Fivem

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-9400 sits in the 47th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2254. The nearest rivals are tightly clustered around this figure. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a 0.4% difference, meaning the two processors deliver nearly identical multi-threaded performance in synthetic tests. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, just 0.3% below, and would behave almost indistinguishably in most gaming workloads. On the other side, the Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, 0.2% higher. For Fivem, any of these CPUs would produce similar frame pacing, as the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded demands align closely with what this performance tier offers.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468, 1.5% higher, which is a workstation-oriented card but would exhibit comparable raw graphics throughput in this context. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, just 0.7% lower, so in Fivem it would deliver virtually identical average frame rates across all settings. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1% lower) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 (1.1% lower) are also in the same performance envelope. However, note that the RTX 3070 offers modern feature support (DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4) that the older cards lack, which could affect specific rendering paths in Fivem, though the database's average scores suggest the overall throughput is comparable.

CPU and GPU Roles

Fivem is a multiplayer modification of a large open-world title, and the recorded data reveals how the balance between the Intel Core i5-9400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 shifts with resolution and preset.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the primary constraint. The RTX 3070 delivers 216 FPS on Low settings, and the CPU's six cores (running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz, boosting to 4.10 GHz) are sufficient to feed the graphics pipeline. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p drops the average from 216 to 106.7 FPS, a reduction of 109.3 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is doing progressively more work as settings increase, but even at Ultra the frame rate remains far above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting the CPU still has headroom.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to exert more influence. The Low setting produces 142.9 FPS, while Ultra produces 69.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low (216 FPS) to 1440p Low (142.9 FPS) shows a 73.1 FPS drop, which is a larger relative decline than the CPU's benchmark scores would predict alone. This is a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The Low setting yields 77 FPS, Medium yields 61.7 FPS, High yields 50.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39.2 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 37.8 FPS, and the GPU's frame rate collapses as settings climb. The CPU's role here is secondary; the measured data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the i5-9400's six threads are not bottlenecking the RTX 3070, as the frame rate is entirely dictated by the GPU's fill rate and shading throughput.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is clear: at 1080p the CPU matters more (relative to the GPU's immense capacity), but at 1440p and above, the RTX 3070 is the limiting component. The 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth of the CPU and its dual-channel DDR4 support are sufficient to avoid stalling the GPU at 4K, where the workload is almost entirely graphical.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS for each resolution and settings combination, with no minimum or maximum values reported. All figures below are averages.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3070 paired with the i5-9400 produces 216 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings lower this to 168 FPS, a drop of 48 FPS. High settings yield 133.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 106.7 FPS. The step from Low to Ultra represents a 109.3 FPS reduction, but every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 142.9 FPS. Medium settings deliver 108.6 FPS, which is 34.3 FPS lower than Low. High settings yield 90.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 69.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 73.4 FPS. All four presets remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra being the closest to the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings produce 77 FPS, which is the only preset with a large margin above 60. Medium settings yield 61.7 FPS, just 1.7 FPS above the playable threshold. High settings drop to 50.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 37.8 FPS, and the two highest presets fail to reach 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This combination can run Fivem, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 106.7 FPS. This is a comfortable experience with no need to compromise on visual quality. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 69.5 FPS. This provides a playable experience at maximum settings, though the margin over the threshold is modest. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings are playable. Low averages 77 FPS, Medium averages 61.7 FPS. High (50.9 FPS) and Ultra (39.2 FPS) do not meet the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict by resolution: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at any preset; 4K is playable only on Low or Medium. For users targeting 4K, the RTX 3070's 8 GB frame buffer and 165.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are the deciding factors, and the i5-9400 does not hold back the GPU at these settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's measured results for Fivem, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1568 out of 3707 tested combinations. This places it in the upper half of all systems, specifically at the 57.7th percentile (calculated from the rank and total). The RTX 3070's 61st percentile GPU standing and the i5-9400's 47th percentile CPU standing combine to produce a system that is well above average for this game. The rank reflects that the GPU is the stronger component in this pair, and the CPU is a capable partner that does not drag down the overall result. For Fivem, which is a multiplayer title with many simultaneous entities, the six-core, six-thread i5-9400 is sufficient to maintain the frame rates recorded, as the game is not heavily dependent on high core counts.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 106.7 FPS. This is the highest quality option available, and the system has substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, averaging 69.5 FPS. This is 9.5 FPS above the threshold, so it is playable, but users who prefer a larger safety margin could drop to High (90.5 FPS) for a more comfortable experience.

At 3840x2160, the best setting that maintains 60 FPS is Medium, averaging 61.7 FPS. This is a narrow margin, and Low (77 FPS) offers a more stable buffer if frame pacing is a concern. High and Ultra are not recommended at 4K, as they fall below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 60 FPS on 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 106.7, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings average 69.5 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only on Low and Medium settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 77 FPS and Medium averages 61.7 FPS. High (50.9 FPS) and Ultra (39.2 FPS) do not meet the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, scores 2259 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246 (0.4% lower). Performance is effectively equivalent among these chips.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17208.

Q: How many total system combinations were tested for Fivem?

A: The database includes 3707 combinations, and this CPU-GPU pair ranks 1568th, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems.