Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination produces a system that is heavily skewed toward graphics performance, yet the benchmark data for Fivem shows that even the modest six-core processor keeps pace well enough to deliver high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The pairing ranks 179th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations tested for this specific multiplayer title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5500 sits in a tightly packed cluster of processors based on average benchmark scores. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores 19617 versus the Ryzen 5 5500's 19593 average, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-12500 comes in at 19668, just 0.4% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, which is 0.5% behind. The Intel Core i5-11600KF leads this group with 19723, a 0.7% advantage over the Ryzen 5 5500. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver near-identical performance in Fivem, as the game's frame rates are largely dictated by the GPU at higher settings.

On the graphics side, the RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79842 places it near some unexpected company. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% behind, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% behind at 79396. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trails by 1.1% with a score of 78940, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X actually scores higher at 80959, putting it 1.4% ahead of the RTX 5090. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning that in synthetic benchmarks these GPUs behave similarly, though the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and Blackwell 2.0 architecture give it capabilities beyond what those scores capture. For Fivem specifically, the measured frame rates show that this GPU is never the limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Fivem. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 270 FPS average. When resolution increases to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 235 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low it falls further to 138 FPS. This pattern shows the GPU becoming progressively more stressed as pixel count rises, while the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

The settings scaling at each resolution tells a similar story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 270 to 185, a 31% drop. At 1440p, the same settings change drops performance from 235 to 122 FPS, a 48% reduction. At 4K, Low delivers 138 FPS while Ultra drops to 67 FPS, a 51% decrease. The widening gap between Low and Ultra as resolution increases confirms that the RTX 5090 is doing progressively heavier lifting at higher pixel counts.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the system hits 270 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 235 FPS. These numbers suggest the Ryzen 5 5500 can feed the RTX 5090 sufficiently at these settings, though the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.20 GHz boost clock is likely approaching its ceiling. The Ryzen 5 5500's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 indicate solid mid-range throughput, which aligns with the observed frame rates in this CPU-sensitive scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 270 FPS. Medium settings yield 248 FPS average with a minimum of 210 FPS and maximum of 285 FPS. High settings average 228 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 185 FPS average. Every setting at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding Ultra preset delivering more than triple the minimum acceptable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 235 FPS. Medium settings produce 196 FPS average with a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 225 FPS. High settings average 157 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 122 FPS average. The minimum frame rate recorded at Medium settings, 166 FPS, still exceeds the playability threshold by a substantial margin.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090's workload becomes significant. Low settings deliver 138 FPS average. Medium settings produce 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS. High settings average 87 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 67 FPS average. The Medium settings minimum of 92 FPS remains comfortably above 60 FPS, and even the Ultra preset's 67 FPS average clears the threshold, though with less headroom than at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 179 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places the system in the 95th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning roughly 95% of tested combos perform worse. The ranking reflects the RTX 5090's dominance in GPU-bound scenarios, while the Ryzen 5 5500's 73rd percentile standing among all CPUs does not drag the overall result down significantly.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19593 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs tested, while the GPU's average score of 79842 puts it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The gap between these percentiles suggests the processor is the weaker link in this pairing, but the measured FPS data shows that this imbalance does not prevent excellent performance in Fivem. At 4K Ultra, the system still averages 67 FPS, which indicates the CPU can keep up even in the most demanding preset tested.

The Verdict

This system can run Fivem at playable frame rates across every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings at each resolution — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering 185 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra also provides the best experience with 122 FPS average. At 3840x2160, the best settings are again Ultra, producing 67 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, but it still exceeds the playability threshold by 7 FPS. For players seeking maximum visual quality at 4K, this system delivers a playable experience, though those prioritizing frame rate headroom might prefer High settings at 87 FPS or Medium at 109 FPS.

The data shows a system that is overqualified for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it produces frame rates well beyond what most displays can show. At 4K, it remains capable of hitting playable frame rates at maximum settings, making this a versatile configuration for Fivem across the full range of resolution and quality options.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 67 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, though High settings at 87 FPS or Medium at 109 FPS provide additional headroom.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 270 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the system averages 248 FPS with a minimum of 210 FPS and maximum of 285 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 19593 on average benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is 0.1% behind, the Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% ahead, the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.5% behind, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 0.7% ahead. All four processors perform within a narrow band of each other.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 or the Ryzen 5 5500 more important for Fivem performance?

A: The GPU becomes more important at higher resolutions. At 4K, performance drops from 138 FPS at Low to 67 FPS at Ultra, a 51% reduction. At 1080p, the same settings change only reduces performance by 31%, indicating the CPU has relatively more influence at lower resolutions.

Q: What minimum FPS can be expected at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum recorded FPS is 166, with an average of 196 FPS and maximum of 225 FPS. This minimum remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: This combination ranks 179th out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations tested. The GPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs.