Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a combination defined by a stark contrast in generation and capability. The database shows this pairing achieves playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset, but the data reveals where the CPU limits the GPU and where the GPU dominates. The recorded benchmark results indicate a system that is exceptionally strong for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while still maintaining smooth performance at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly fast. The Low preset yields an average of 213 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 196 FPS with a recorded minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS. The High preset averages 181 FPS, and the Ultra preset still manages a robust 163 FPS average. This resolution shows the combination is rarely challenged, with all presets delivering well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains high but the scaling between presets becomes more pronounced. The Low preset records an average of 186 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 170 FPS, with a minimum of 145 FPS and a maximum of 196 FPS. The High preset averages 138 FPS, and the Ultra preset settles at 107 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 79 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still well within its comfort zone but the workload is increasing.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the most significant impact of resolution. The Low preset averages 122 FPS. The Medium preset averages 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. The High preset averages 77 FPS. At the Ultra preset, the average drops to exactly 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that lands exactly on the boundary, suggesting that 4K Ultra is the ceiling for this combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests a division of labor that changes with resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, often exceeding 160 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 50 FPS, which is significant but does not indicate a bottleneck. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, is likely keeping up with the GPU's output at this resolution, as the GPU is not being pushed to its limit.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 79 FPS drop, which is a larger absolute difference than at 1080p. This indicates the GPU is becoming a more dominant factor in determining frame rate. The CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU at these rates, as the average FPS remains high.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The jump from Low to Ultra represents a 62 FPS drop, and the Ultra preset hits exactly 60 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes as the GPU's rendering workload increases. The data indicates that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance at 4K, while the i5-9400 remains sufficient to avoid dragging down the average FPS at lower resolutions. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is smaller than at 1440p, which is consistent with the GPU being the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 605 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the top 16.3% of all combinations tested. The rank reflects the balance of the pairing. The GPU is a top-tier part, but the CPU is a mid-range part from an older generation. The combination's rank is therefore lower than what the GPU alone would achieve if paired with a faster processor. The percentile for the GPU alone is 86, while the CPU's percentile is 47. The combo rank of 605 out of 3707 indicates that while the system is fast, many other pairings in the database deliver higher average performance in this specific game.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question of whether this PC can run Fivem affirmatively. According to the verdict by resolution, all tested settings are playable at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 163 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 107 FPS, which is also comfortably above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold.

This system can run the game at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p with substantial headroom for high refresh rate displays. At 4K, it can run the game at Ultra settings, but the average FPS sits precisely at the playable threshold, meaning any demanding scene could potentially push it below 60 FPS. For a consistent 4K experience, the High preset, which averages 77 FPS, would be a safer choice.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with an average score of 2259, which is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, which is 0.3% slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, which is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, which is 0.4% faster. These CPUs would offer near-identical CPU-bound performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54209, which is 0.1% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% faster, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 2.7% faster. These GPUs would provide a very similar level of graphics performance, and swapping to any of them would not meaningfully change the frame rates in Fivem.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which meets the playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is playable and delivers an average of 107 FPS, making it the best setting that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54247. The performance difference is negligible.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1920x1080?

A: The data shows an average of 213 FPS on Low and 163 FPS on Ultra at 1080p. The CPU is not significantly limiting the GPU at this resolution, as frame rates remain very high.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 60, recorded at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset.

Q: How does the i5-9400 compare to the Core i7-1068NG7?

A: The Core i7-1068NG7 has an average score of 2259, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-9400's score of 2254. They perform nearly identically.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 163 FPS, which is the best possible setting. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 107 FPS, also the best setting. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS. While this meets the playable threshold, the High preset at 77 FPS offers more headroom. The Ultra preset is still the best setting per the database, as it stays at or above 60 FPS.