Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust Fivem experience across all tested resolutions, with the data indicating that 60 FPS is achievable at every preset except for Ultra at 4K. The CPU, an 8-core Zen 5 part with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, sits in the 81st percentile for GPUs, making this pairing well-suited for the game's demands.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 9700X's average benchmark score of 37943 places it within a tight cluster of competing processors. The nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-14901E with an average score of 37911, a negligible delta of 0.1%, meaning the two are effectively interchangeable in performance. Following closely are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 rounds out the group at 37804 (0.4% delta). For Fivem, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, as the 9700X's advantage over the closest rival is less than half a percent.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 is similarly closely matched. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, making it a slightly faster alternative. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% delta) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% delta) are nearly identical in raw compute. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails at 37157, a 1.3% deficit. In practical terms, the RTX 4070 and its nearest rivals will deliver comparable FPS in Fivem, with the RTX 4080 Mobile holding a slim edge.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the balance shifts between the Ryzen 7 9700X and the RTX 4070. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the massive frame rates: Low settings produce 257.5 FPS, Medium 202.5 FPS, and High 164.9 FPS. The GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, so the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1280) becomes the limiting factor. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 129.6 FPS (from 257.5 to 127.9), showing that even at Ultra, the GPU is not fully saturated.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more significant role. Frame rates decrease across all settings: Low drops to 168.6 FPS, Medium to 137.3 FPS, High to 107.5 FPS, and Ultra to 80.4 FPS. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is a 47.5 FPS drop (from 127.9 to 80.4), which is a 37.1% reduction. This indicates that the RTX 4070 is now the primary constraint, as the pixel count increases by 77.8% (from 2,073,600 to 3,686,400 pixels), and the frame rate drops accordingly.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are strained, with Ultra producing only 45.9 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 47.2 FPS drop (from 107.5 to 60.3), a 43.9% reduction. The CPU's role diminishes further, as even the lowest preset at 4K (93.9 FPS) is well below the 1080p Ultra figure, confirming that the GPU's rendering throughput is the deciding factor at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows:

• 3840x2160: High is the highest playable preset, averaging 60.3 FPS. This is right at the playable threshold, leaving little margin for demanding scenes. Medium runs at 75.5 FPS and Low at 93.9 FPS, but High is the best visual quality that stays above 60 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Ultra is fully playable, averaging 80.4 FPS. This provides the maximum visual fidelity while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable 20.4 FPS margin. High (107.5 FPS), Medium (137.3 FPS), and Low (168.6 FPS) are also viable options for higher refresh rates.
• 1920x1080: Ultra averages 127.9 FPS, making it the best choice for both visual quality and smooth gameplay. This is more than double the playable threshold, so there is substantial headroom for even the most intensive multiplayer scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 45.9, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings are the maximum playable preset at this resolution, averaging 60.3 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 80.4 FPS, which is both visually superior and above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended configuration for 1440p.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 127.9, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, it is 45.9. The 1080p result is 82 FPS higher, representing a 178.6% improvement over the 4K figure.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for high frame rates at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 9700X's strong single-core performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1280) allows for 257.5 FPS on Low settings, indicating the GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 168.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 80.4 FPS. The difference is 88.2 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for higher visual fidelity.

Q: Does this combination rank highly among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 974th out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the top 26.3% of all systems. This indicates it is a solid performer for Fivem, though not at the extreme high end.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 60.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 93.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 75.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 45.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 107.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 168.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 137.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 80.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 164.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 257.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 202.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 127.9 |

All measurements are average FPS values; no minimum or maximum frame data was recorded. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: at 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 129.6 FPS, at 1440p it narrows to 88.2 FPS, and at 4K it compresses further to 48 FPS. This progressive narrowing confirms the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Fivem, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 974 out of 3707 total combinations. This places it in the 73.7th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tested systems. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20485) and the GPU's solid rasterization performance (passmark_g3d score of 26927). While not a top-tier configuration, the combination is well above the median, and the measured FPS data confirms it handles Fivem's multiplayer environments with ease at standard resolutions.

The Verdict

This system can definitively run Fivem, and it does so with considerable headroom at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: Playable at High, Medium, and Low settings, with High being the best visual option at 60.3 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it drops to 45.9 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Fully playable at all settings, including Ultra at 80.4 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high refresh rate monitors.
• 1920x1080: All settings are playable, with Ultra achieving 127.9 FPS. This resolution provides the highest performance margin, suitable for competitive play or high refresh rate displays.

The Ryzen 7 9700X's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with the RTX 4070's 12 GB of memory, deliver a smooth experience for Fivem's multiplayer open world. The data indicates that users should target 1440p Ultra or 1080p Ultra for the best balance of visual quality and performance, while 4K requires stepping down to High settings to maintain 60 FPS. The 45.9 FPS result at 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails to meet the playable threshold, making this a highly capable system for the game overall.