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 166 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 152 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 93 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is 2% below recommended, but 185% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p ultra, 4k low), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 166 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 sets the ceiling at about 223 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 247 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 10% (FPS gap: 24 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 6/12.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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) | CPU46% - 65% <> GPU71% - 87% <> | CPU44% - 62% <> GPU71% - 94% <> | CPU48% - 62% <> GPU77% - 97% <> | CPU44% - 62% <> GPU76% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU37% - 63% <> GPU78% - 87% <> | CPU35% - 60% <> GPU79% - 94% <> | CPU39% - 59% <> GPU85% - 98% <> | CPU34% - 59% <> GPU84% - 97% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU31% - 60% <> GPU79% - 87% <> | CPU29% - 57% <> GPU79% - 94% <> | CPU31% - 56% <> GPU86% - 98% <> | CPU31% - 56% <> GPU86% - 97% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 29% and 65% and GPU utilization between 71% and 98%. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 84% at 1080p to 88% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 54% to 44%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 92% usage (85-98%), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 stays at 49% (39-59%). 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 54% and GPU 84%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 48% and GPU 88%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 44% and GPU 88%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 55% (48-62%) and GPU 87% (77-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 1920 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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 CPU is 2% below recommended and your GPU is 136% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 2% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1849 ($200 CPU (Rank #283 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Palworld, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p ultra, 4k low.
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.
