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 109 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 95 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 56 to 98 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core i5-8500B is 60% below recommended, but 15% above minimum.
The Core i5-8500B sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1841. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 109 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Core i5-8500B sets the ceiling at about 104 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 185 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 44% (FPS gap: 81 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i5-8500B is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 34% | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 44% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 37% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 39% |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU77% - 78% <> GPU70% - 91% <> | CPU78% - 87% <> GPU70% - 90% <> | CPU82% - 86% <> GPU73% - 94% <> | CPU82% - 86% <> GPU73% - 94% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU71% - 77% <> GPU81% - 91% <> | CPU73% - 85% <> GPU80% - 90% <> | CPU75% - 84% <> GPU86% - 94% <> | CPU75% - 84% <> GPU85% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU68% - 77% <> GPU81% - 91% <> | CPU69% - 85% <> GPU81% - 90% <> | CPU71% - 84% <> GPU86% - 94% <> | CPU71% - 84% <> GPU86% - 94% <> |
The Core i5-8500B + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 68% and 87% and GPU utilization between 70% and 94%. Core i5-8500B stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 82% at 1080p to 88% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 82% to 76%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 90% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i5-8500B peaks at 84% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 82% and GPU 82%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 78% and GPU 88%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 76% and GPU 88%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 74% (71-77%) and GPU 86% (81-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-8500B remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-8500B and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
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 60% below recommended and your GPU is 136% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i5-8500B paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 95 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 60% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1841 ($192 CPU (Rank #351 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Palworld, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-8500B is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-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.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
