Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a split personality in Fivem, depending entirely on the resolution you choose. At 1080p, this system is a high-refresh powerhouse. At 1440p, it remains comfortably playable with the right settings. At 4K, however, the RTX 2060 becomes the clear bottleneck, and the system struggles to maintain smooth performance. The measured data provides a clear picture of where this pairing excels and where it falters.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. The most complete dataset exists for Medium settings, where both average and min/max frame rates were captured. For other presets, only the average FPS is available.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are consistently below the 60 FPS playability threshold. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 53, which is close but still short. Medium settings drop the average to 42 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings yield an average of 33 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26 FPS. None of these figures approach a smooth experience, and the frame time variance at Medium suggests noticeable stuttering in busy scenes.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves dramatically. Low settings produce an average of 96 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings average 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, indicating a stable experience. High settings hit exactly 60 FPS on average, which meets the playability threshold but leaves no headroom for demanding moments. Ultra settings drop to 47 FPS, which falls below the target.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system performs at its best. Low settings average 145 FPS, making the most of high-refresh displays. Medium settings average 115 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS, showing strong consistency. High settings average 92 FPS, and even Ultra settings manage 71 FPS. This resolution is where the Ryzen 9 9900X's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 2060's capabilities align perfectly.

The data indicates a clear trend: each step down in resolution yields roughly a 40-50% increase in average FPS at the same settings. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is most pronounced at 1080p, where the difference is 74 FPS, compared to a 49 FPS difference at 1440p and a 27 FPS difference at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 9 9900X in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 57,498. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are remarkably close in performance. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57,555, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it is essentially identical. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57,399, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58,115, which is 1.1% higher, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58,323, 1.4% higher. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Fivem, as the game's performance at higher resolutions will be governed by the GPU.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 15,290. Its nearest rivals are extremely close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15,283, a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270, a delta of 0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199, a delta of 0.6%. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171, a delta of 0.8%. When paired with the Ryzen 9 9900X, any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable results in Fivem. The RX 7600 and RTX 3050 OEM would be particularly relevant alternatives for a system builder looking for current-generation parts with similar performance characteristics.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU means that swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these rivals would not change the fundamental performance profile. The GPU remains the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU's headroom is more than sufficient at all resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains this threshold at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the target frame rate. The best recorded average is 53 FPS on Low settings, which still falls short. The verdict data confirms that there are no playable settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is a workable configuration, though users should expect occasional dips below 60 in densely populated areas. Medium settings provide more headroom at 75 FPS, and Low settings are even smoother at 96 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, which averages 71 FPS. This allows players to enable the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings at 92 FPS, Medium at 115 FPS, and Low at 145 FPS are all options for players who prioritize higher refresh rates over visual quality.

The data shows that the system can run the game at its highest settings only at 1080p. At 1440p, players must compromise with High settings, and at 4K, no viable configuration exists.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but the experience varies wildly by resolution. The verdict data from the database is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best case is Low with an average of 53 FPS, which does not meet the 60 FPS threshold. Players with 4K displays would need to lower their resolution to achieve a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable with High, Medium, or Low settings. High is the recommended choice for visual quality, as it averages exactly 60 FPS. Medium provides a safer margin at 75 FPS, and Low reaches 96 FPS for competitive play. Ultra is not playable at this resolution, averaging only 47 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every preset, including Ultra. The highest settings average 71 FPS, which is above the threshold. This is the resolution where the combination of the Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 2060 works best, delivering a smooth experience across the board.

The overall assessment is that this is a capable 1080p gaming system for Fivem, a decent 1440p system with settings adjustments, and a poor 4K system. The primary limiting factor at high resolutions is the GPU, which lacks the raw throughput needed for 4K rendering.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p, the system achieves 145 FPS on Low settings and 92 FPS on High. The relatively small gap between these settings, combined with the high overall frame rates, suggests that the CPU is doing most of the work. The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample single-thread performance for Fivem's simulation and multiplayer logic.

At 1440p, the average FPS drops across all settings, but the pattern remains similar. Low settings hit 96 FPS, while High hits 60 FPS. The performance penalty from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30-35% at each preset. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become more influential, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep frame rates high.

At 4K, the situation flips entirely. Low settings average only 53 FPS, and Ultra drops to 26 FPS. The massive performance drop from 1440p to 4K, approximately 45% on Low settings, points squarely at the GPU. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are insufficient for the pixel workload at this resolution. The CPU's performance advantage becomes irrelevant because the GPU cannot keep up with rendering demands.

The scaling data shows that Fivem is more CPU-bound at lower resolutions and more GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary driver of performance. At 1440p, both components contribute significantly. At 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck. Players looking to improve performance should prioritize a GPU upgrade for 1440p and 4K, while the CPU is more than adequate for all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Fivem, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2,911 out of 3,707 total combos. This places the system in the lower half of tested configurations, which is expected given the GPU's age and market position. The RTX 2060 was released in early 2019 and is now end-of-life, while the Ryzen 9 9900X is a current-generation flagship desktop processor.

The ranking reflects the significant imbalance between the two components. The CPU performs in the 92nd percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 58th percentile. This means the system is held back by its graphics card in most scenarios. The rank of 2,911 suggests that a large number of tested combos, likely those paired with more modern GPUs, outperform this setup.

For context, the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-14900, would likely push this combo's rank higher if paired with the same GPU. However, the GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7600, would not change the ranking much when paired with this CPU, as they offer similar performance. The data indicates that this combination is a reasonable mid-range option for 1080p gaming, but it does not stand out among the thousands of other tested configurations. Players seeking higher rankings would need to pair the Ryzen 9 9900X with a significantly more powerful GPU.