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 225 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 194 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 131 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 140% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Palworld. The Xeon Max 9480 is 270% above the recommended CPU (Core i9-9900K).
The GeForce RTX 5090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Xeon Max 9480 still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $15680. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 225 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.013 fps/$ | 0.013 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.008 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1440p low, the GeForce RTX 5090 sets the ceiling at about 218 FPS, while the Xeon Max 9480 has headroom up to 302 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 28% (FPS gap: 84 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 5090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon Max 9480 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 270% above and your GPU is 140% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon Max 9480 paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Palworld smoothly up to 4k achieving around 131 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 140% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 270% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $15680 ($12980 CPU + $2700 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 5090 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 5090 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, 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 Xeon Max 9480 and GeForce RTX 5090 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.
