Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Fivem, depending heavily on resolution and quality preset. At 1920x1080, the combo is overwhelmingly capable, with every preset clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the system remains fully playable across all settings, though the Ultra preset barely holds above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically: only the Low preset maintains a smooth experience, while Medium and High fall below 60 FPS, and Ultra drops to roughly half the playability threshold. These results indicate a configuration that is well-suited to high-refresh gaming at standard resolutions, but one that requires significant graphical compromises for 4K output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates show a steep scaling curve as settings increase. The Low preset produces an average of 71.3 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration to clear the 60 FPS threshold. Stepping up to Medium reduces the average to 58.7 FPS, a drop of roughly 18% from Low. The High preset further lowers performance to 46.9 FPS, representing a substantial 34% deficit relative to Low. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding only 32.4 FPS, which is less than half of the Low preset’s performance and falls far below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates improve considerably across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 131.6 FPS, more than double the 4K Low result. Medium follows at 104.8 FPS, which is a 20% reduction from Low. High maintains a strong 80.2 FPS average, and even the demanding Ultra preset stays above the threshold at 64.4 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is particularly pronounced at the higher settings: High improves from 46.9 FPS to 80.2 FPS, a gain of over 70%, while Ultra improves from 32.4 FPS to 64.4 FPS, nearly doubling the frame rate.

At 1920x1080, performance is uniformly high. The Low preset delivers an average of 202.1 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Medium produces 161 FPS, and High reaches 128.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, still achieves an average of 99.3 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold by more than 65%. The difference between 1440p and 1080p is notable at the Ultra setting, where the frame rate jumps from 64.4 FPS to 99.3 FPS, a 54% improvement.

The data pattern across resolutions shows that Fivem is highly sensitive to both resolution and preset level. The gap between Low and Ultra is consistent: at 1080p, Ultra is 51% slower than Low; at 1440p, Ultra is 51% slower; at 4K, Ultra is 55% slower. This suggests that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, as the relative penalty for higher settings remains nearly constant regardless of resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores 57,555 against the Ryzen 9 9900X’s 57,498, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD EPYC 7313 is essentially tied, with a score of 57,399 and a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58,115, putting it 1.1% ahead of the Ryzen 9 9900X. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M leads the group with 58,323, a 1.4% advantage. These deltas are all within a narrow band of roughly 1.5%, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, any of these processors would deliver virtually indistinguishable performance in Fivem. The Ryzen 9 9900X sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of processors tested.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26,331, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in score: the AMD Radeon 860M scores 26,401 (-0.3%), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26,421 (-0.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26,553 (-0.8%). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26,011, which is 1.2% behind the RTX 5060. These tight deltas mean that a system builder swapping the RTX 5060 for any of these alternatives would see nearly identical frame rates in Fivem, assuming the CPU remains the same. The practical takeaway is that the RTX 5060’s performance class is well-established, and the differences among its closest competitors are within the margin of measurement error for real-world gaming.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which achieves an average of 71.3 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium falls short at 58.7 FPS, and High and Ultra are progressively worse. For users prioritizing visual quality at 4K, the data suggests that even Medium is not viable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 64.4 FPS. This is a marginal pass over the threshold, but it is the most demanding preset that remains playable. The High preset offers more headroom at 80.2 FPS, while Medium and Low provide increasingly higher frame rates. The choice between Ultra and High depends on whether the user values the extra visual fidelity or prefers a larger safety margin above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 99.3 FPS. This provides significant headroom above the threshold, making it the clear recommendation for users with 1080p displays. The High preset at 128.2 FPS and Medium at 161 FPS are also excellent options for those seeking higher refresh rates, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without compromising playability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but the experience is highly dependent on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every preset, with the Ultra setting delivering 99.3 FPS on average. This is a strong result that leaves ample room for dips in demanding multiplayer scenarios. At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 64.4 FPS. While this is playable, the margin is slim, and users may prefer High at 80.2 FPS for greater consistency.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only the Low preset, at 71.3 FPS, clears the playable threshold. Medium at 58.7 FPS is just below the line, and High at 46.9 FPS and Ultra at 32.4 FPS are not viable for smooth gameplay. For 4K owners, this combo requires significant compromises, essentially limiting the user to low-quality settings. The data indicates that this configuration is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it provides a high level of performance across all quality settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 99.3, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 4K, with an average of 71.3 FPS. Medium falls short at 58.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 26,331 in average benchmarks, while the RX 6750 XT scores 26,011, putting the RTX 5060 1.2% ahead.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X significantly faster than the Intel Core i9-14900?

A: No. The Core i9-14900 scores 58,115 versus the Ryzen 9 9900X’s 57,498, a delta of 1.1% in favor of the Intel part. The difference is negligible for gaming.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 104.8 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 5060 outperform the AMD Radeon 860M?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 26,331, while the Radeon 860M scores 26,401, meaning the Radeon is 0.3% faster. The two are effectively tied in benchmark performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations of CPUs and GPUs in Fivem, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1671 out of 3707. This places it in the 55th percentile of all combos tested, meaning roughly 45% of configurations perform better. Given the CPU’s strong 92nd percentile ranking and the GPU’s more modest 72nd percentile ranking, the overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU’s relative position. The rank of 1671 suggests that while this is a competent setup, it is not among the top performers for this specific game. The large number of combos ahead of it likely reflects configurations with more powerful GPUs, as the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Fivem. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, indicating it has ample processing headroom. The GPU, however, is at the 72nd percentile, and its performance class is the primary constraint on frame rates. This is evident from the scaling behavior: as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, frame rates drop significantly at every preset. For instance, the Ultra preset falls from 99.3 FPS at 1080p to 64.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 32.4 FPS at 4K. This steep drop is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, where the rendering load outpaces the GPU’s capabilities.

The preset scaling further confirms the GPU’s dominance. At each resolution, moving from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates by roughly half, regardless of the CPU’s capabilities. At 1080p, the drop is from 202.1 FPS to 99.3 FPS; at 1440p, from 131.6 FPS to 64.4 FPS; and at 4K, from 71.3 FPS to 32.4 FPS. The consistency of this ~50% penalty across resolutions is a strong indicator that the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU’s role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and lower presets, where frame rates are high enough to expose any CPU limitations. At 1080p Low, the 202.1 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data at very high rates, but the GPU’s ceiling is still the dominant factor.

At 4K, the CPU’s advantage is largely irrelevant, as the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count. The fact that only the Low preset clears 60 FPS at 4K, while the same preset at 1080p nearly triples that frame rate, underscores that users targeting 4K need a significantly more powerful GPU. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the Ryzen 9 9900X provides sufficient headroom to avoid CPU bottlenecks, but the RTX 5060’s performance tier is what ultimately dictates the playable settings.