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 133 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 133 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 96 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The FX-8370E is 31% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k low), the FX-8370E sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k high), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p ultra, 4k (medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 133 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the FX-8370E sets the ceiling at about 133 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 266 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 50% (FPS gap: 133 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.
Your FX-8370E is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 21% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 8% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 11% | 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) | CPU44% - 72% <> GPU84% - 97% <> | CPU47% - 68% <> GPU83% - 96% <> | CPU49% - 75% <> GPU85% - 96% <> | CPU49% - 75% <> GPU85% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU42% - 67% <> GPU95% - 97% <> | CPU46% - 70% <> GPU95% - 96% <> | CPU46% - 72% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU46% - 73% <> GPU96% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU40% - 68% <> GPU96% - 97% <> | CPU43% - 70% <> GPU96% - 96% | CPU43% - 73% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU43% - 73% <> GPU97% - 99% <> |
The FX-8370E + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 40% and 75% and GPU utilization between 83% and 100%. FX-8370E stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 90% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 60% to 57%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-99%), while the FX-8370E stays at 59% (46-72%). 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 60% and GPU 90%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 58% and GPU 97%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 57% 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 58% (44-72%) and GPU 90% (84-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while FX-8370E remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) High while the FX-8370E 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (31% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the FX-8370E paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 96 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 76% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Palworld, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The FX-8370E is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 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, 4k low. GPU fully utilized at: 4k high.
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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor 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.
