PalworldFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

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
low143 FPS
medium108 FPS
high93 FPS
ultra75 FPS
1440P
low110 FPS
medium84 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra66 FPS
4K
low61 FPS
medium47 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra31 FPS

Performance Report

Palworld

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 75 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 66 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 31 to 61 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is 2% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).

AI Acceleration

Palworld supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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:

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER:$160(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $399
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $544. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 75 FPS, equivalent to 0.14 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.263 fps/$0.199 fps/$0.171 fps/$0.138 fps/$
1440p0.202 fps/$0.154 fps/$0.147 fps/$0.121 fps/$
4k0.112 fps/$0.086 fps/$0.077 fps/$0.057 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

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

📈Analysis

At 1440p medium, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 73 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 244 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 70% (FPS gap: 171 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 57%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 61%
HighGPU Limits CPU 58%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 63%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 65%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 70%
HighGPU Limits CPU 67%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 69%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 66%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 70%
HighGPU Limits CPU 70%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 70%
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 - GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
gpu icon
16,477
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070

Your CPU is 53% above and your GPU is 2% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+53%vsrecommended

GPU

+2%vsrecommended

CPU

+344%vsminimum

GPU

+227%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 GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER run Palworld well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can run Palworld smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 66 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 2% above 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 $544 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $160 GPU). 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 GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support DLSS Upscaling and FSR Upscaling and XeSS, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Palworld FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

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.