Fivem

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Fivem, with benchmark results showing that every tested preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates a configuration that is heavily overqualified for this title, as even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintains a comfortable average frame rate, while lower resolutions push well beyond 200 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, examines the CPU versus GPU roles, and contextualizes the combo’s standing among 3,707 tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the i5-14600K and RTX 4090 combination produces extraordinary frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 367.7 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 293.7 FPS, while High still delivers a robust 235.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, averages 182 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance drop of 185.7 FPS, representing a 50.5% reduction in average frame rate, yet even the lowest Ultra result remains triple the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset averages 239.5 FPS, followed by Medium at 191.5 FPS, High at 149.7 FPS, and Ultra at 121 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 118.5 FPS, a 49.5% decrease. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 121 FPS is still more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that this resolution offers a balanced experience for high-refresh-rate displays without compromising visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains impressive but shows the expected impact of the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 133 FPS, Medium drops to 108 FPS, High averages 82.8 FPS, and Ultra manages 63.8 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra at 4K results in a 69.2 FPS decrease, a 52% reduction. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only scenario in the dataset that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, with a margin of just 3.8 FPS, yet it still clears the playable limit.

Across all resolutions, the relative performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra runs at 49.5% of Low’s frame rate; at 1440p, that figure is 50.5%; at 4K, it is 48%. This consistency suggests that the GPU’s rendering load scales predictably with both resolution and preset quality, with no anomalous bottlenecks emerging at any tested configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a configuration where the GPU is the dominant performance driver at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s headroom becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the gap between the Low preset (367.7 FPS) and the Ultra preset (182 FPS) is 185.7 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4090’s rendering capabilities are the primary constraint as settings increase. However, the sheer magnitude of the 1080p Low result suggests the i5-14600K provides ample single-thread throughput to feed the GPU, as the frame rate far exceeds what most CPUs could sustain.

Scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows a consistent drop: Low falls from 367.7 to 239.5 FPS (a 34.9% reduction), Medium from 293.7 to 191.5 FPS (34.8%), High from 235.1 to 149.7 FPS (36.3%), and Ultra from 182 to 121 FPS (33.5%). This uniform ~35% reduction across presets indicates that resolution scaling is primarily a GPU-bound operation, with the CPU maintaining a consistent level of readiness regardless of pixel count.

The transition from 1440p to 4K amplifies the GPU’s role. Low drops from 239.5 to 133 FPS (44.5% reduction), Medium from 191.5 to 108 FPS (43.6%), High from 149.7 to 82.8 FPS (44.7%), and Ultra from 121 to 63.8 FPS (47.3%). The larger percentage drops at 4K, particularly for the Ultra preset, demonstrate that the RTX 4090’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factor as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 63.8 FPS is the closest the combo comes to the playable threshold, underscoring that the GPU is fully utilized at this extreme setting.

The CPU’s influence is most visible in the 1080p Low result, where the 367.7 FPS average suggests that the i5-14600K’s 14 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, are sufficient to avoid creating a bottleneck even at frame rates that exceed most display refresh rates. At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU’s workload dominates the frame time budget. The data shows no scenario where the CPU appears to limit performance, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset produces a playable frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that remain at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 182 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the combo handles it with an 122 FPS margin over the playable threshold. Users with 144Hz or even 165Hz monitors can run Ultra at 1080p and still have headroom for occasional dips, though the data only provides average FPS without min or max figures.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 121 FPS. This provides a 61 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. The 1440p Ultra result is 33.5% lower than the 1080p Ultra result, which is a reasonable trade-off for the increased resolution.

For 3840x2160, the best settings remain Ultra, with an average of 63.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset comes close to the playable threshold, with just a 3.8 FPS margin. While this clears the 60 FPS bar, it leaves little room for frame time spikes or demanding multiplayer scenarios. The High preset at 4K, averaging 82.8 FPS, offers a more comfortable buffer at 22.8 FPS above the threshold, and could be considered a safer choice for consistent performance in chaotic Fivem sessions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 367.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

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

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 63.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at the same preset?

A: At the Low preset, performance drops from 367.7 FPS at 1080p to 133 FPS at 4K, a 63.8% reduction. At Ultra, it drops from 182 FPS to 63.8 FPS, a 65% reduction.

Q: Does the combo ever drop below 60 FPS in the measured data?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded is 63.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 191.5 FPS while High averages 149.7 FPS, a difference of 41.8 FPS in favor of Medium.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 1080p compare to the Low preset at 4K?

A: The 1080p Ultra result averages 182 FPS, while the 4K Low result averages 133 FPS. The lower resolution with higher settings produces 49 FPS more than the higher resolution with lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 93rd out of 3,707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 2.5% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the overall capability of the pair, though the percentile data for the individual components provides additional context. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 48,618, which places it at the 90th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU’s average benchmark score of 60,347 places it at the 88th percentile against all GPUs.

The GPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60,326 (a 0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896 (2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (2.9% lower). These deltas indicate that the RTX 4090’s benchmark performance is closely matched by several workstation-oriented GPUs, though the 4090’s gaming-specific features likely contribute to its high ranking in Fivem.

The combo’s rank of 93 out of 3,707 is particularly notable given that it is not the absolute top configuration, yet it still delivers playable frame rates at every resolution and preset tested. The data suggests that higher-ranked combos likely consist of even more powerful CPUs, but the i5-14600K’s strong single-thread performance appears sufficient for Fivem’s requirements, as the GPU remains the primary bottleneck across all measured scenarios.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Fivem at every resolution and preset tested, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 182 FPS, providing an exceptional experience for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 121 FPS, still offering a significant margin above the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 63.8 FPS, which is playable but represents the only scenario where the margin is slim.

The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra being the best option at 182 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 121 FPS. At 3840x2160, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 63.8 FPS. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra leaves just 3.8 FPS of headroom, so players who experience frame dips in dense multiplayer areas may prefer the High preset at 82.8 FPS for a more stable experience.

Overall, this combo is overkill for Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers frame rates far beyond what most displays can show. The 4K Ultra result is the only scenario that approaches the playable limit, but it still clears the bar. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality at 4K with a preference for safety, the High preset offers a better compromise between fidelity and frame rate stability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU, several alternative components would produce similar benchmark performance. For the Intel Core i5-14600K, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698, 0.2% lower), the AMD EPYC 4345P (48,470, 0.3% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48,287, 0.7% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995, 0.8% lower). These CPUs would likely behave similarly in Fivem, as their average scores are within 1% of the i5-14600K’s 48,618.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326, 0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, 0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896, 2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657, 2.9% lower). A configuration swapping the RTX 4090 for any of these GPUs would likely produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured results, though the RTX 4090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide advantages in memory-heavy scenarios.

Combining these alternatives, a system with an Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX and an AMD Radeon Pro W6600M would offer similar overall benchmark scores, with the CPU 0.7% higher and the GPU 2.5% higher than the original components. Conversely, a system with an Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and an AMD Radeon PRO V710 would be slightly lower in both categories, with the CPU 0.2% lower and the GPU 2.9% lower. These combinations represent the closest performance equivalents to the i5-14600K and RTX 4090 pairing in this dataset.