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 68 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 59 to 108 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 25 to 50 FPS.
The Quadro GP100 is 15% below recommended, but 172% above minimum for Palworld. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
The Quadro GP100 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1719. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 68 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Quadro GP100 sets the ceiling at about 24 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 100 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 76% (FPS gap: 76 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Quadro GP100 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 61% | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 65% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 69% | GPU Limits CPU 66% | GPU Limits CPU 70% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 75% | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
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) | CPU58% - 63% <> GPU86% - 90% <> | CPU52% - 53% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU35% - 54% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU30% - 48% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU47% - 62% <> GPU86% - 95% <> | CPU49% - 50% <> GPU96% - 97% <> | CPU32% - 47% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU27% - 41% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU45% - 58% <> GPU87% - 96% <> | CPU46% - 47% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU28% - 44% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU23% - 43% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Quadro GP100 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 23% and 63% and GPU utilization between 86% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while Quadro GP100 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 95% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 49% to 42%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the Quadro GP100 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 33% (23-43%). 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 49% and GPU 95%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 45% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 42% 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 60% (58-63%) and GPU 88% (86-90%), which keeps Quadro GP100 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Quadro GP100 reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 CPU is 53% below recommended and your GPU is 15% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Quadro GP100 can run Palworld smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 15% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1719 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $1335 GPU (Rank #114 Value)). Your Quadro GP100 is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($1335) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #11 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.
For Palworld, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Quadro GP100 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 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth 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.
