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 148 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 126 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 81 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 140% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Core Ultra 7 266V is 14% below recommended, but 149% above minimum.
The Core Ultra 7 266V sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3220. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 148 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.025 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 Ultra 7 266V sets the ceiling at about 255 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 352 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 28% (FPS gap: 97 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core Ultra 7 266V is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% |
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 14% below recommended and your GPU is 140% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core Ultra 7 266V paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 81 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 140% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 14% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3220 ($520 CPU + $2700 GPU). Your Core Ultra 7 266V is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($520) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, the Core Ultra 7 265HX is a great upgrade option for around $450 (Rank #73 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.
For Palworld, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core Ultra 7 266V 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 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.
