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 106 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 89 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 54 to 88 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Xeon 6337P is 7% below recommended, but 171% above minimum.
The Xeon 6337P sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1654. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 106 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.033 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 ultra, the Xeon 6337P sets the ceiling at about 102 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 185 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 83 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon 6337P is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 45% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 37% | CPU Limits GPU 40% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 41% |
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) | CPU35% - 45% <> GPU83% - 89% <> | CPU25% - 35% <> GPU84% - 98% <> | CPU28% - 44% <> GPU86% - 100% <> | CPU28% - 43% <> GPU85% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 42% <> GPU89% - 92% <> | CPU21% - 40% <> GPU93% - 98% <> | CPU22% - 44% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU22% - 44% <> GPU96% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU27% - 34% <> GPU89% - 93% <> | CPU16% - 32% <> GPU94% - 98% <> | CPU16% - 35% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 35% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Xeon 6337P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 16% and 45% and GPU utilization between 83% and 100%. Xeon 6337P 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 91% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 36% to 27%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Xeon 6337P stays at 26% (16-35%). 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 36% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 33% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 27% and GPU 96%. 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 40% (35-45%) and GPU 86% (83-89%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon 6337P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) High while the Xeon 6337P 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 7% 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 Xeon 6337P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 89 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 7% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1654 ($5 CPU (Rank #10 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. For example, the Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).
For Palworld, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon 6337P 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, 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.
