Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a broad spread of performance in Fivem, with results heavily dependent on resolution and quality preset. Across the three tested resolutions, the combo shows a clear ability to handle high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires some settings compromise to stay fluid. The measured data places this pairing at rank 1076 out of 3707 tested combos, indicating a solidly above-average position in the database’s overall hierarchy.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3707 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Fivem, this pairing sits at rank 1076. That places it in the upper third of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the hardware’s component-level standing. The Ryzen 9 9900X holds a 92nd percentile rank among all CPUs, while the RTX 3080 sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The combination’s in-game rank is somewhat lower than the CPU’s percentile might suggest, which points to the GPU acting as the more limiting factor in many scenarios.

The 9900X’s average benchmark score of 57498 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores 57555 (a delta of -0.1%). The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, putting it 1.1% ahead of the 9900X, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M leads by 1.4% with a score of 58323. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming terms, meaning the 9900X offers compute performance effectively on par with several high-end server and desktop parts. The RTX 3080’s average benchmark score of 23172 is similarly close to its nearest rivals: the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (-0.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (-0.4%). This tight clustering suggests the RTX 3080’s raw compute output is well understood, though its gaming performance in Fivem depends heavily on the specific workload.

The rank of 1076 reflects a configuration that is clearly capable but not at the very top of the chart. For a multiplayer title like Fivem, which often scales with both CPU and GPU demands, this position indicates strong headroom for high-refresh monitors at lower resolutions, with diminishing returns as resolution increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a dominant role. The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample single-thread performance—evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2253—which keeps frame rates high even at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 122.2 FPS, while dropping to Low yields 252.9 FPS. This wide gap between presets suggests the CPU can feed the GPU quickly enough to expose the graphics card’s limitations at lower settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant as pixel count rises. At 1440p, the gap between Low (165 FPS) and Ultra (77.6 FPS) narrows proportionally compared to 1080p, where the same preset swing produced a 130.7 FPS difference. This compression indicates that the GPU is now more frequently the bottleneck. The RTX 3080’s 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial, but the increased shading load at 1440p starts to cap performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The RTX 3080’s 10 GB frame buffer and 320-bit memory bus are stressed by 4K rendering. Ultra settings drop to 44.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even High settings only reach 55.6 FPS. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the 9900X’s high single-thread scores (3010 in Geekbench single-core, 4672 in PassMark single-thread) are more than sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output at this resolution. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (122.2 FPS) to 4K Ultra (44.2 FPS) represents a 64% reduction, which is a steeper drop than the pure pixel count increase would suggest, indicating that memory bandwidth and fill rate constraints on the RTX 3080 are the primary barriers.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Fivem?

A: Only at Medium settings or lower. The measured 4K Medium average is 72.8 FPS, while 4K High averages 55.6 FPS and 4K Ultra averages 44.2 FPS. Low settings at 4K reach 93.5 FPS, so the playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared only on Low and Medium presets.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X’s average benchmark score of 57498 is within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7313 (57399) and 0.1% of the AMD EPYC 9015 (57555). The Intel Core i9-14900 (58115) is 1.1% faster, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323) is 1.4% faster. These differences are minor and unlikely to produce noticeable FPS changes in Fivem.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 77.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, with Low reaching 165 FPS and High at 102.1 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 significantly slower than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: No. The RTX 3080’s average benchmark score of 23172 is within 0.4% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273), 0.3% of the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249), and 0.3% of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250). These delta percentages are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: How does resolution scaling affect frame rates?

A: At Ultra settings, the combo delivers 122.2 FPS at 1080p, 77.6 FPS at 1440p, and 44.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, with the 4K drop being more severe due to GPU memory and bandwidth constraints.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in the database?

A: The pairing ranks 1076 out of 3707 tested combinations for Fivem, placing it in the 71st percentile of all tested combos. This is consistent with the CPU’s 92nd percentile and GPU’s 68th percentile standings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component provides context for what hardware would behave similarly. On the CPU side, the AMD EPYC 9015 (avg score 57555, -0.1% delta) and AMD EPYC 7313 (57399, +0.2% delta) are essentially performance peers of the Ryzen 9 9900X. The Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, -1.1% delta) offers marginally higher compute throughput, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, -1.4% delta) is slightly faster still. For Fivem, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the 9900X’s single-thread performance is already sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3080 at most settings.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the RTX 3080 are the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, -0.3% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, -0.4% delta). These delta percentages are so small that they fall within measurement noise. However, it is important to note that these rivals are not direct gaming equivalents in terms of features—the RTX 3080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, which may affect compatibility in specific games. For Fivem specifically, the measured FPS data applies to this exact CPU-GPU pairing, so swapping in one of these rivals would likely produce similar average scores in synthetic benchmarks, but actual in-game performance could differ based on driver optimizations and API support.

The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a performance tier where incremental differences between closely ranked parts are unlikely to be perceptible. A system built with any of the listed CPU rivals and the RTX 3080 would deliver nearly identical Fivem performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides exact average frame rates for each resolution and preset combination. All figures below represent average FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded in the fact pack.

1920x1080:

• Low: 252.9 FPS
• Medium: 196.5 FPS
• High: 155.2 FPS
• Ultra: 122.2 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 165 FPS
• Medium: 130 FPS
• High: 102.1 FPS
• Ultra: 77.6 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 93.5 FPS
• Medium: 72.8 FPS
• High: 55.6 FPS
• Ultra: 44.2 FPS

The 1080p results show a wide performance envelope, with Low settings more than doubling Ultra’s frame rate. The 252.9 FPS at Low is particularly notable, indicating that the combination is well-suited for competitive play on high-refresh monitors at reduced graphical fidelity. At 1440p, the spread narrows but remains substantial, with Low exceeding 165 FPS and Ultra still clearing 77 FPS. The 4K results reveal the GPU’s limits: only Low and Medium exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the gap between Medium (72.8 FPS) and High (55.6 FPS) is a sharp 17.2 FPS drop.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but the playable settings depend entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 122.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The same applies at 2560x1440, where even Ultra maintains 77.6 FPS, comfortably clearing the playable mark. At 3840x2160, the situation changes: only Low (93.5 FPS) and Medium (72.8 FPS) meet the 60 FPS requirement. High settings at 4K fall short at 55.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44.2 FPS, both below the playable threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear: this combo is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p across all quality settings, and playable at 4K only when settings are reduced to Medium or lower. The 9900X’s high single-thread performance ensures the CPU never becomes a bottleneck at any tested resolution, while the RTX 3080’s 10 GB memory capacity and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but constrained at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is as follows:

1920x1080: Ultra settings achieve 122.2 FPS average. This is the highest quality preset available and still delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity.

2560x1440: Ultra settings average 77.6 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS mark with a 17.6 FPS margin, allowing for full graphical quality at this resolution without sacrificing playability.

3840x2160: Medium settings average 72.8 FPS. This is the highest preset that exceeds 60 FPS at 4K. High settings fall to 55.6 FPS, below the threshold, so Medium represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution.

These recommendations are derived directly from the measured FPS data, where each listed preset is the highest quality option that maintains an average frame rate at or above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, users have full freedom to choose any preset, while 4K users should stick to Medium to ensure a smooth experience.