Fivem

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a broad range of performance in Fivem, scaling from a comfortable 201 FPS at 1080p Low settings down to 36 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate play at standard resolutions, but which encounters its limits when pushing 4K with maximum graphical fidelity. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all tested configurations, ranks the combo against other hardware, and provides clear guidance on which settings to use for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1920x1080, the combo performs exceptionally well across the board. The Low preset yields an average of 201 FPS, while Medium drops to 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. High settings produce 127 FPS on average, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 99 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is never constrained by the GPU, and all presets provide a fluid experience well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling penalty. The Low preset averages 133 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a min/max of 89/120 FPS, and High averages 84 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one at this resolution that falls closer to the threshold, averaging 65 FPS. This is still above the 60 FPS playable mark, but the margin is noticeably thinner than at 1080p. The data suggests that 1440p is a sweet spot for this hardware, offering high visual quality without significant compromises.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The Low preset is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 74 FPS. Medium settings average 58 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS, placing it just below playable. High settings average 46 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is a stark 38 FPS, showing that the RTX 5060’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are heavily taxed by the higher resolution, even in a multiplayer-focused title like Fivem.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1637 out of 3707 total combos for Fivem. This places it in the 44th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of configurations but is not near the top tier. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-to-high-end pairing that is more than sufficient for mainstream gaming but does not compete with flagship GPU setups.

The combo’s percentile ranking for the CPU is 89, indicating the i7-13700K is a high-performing processor relative to all CPUs in the database. The GPU’s percentile is 72, showing the RTX 5060 is a solid mid-range performer. The disparity between these two percentiles suggests that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in this pairing, a point that becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. The combo rank of 1637 is a holistic measure that accounts for both components’ contributions, and the data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor when pushing higher resolutions and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-13700K, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 and is 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which scores 47022 and is 0.3% lower. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, which is 0.5% higher than the i7-13700K’s average score of 46881, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, also 0.5% higher. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that swapping the i7-13700K for any of these CPUs would yield virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Fivem.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, the nearest rivals paint a similar picture of near-identical performance. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5060’s average of 26331, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is 0.8% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% higher. These small deltas mean that in practical terms, a system with any of these GPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Fivem, assuming the CPU remains constant.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can run Fivem at 60 FPS or higher in the majority of tested scenarios, but the 4K resolution presents a clear limitation. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with average FPS ranging from 99 to 201. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 65 FPS, making it the most demanding playable setting at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 74 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and High and Ultra are not viable for smooth play, averaging 46 FPS and 36 FPS respectively. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 4K Low is the best playable setting, while 1440p and 1080p both allow for Ultra settings with average FPS of 65 and 99, respectively.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a distinct shift in component roles as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the FPS difference between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS (201 vs 99), which is a massive gap driven primarily by GPU workload. However, even at Low settings, the system achieves 201 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates. The i7-13700K’s strong multi-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745, ensures that the CPU does not bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 68 FPS (133 vs 65), indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. The CPU’s role diminishes slightly, but the system still maintains high frame rates across all presets. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra is 38 FPS (74 vs 36), but the absolute performance drops significantly. This is the clearest indicator that the RTX 5060 is the primary constraint at 4K, as the CPU’s performance headroom cannot compensate for the GPU’s inability to render at higher settings.

The scaling between resolutions for the Medium preset is also telling: 159 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. The diminishing returns at 4K confirm that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K gaming in Fivem.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS of at least 60 is as follows. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which averages 74 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the threshold. At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra, averaging 65 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS mark. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is also Ultra, averaging 99 FPS, providing a substantial margin over the threshold and making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

These recommendations are based solely on the measured average FPS data. The Medium preset at 4K averages 58 FPS, which is close to the threshold but does not meet it, so it is excluded from the best settings. Similarly, the High preset at 4K averages 46 FPS, which is well below playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only with the Low settings preset. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 74 FPS. The Medium preset averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 65. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to all other tested systems for Fivem?

A: This combo ranks 1637 out of 3707 tested combinations. This places it in the 44th percentile, meaning it outperforms a majority of systems but is not in the top tier.

Q: Which component is more important for performance at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide FPS spread between Low (201 FPS) and Ultra (99 FPS), indicating the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The CPU’s high benchmark scores, such as 30745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, suggest it has ample headroom.

Q: Are there any CPUs that offer similar performance to the Intel Core i7-13700K?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 have average benchmark scores within 0.3% of the i7-13700K. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are also within 0.5%.

Q: Is the Medium preset at 3840x2160 playable?

A: No, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum FPS is 49, and the maximum is 67, indicating noticeable frame time variance.