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 216 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 178 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 101 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Xeon Gold 5317 is 22% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 1080p (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2749. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 216 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 141 FPS, while the Xeon Gold 5317 has headroom up to 169 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 28 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon Gold 5317 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 12% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 9% |
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.
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 22% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Xeon Gold 5317 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 101 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 22% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2749 ($1100 CPU (Rank #333 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 low, 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 Xeon Gold 5317 and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
