Palworld FPS on Core i5-13400F + GeForce RTX 4060

Palworld

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.

Palworld - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low140 FPS
medium127 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra88 FPS
1440P
low104 FPS
medium91 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra63 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium50 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra34 FPS

Performance Report

Palworld

GeForce RTX 4060 + Core i5-13400F
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 88 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 34 to 60 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4060 is 21% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core i5-13400F is 12% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Core i5-13400F still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4060:$459.66
Official Launch Price: $299
Core i5-13400F:$180
Official Launch Price: $196

Combo price: $639.6600000000001. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 88 FPS, equivalent to 0.14 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.219 fps/$0.199 fps/$0.164 fps/$0.138 fps/$
1440p0.163 fps/$0.142 fps/$0.125 fps/$0.098 fps/$
4k0.094 fps/$0.078 fps/$0.066 fps/$0.053 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-13400F|GeForce RTX 4060

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4060 sets the ceiling at about 67 FPS, while the Core i5-13400F has headroom up to 145 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 54% (FPS gap: 78 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i5-13400F frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 34%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 35%
HighGPU Limits CPU 35%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 35%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 45%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 47%
HighGPU Limits CPU 47%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 47%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 50%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 54%
HighGPU Limits CPU 54%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 54%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Palworld Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Core i5-13400F
cpu icon
25,029
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-3570K
RecommendedCore i9-9900K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4060
gpu icon
19,548
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070

Your CPU is 12% above and your GPU is 21% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+12%vsrecommended

GPU

+21%vsrecommended

CPU

+224%vsminimum

GPU

+288%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-3570K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 40 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2070
Processor: Core i9-9900K
Memory: 32 GB
Disk Space: 40 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i5-13400F and GeForce RTX 4060 run Palworld well?

Yes, the Core i5-13400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4060 can run Palworld smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 63 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 21% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 12% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Palworld?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $639.6600000000001 ($180 CPU + $459.66 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the Radeon RX 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Palworld performance?

For Palworld, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting factor here, while the Core i5-13400F still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Palworld?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Palworld?

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 i5-13400F and GeForce RTX 4060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Palworld FPS estimates for the Core i5-13400F and GeForce RTX 4060?

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.