Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a wide performance envelope for Fivem, ranging from a locked 60+ FPS experience at 1080p on the highest settings to a more limited situation at 4K. Benchmark measurements show the combo ranking 1791 out of 3707 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the upper half of systems. The CPU sits at the 47th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU is stronger, landing at the 72nd percentile among all tested graphics cards. This gap suggests the processor will often be the limiting factor, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average FPS readings at three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not captured in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo is clearly capable. The Low preset produces an average of 199.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this system across any resolution or setting. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 160 FPS, still far above the playable threshold. The High preset averages 125.6 FPS, and even Ultra, the most demanding setting, maintains a strong 99.3 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin, with Low delivering more than triple the required frame rate.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down but remains comfortable. The Low preset averages 130 FPS, a 35% reduction compared to the same settings at 1080p. Medium holds at 103.2 FPS, while High drops to 83.8 FPS. Ultra, the most demanding setting at this resolution, still averages 64.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little headroom for demanding multiplayer scenes. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is playable, but it is the closest call in the entire 1080p and 1440p dataset.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset averages 72.4 FPS, which is technically playable but represents a 64% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium falls to 57 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 45.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 33.1 FPS, which is roughly half the playable threshold. The 4K results show a steep falloff as settings increase, with only the Low preset providing a playable experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the Intel Core i5-9400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the primary constraint. The RTX 5060 is capable of very high frame rates, as evidenced by the 199.6 FPS average at Low settings, but the i5-9400, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, must feed the GPU fast enough to sustain those numbers. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6629 and a single-core score of 935, indicate a solid but not exceptional processor. The 47th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms this: it sits just below the midpoint of the field.

As resolution increases, the GPU takes on more responsibility. At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably, but the system still delivers playable performance at all presets. The 64.2 FPS average at Ultra settings shows that the RTX 5060 can handle the increased pixel load, though the CPU is still contributing to the overall result. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The frame rate at Low settings drops to 72.4 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 33.1 FPS. This steep decline across the 4K presets indicates that the RTX 5060, with its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus, reaches its limits when rendering Fivem at 4K with high detail.

The scaling between resolutions further clarifies the balance. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average from 199.6 to 130 FPS, a 35% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low brings the average down to 72.4 FPS, another 44% reduction. At Ultra settings, the progression is 99.3 to 64.2 to 33.1 FPS, with the 1440p to 4K step representing a 48% reduction. These percentages show that the GPU's workload scales with pixel count, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant. Players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p should consider the CPU as the potential bottleneck, while 4K players will find the GPU to be the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 72.4 FPS. Medium drops to 57 FPS, High to 45.3 FPS, and Ultra to 33.1 FPS, all of which fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 64.2 FPS, which clears the playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS at this resolution.

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

A: The i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, just 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3% lower. All four rivals are within 0.4% of the i5-9400.

Q: What GPU performance level does the RTX 5060 offer?

A: The RTX 5060 sits at the 72nd percentile among all tested GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 860M, scores 26401 compared to the RTX 5060's 26331, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower.

Q: Is the 1080p Ultra preset playable?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 99.3 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. In fact, all four presets at 1080p clear the threshold, with Low averaging 199.6 FPS, Medium 160 FPS, and High 125.6 FPS.

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

A: At Low settings, the average drops from 199.6 to 72.4 FPS, a 64% reduction. At Ultra settings, the average drops from 99.3 to 33.1 FPS, a 67% reduction. The 4K resolution consistently cuts performance to roughly one-third of the 1080p result.

The Verdict

This system can run Fivem at 60+ FPS in the majority of tested configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra delivers playable performance, with the Ultra preset averaging 99.3 FPS and the Low preset reaching 199.6 FPS. The 1080p experience is smooth across the board, making this resolution the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS threshold at all four presets. The Ultra setting averages 64.2 FPS, which is playable but leaves limited room for frame rate dips in busy multiplayer scenarios. The High preset at 83.8 FPS provides a more comfortable margin, while Medium at 103.2 FPS and Low at 130 FPS offer plenty of headroom.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. Only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS, at 72.4 FPS. Medium falls to 57 FPS, which is just below the threshold, and High and Ultra drop to 45.3 and 33.1 FPS respectively. The data shows that 4K gaming requires the Low preset to maintain playability, and even then, the margin is modest.

Based on the recorded measurements, the verdict is clear: this PC runs Fivem at 60+ FPS at 1080p and 1440p with any settings, and at 4K only with Low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-9400 provide a useful reference for CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7, with an average score of 2259, performs nearly identically, just 0.2% higher than the i5-9400. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, also 0.4% higher. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3% lower. These four processors are all within a fraction of a percent of the i5-9400, meaning any of them would deliver essentially the same CPU performance in Fivem. Systems built around these chips would behave similarly in CPU-limited scenes, particularly at 1080p where the processor is the primary constraint.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, the nearest rivals show a similar level of GPU performance. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, just 0.3% higher than the RTX 5060's 26331. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, 0.8% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, 1.2% lower. All of these GPUs fall within a 2% performance band, so any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Fivem. A system with any of these graphics cards paired with the i5-9400 would show the same general performance profile, including the same 4K limitations and the same strong 1080p and 1440p results.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It averages 99.3 FPS, which clears the playable threshold by a wide margin. This delivers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a smooth frame rate. Players who prefer higher refresh rates could drop to High at 125.6 FPS or Medium at 160 FPS, but Ultra remains playable and offers the best image quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also holds above 60 FPS, averaging 64.2 FPS. This is the best visual quality available at this resolution, though the margin is thin. For a more comfortable experience, High at 83.8 FPS or Medium at 103.2 FPS provide additional headroom. The recommendation is Ultra for visual fidelity, with High as a safer alternative for consistent performance in crowded areas.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS, at 72.4 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K play. Medium falls short at 57 FPS, so it is not a playable option. The Low preset is the only choice that meets the playable threshold, and it does so with a modest margin. Players prioritizing 4K resolution will need to accept reduced visual quality to maintain a playable frame rate.