Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers remarkably high frame rates in Fivem across all tested resolutions and presets. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU becoming a more significant factor as resolution scales up. This combination ranks 205th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of configurations for this multiplayer title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces outstanding results across every preset. The Low preset averages 270 FPS, while Medium reaches 248 FPS with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS. High settings average 228 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 180 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 4090 is not being fully utilized, as the frame rates are far beyond what most displays can refresh.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains extremely high but begins to show the influence of increased pixel count. Low settings average 235 FPS, Medium drops slightly to 191 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS and maximum of 220 FPS. High settings produce 153 FPS on average, while Ultra still delivers a strong 119 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is taking on more work.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution brings the most significant scaling. Low settings average 135 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 122 FPS. High settings yield 85 FPS, and Ultra remains comfortably playable at 66 FPS average. Even at the highest preset and resolution, the system never approaches the 60 FPS playability threshold, with all measured averages staying well above it.

The min/max data available for Medium presets provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the spread from 210 to 285 FPS indicates some variance, but the 248 FPS average shows consistent high performance. At 1440p Medium, the 163 to 220 FPS range maintains a similar pattern. At 4K Medium, the 90 to 122 FPS range is tighter in relative terms, suggesting more consistent frame delivery under heavier load.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 4090. At 1080p, the CPU's six cores and twelve threads become the limiting factor, as evidenced by the relatively small frame rate differences between presets. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p only reduces performance from 270 to 180 FPS, a 33% drop, whereas the same preset change at 4K causes a larger relative impact.

The RTX 4090's dominance becomes apparent at 1440p and 4K. At 1440p, the GPU still has ample headroom, producing 235 FPS on Low settings. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially, with Low settings dropping to 135 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains a strong baseline at lower resolutions.

The Ryzen 5 5500's benchmark scores support its role as a capable but not top-tier partner. With a 3DMark max threads score of 5411 and a single thread score of 836, the CPU provides solid throughput for Fivem's multiplayer workloads. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 at 1080p, where the system achieves over 270 FPS.

At 4K, the GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth become critical, as the higher resolution demands more memory bandwidth and shading throughput. The RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 128 RT cores handle the graphical load, while the CPU manages game logic and network synchronization typical of multiplayer environments.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5500's nearest rivals in CPU benchmark scores include several options that would perform nearly identically in Fivem. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 in average benchmark, just 0.1% higher than the 5500's 19593 average. This means users switching between these CPUs would see no meaningful frame rate difference. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-11600KF leads this group at 19723, just 0.7% higher.

For the GPU side, the RTX 4090's nearest rivals show similar benchmark scores but different characteristics. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090's average score of 60347 exactly, with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9% lower, which would translate to slightly lower frame rates in Fivem.

These rival comparisons suggest that the specific CPU choice within this performance class has minimal impact on Fivem's frame rates, given the GPU's dominance at lower resolutions. At 4K, where the GPU becomes the bottleneck, the CPU differences would matter even less. The GPU alternatives, however, would produce noticeably different results, with the 2.5% higher score of the Radeon Pro W6600M potentially adding a few FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 66 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 119 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that still maintains high performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 205th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the top 6% of all systems tested for Fivem.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the limiting factor, as frame rates stay above 228 FPS even at High settings, with Low reaching 270 FPS.

Q: What minimum frame rates can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured minimum at 2560x1440 Medium is 163 FPS, with an average of 191 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS.

Q: Are all tested settings playable at 4K?

A: Yes, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 3840x2160 maintain averages above 60 FPS, ranging from 66 FPS at Ultra to 135 FPS at Low.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 180 FPS average. This provides maximum visual quality while still offering more than triple the 60 FPS threshold. The system has so much headroom at 1080p that even the most demanding settings do not compromise playability.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings again provide the best experience with 119 FPS average. This resolution represents a sweet spot for the combination, as the GPU still has considerable headroom while the CPU load remains manageable. The 119 FPS average is nearly double the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce 66 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin. While this is technically playable, users seeking higher frame rates could drop to High settings for 85 FPS or Medium for 106 FPS. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is viable but leaves less margin for frame drops in busy multiplayer scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 205 out of 3707 tested combinations places this system in the top 5.5% of all configurations tested for Fivem. This ranking reflects the RTX 4090's massive performance advantage, even when paired with a mid-range CPU like the Ryzen 5 5500. The system outperforms the vast majority of tested combos, though the CPU choice prevents it from reaching the absolute top ranks.

The ranking indicates that while the RTX 4090 is the dominant component, the Ryzen 5 5500 does not bottleneck it severely in this game. The 73rd percentile CPU ranking versus the 88th percentile GPU ranking shows a slight imbalance, but Fivem's frame rates demonstrate that this pairing works effectively. Systems ranked above this combo likely use higher-end CPUs, which would provide marginal gains at 1080p but little difference at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem at all tested resolutions and presets with frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 180 FPS on Ultra settings, while 2560x1440 Ultra delivers 119 FPS. The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160 Ultra, still maintains 66 FPS average, confirming that this combination handles the game without compromise.

The verdict by resolution is clear: all settings are playable at every resolution tested. The weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 66 FPS, which still exceeds the playability threshold by 10%. For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, dropping to High settings at 4K yields 85 FPS, providing additional headroom. The Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 4090 pairing proves that even a budget-oriented CPU can support flagship GPU performance in Fivem, making this a highly capable configuration for the multiplayer title.