Fivem

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a lopsided but undeniably effective combination for Fivem. The data shows this system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with the RTX 4090’s raw horsepower compensating for the mid-range CPU’s limitations in a multiplayer title that often leans on single-thread performance. Across 12 measured configurations—three resolutions and four quality presets—the lowest average frame rate recorded is 66.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, meaning the bottleneck never drops the experience below smooth. Below, the benchmark database breaks down the optimal settings, component roles, and how this pairing stacks against alternative hardware.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 66.8, which sits above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the bar.

Q: What is the best 1080p preset for this combo?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 deliver an average of 183.1 FPS, making it the highest-quality option that remains far above the 60 FPS floor. Lower presets push higher frame rates—Low hits 325.1 FPS—but Ultra is the most visually demanding preset that stays playable.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its multi-core performance?

A: The Core i5-14400F scores 3,055 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 21,645 in multi-core, while Geekbench shows 2,058 single-core and 11,268 multi-core. The single-core results are roughly 14% of the multi-core score in Cinebench, indicating a strong per-thread capability that matters for Fivem’s server-side logic.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for this game?

A: The data suggests yes for lower resolutions, but not at 4K Ultra. At 1080p Low, the system hits 325.1 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is still delivering 66.8 FPS, showing it handles the resolution jump without dropping below playable.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090 falls in the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. This places it in the upper tier of hardware, though not at the absolute top.

Q: Which component is more important at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the frame rate scales from 240 FPS on Low to 117.7 FPS on Ultra, a 50.9% drop. This indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter as settings increase, while the CPU can still feed enough frames at lower presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 183.1 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom—even the heaviest settings are nearly three times the playable threshold. For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, Ultra is the clear choice, as the system never approaches the 60 FPS floor.

Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra again is the best settings option, with an average of 117.7 FPS. The gap between Low (240 FPS) and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p, but the margin remains comfortable. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensure texture-heavy scenes at this resolution do not cause stutter.

At 3840x2160, the situation tightens. Ultra settings average 66.8 FPS, which is just 11.3% above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings provide more breathing room at 85.5 FPS, but Ultra remains technically playable. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the boundary condition for this combo; any future updates or heavier multiplayer loads could push it below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i5-14400F and RTX 4090 shifts predictably across resolutions. At 1080p, the system delivers 325.1 FPS on Low and 183.1 FPS on Ultra. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, are sufficient to drive these frame rates; the GPU’s 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to assert dominance. The drop from Low to Ultra is 122.3 FPS (240 to 117.7), a 50.9% reduction. This scaling closely mirrors the GPU’s workload increase, suggesting the RTX 4090 is now the primary constraint. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,055 still exceeds what the game requires at this resolution, as evidenced by the 240 FPS Low result.

At 4K, the GPU’s role becomes even more pronounced. The spread from Low (134.3 FPS) to Ultra (66.8 FPS) is 67.5 FPS, a 50.3% drop. The RTX 4090’s 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate are taxed heavily at 3840x2160, while the CPU’s workload per frame remains relatively flat. The verdict is clear: at 1080p, the i5-14400F is the ceiling; at 4K, the RTX 4090 takes over as the deciding component.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem at every resolution and preset tested, with all 12 configurations clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable—Ultra settings hit 183.1 FPS, and Low reaches 325.1 FPS, meaning the CPU and GPU combination is never stressed. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 117.7 FPS, providing a smooth experience with room to spare for multiplayer fluctuations.

The only caution comes at 3840x2160 Ultra, where the average of 66.8 FPS is just 11.3% above the playable threshold. While this is technically playable, the margin is slim. High settings at 4K offer 85.5 FPS, a safer bet for consistent performance. For the vast majority of users, this combo will dominate Fivem; only those insisting on 4K Ultra should note that the headroom is minimal. The data confirms the RTX 4090’s 88th percentile standing and the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking combine to deliver top-tier results in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14400F, based on average benchmark scores, are four processors with deltas under 1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32,233 (0.1% slower), while the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32,226 (0.2% slower). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354 (0.2% faster), and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,121 (0.5% slower). In Fivem, any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the i5-14400F, as the frame rates at 1080p Low suggest the CPU is already near its limit; swapping to a rival with a 0.5% score difference would yield imperceptible changes.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090’s nearest rivals are more varied. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches at 60,326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140 (0.3% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896 (2.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657 (2.9% slower). These professional-grade cards are not typical gaming alternatives, but the data shows they would produce similar average frame rates in synthetic tests. In practice, the RTX 4090’s 24 GB memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are the differentiating factors for 4K Ultra, where the Pro W6600M’s 2.5% higher score might translate to roughly 1-2 FPS in Fivem—well within the margin of error.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,707 tested combinations in the database, the Core i5-14400F + RTX 4090 pairing ranks 130th. This places it in the top 3.5% of all systems tested, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a flagship GPU. The ranking reflects the RTX 4090’s dominance in GPU-bound scenarios, while the i5-14400F’s 83rd percentile CPU score prevents it from dragging down the overall result.

The rank of 130 is notable because it exceeds what the CPU alone might suggest. A standalone i5-14400F, with an average benchmark score of 32,279, would not typically land in the top 200 combos. The RTX 4090’s 88th percentile GPU score and 60,347 average benchmark boost the pairing significantly. In games like Fivem, where the CPU handles server communication and the GPU renders the world, this combination leverages the strengths of both components. The 130th rank out of 3,707 combos means the system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, even those with more balanced high-end CPUs, because the GPU carries the weight at higher resolutions and presets.