Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer modification that scales heavily with resolution, and the combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a remarkably consistent experience across the board. The recorded data shows that this pairing is capable of clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every preset and resolution tested, with the RTX 5090 D providing the overwhelming majority of the rendering horsepower. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, optimal settings, and component roles based on the database's recorded metrics.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 72 FPS. This is a notable result because it means the system can run the game at maximum visual fidelity even at 4K resolution, with a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The High preset at this resolution averages 93 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS, and Low averages 147 FPS, but Ultra is the clear recommendation since it maximizes visual quality while still maintaining a smooth frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 130 FPS. This is a substantial jump from the 4K result, showing that the resolution scaling is significant. The High preset at 1440p averages 157 FPS, Medium averages 170 FPS, and Low averages 186 FPS. Since all presets clear 60 FPS easily, Ultra is the obvious choice for users with a 1440p display who want the best possible image quality without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 1920x1080, Ultra remains the best settings choice, delivering an average of 165 FPS. The High preset averages 181 FPS, Medium averages 196 FPS, and Low averages 213 FPS. At 1080p, the system is so far above the 60 FPS threshold that even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom, making Ultra the only sensible recommendation for competitive and immersive play alike.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 72 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 165. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it drops to 130 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Ultra, it falls further to 72 FPS. This represents a 56% reduction in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K at the same preset, demonstrating that resolution scaling is the dominant factor in this game.

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

A: The lowest average FPS in the measured data is 72 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Even at this most demanding configuration, the system remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests not. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 165 at Ultra to 213 at Low, indicating that the GPU still has performance headroom. The i5-9400, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6629, may limit maximum frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the recorded FPS values remain exceptionally high.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% higher. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 5090 D sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Q: What percentile does this GPU occupy among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5090 D is in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, which places it in the top tier of graphics cards. This aligns with its measured performance in Fivem, where it delivers 72 FPS or higher at all resolutions and presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results show a clear progression across presets. Low settings average 147 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS, High averages 93 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 75 FPS, which indicates that the visual quality settings have a substantial impact on rendering load. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values, showing a 34 FPS range between the lowest and highest frames.

At 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens. Low settings average 186 FPS, Medium averages 170 FPS with a minimum of 145 FPS and a maximum of 196 FPS, High averages 157 FPS, and Ultra averages 130 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 56 FPS, which is smaller than at 4K due to the reduced pixel count. The Medium preset's min/max range is 51 FPS, indicating more frame-time variability at this resolution, though the average remains well above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high across all presets. Low settings average 213 FPS, Medium averages 196 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS, High averages 181 FPS, and Ultra averages 165 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 48 FPS, the smallest of any resolution, suggesting that at 1080p the GPU is less stressed and the frame rate is more dependent on other factors. The Medium preset shows a 59 FPS min/max range, which is the widest recorded in the dataset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. The nearest rivals are all within a narrow band of performance. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4% higher. These deltas are so small that any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Fivem. The i5-9400 sits in the 47th percentile among all CPUs, indicating a mid-range position that is sufficient for this game's demands.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is the closest competitor with a score of 76904, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 2.1% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% higher. Users with any of these GPUs would see broadly similar frame rates in Fivem, though the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile ranking suggests it is at the upper edge of this performance cluster.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, but the CPU's role becomes more apparent as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, the average FPS scales from 72 at Ultra to 147 at Low, a 2.04x increase. This wide spread indicates that the GPU's rendering load is the primary constraint at 4K, as reducing settings directly translates to higher frame rates. The i5-9400, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Ultra (130 FPS) to Low (186 FPS) is a 1.43x increase. This narrower range suggests that the CPU begins to exert more influence, as the GPU has less work to do per frame. The Medium preset's min/max spread of 51 FPS hints at CPU-driven frame pacing variability, but the average remains high enough that the experience is smooth.

At 1920x1080, the scaling from Ultra (165 FPS) to Low (213 FPS) is only 1.29x. This is the smallest relative gain from lowering settings, which strongly indicates that the CPU is now the more significant factor. The i5-9400's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6629 and single-core score of 935 suggest it can feed the GPU at these frame rates, but the diminishing returns from preset changes point to a CPU-influenced plateau. The RTX 5090 D is clearly capable of far higher frame rates, as its benchmark scores in the 92nd percentile show, but the i5-9400's mid-range position (47th percentile) prevents it from fully releasing the GPU at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Fivem, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 72 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 130 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 165 FPS. The database ranks this combination at 406 out of 3707 tested configurations, placing it in the top 11% of all systems tested for Fivem. The only caveat is that the i5-9400's mid-range CPU performance prevents the RTX 5090 D from achieving its full potential at 1080p, but the recorded frame rates are so high that this is a theoretical limitation rather than a practical one. For users targeting 60 FPS, this system exceeds that threshold at every resolution and preset combination, making it a versatile and powerful choice for Fivem.