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 177 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 145 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 92 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core i5-13400F is 12% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 1440p low, 4k low, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at all 1080p settings, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1829. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 177 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.154 fps/$ | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.065 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 141 FPS, while the Core i5-13400F has headroom up to 155 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 9% (FPS gap: 14 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 2/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 10/12.
The Core i5-13400F 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) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU33% - 41% <> GPU84% - 92% <> | CPU25% - 35% <> GPU84% - 99% <> | CPU28% - 41% <> GPU87% - 99% <> | CPU29% - 41% <> GPU86% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU31% - 40% <> GPU92% - 92% | CPU23% - 40% <> GPU92% - 99% <> | CPU24% - 43% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 44% <> GPU95% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU26% - 33% <> GPU92% - 93% <> | CPU18% - 32% <> GPU94% - 99% <> | CPU18% - 34% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 35% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Core i5-13400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 18% and 44% and GPU utilization between 84% and 100%. Core i5-13400F keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 34% to 27%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Core i5-13400F stays at 26% (18-34%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 34% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 34% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 27% and GPU 96%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 37% (33-41%) and GPU 88% (84-92%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-13400F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) High while the Core i5-13400F still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 12% 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 i5-13400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 92 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 12% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1829 ($180 CPU (Rank #81 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: 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 i5-13400F 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.
