Palworld System Requirements
Palworld is among the most demanding titles we track by 2026 standards. It leans on your processor. It wants 32GB of memory and 8GB of VRAM for a comfortable experience. Set aside 40GB of free space.
Full system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| DirectX | DirectX 11 | DirectX 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9400F≈ Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i5-12400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X≈ AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Graphics card | GeForce GTX 1660≈ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT≈ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| System memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB | 40 GB |
Estimated performance by graphics card
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 106 | 86 | 50 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 106 | 77 | 45 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 106 | 74 | 43 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | A | 106 | 72 | 42 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 106 | 70 | 41 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 106 | 67 | 39 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 106 | 66 | 38 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 104 | 64 | 37 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | A | 102 | 63 | 37 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | A | 100 | 62 | 36 | Recommended spec |
Modelled estimates rather than captured runs — see our methodology.
Graphics features
Upscaling
Supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. Quality mode typically returns 25–40% more frames — compare them on our DLSS vs FSR page.
What limits performance
This title is primarily CPU-bound , and it is unusually hard on the processor — a weak CPU will cap your frame rate even with a strong graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements for Palworld?
At least 16GB of system memory, a graphics card with 6GB of VRAM (roughly a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or better), 40GB of free storage, Windows 10 and DirectX 11.
What are the recommended specs?
For a comfortable experience: 32GB of memory and a card with 8GB of VRAM — around a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, paired with a AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or equivalent.
Is Palworld demanding on PC?
It is among the most demanding titles we track by 2026 standards, with a recommended GPU score of 35/100. It is primarily CPU-bound.
Does Palworld support DLSS or FSR?
It supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. On Quality mode that is typically worth 25–40% more frames with very little visible loss.
