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 239 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 201 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 105 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The EPYC 72F3 is 21% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the EPYC 72F3 still has additional frame-generation headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 165 FPS, while the EPYC 72F3 has headroom up to 219 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 25% (FPS gap: 54 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 EPYC 72F3 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 25% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
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) | CPU44% - 65% <> GPU71% - 85% <> | CPU42% - 62% <> GPU71% - 93% <> | CPU46% - 63% <> GPU76% - 98% <> | CPU42% - 63% <> GPU76% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU33% - 63% <> GPU78% - 85% <> | CPU31% - 60% <> GPU79% - 93% <> | CPU34% - 59% <> GPU85% - 98% <> | CPU30% - 59% <> GPU84% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU25% - 62% <> GPU79% - 85% <> | CPU23% - 59% <> GPU79% - 93% <> | CPU25% - 58% <> GPU86% - 98% <> | CPU25% - 58% <> GPU85% - 97% <> |
The EPYC 72F3 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 23% and 65% and GPU utilization between 71% and 98%. EPYC 72F3 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 83% at 1080p to 88% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 53% to 42%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 92% usage (85-98%), while the EPYC 72F3 stays at 46% (34-59%). 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 53% and GPU 83%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 46% and GPU 88%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 42% and GPU 88%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 54% (46-63%) and GPU 87% (76-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 72F3 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 72F3 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 21% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the EPYC 72F3 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 105 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 21% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
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 EPYC 72F3 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.
