Fivem

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an unusual combination, pairing a mid-range 11th Gen desktop processor with a flagship Blackwell GPU. The benchmark data for Fivem shows that this pairing delivers extremely high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the CPU acting as the primary performance limiter in lower-resolution scenarios. The measurements indicate that the RTX 5090 has enough headroom to push this multiplayer title far beyond the 60 FPS threshold, even at maximum settings in 4K, making this combo a high-performance option for users seeking maximum frame rates in Fivem.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution, but the recorded data shows that this combo clears that threshold even at the highest settings in all three tested resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 64.6 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested, and it remains playable, though the margin over the 60 FPS threshold is slim. The High preset at this resolution averages 87.1 FPS, Medium averages 111.5 FPS, and Low averages 142.2 FPS. For a 4K display, Ultra is the recommended setting, as it provides the highest visual quality while still staying above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 121.2 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and the frame rate nearly doubles the 4K Ultra result. The High preset averages 156.1 FPS, Medium averages 199.6 FPS, and Low averages 229.3 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is a strong option for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the average frame rate exceeds 120 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 188.5 FPS. This is the highest setting available and it still delivers a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for 1080p displays. The High preset averages 220.6 FPS, Medium averages 242.6 FPS, and Low averages 260.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 71.7 FPS, which shows that even the most demanding settings leave substantial performance on the table.

Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: the higher the resolution, the lower the average frame rate, but the 60 FPS threshold is cleared at every resolution with the Ultra preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Fivem indicate that the GPU is the dominant component at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant as resolution decreases and frame rates climb. The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear shift in the balance of workload.

At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 77.6 FPS (142.2 down to 64.6). This is a significant drop, suggesting that the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K and that graphical settings have a large impact on performance. The RTX 5090 has a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its recorded scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 39650, support its capability to handle heavy 4K workloads. The CPU, with a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, has less influence at this resolution because the GPU is the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the Low to Ultra gap is 108.1 FPS (229.3 down to 121.2). This larger delta indicates that the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU is beginning to catch up. The average frame rates here are much higher than at 4K, which means the CPU has to feed the GPU faster. The Intel Core i5-11400F has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340, which provides enough processing power to handle the increased frame rate demand.

At 1920x1080, the Low to Ultra gap is 71.7 FPS (260.2 down to 188.5). The Low preset at 1080p produces the highest average frame rate in the entire dataset at 260.2 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is no longer the limiting factor. At such high frame rates, the CPU becomes the primary constraint, as the 6-core, 12-thread processor must process the game logic and draw calls for each frame. The data shows that the GPU has significant headroom at 1080p, with the CPU preventing the combo from reaching even higher frame rates.

The pattern is consistent: GPU load decreases as resolution drops, and CPU load increases as frame rates rise. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, while at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor. The 1440p results sit in between, with both components contributing to the overall performance. For players using a 1080p monitor with a high refresh rate, the CPU will be the component that determines the ceiling, while 4K players will be almost entirely GPU-bound.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Fivem?

A: The highest recorded average is 260.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 188.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 64.6 FPS at 3840x2160, a difference of 123.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Fivem at 1440p?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the GPU still has a significant impact, as the Low to Ultra gap is 108.1 FPS. However, the CPU becomes more involved than at 4K, as the higher frame rates require more processing power.

Q: Does the Ultra preset ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. The Ultra preset averages 64.6 FPS at 3840x2160, 121.2 FPS at 2560x1440, and 188.5 FPS at 1920x1080, all above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and High settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low averages 142.2 FPS while High averages 87.1 FPS, a difference of 55.1 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 pairing ranks 197th out of 3707 combos for Fivem. This places it in the top 5.3 percent of all tested systems, a strong result that reflects the high performance of the RTX 5090 even when paired with a more modest CPU.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, with standout results in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 (18355) and Geekbench Vulkan (376728). The CPU, ranking in the 71st percentile, is less impressive on its own, but it does not hold back the GPU in Fivem to a significant degree at most resolutions.

The fact that this combo ranks in the top 200 out of over 3700 combinations indicates that the RTX 5090 is providing most of the performance. The CPU is sufficient to keep the GPU fed at 4K and 1440p, but at 1080p, the CPU becomes a limiting factor, preventing the combo from achieving even higher frame rates. The ranking reflects the overall capability of the system, with the GPU pulling the weight and the CPU providing adequate support.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would produce similar behavior in Fivem. These alternatives are based on average benchmark scores, not game-specific measurements, but they indicate comparable performance levels.

For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the closest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, which scores 0.6% higher. The Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within a 1.2% window, meaning these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Fivem. Any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 5090 would likely produce frame rates very close to the measured results, with the 1080p Low preset being the most CPU-sensitive scenario.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, which scores 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% lower. These GPUs would provide similar graphics performance, meaning that swapping the RTX 5090 for any of these would result in nearly identical frame rates at 4K, where the GPU is the bottleneck. The deltas are small enough that the in-game experience would be largely indistinguishable.

The practical takeaway is that system builders could pair the i5-11400F with any of these rival GPUs, or pair the RTX 5090 with any of these rival CPUs, and expect similar Fivem performance. The CPU alternatives all fall within a narrow performance band, and the GPU alternatives are equally close, making the entire group a cluster of near-equivalent hardware.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this PC can run Fivem at all tested settings and resolutions, with every combination of resolution and preset clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on High, Low, Medium, and Ultra settings, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 64.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset is close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by 4.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best setting is Ultra with an average of 121.2 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin over the threshold and is suitable for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and the best setting is Ultra with an average of 188.5 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that the system has substantial headroom for 1080p gaming.

The verdict is clear: this combo is fully capable of running Fivem at maximum settings across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. The only consideration is that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate hovers near 60 FPS, so players who prefer a larger safety margin might choose High settings at 87.1 FPS. For all other scenarios, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, delivering well above the playable threshold. The RTX 5090 provides enough graphical power to overcome the mid-range CPU, and the i5-11400F does not prevent the system from achieving playable frame rates at any resolution.