Fivem

This analysis evaluates the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 for running Fivem, based strictly on measured benchmark data. The dataset provides average, minimum, and maximum frame rates across three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), with the data indicating a playable threshold of 60 FPS. The combo ranks 1993 out of 3707 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, though its performance varies significantly depending on the resolution and preset selected.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the RTX 4060 and Ryzen 5 9600X combination shows clear limitations. The Low preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, which is the only playable setting at this resolution. The Medium preset drops to an average of 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. High settings average 44 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial, a 15 FPS difference, indicating that the preset choice is critical for 4K playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance picture improves considerably. The Low preset delivers an average of 124 FPS, while Medium averages 98 FPS with a range of 83 to 113 FPS. High settings achieve 78 FPS on average, and Ultra still manages to clear the 60 FPS threshold at 61 FPS average. This resolution shows a smoother scaling curve, with each preset step costing roughly 15-20 FPS, though the drop from Medium to High is steeper at 20 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo becomes highly capable across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 189 FPS, Medium averages 149 FPS with a range of 127 to 171 FPS, and High reaches 119 FPS. Even the Ultra preset maintains a strong 92 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 97 FPS, representing a 51% performance penalty for maximum visual quality, but every setting remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The data shows that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus become a constraint at 4K, where even Medium settings cause the average to fall below 60 FPS. The min FPS figures at Medium 4K (46 FPS) and Medium 1440p (83 FPS) suggest that frame pacing is more stable at lower resolutions, with the 1440p minimum still exceeding the 1080p High average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that at 1920x1080, the Ryzen 5 9600X is the primary driver of performance, as the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck at lower pixel counts. The difference between Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 97 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at higher resolutions. This suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2183.5, is sufficient to keep frame rates high even when the GPU is not fully saturated.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU becoming more influential. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution produces a 63 FPS drop, compared to 97 FPS at 1080p. This compression indicates that the RTX 4060's compute capabilities, with 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 and 3072 shading units, are being utilized more heavily. The GPU's percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs, compared to the CPU's 81 percentile, suggests the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing.

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate a clear GPU-bound scenario. The difference between Low and Ultra is 35 FPS, with even the Low preset only reaching 69 FPS. The RTX 4060's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s and 8 GB capacity appear insufficient for high-detail 4K rendering. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the GPU's pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s become the limiting factors.

Resolution scaling shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings costs 41 FPS (119 to 78), while moving from 1440p to 4K at High costs 34 FPS (78 to 44). This non-linear scaling confirms that the GPU is increasingly responsible for frame rate drops as resolution rises, with the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads providing adequate headroom even at the highest settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K with 60 FPS?

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 69 FPS. Medium settings drop to 54 FPS average, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 2560x1440, averaging 61 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS threshold, though High settings offer more headroom at 78 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666), 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M (17588), 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551), and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for 1080p gaming in Fivem?

A: The data suggests the CPU is more influential at 1080p, as the Ryzen 5 9600X ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile. The smaller FPS gap between presets at 1080p compared to higher resolutions supports this.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Ultra?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 92 FPS, which is 32 FPS above the playable threshold. This provides comfortable headroom for multiplayer scenarios where frame rates may fluctuate.

Q: How does the combo rank overall for Fivem?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 1993 out of 3707 tested configurations, placing it in the 46th percentile of tested systems for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1993 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem, placing it slightly below the median of the database. This rank reflects the GPU's relatively modest standing, as the RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU performs much better at the 81st percentile. The combination's performance is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, but the 4K results drag down its overall standing.

The rank suggests that while this is not a top-tier configuration for Fivem, it is far from the bottom. The 3707 total combos tested indicate a wide variety of hardware, and this pairing sits in the lower-middle range. At 1080p, the system outperforms many higher-ranked combos due to the CPU's strong single-thread performance, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The rank of 1993 is consistent with a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU, where the GPU is the limiting factor in demanding scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 9600X's nearest rivals offer nearly identical synthetic performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has an average score of 29656, which is 0.2% higher than the 9600X's 29713. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, 0.5% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879, 0.6% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955, 0.8% lower. These processors would behave similarly in Fivem, though the 9600X's Zen 5 architecture and 5.40 GHz boost clock may offer slight advantages in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are surprisingly older or integrated parts. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, just 0.2% above the RTX 4060's 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics score 17588, 0.3% below, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% below, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% below. These alternatives would provide similar frame rates in Fivem, though the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and Ada Lovelace features like DLSS may offer advantages not captured in raw scores.

When considering a full system replacement, pairing the Ryzen 5 9600X with any of these similar GPUs would yield nearly identical results. The small deltaPct values, all under 1%, mean that the choice between these components would have minimal impact on Fivem performance. The Ryzen 7 8845HS, despite being a mobile processor, would be particularly interesting as it offers similar CPU performance with potentially different power characteristics.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Fivem, but playability depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 92 FPS and Low reaching 189 FPS. This makes 1080p the optimal resolution for this combo, providing smooth performance even in demanding multiplayer scenarios.

At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 61 FPS and High at 78 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, though the Ultra preset leaves only 1 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. For a more comfortable margin, High settings are recommended.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 69 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 34 FPS. This resolution is not recommended for consistent 60 FPS gameplay unless the user is willing to accept Low settings.

The verdict by resolution confirms: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable at all settings with Ultra being marginal, and 4K is only playable at Low. Users seeking 4K gaming should consider a more powerful GPU, while those targeting 1080p or 1440p will find this combo adequate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Low, which averages 69 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears the threshold, and the 9 FPS margin above 60 FPS provides minimal headroom for frame drops in intense multiplayer moments.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 61 FPS. While this meets the threshold, the tight margin of 1 FPS suggests that High settings at 78 FPS would be more practical for consistent performance. The data shows Ultra at 1440p is technically playable but leaves no room for variance.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 92 FPS. This provides a 32 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, offering both high visual quality and sufficient performance headroom. The 92 FPS average ensures that even in demanding multiplayer scenarios, frame rates are unlikely to drop below the playable threshold.

For users prioritizing consistency over maximum quality, Medium at 1080p offers 149 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS, providing exceptional smoothness. Similarly, Medium at 1440p averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS, which is a strong choice for high refresh rate displays. The choice between Ultra and Medium ultimately depends on whether visual fidelity or frame rate consistency is more important to the user.