the 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 24 threads provide ample headroom.

The CPU’s integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, are not relevant for gaming with a discrete GPU, but the processor’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes ensures the RTX 4070 SUPER has sufficient bandwidth for data transfer. The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate this is a performance-oriented chip, and the data confirms that in Palworld, it delivers the necessary compute to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The only scenario where the CPU might be challenged is at extremely high frame rates above 276 FPS, but the measured data does not show any such limitation.