Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER presents an interesting study in high-end GPU scaling against a mid-range CPU. The database shows that this combination delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets for Fivem, with the RTX 4080 SUPER clearly dominating the performance curve. The measured data indicates that even the most demanding settings at 4K remain above the 60 FPS playability threshold, though the margins narrow considerably as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the FPS results, compares the hardware to nearby alternatives, and examines which component carries the workload at each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces outstanding frame rates that push well beyond typical high-refresh display targets. The Low preset reaches an average of 213.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded score in the entire test suite. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 193.9 FPS, while the High preset records 182.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested at this resolution, still manages a robust 159.3 FPS average. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows a 54.1 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom and the CPU is likely the limiting factor at this resolution.

The 2560x1440 results show a predictable decline, but the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 183.9 FPS, Medium follows at 168.5 FPS, and High reaches 138.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p records 108.7 FPS, which is still nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 75.2 FPS, a larger absolute gap than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is beginning to take on more of the rendering workload.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. The Low preset averages 122.5 FPS, Medium drops to 97.5 FPS, and High records 72.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 61.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by only 1.7 FPS. This is the closest margin in the entire dataset and represents the most demanding scenario for this hardware combination. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 60.8 FPS, and the scaling pattern shows diminishing returns as settings increase, a typical signature of the GPU approaching its performance ceiling at this resolution.

Across all three resolutions, the gap between High and Ultra is relatively consistent in percentage terms, but the absolute FPS difference varies. At 1080p, High to Ultra is a 22.9 FPS drop. At 1440p, the same settings step costs 29.6 FPS. At 4K, High to Ultra is an 11.2 FPS drop. This non-linear behavior indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K is heavily GPU bound, while at lower resolutions the CPU can still feed enough frames to keep the GPU busy.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its position in the overall hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 posts an average benchmark score of 2259, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-9400's average of 2254. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, placing it 0.3% below the i5-9400. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 also scores 2246, a 0.4% deficit, while the Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, putting it 0.4% ahead. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Fivem when paired with the same GPU. The i5-9400 sits at the 47th percentile among all tested CPUs, confirming it is a mid-pack processor that does not bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER in this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals are also extremely close in aggregate performance. The standard RTX 4080 scores 54247, which is 0.1% lower than the SUPER's 54209 average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.8% higher. None of these differences are large enough to change the playability verdict at any resolution. A system with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-9400 would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the recorded values, meaning the Ultra 4K result would still hover near the 60 FPS boundary.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the database records an average of 61.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the closest margin of any tested configuration, so users should expect occasional dips below 60 FPS during heavy multiplayer scenes.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 108.7 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. This is the most demanding setting tested at this resolution, and it still provides a comfortable margin over 60 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-9400 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-9400's average benchmark score of 2254 is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, Intel Core i7-10710U, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, and Intel Core i3-10305. Any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical performance in Fivem when paired with the same GPU.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a difference of only 0.1%. In practical terms, the two GPUs deliver nearly identical frame rates in this game.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 213.4 FPS, the highest value in the entire measured dataset for this system.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra preset leave any headroom above 60 FPS?

A: The margin is minimal. The 61.7 FPS average is only 1.7 FPS above the threshold, so this configuration is borderline for 4K Ultra in demanding multiplayer situations.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this system can run Fivem at all tested resolutions and presets above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 159.3 FPS, making this resolution highly comfortable for high-refresh monitors. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 108.7 FPS, providing a strong margin over the threshold with the most demanding settings. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 61.7 FPS, which technically passes the playability bar but leaves little room for performance dips. The High preset at 4K offers a safer experience at 72.9 FPS, while Medium and Low provide 97.5 FPS and 122.5 FPS respectively. The verdict is clear: this combination is fully playable across the board, with 4K Ultra being the only configuration that approaches the limit.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 159.3 FPS average while using the most demanding settings tested. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as the frame rate remains far above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best visual quality with an average of 108.7 FPS. This is a comfortable result that leaves ample headroom for multiplayer activity, which can introduce additional CPU load in Fivem.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is technically playable at 61.7 FPS, but the margin is thin. The High preset at 72.9 FPS offers more stability, and the Medium preset at 97.5 FPS is the safest option for consistent performance. The database marks Ultra as the best settings at this resolution because it clears 60 FPS, but users prioritizing frame rate consistency may prefer High.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 634th out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the top 17.1% of all configurations in the database. The high ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU, since the CPU sits at the 47th percentile among all processors. The result demonstrates that a mid-range CPU can still achieve top-tier performance in this game when paired with a flagship GPU, because Fivem's workload appears to scale favorably with GPU resources at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates across presets are remarkably close, with Low at 213.4 FPS and Ultra at 159.3 FPS. This 54.1 FPS spread suggests the CPU is limiting performance, as the GPU cannot fully stretch its legs at lower resolutions. The i5-9400's six cores and six threads handle the game's logic and draw calls, but the frame ceiling appears to be CPU constrained.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The spread between Low and Ultra widens to 75.2 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. The Ultra preset drops to 108.7 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload is scaling with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is firmly in control. The absolute frame rates are lower across all presets, and the scaling pattern shows the GPU approaching its limits. The Ultra preset at 61.7 FPS is close to the edge of playability, while the Low preset at 122.5 FPS shows the GPU can still deliver high performance when settings are reduced. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the much higher pixel throughput demands dominate the rendering pipeline. The conclusion from the recorded data is unambiguous: the RTX 4080 SUPER dictates performance at 4K, and the i5-9400 is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at every resolution tested.