This 'Pokémon with guns' survival game runs on Unreal Engine. It is CPU-heavy due to AI simulation for the many creatures. Memory leaks can occur in long sessions, making 16GB of RAM a practical minimum.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 180 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 151 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 93 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core i5-13400E is 20% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 1080p low, 1440p low, 4k low, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1870. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 180 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.151 fps/$ | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.101 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 140 FPS, while the Core i5-13400E has headroom up to 158 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 3/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 9/12.
The Core i5-13400E and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 20% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i5-13400E paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 20% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1870 ($221 CPU (Rank #125 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Palworld performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1440p low, 4k low.
Palworld does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Palworld requires at minimum a Core i5-3570K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1050 (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 40 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i9-9900K and GeForce RTX 2070 with 32 GB RAM. Your Core i5-13400E and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Palworld FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
