Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents a distinctly lopsided combination for Fivem, a multiplayer title where the CPU’s high-end positioning contrasts sharply with the GPU’s mid-range standing. Benchmark data indicates the Ryzen 9 9900X sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 57498, while the RTX 4060 lands at the 61st percentile among GPUs, with an average score of 17639. This gap in relative performance directly shapes how the combo behaves across resolutions, as the processor provides ample headroom while the graphics card becomes the limiting factor at higher settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 9015 with a score of 57555 (a delta of -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399 (delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (delta -1.1%), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (delta -1.4%). These deltas are all within a narrow band of roughly 1.5% of the 9900X’s average score, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Fivem. The data shows the 9900X is statistically tied with these parts; a user swapping to an EPYC 9015 or a Core i9-14900 would see no meaningful change in performance for this game, as the differences are negligible at under 1.5% in either direction. The closest rival, the EPYC 9015, is effectively a dead heat, with a delta of -0.1%, indicating that the 9900X offers no practical advantage over it in aggregate CPU benchmarks.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are a more eclectic mix. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (delta -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (delta 0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (delta 0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (delta 0.7%). These deltas are similarly tiny, all under 1%, which suggests that in GPU-bound scenarios the RTX 4060 performs almost identically to these older or integrated parts. However, the context matters: the Radeon 780M is an integrated GPU found in APUs, and its proximity to the RTX 4060’s average score highlights that the 4060’s raw compute benchmarks are not overwhelmingly ahead of modern iGPUs, though real-world gaming performance often diverges due to driver optimizations and memory bandwidth. For Fivem specifically, the RTX 4060’s behavior would be virtually indistinguishable from the Radeon HD 7790 or Radeon Pro 560 in terms of average frame rates, based on these aggregate scores.

Given these rivalries, the data suggests that if a system builder were looking for similar overall performance to this combo, they could pair the EPYC 9015 or Core i9-14900 with a Radeon 780M or Radeon Pro 560 and expect comparable benchmark outcomes. The deltas are so small that the experience in Fivem would likely be within a few frames per second, assuming other system components such as memory and storage are equal. This is an unusual situation: the CPU’s rivals are server or workstation parts, while the GPU’s rivals are older desktop cards or integrated graphics, underscoring the imbalance in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 4060 ranks 2043rd out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the middle of the pack, at roughly the 55th percentile of all tested system pairings. The data indicates this is not a top-tier configuration for the game, despite the strong CPU. The rank reflects the bottleneck created by the GPU: while the 9900X is in the top 8% of CPUs, the RTX 4060 is only in the top 39% of GPUs, and Fivem’s performance at higher resolutions leans heavily on the graphics card. The combo’s rank of 2043 suggests that many other pairings—particularly those with a more balanced CPU and GPU—achieve better FPS in this title.

Benchmark results show that the CPU’s own scores are excellent: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3010. These numbers place the 9900X well above the average CPU, but in Fivem, the measured FPS does not scale linearly with CPU power. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 90.7 FPS average, which is respectable but not exceptional given the CPU’s capabilities. The rank of 2043 out of 3707 indicates that a substantial number of combos with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs (e.g., an RTX 4070 or higher with a mid-range Ryzen 5) would outperform this pairing. The data supports the interpretation that the GPU is the primary constraint, holding the combo back from a higher rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 67 FPS, Medium produces 55.5 FPS, High produces 45.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 30.5 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS values are provided in the data, so only averages are available for analysis. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is steep: from 67 FPS down to 30.5 FPS, a reduction of 36.5 FPS, or roughly 54% lower performance. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of memory and 128-bit bus are heavily taxed, and even Low settings barely clear the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages improve significantly. Low settings yield 121.6 FPS, Medium yields 100.1 FPS, High yields 78.3 FPS, and Ultra yields 59.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 61.8 FPS (from 121.6 to 59.8). Notably, Ultra at 1440p just misses the 60 FPS playable threshold, sitting at 59.8 FPS, while High comfortably clears it at 78.3 FPS. This resolution is where the combo’s balance is most apparent: the CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates at lower settings, but the GPU limits the Ultra preset.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the best results. Low settings achieve 188.7 FPS, Medium achieves 149.8 FPS, High achieves 117.9 FPS, and Ultra achieves 90.7 FPS. Even at Ultra, the combo maintains over 90 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 98 FPS drop (from 188.7 to 90.7), but the absolute numbers remain high. The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 3010 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4672, likely helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions where the CPU is more involved.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: lowering settings increases FPS, and lowering resolution increases FPS. The most dramatic scaling occurs between 1440p and 1080p at Low settings, where FPS jumps from 121.6 to 188.7, a 55% increase. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU becomes more of a factor, and the 9900X’s strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 32172, Passmark multithread 54643) contribute to the high frame rates.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows whether this PC can run Fivem at playable frame rates. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average. At 3840x2160, the verdict is that only Low settings are playable, with an average FPS of 67. Medium (55.5 FPS), High (45.4 FPS), and Ultra (30.5 FPS) all fall below the threshold. Therefore, at 4K, the user is limited to Low settings to achieve a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings include High (78.3 FPS), Low (121.6 FPS), and Medium (100.1 FPS). Ultra is not playable, as it averages 59.8 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line. The best playable setting at 1440p is High, with an average of 78.3 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the threshold. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable: Ultra averages 90.7 FPS, High averages 117.9 FPS, Medium averages 149.8 FPS, and Low averages 188.7 FPS. The best setting at 1080p is Ultra, with an average of 90.7 FPS, which is well above the threshold and offers the highest visual quality.

In summary, this combo can run Fivem at 60 FPS or above in all tested resolutions, but only at specific settings. At 4K, only Low settings are viable. At 1440p, High is the ceiling, and at 1080p, Ultra is achievable. The data confirms that the system is capable of running the game, but the GPU forces compromises at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals which component matters more for Fivem at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (67 FPS) and Ultra (30.5 FPS) is 36.5 FPS, a 54% reduction. This large drop indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, as the settings presets primarily affect GPU workload (shadows, textures, post-processing). The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 17639, which is only 61st percentile, explains why it struggles at 4K. The CPU’s role is secondary; even with a top-tier processor like the 9900X, the GPU cannot keep up with the demands of higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between Low (121.6 FPS) and Ultra (59.8 FPS) is 61.8 FPS, a 51% reduction. Again, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rate drops steeply with increasing settings. However, the fact that Low settings at 1440p produce 121.6 FPS—higher than Low at 4K’s 67 FPS—shows that resolution scaling also affects GPU load. The CPU’s role is more noticeable at lower settings, where the frame rates are high enough to approach CPU limits. The 9900X’s strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore 32172) ensures that it does not bottleneck even at 121.6 FPS, but the GPU still dictates the ceiling.

At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low (188.7 FPS) to Ultra (90.7 FPS) is 98 FPS, a 52% reduction. This is the largest absolute drop, but the frame rates are highest here. At 1080p, the CPU’s role becomes more prominent: the 9900X’s single-thread score of 3010 (Geekbench) and multi-thread score of 22174 (Geekbench) help push frame rates above 188 FPS at Low settings. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, and the GPU is the primary constraint at higher settings. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p, but not for 4K Ultra.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the GPU matters more at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU matters more at lower resolutions and settings. The 9900X’s high percentile (92) ensures it never becomes a bottleneck in this game, but the RTX 4060’s mid-range standing (61st percentile) means it limits performance at 4K and at Ultra presets in lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data specifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, along with the exact average FPS. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, with an average FPS of 67. This is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. Medium (55.5 FPS), High (45.4 FPS), and Ultra (30.5 FPS) all fall short. The data indicates that users at 4K must accept Low settings for a smooth experience, which will noticeably reduce visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average FPS of 78.3. This provides a 18.3 FPS margin above the threshold, and it is the highest preset that remains playable. Medium (100.1 FPS) and Low (121.6 FPS) are also playable, but High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. Ultra is not playable, at 59.8 FPS, missing the threshold by just 0.2 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin, and in practice, a user might see minor fluctuations that push it over or under 60 FPS, but the data classifies it as unplayable.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 90.7. This is the highest preset available, and it clears the threshold by 30.7 FPS. High (117.9 FPS), Medium (149.8 FPS), and Low (188.7 FPS) are all playable, but Ultra is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo has enough GPU headroom to run the game at maximum settings without issue.

In summary, the recommended settings are: 4K Low (67 FPS), 1440p High (78.3 FPS), and 1080p Ultra (90.7 FPS). These represent the highest visual quality that maintains 60 FPS or above at each resolution, based on the measured averages. Users seeking higher settings at 4K or 1440p would need a more powerful GPU, as the RTX 4060 cannot sustain 60 FPS at Ultra in those resolutions. The CPU’s performance is sufficient for all cases, reinforcing the conclusion that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing.