Fivem

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a well-known mid-range combination from the late 2010s and early 2020s. For a game like Fivem, a multiplayer modification built on a last-gen engine, the recorded data shows a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, but which hits a clear wall when moving to 4K. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver smooth frame rates at high visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for this specific CPU and GPU combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the performance envelope is broad. With Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 143.3 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would satisfy users with high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving up to Medium settings, the average drops to 113.7 FPS, still a strong result. At High settings, the average is 88.8 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding preset at 1080p, Ultra, still manages an average of 71.1 FPS, indicating that the system has enough headroom at this resolution to run the game at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down noticeably. The Low preset averages 96.4 FPS, which is still excellent. The Medium preset delivers an average of 73 FPS, keeping the experience smooth. The High preset at 1440p averages 61.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls to an average of 47.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold and shows the limits of the RTX 2060 at this resolution when fully stressed.

The 3840x2160 results show a system under significant load. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset averages 39.8 FPS, and the High preset averages 35.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario tested, yielding an average of just 28.6 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that this hardware is not suited for 4K gaming in Fivem.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data defines the best settings as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset qualifies with an average of 71.1 FPS. This means users can run the game at the highest quality level available in the test and still enjoy a comfortable frame rate. At 2560x1440, the best settings are the High preset, which averages 61.9 FPS. This is a marginal pass, as the frame rate is only slightly above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls short at 47.2 FPS, so High is the recommended ceiling for a smooth experience at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the verdict is that no preset is playable, as all four settings fall below 60 FPS, with the highest average coming from the Low preset at 52 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for how this hardware compares to other tested components. For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the closest alternatives based on average benchmark scores are the Intel Xeon 6756E, the Intel Core 7 160UL, the AMD EPYC 7552, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C. The Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2 percent lower than the i5-10400F's average score. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5 percent difference, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, which is 0.6 percent higher. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning that in synthetic CPU workloads, these processors are effectively interchangeable with the i5-10400F. In gaming, the differences would be minimal, so users with any of these CPUs could expect similar FPS results when paired with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, the AMD Radeon 680M, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600. The GTX 580 has an average score of 15283, which is a 0 percent delta from the RTX 2060's average score of 15290. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.1 percent difference. The RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.6 percent lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a 0.8 percent difference. These GPU alternatives are all within one percent of the RTX 2060 in average benchmark score, suggesting that in Fivem, a system with one of these GPUs and a similar CPU would produce frame rates very close to those recorded. The RTX 2060 has a launch MSRP of 349 USD.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Fivem depends entirely on the target resolution and quality settings. At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. The system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at all four tested presets, including Ultra at 71.1 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware. At 2560x1440, the answer is yes, but with caveats. The High preset averages 61.9 FPS, which is above the threshold, and the Low and Medium presets also clear 60 FPS with averages of 96.4 and 73 FPS, respectively. However, the Ultra preset at 47.2 FPS is not playable according to the 60 FPS standard. At 3840x2160, the answer is no. No preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being the Low preset at 52 FPS. The verdict data confirms this: the playable settings list is empty for 4K, while 1440p supports High, Low, and Medium, and 1080p supports all four presets.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 71.1, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 1440p for this combo?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 61.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 47.2 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the Intel Core i5-10400F and RTX 2060?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 52 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. No playable settings are recorded for this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average score of 15290, while the RX 7600 scores 15171, a delta of 0.8 percent. The RTX 2060 is slightly higher in this metric.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 143.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 71.1 FPS. The difference is 72.2 FPS.

Q: Which resolutions and presets clear the 60 FPS threshold?

A: At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Low, Medium, and High presets clear it. At 3840x2160, none of the presets clear it.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 2961 out of 3707 total tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, specifically in the 20th percentile of the database's tested combos. The rank of 2961 means that roughly 746 combos rank below it, indicating that while this hardware handles Fivem well at 1080p and 1440p, there is a large number of more capable systems above it. The data shows that this combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom. For a game like Fivem, which can be sensitive to server-side performance and script load, the rank reflects the hardware's ability to maintain playable frame rates in the tested scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide the workload in Fivem across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as the frame rates are high across all presets. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is from 143.3 FPS to 71.1 FPS, a reduction of 72.2 FPS, which shows that the GPU is still handling the increased graphical load. However, the fact that even Ultra stays above 60 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution. The i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 indicates solid multi-threaded performance, which is relevant for a multiplayer game like Fivem where many entities and scripts are active.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Ultra preset drops to 47.2 FPS, a significant fall from the High preset's 61.9 FPS. This 14.7 FPS gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is larger than the corresponding gap at 1080p, where High averaged 88.8 FPS and Ultra averaged 71.1 FPS, a difference of 17.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows the GPU's workload increasing. For example, at High settings, the frame rate drops from 88.8 FPS at 1080p to 61.9 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 26.9 FPS. This is a clear indication that the RTX 2060's rendering power is the primary constraint as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is completely overwhelmed. The frame rates are all below 60 FPS, with the Low preset at 52 FPS being the best result. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 96.4 FPS at 1440p to 52 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 44.4 FPS. This massive drop is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel count doubles and the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus cannot keep up. The CPU's role becomes less significant at 4K, as the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The RTX 2060 has a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s, but at 4K with Ultra settings, these figures are insufficient to maintain smooth gameplay.

The data implies that in Fivem, the CPU is more relevant at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the i5-10400F's 12 threads and boost clock of 4.30 GHz help maintain high frame rates even at Ultra settings. The CPU's percentile rank of 68 among all CPUs shows it is a solid mid-range processor. The GPU, with a percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs, is also mid-range. The combination performs as expected: capable at 1080p, acceptable at 1440p with adjusted settings, and not viable at 4K. The verdict data supports this, showing that the system's best performance is at 1080p Ultra, where it delivers 71.1 FPS, and at 1440p High, where it delivers 61.9 FPS. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1440p offers 96.4 FPS, which is a strong option for competitive play.