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 244 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 180 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 127 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 140% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The EPYC 9274F is 230% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 5090 and EPYC 9274F stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $5190. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 244 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.024 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 high, the GeForce RTX 5090 sets the ceiling at about 250 FPS, while the EPYC 9274F has headroom up to 266 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 6% (FPS gap: 16 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 5/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 7/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The EPYC 9274F and GeForce RTX 5090 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) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | 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 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 230% above and your GPU is 140% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the EPYC 9274F paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 127 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 140% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 230% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $5190 ($2490 CPU + $2700 GPU). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
This setup is already well-balanced for Palworld. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the EPYC 9274F and GeForce RTX 5090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
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 9274F and GeForce RTX 5090 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.
