Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptional performance in Fivem, with measured data showing that every tested preset at every resolution surpasses the 60 FPS playability threshold. The combination ranks 255th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all systems benchmarked for this title. This pairing demonstrates significant headroom, allowing users to prioritize visual fidelity without compromising frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 64.8 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting available, and the data confirms it clears the playability threshold by a margin of 4.8 FPS. The High preset at this resolution delivers 80.9 FPS, Medium reaches 100.5 FPS, and Low hits 126.4 FPS — all comfortably above 60 FPS, but Ultra remains the optimal choice for maximum image quality.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also stands as the best option, delivering 111.9 FPS average. This represents a 72.7% performance increase over the 4K Ultra result, demonstrating how resolution scaling benefits this combination. The High preset runs at 143.4 FPS, Medium at 180.4 FPS, and Low at 234.6 FPS, all offering substantial frame rate headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 175 FPS average, making it the clear recommendation. This resolution shows the greatest performance margin, with Low settings reaching 267.2 FPS, Medium at 245.9 FPS, and High at 223.1 FPS. The data indicates that even at the most demanding preset, this combination operates far above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a fluid experience on standard monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame places this configuration at 255 out of 3707 tested combinations, which corresponds to the top 6.9% of all systems evaluated in Fivem. This ranking reflects the substantial GPU dominance in this pairing — the RTX 5080 sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5500 ranks at the 73rd percentile among CPUs. The high overall ranking suggests that the GPU's exceptional performance compensates for the CPU's more modest positioning, resulting in a system that outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations.

Within the context of the measured FPS data, this ranking aligns with the observed performance: the system never drops below 64.8 FPS even at 4K Ultra, and reaches 267.2 FPS at 1080p Low. These figures place it well ahead of typical gaming systems, which often struggle to maintain 60 FPS at higher resolutions in multiplayer titles. The 3707-combo pool provides a broad comparison base, and achieving the 255th position indicates that this pairing belongs in the upper echelon of Fivem-capable hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 3840x2160, the results are as follows: Low settings average 126.4 FPS, Medium averages 100.5 FPS, High averages 80.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 64.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of 61.6 FPS, representing a 48.7% reduction, which is consistent with the increasing rendering workload at higher quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale significantly higher: Low delivers 234.6 FPS, Medium reaches 180.4 FPS, High achieves 143.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 111.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 122.7 FPS, a 52.3% decrease, showing that preset selection has a proportionally similar impact at this resolution as at 4K. The jump from 4K to 1440p at each preset yields substantial gains — for example, Ultra improves from 64.8 FPS to 111.9 FPS, a 72.7% increase.

At 1920x1080, the performance ceiling is highest: Low runs at 267.2 FPS, Medium at 245.9 FPS, High at 223.1 FPS, and Ultra at 175 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 92.2 FPS, a 34.5% reduction, which is notably smaller than the percentage drops observed at higher resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more significant role in limiting performance, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU identifies several processors with comparable average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5500's 19593 average — effectively identical performance. 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 scores 19723, 0.7% higher. These processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Fivem when paired with the RTX 5080, as the GPU dominates performance at most settings.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar performance tiers. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 0.6% higher than the RTX 5080's 56083 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 0.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 2.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% lower. These GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS figures in Fivem, meaning a system with any of these alternative GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 5500 would deliver comparable gameplay experiences. The deltaPct values all fall within a narrow 2.3% range, indicating that these alternatives sit in the same performance bracket as the RTX 5080.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the rendering workload is substantial enough to keep the RTX 5080 fully utilized. This is evidenced by the steep performance drop from Low to Ultra — 126.4 FPS down to 64.8 FPS — which shows that the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor. The CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU, as even the most demanding preset stays above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The GPU remains the dominant factor, but the reduced pixel count allows the CPU to exert more influence. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 122.7 FPS drop, which is proportionally similar to 4K, but the absolute frame rates are higher across all presets. This indicates that while the GPU is still the primary constraint, the CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's increased output.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. The performance difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 92.2 FPS, and the percentage drop (34.5%) is smaller than at higher resolutions. This suggests that the CPU begins to limit frame rates at the highest settings, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. The 175 FPS Ultra result at 1080p is still excellent, but the data indicates that a stronger CPU would yield even higher frame rates at this resolution. The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation — moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra reduces FPS by 36.1%, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by 42.1%, showing that the GPU's workload increases more steeply at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64.8 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 4.8 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 111.9 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested at this resolution and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin.

Q: How does performance at 1080p compare to 4K?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 175 FPS, which is 110.2 FPS higher than the 64.8 FPS achieved at 3840x2160 Ultra. This represents a 170.1% performance increase when dropping from 4K to 1080p.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary factor at 3840x2160. The RTX 5080's rendering workload dominates performance, as evidenced by the 48.7% FPS drop from Low to Ultra settings at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes more relevant at 1920x1080, where the percentage drop from Low to Ultra (34.5%) is smaller than at higher resolutions, indicating the CPU begins to constrain the GPU's output.

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

A: This configuration ranks 255th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.9% of all systems benchmarked in Fivem.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem with excellent performance across all tested resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the verdict is playable with all four presets, with Ultra settings achieving 64.8 FPS — the highest quality option clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. The 2560x1440 resolution is also fully playable at Ultra settings, delivering 111.9 FPS, which provides ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the system excels, with Ultra settings reaching 175 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even on 144Hz or 165Hz displays.

The data shows that this combination offers substantial performance reserves. The lowest recorded average FPS across all tests is 64.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, meaning the system never dips below the playability threshold. The RTX 5080's high percentile ranking (87th) and the Ryzen 5 5500's solid 73rd percentile position combine to produce a system that handles Fivem's multiplayer workload with ease. For users prioritizing visual fidelity at 4K, the Ultra preset is viable, while those with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors can enjoy maximum settings with frame rates well above 100 FPS. This pairing represents a strong choice for Fivem, delivering top-tier performance at every resolution tested.