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 213 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 171 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 107 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core i7-9700K is 36% below recommended, but 86% above minimum.
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 213 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.157 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.103 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 144 FPS, while the Core i7-9700K has headroom up to 184 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 22% (FPS gap: 40 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i7-9700K frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 12% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 16% |
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) | CPU47% - 50% <> GPU83% - 89% <> | CPU41% - 42% <> GPU83% - 98% <> | CPU48% - 51% <> GPU85% - 99% <> | CPU48% - 52% <> GPU84% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU45% - 47% <> GPU89% - 94% <> | CPU41% - 46% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU42% - 50% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU42% - 51% <> GPU99% - 99% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU42% - 43% <> GPU89% - 95% <> | CPU38% - 41% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU40% - 44% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU40% - 45% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Core i7-9700K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 38% and 52% and GPU utilization between 83% and 100%. Core i7-9700K 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 90% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 48% to 42%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i7-9700K stays at 46% (42-50%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 48% and GPU 90%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 46% and GPU 97%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 42% and GPU 97%. 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 48% (47-50%) and GPU 86% (83-89%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-9700K remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) High while the Core i7-9700K 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 36% 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 i7-9700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 107 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 36% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1849 ($200 CPU (Rank #274 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: 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.
