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 189 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 149 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 100 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core i9-14900KF is 160% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/high), 1440p low, all 4k settings, while the Core i9-14900KF still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2129. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 189 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.147 fps/$ | 0.132 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 146 FPS, while the Core i9-14900KF has headroom up to 173 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 27 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i9-14900KF frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 10% |
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) | CPU33% - 48% <> GPU80% - 92% <> | CPU21% - 42% <> GPU81% - 99% <> | CPU24% - 49% <> GPU83% - 99% <> | CPU24% - 49% <> GPU82% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU29% - 46% <> GPU87% - 92% <> | CPU17% - 47% <> GPU88% - 99% <> | CPU17% - 50% <> GPU91% - 99% <> | CPU17% - 50% <> GPU90% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU24% - 36% <> GPU92% - 94% <> | CPU12% - 36% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU12% - 39% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU12% - 39% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Core i9-14900KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 12% and 50% and GPU utilization between 80% and 100%. Core i9-14900KF keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 89% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 36% to 27%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i9-14900KF stays at 26% (12-39%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 36% and GPU 89%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 35% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 27% 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 40% (33-48%) and GPU 86% (80-92%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-14900KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) High while the Core i9-14900KF still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 160% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-14900KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 100 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 160% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2129 ($480 CPU (Rank #127 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 high, 1440p low, 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 Core i9-14900KF 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.
