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 206 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 168 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 94 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The EPYC 7302 is 49% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, 4k low, while the EPYC 7302 still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1758. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 206 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.171 fps/$ | 0.160 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 209 FPS, while the EPYC 7302 has headroom up to 238 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 29 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.
The EPYC 7302 and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 10% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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) | CPU46% - 65% <> GPU71% - 87% <> | CPU44% - 62% <> GPU71% - 94% <> | CPU47% - 63% <> GPU76% - 97% <> | CPU42% - 63% <> GPU76% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU37% - 63% <> GPU78% - 87% <> | CPU35% - 60% <> GPU79% - 94% <> | CPU37% - 59% <> GPU85% - 98% <> | CPU33% - 59% <> GPU84% - 97% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU30% - 61% <> GPU79% - 87% <> | CPU28% - 58% <> GPU79% - 94% <> | CPU30% - 57% <> GPU86% - 98% <> | CPU30% - 57% <> GPU86% - 97% <> |
The EPYC 7302 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 28% and 65% and GPU utilization between 71% and 98%. EPYC 7302 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 54% to 44%.
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 7302 stays at 48% (37-59%). 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 54% and GPU 83%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 48% and GPU 88%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 44% 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 55% (47-63%) and GPU 86% (76-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 7302 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 7302 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 49% 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 7302 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 94 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 49% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1758 ($109 CPU (Rank #16 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, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low.
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 7302 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.
