PalworldFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&Arc A380

Palworld

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.

Palworld - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low122 FPS
medium91 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440P
low77 FPS
medium58 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra52 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium28 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra23 FPS

Performance Report

Palworld

Arc A380 + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 64 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 52 to 77 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 23 to 38 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Arc A380 is 61% below recommended, but 25% above minimum for Palworld. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).

AI Acceleration

Palworld supports: AFMF. However, the Arc A380 is not compatible with these technologies.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Arc A380 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Arc A380:$119(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $149
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $503. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 64 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.243 fps/$0.181 fps/$0.159 fps/$0.127 fps/$
1440p0.153 fps/$0.115 fps/$0.107 fps/$0.103 fps/$
4k0.076 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.050 fps/$0.046 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Arc A380

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the Arc A380 sets the ceiling at about 28 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 153 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 82% (FPS gap: 125 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Arc A380 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 64%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 69%
HighGPU Limits CPU 67%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 71%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 73%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 77%
HighGPU Limits CPU 76%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 75%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 78%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 82%
HighGPU Limits CPU 81%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 78%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Palworld Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-3570K
RecommendedCore i9-9900K
GPU - Arc A380
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6,301
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070

Your CPU is 53% below recommended and your GPU is 61% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+53%vsrecommended

GPU

-61%vsrecommended

CPU

+344%vsminimum

GPU

+25%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-3570K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 40 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2070
Processor: Core i9-9900K
Memory: 32 GB
Disk Space: 40 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Arc A380 run Palworld well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Arc A380 can run Palworld smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 61% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Palworld?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $503 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $119 GPU (Rank #58 Value)). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Palworld performance?

For Palworld, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Arc A380 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Palworld?

Palworld supports AFMF, but your Arc A380 is not compatible with these technologies. Frame Generation is typically available on newer GPUs like the RTX 40-series (DLSS 3) or modern AMD cards (FSR 3).

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Palworld?

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Palworld FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Arc A380?

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.