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 150 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 128 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 88 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 140% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core i7-13700E is 51% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p ultra, 4k ultra), the Core i7-13700E sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p low), the GeForce RTX 5090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p (medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3080. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 150 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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.
At 1440p low, the GeForce RTX 5090 sets the ceiling at about 206 FPS, while the Core i7-13700E has headroom up to 221 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 7% (FPS gap: 15 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 7/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The Core i7-13700E and GeForce RTX 5090 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 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | 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.
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.
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 51% above and your GPU is 140% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-13700E paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 88 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 140% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 51% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3080 ($380 CPU + $2700 GPU). 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 #4 for value).
For Palworld, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i7-13700E is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 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 high, 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p 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 i7-13700E and GeForce RTX 5090 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.
