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, frame rates range from 10 to 29 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 9 to 21 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 4 to 10 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Phenom II X4 830 is 73% below minimum CPU requirement.
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Phenom II X4 830 still has additional frame-generation headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 4 FPS, while the Phenom II X4 830 has headroom up to 52 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 92% (FPS gap: 48 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 Phenom II X4 830 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 44% | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 69% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 83% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 92% |
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) | CPU68% - 89% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU74% - 91% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU73% - 90% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU73% - 90% <> GPU96% - 98% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU64% - 75% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU70% - 79% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU68% - 78% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU68% - 78% <> GPU98% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU64% - 73% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU70% - 76% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU68% - 75% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU68% - 75% <> GPU98% - 99% <> |
The Phenom II X4 830 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 64% and 91% and GPU utilization between 96% and 100%. Phenom II X4 830 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 98% at 1080p to 99% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 81% to 71%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average at its highest-load preset, while the Phenom II X4 830 peaks at 82% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 81% and GPU 98%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 73% and GPU 99%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 71% and GPU 99%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 73% (68-78%) and GPU 98% (98-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Phenom II X4 830 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Phenom II X4 830 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (73% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Phenom II X4 830 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Palworld at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 10 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
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 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.
