Fivem

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination in Fivem spans three resolutions and four quality presets, producing a clear performance curve. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its highest frame rates across the board. Low settings average 213 FPS, Medium reaches 194.3 FPS, High sits at 181.5 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains 166.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 46.8 FPS, showing that the settings scaling is meaningful but never threatens playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low averages 182.8 FPS, Medium drops slightly to 172 FPS, High comes in at 151.9 FPS, and Ultra still holds 119.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 63.1 FPS, a wider spread than at 1080p, which indicates that the GPU begins to feel the resolution increase while the CPU remains largely unchallenged.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low averages 134.8 FPS, Medium falls to 104.5 FPS, High manages 82.8 FPS, and Ultra dips to 66.1 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread at 4K is 68.7 FPS, the largest of the three resolutions. Ultra at 4K is the only preset across the entire test matrix that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it stays above it with 66.1 FPS.

Notably, the database records no minimum or maximum frame time data for any of these runs, so the analysis relies on average FPS alone. All twelve measured configurations clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this a consistently smooth experience regardless of settings or resolution.

# FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 66.1 FPS, which sits above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the fastest settings preset at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce the highest average frame rate at 1920x1080, reaching 213 FPS. Ultra at the same resolution averages 166.2 FPS.

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

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 166.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 66.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 100.1 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 213 FPS to 134.8 FPS, a reduction of 78.2 FPS.

Q: Which component is more likely to limit performance in this game?

A: The data shows that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 scales heavily with resolution changes. The gap between 1080p and 4K at the same preset is substantial, indicating the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The Intel Core i5-9400, with its six cores and six threads, appears sufficient for the CPU-bound portions at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1440p a good choice?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 119.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves considerable headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios.

Q: Does every settings preset at every resolution stay above 60 FPS?

A: Yes, all twelve recorded configurations, spanning four presets across three resolutions, maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-9400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Fivem. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high across all presets, ranging from 166.2 FPS at Ultra to 213 FPS at Low. These numbers suggest that the CPU is the primary constraint at this resolution, since even the lowest graphics preset cannot push the average past 213 FPS, a figure that a GPU as powerful as the RTX 4090 would otherwise exceed if the processor were not limiting.

At 2560x1440, the resolution scaling begins to shift the balance. Low settings average 182.8 FPS, which is only 30.2 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium drops from 194.3 FPS to 172 FPS, a 22.3 FPS reduction. High falls from 181.5 FPS to 151.9 FPS, a 29.6 FPS reduction. Ultra goes from 166.2 FPS to 119.7 FPS, a 46.5 FPS reduction. The larger drop at Ultra indicates that the GPU is starting to take on more responsibility, but the CPU still holds the overall ceiling close to the 180 FPS range at lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings average 134.8 FPS, down from 182.8 FPS at 1440p, a 48 FPS reduction. Medium falls to 104.5 FPS from 172 FPS, a 67.5 FPS drop. High drops to 82.8 FPS from 151.9 FPS, a 69.1 FPS reduction. Ultra drops to 66.1 FPS from 119.7 FPS, a 53.6 FPS reduction. The steep declines across all presets at 4K show that the RTX 4090 is now the bottleneck, while the i5-9400 has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions but cannot compensate for the massive pixel workload at 4K.

The scaling pattern across presets reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 46.8 FPS, meaning the CPU keeps the frame rate high even as graphics load increases. At 1440p, the Low-to-Ultra spread widens to 63.1 FPS, showing that graphics settings now have a stronger impact. At 4K, the spread reaches 68.7 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor. For players using high refresh rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p, the i5-9400 will cap performance in light scenes, while at 4K, the RTX 4090 is fully utilized.

# The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem with ease at every resolution and preset combination recorded in the database. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested settings are playable, with the 60 FPS threshold cleared in every case.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 166.2 FPS. This leaves enormous headroom for multiplayer activity, script-heavy servers, or background processes. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 119.7 FPS, still far above the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra also qualifies, averaging 66.1 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS line.

The only configuration that comes close to the threshold is 4K Ultra, but the 6.1 FPS margin is sufficient for typical gameplay. Players who want additional safety at 4K can drop to High settings, which average 82.8 FPS, or Medium, which averages 104.5 FPS. The data indicates that this pairing is more than capable for Fivem, with the CPU providing enough single-thread performance for the game's logic and the GPU handling all graphical demands.

# How This Combo Ranks

In the database's measured results for Fivem, this Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 558th out of 3,707 tested configurations. That places it in the top 15 percent of all recorded systems for this game. The rank reflects the entire system's measured performance, not just the GPU or CPU in isolation.

The CPU itself sits at the 47th percentile when compared against all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2,254. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, which scores 2,259 (0.2 percent higher), and the Intel Core i3-10305, which scores 2,264 (0.4 percent higher). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2,246 (0.4 percent lower), and the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2,248 (0.3 percent lower). These margins are tiny, meaning the i5-9400 performs essentially on par with a cluster of comparable processors.

The GPU is a different story. The RTX 4090 sits at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 (0 percent difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (0.3 percent lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896 (2.5 percent higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (2.9 percent lower). The GPU is a top-tier part, and its strength drives the high combo rank in Fivem despite the mid-range CPU.

The 558th rank out of 3,707 combos is a strong result, driven almost entirely by the RTX 4090. In a game like Fivem, which can be sensitive to CPU performance in busy multiplayer environments, the i5-9400 is adequate but not exceptional. The GPU, however, more than compensates, pushing the overall system into the upper percentile of tested hardware.

# Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra in all three cases.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 166.2 FPS. This is the maximum quality option available in the test matrix, and it still delivers frame rates more than double the playable threshold. There is no reason to reduce settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest preset leaves 106.2 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS line.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 119.7 FPS. The 59.7 FPS margin above the threshold is substantial. Players can enjoy full visual quality while maintaining smooth performance, with enough leftover capacity for demanding server-side scripts or streaming overhead.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 66.1 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches the threshold, but it still clears it. The 6.1 FPS margin is workable, though players who prefer a larger safety buffer can drop to High settings at 82.8 FPS or Medium at 104.5 FPS. The database identifies Ultra as the best setting at 4K because it remains playable, but the margin is the tightest of any recorded result.

For all three resolutions, the recommendation is straightforward: enable Ultra settings. The combination of the i5-9400 and RTX 4090 handles the game's maximum quality presets without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold, making this system a no-compromise choice for Fivem at any resolution up to 4K.