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 74 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 62 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 29 to 47 FPS.
The Radeon RX 9070 is 57% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
Palworld supports: AFMF. The Radeon RX 9070 can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 9070 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: $934. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 74 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.136 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.031 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 medium, the Radeon RX 9070 sets the ceiling at about 34 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 151 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 77% (FPS gap: 117 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 9070 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 59% | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 64% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 69% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 74% |
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.
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% above and your GPU is 57% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 9070 can run Palworld smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 57% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $934 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $550 GPU (Rank #59 Value)). Your Radeon RX 9070 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #61 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your Radeon RX 9070 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Yes! Palworld supports AFMF, and your Radeon RX 9070 is compatible with AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
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 Radeon RX 9070 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
