Fivem

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a consistently high-refresh-rate experience in Fivem, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The data shows this combination is exceptionally strong, clearing 60 FPS at nearly every setting tested, and the only sub-60 result appears at the most demanding configuration. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, identifies the optimal settings for each resolution, and examines the balance between CPU and GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces outstanding results across all four presets. The Low setting yields an average of 331.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 262.3 FPS, still a massive margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings deliver 206.6 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 159.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a performance cost of roughly 52% when comparing the extremes, but every setting remains far beyond what most displays can show.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, though the gap between presets widens. Low settings produce an average of 218.4 FPS, which is a 34% reduction compared to the 1080p Low result. Medium follows at 171.1 FPS, High at 135.2 FPS, and Ultra at 103.4 FPS. The Ultra preset here still clears the playable threshold by a significant margin, making 1440p Ultra a viable option for high-refresh monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution represents a 53% performance drop, closely mirroring the percentage difference seen at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes notably. Low settings still deliver a strong 118 FPS average, and Medium follows at 96.4 FPS. High settings manage 77.3 FPS, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop to 59.9 FPS, falling just short of the playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS. The margin is razor-thin, a deficit of only 0.1 FPS, but the data is clear: 4K Ultra is not playable by this metric. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 49% performance reduction, slightly less severe than at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 159.4 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the data shows it runs with a massive cushion above the playable threshold. There is no reason to compromise on quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 103.4 FPS. This comfortably clears 60 FPS, leaving room for demanding scenes or background tasks. The performance headroom is substantial, making 1440p Ultra the recommended configuration for users prioritizing visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation requires more consideration. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers 77.3 FPS. While Ultra barely misses the mark at 59.9 FPS, the High preset provides a stable experience with a 17 FPS buffer over the threshold. For users with 4K displays, High settings are the highest quality option that guarantees playable performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that this game is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at lower settings. The evidence lies in the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 331.3, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates. When moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 218.4, a 34% reduction, and at 4K Low, it falls to 118, a further 46% reduction. This pattern is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where increasing pixel count directly impacts frame rate.

The Intel Core i7-14700K, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, appears to be more than sufficient for Fivem's CPU demands. The 1080p Low result of 331.3 FPS is near the practical ceiling for many CPUs, indicating that the processor is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the diminishing returns at 4K. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, handles 4K High at 77.3 FPS, but the step to Ultra pushes it over the edge.

The delta between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution provides further insight. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 171.9 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 115 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 58.1 FPS. This narrowing gap suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU's raw compute limits the impact of preset changes. The CPU's role is most prominent at 1080p, where the high frame rates demand strong single-thread performance, a strength of the i7-14700K given its 5.60 GHz boost clock.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 59.9, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K achieve 77.3 FPS and are the recommended maximum.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combination achieves in Fivem?

A: The highest recorded average is 331.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average remains at 159.4 FPS.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings?

A: For High settings, the average drops from 206.6 FPS at 1080p to 135.2 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 71.4 FPS or roughly 35%. For Ultra settings, the drop is from 159.4 FPS to 103.4 FPS, a 56 FPS reduction.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER the bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Yes. At 4K Ultra, the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS, producing 59.9 FPS. At 4K High, it manages 77.3 FPS, showing the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: Does the Core i7-14700K limit performance at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests it does not. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 331.3 FPS, which is a very high value. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample processing power for Fivem's workloads.

Q: Is 1440p Ultra a good target for this system?

A: Yes. The measured average is 103.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This provides a smooth experience with maximum visual quality at 1440p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has an average benchmark score of 69515, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-14700K's 69355. This makes the two processors nearly identical in synthetic benchmarks, and users could expect very similar FPS in Fivem. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69288, a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.9% higher at 69996. These CPUs would all behave comparably, with the i7-14700K sitting squarely in the middle of this group.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (non-SUPER) has an average score of 54247, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209. This means the two cards are effectively interchangeable in practical terms. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.8% higher at 55757. These alternatives would yield very similar frame rates, with differences well within the margin of error for real-world gaming.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem exceptionally well across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 159.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra at 103.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 77.3 FPS, but Ultra falls slightly short at 59.9 FPS. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at maximum settings, while 4K requires a step down to High for a stable experience. For users prioritizing 4K Ultra, this combo is not sufficient, but for any other configuration, it provides a high-performance experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3707 tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 291st. This places it in the top 7.9% of all tested combos, indicating that it is a high-end configuration. The rank reflects the strong overall performance, particularly the CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile among all GPUs. While it does not reach the absolute top tier, it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for Fivem, making it a strong choice for high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with capable 4K performance when settings are adjusted appropriately.