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 74 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 62 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 70 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core i7-7820EQ is 3% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core i7-7820EQ 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: $2027. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 74 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.018 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 1080p low, the Core i7-7820EQ sets the ceiling at about 130 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 316 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 59% (FPS gap: 186 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i7-7820EQ 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 59% | CPU Limits GPU 59% | CPU Limits GPU 59% | CPU Limits GPU 59% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% |
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (3% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i7-7820EQ paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 67% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2027 ($378 CPU + $1649 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Core i9-14900HX is a great upgrade option for around $668 (Rank #12 for value).
For Palworld, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i7-7820EQ 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor 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.
